Welcome Junior Class
Students & Parents
Class of 2015
Objectives for Junior College Night
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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:
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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
Graduation Subject Requirements vs.
College Subject Requirements
Subject
JFKHS
CSU
UC
Private & out
of state
Colleges
English
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
Math
3 Years
3 Year
required/ 4
Years Rec.
3 Year
required/ 4
Years Rec.
4 Years Rec.
History/Social
Science
3 Years
2 Years
2 Years
3 Years Rec.
Science
1 Yr Biological
1 Yr Physical
2 Years
2 Yrs required
3 yrs. Rec.
4 Years Rec.
Foreign
Language
1 Year (Fine
art or foreign
language)
2 Years
2 Yrs. Required
3 Yrs. Rec.
4 Years Rec.
Fine Art
1 Year (see
above)
1 Year
1 Year
Elective
70 Credits
1 Year
1 Year
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.
• 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!
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Advanced Placement courses
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Get a head start on college-level work
• Exams are scored on a numeric scale, 1 to 5
• College credit if a score of 3 or better is earned
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Success in AP courses requires dedication, organization, and determination
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More rigorous than the grade level course offerings
– Summer reading/Check sites for class offerings
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Weighted GPA– more points for grades! Stand out in the college admissions
process
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Approximate cost is $89 each
• Fee waivers available (check with Mrs. Coleman)
Understanding College Admission
Requirements
College Options
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma
 9 campuses
 Designed to accept top 12.5% of CA
graduates
A – G Requirements
SAT Reasoning or ACT (+ writing)
Check their website!
Personal Statement/Essays
Minimum GPA: 3.0
 23 campuses
 Designed to accept top 33% of CA
graduates
Private Colleges/Universities
www.aiccu.edu
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 Dept.
 Housing
 Location (in-state vs. out-of-state, rural vs. urban
setting, weather considerations)
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
• 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 are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT
exam Saturday, October 19th.
• 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.
• Once the test is scored, you will receive a copy of your
scores and a copy of the actual test you can use to help
study and prepare for the SAT exam.
• Cost of the exam is $30. You can purchase the test from
Ms. Facha in the main office.
• Tests are limited, so purchase your copy soon!
College Assessments
COST
2013-14
SAT Reasoning:$51
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. COLEMAN)
COST
2013-14
ACT : $36.50
ACT w/ Writing: $52.50
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. COLEMAN)
COST
2013-14
SAT Subject: $37
Fee Waivers Available
(SEE MRS. COLEMAN)
CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR FURTHER
DETAILED INFORMATION
Early Assessment Program
Why should eleventh grade students participate in the EAP?
Earn an exemption from CSU-required
English and/or mathematics placement tests
How can you participate in the EAP?
• Administered in 11th grade
• In conjunction with California Standards Test
• In English and mathematics
• Contains 15 additional multiple-choice items
in both subjects
• Essay required in English
Who should participate in the EAP?
Eleventh-grade students who are considering applying to a CSU campus
should be encouraged to participate in the assessment.
Community College
• Ohlone College classes are offered at JFKHS! For a listing of
courses, see the school website or your counselor for more
details.
• There are 112 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.
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. Coleman 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 &
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*
• Event Planning & Catering*
• Fire Technology 1&2
• Forensic Science 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 (Click on
Students then Service
Learning)
• 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
• Rush to get everything done (Essays,
applications, community service hours,
etc.)
• Forgetting Deadlines
• Failing to ask for help and ask questions
• SENIORITIS!
Private College Application
Workshop
• If you plan on applying to any of the hundreds of private
colleges or universities in the U.S., this workshop will
help!
• Workshop will be held in May 2014. Stand by for more
information.
• Topics covered, but not limited to, include:
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Big versus small schools
What to look for when you visit campuses
Admission requirements & admittance rates
Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admissions
Schools you might not be aware of
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
• National Scholarship Search
Raise your hand if you have questions!
Junior Calendar – Important Dates
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October 1 – Attend College Night at Ohlone College
October 19 – PSAT Exam
October 30 – End of 1st Semester
November 7 – ASVAB Exam (see Mrs. Coleman to register)
January 24 – End of 2nd Semester & 1st Term
March 31 – End of 3rd Semester
March-June – Junior students are encouraged to take the SAT or
ACT
April/May – AP Exams and CST’s (Dates TBA)
May – Private College Application Workshop
June 12 – End of 4th Semester
Summer – Visit college campuses, complete summer school classes
(if needed), continue to work on your resume by volunteering, parttime job, etc.
We are here to help!
We look forward to
working with you!
• A-D – Mrs. Tifni O’Neill
• 510-657-4070 Ext. 27017
• toneill@fremont.k12.ca.us
• E-K – Mr. David Reska
510-657-4070 Ext. 27019
dreska@fremont.k12.ca.us
Please do not hesitate
to contact us or make • L-Q - Ms. Stacey Bamford
an appointment if you 510-657-4070 Ext. 27018
sbamford@fremont.k12.ca.us
need anything.
• R-Z – Ms. Jacklynn Sprague
510-657-4070 Ext. 27006
jsprague@fremont.k12.ca.us