Class of 2017
Objectives for Junior College Night
 High school graduation requirements
 Summer School & AP Courses
 College Admission Requirements
 Things to consider about college
 NCAA Eligibility
 College Assessments
 Community College, Vocational & Military
 ROP, Service Learning Hours, Planning ahead
 Naviance
Graduation Requirements
 You need to earn 230 credits in the following subjects:
English = 40
Social Science/History = 30
Mathematics = 30
Science = 20
PE = 20
Visual & Performing Arts/World Language/Career Tech
=10
 Computer Ops = 5
 Health = 5
 Electives = 70
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What if I don’t have a C- or better?
SUMMER SCHOOL
WHO
• Students in grade 9-12 may repeat a course in which they earned a D or
F (for remediation only).
 Example: If you fail English 11 Sem. 1 and US History Sem. 2 this year,
you will need to attend Summer School to retake these classes.
 You can only take 2 semester classes in Summer School. Each class is 2.5 hours long.
Summer School is usually 7:30 – 12:50 pm and you only earn 10 credits.
Requirements
• Classes meet Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am to 12:50 pm
• Summer School is the ONLY option you have to make up classes in order to
remain 4 year college eligible.
• If you fail to make up classes during summer school, you will be required to
attend adult school one or more nights a week during your senior year. Adult
school classes DO NOT MEET college admission requirements.
Earn College Credit by Taking AP
Courses!
 Advanced Placement courses
 Get a head start on college-level work
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Exams are scored on a numeric scale, 1 to 5
Possible College Credit earned if a score of 3 or better
 Success in AP courses requires dedication, organization, and determination
 More rigorous than the grade level course offerings
 Summer reading/Check sites for class offerings
 Weighted GPA– more points for grades! Stand out in the college admissions
process
 Approximate cost is $100 each
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Fee waivers available (check with Mrs. May)
Understanding College Admission
Requirements
College Options
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma
 9 campuses
 Designed to accept top 12.5% of CA
graduates
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
 23 campuses
 Designed to accept top 33% of CA
graduates
www.csumentor.edu
Private Colleges/Universities
www.aiccu.edu
A – G Requirements
SAT Reasoning or ACT (+ writing)
Check their website!
Personal Statement/Essays
Minimum GPA: 3.0
A – G Requirements
SAT Reasoning or ACT
Check their website!
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Varied depending on institution
Letters of Recommendation from teachers and
counselor
UC Eligibility in the Local Context
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program by which the University
of California identifies top-performing California high school students.
ELC draws qualified students from among the top 9 percent of
each participating high school.
To be designated as ELC, a student must :
1. have satisfactorily completed a specific pattern of 11 UC-approved courses prior
to the start of senior year
2. have a UC-calculated GPA that meets or exceeds the top 9 percent GPA
benchmark established by UC for their school.
3. JFKHS sends GPA information for the top 15% of the junior class during the
summer before senior year to UC and a letter is mailed directly to the student in
the fall.
Questions?
Students and parents can find information about the ELC process and
requirements and the university’s new freshman admission requirements
at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman.
Questions about ELC policy can be sent to elc@ucop.edu.
Factors to Consider: Choosing a College
or University
 Size (Colleges range in size from 40,000 students to under
1000)
 Cost (in-state vs. out-of-state tuition, private vs. public)
 Selectivity (do you meet the admissions criteria for
college/university, how competitive is admission?)
 Type of College (private, public, community, parochial, etc)
 Major/Academic Focus (do they have your major?)
 Housing (preference for living off/on campus? Cost?)
 Location (in-state vs. out-of-state, rural vs. urban setting,
weather considerations, flight costs)
Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE)
 College in the west for less
 Enroll in participating 2 year & 4 year colleges at a
reduced rate
 Up to 150% of regular resident tuition, based on your
GPA & other factors
 www.wiche.edu/wue
Common Myth About
Private & Out-of-State Colleges
 1. They are more expensive than UC’s – FALSE. Many
private and out of state colleges may have higher
sticker prices than UC, but unlike UC, they are able to
offer students more grants, scholarships, and better
financial aid packages that, in many instances, end up
being cheaper than the cost of UC tuition. Many
public and private universities in other states have
grants and scholarships exclusively available for
California students.
NCAA-Thinking of playing sports in college?
KENNEDY DOES NOT
CLEAR STUDENTS FOR
NCAA. IT IS
STUDENT/PARENT
RESPONSIBILITY
Division I (Universities that award full athletic scholarships)
•Graduate from high school
•You must complete 16 core courses
•Earn minimum required grade-point
average in the core courses
•Earn a combined SAT/ACT sum score
(sliding scale)
See website for further information!!
www.eligibilitycenter.org
PSAT Exam
 ALL JUNIORS took the PSAT exam Wednesday,
October 14th at Kennedy at no charge.
 JUNIORS who score high on this exam may be
considered for National Merit Scholar, a prestigious
recognition given to the top high school students
throughout the US.
 You will receive a copy of your PSAT scores on
Wednesday, Feb. 17th during Home Room. This score
report will help you identify areas of weakness to focus
on as you prepare for the SAT.
 SAT/ACT Question of the Day (register yourself!)
College Assessments
COST
2015-16
SAT Reasoning:$54.50
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. MAY)
COST
2015-16
ACT : $39.50
ACT w/ Writing: $56.50
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. MAY)
COST
2015-16
SAT Subject: $26
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. MAY)
CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR FURTHER
DETAILED INFORMATION : act.org and
collegeboard.com
Community College
 Ohlone College classes are offered at JFKHS! For a listing of courses,
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see the school website or your counselor for more details.
There are 123 community colleges in California and each one is
unique. For a complete listing of schools, check out
www.cccapply.org.
Placement tests in English and Math are required for all community
colleges. If you do not score well on the placement tests, you will be
required to take remediation classes before you are able to take
transfer level courses.
In order for a student to transfer to a UC or CSU, students must
complete 60 units of college coursework with grades of C or higher.
TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) Programs available: ask a
community college counselor once you begin there!
Vocational Training & Military
Service
 For students not interested in traditional 2 or 4 year college, vocational or
technical training and military service is an option.
 Contrary to popular belief, in order to enlist in any branch of the military,
students MUST earn a high school diploma. A GED or proficiency exam
can no longer replace the diploma requirement. If you are interested in
joining the military after high school, see your counselor or College and
Career Specialist Mrs. May for additional information .
 In addition to preparing students for transferring, community colleges
offer certificate programs to help prepare students for technical and service
industry jobs (plumbing, electrical, mechanic, construction, culinary arts,
nursing/dental assistants, etc.) and are often SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER
than the cost of a FOR PROFIT college (Examples: Devry, Healy College,
Wyotech) or other programs you might see adds for on television.
Mission Valley ROP
Regional Occupational Program
 Anatomy & Physiology*
 Auto Body Painting &
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Refinishing 1&2
Automotive Technology
Careers in Education
Civil Engineering &
Architecture
Computer Animation 1&2
Construction Technology 1&2
Culinary Arts 1&2*
Digital Sound Design 1&2
Digital Video Arts 1&2*
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Event Planning & Catering*
Fire Technology 1&2
Game Design
Geometry in Construction*
Law Enforcement
Medical Assisting
Motion Graphics 1&2
Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Clerk 1&2
Sports Therapy 1&2
*Classes offered at JFKHS
•Sign ups are during registration
•Career training
•First come, first serve basis
•Career exploration
•Spaces are limited
•High school credit
Service Learning Hours
Requirements
 You must complete 40 Service
Learning Hours. These hours
must be for a non-profit
organization.
 See the school website for
ideas and forms.
www.jfkhs.org
 See Mrs. Clark in Room 114 to
turn in forms or if you have
any questions.
Resources
 Deborah Clark
Service Learning
Coordinator 510-657-4070
Ext 27114
Common Mistakes Seniors Make
 Take an easy schedule
 Lack of Research/Planning
 Rush to get everything done (Essays,
applications, community service hours, etc.)
 Forgetting Deadlines
 Failing to ask for help and ask questions
 SENIORITIS!
Naviance
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Online College and Career Planning Portfolio
Research Colleges
Sign Up for College Visits
Keep College Search Process
Organized
Create Your Own College List
Personality Profile with
“Do What You Are”
Build resume
Career Assistance
Websites
Log on to:
http://connection.naviance.com or you can follow a link through the JFK website
under the college and career services tab.
Getting Started
What you will need:
 Valid Email address
 Personal Registration password ( If you forgot your
password, you can obtain this from your counselor)
Go to the following website:
http://connection.naviance.com/jfkfremont
Things to Complete
Career Interest Profiler
Super Match College Search
Create List of Possible Colleges
National Scholarship Search
Create/Update Your Resume
Junior Calendar – Important Dates
 March-Counselors meet 1-on-1 with Juniors to select Senior
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Year classes-choose wisely!
March 24 – End of 3rd Semester
March-June – Junior students are encouraged to take the
SAT or ACT
April/May – AP Exams and SBAC (Dates TBA)
June 8 – End of 4th Semester
Summer – Visit college campuses, complete summer school
classes (if needed), continue to work on your resume by
volunteering, complete SL hours, part-time job, etc.
We are here to help!
We look forward to
working with you!
 A-D – Mrs. Tifni O’Neill
 510-657-4070 Ext. 27006
 toneill@fremont.k12.ca.us
 E-K – Mr. David Reska 510-
Please do not hesitate to
657-4070 Ext. 27019
contact us or make an
dreska@fremont.k12.ca.us
appointment if you need  L-Q – Mrs. Lauren Todoroff
anything.
 510-657-4070 Ext. 27018
ltodoroff@fremont.k12.ca.us
 R-Z – Ms. Mimi Vo
 510-657-4070 Ext. 27017
mvo@fremont.k12.ca.us