Murrieta Valley High School
Junior Parent
Night
Class of 2013
You Matter…
We Care!!!
Junior Learning Team
Counselors:
Frank Fravel
Candyce Julian
Melanie Kayrell
Jim Vandenburgh
Rick Lockwood
A-C / AVID
D-G
H-Me/12th AVID
Mi-R
S-Z
Guidance Tecnicians: Kathleen DeBord & Leslie Anderson
Assistant Principal:
Bob McGonigal
Office Locations
College/Career Center Location
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Mr. Vandenburgh, Mr. Fravel, Mrs. Kayrell,
Mr. Lockwood, and Mrs. Julian are all now
located in the back of the main administration
building (Guidance Center).
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Mr. McGonigal’s office is up front.
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The College/Career Center is in the back of
the main administration building also.
11th Grade Focus Areas
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Graduation Requirements
Post-Graduation Planning
Testing (PSAT,
SAT/ACT/SAT Subject
Tests, ASVAB)
Resources
Communication
Graduation Requirements
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230 credits
CAHSEE
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93% passing rate – Way to go, Class of
2013!
40 hours of community service
Senior Exit Interview
(Please Visit http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs for additional info)
If you snooze you
lose.....
By the end of junior year, students should
have earned a total of 210 credits!
Remember – Only one summer school
opportunity may remain prior to
graduation
Pick the right classes when we do
registration in Spring
Find Your Path…
Learn about the world of work, identify and explore
potentially satisfying occupations, and develop strategies
to achieve your goals.
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The ASVAB Career Exploration
Program is available to all MV Juniors
The Test will be given on:
November 17th
 Sign up during Junior Guidance Lessons or in the
Guidance Center
College Planning
in the Junior Year
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www.Kudernavigator.com / www.collegeboard.com
Search / Virtual Tours / Research / Timelines
Learn about colleges. Visit college Web sites, talk to
family, counselors, teachers, and friends
Understand the different college systems:
Community Colleges, CSU’s, UC’s, Independents, and
Vocational Schools
Attend College Presentations at MVHS
Attend College Fairs
Start a file to manage any informational materials
you collect including testing results
Actually make college visits, if possible
College Options
Calif. Community Colleges (CCC)
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MSJC in Menifee, Palomar and Riverside
City College are close to Murrieta
To go to the CCC you need to have a high
school diploma or be 18
Three paths available at CCC:
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1) Career training and education
2) Transfer Education
3) Earn A.A. or A.S. degree
Community College cont…
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MSJC conducts many informational
meetings for MV students
In the senior year, MSJC will conduct
application workshops and assessment
sessions right here on campus
Tip: seniors should continue taking
rigorous classes to prepare for college
level work at the Community College.
4-Year College Options
CSU, UC’s and Independents
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Verify w/ Counselor that you are on track with
A-G coursework
Sign up and take PSAT (Oct. 15th) at MVHS
Take ACT/SAT and SAT Subject Tests-Spring
www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs for UC/CSU
requirements and the A-G list
Some majors/schools have special requirements
- Research & be informed!
Last year to build academic GPA before applying
so stay focused!
A – G Requirements
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English
Math
History
Lab Science
For. Language
Vis/Perf Art
College prep elec
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4
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1
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years
years
years
years (3 rec.)
years (3 rec.)
year
year
MUST EARN C OR HIGHER!
PSAT
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Test Date – Saturday, October 15th
Cost - $23
Registration: September 13th –
October 8th (until sold out)
Tests critical reading, math and
writing skills (no essay component)
Provides practice for SAT and
personalized feedback on strengths
and weaknesses
Juniors are eligible for the National
Merit Scholarship (see PSAT student guide
or website for more information)
Students get access to My College QuickStart
College Entrance Exams
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SAT – Offered 7 times this school
year. Register online at
www.collegeboard.com/testing
Cost is $47.00
Most students take during spring of
their junior year. Many choose to
take a second time in the fall of
their senior year.
College Entrance Exams cont…
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ACT – Offered 6 times during school
year. Register online at
www.actstudent.org
Cost is $48.00 for ACT Plus Writing
and $33.00 for ACT (No Writing)
Schools will accept either the ACT
or SAT. Often, students will take
both.
SAT Subject Area Exams
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Students applying to UC for
admission in Fall 2012 are no longer
required to take Subject Area
Exams. However, some majors
may still require them.
Some private colleges and majors
may still require them…check to be
sure.
SAT/ACT Online Method Test Prep
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Full-length practice SAT/ACT
Hundreds of SAT practice questions
Dozens of test-taking tips/strategies
Quick study vocabulary builder
Practice quizzes
Learn at your own pace
Pick up the instructions for setting
up an account (Pink paper)
COMMUNICATION
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Website – www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs – Links to
staff email addresses, progress report and community
service forms, the Daily/Weekly Bulletin, news, events,
and more…
Email – communicate with teachers, counselors, etc.
Dialer – automated messages when your student is
absent and upcoming events
ABI parent portal – ability to check grades online w/ most
teachers
Please keep us updated with your
phone/email/address info…. especially if you have
not been receiving email communications
Parting Advice & Information
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Junior year is critical for 4-year college admissions
Community Service – Keep working on it and turn it
in!
Get involved in extra-curricular activities
Get help if you need it – Talk with teachers; form
study groups
Parents – Check your student’s agenda and binder,
and communicate with teachers – email works best
with most teachers
Check your email!
Thank you for
taking the time to
come tonight!