Mrs. Jackie Valdez (A-K) (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3113 jackie.valdez@claytonvalley.org
Mr. Steve Nares (L-Z) (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3127
steve.nares@claytonvalley.org
Mrs. Maribel Herrera-Student Services (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3139
maribel.herrera@claytonvalley.org
Mrs. Helen Bendoyro-Registrar (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3109 helen.bendoyro@claytonvalley.org
College and Career Advisor Mrs. Cindy Edwards 682-7474 Ext. 3141 cindy.edwards@claytonvalley.org
College Speakers Scholarships PSAT/SAT/ACT Information Naviance-Career & College System Available during school hours
Naviance Interest inventory/career assessments Life After high School (options)
College admissions information Be better prepared Track your high school progress College Search
Rigor of course study
Before school During break During lunch After school
Write First/Last Name reason you need 2 be seen
Wait for your name to be called Don’t leave
Email counselor Leave voicemail
Graduation Summary To graduate from CVCHS students must: 1. Complete 220 semester credits in the specific subject requirements. (Each semester class is worth 5 credits and students are enrolled in 30 credits of coursework each semester). 2. Pass and complete Algebra I 3. Pass the CA High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) ďƒ˜ English portion (passing score 350+) ďƒ˜ Math portion (passing score 350+) *Students can retake the CAHSEE this Fall and Spring.
English 40 credits World History (10th) 10 credits U. S. History (11th) 10 credits Government (12th) 05 credits Economics (12th) 05 credits Science 30 credits Mathematics 30 credits Physical Education 20 credits Foreign Language 10 credits Fine Art 10 credits Electives 50 credits ---------------------------------------------------------- Total 220 credits CAHSEE Exam (Math/English) Completion of Algebra 1
We strongly encourage all students to collect hours of community service for the following reasons… (example: www.volunteereastbay.org) Contact # 472-5760
Scholarships Resume Letters of recommendation College applications Give back to the community
UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements A-G Subject Requirements COURSES
Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English
4 years: College Prep English
C. Math
3 Years of college prep math. 4 years is highly recommended. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
E. Language other than English
2 years same language, 3 years is recommended.
F.Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater.
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of college prep electives
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT
* Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
High School Requirements College Entrance Requirements Grades (C’s or higher) Math (Algebra II or higher) Foreign Language (at least two years of the same language) College Admissions Test- SAT/ ACT
College Entrance Exams PSAT/NMSQT - The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. The PSAT is only administered one time per year in October (PSAT @ CVCHS-Oct 19th Last Day to Sign up Oct. 11th)
www.claytonvalley.org SAT - The SAT is a measurement of the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. www.collegeboard.com
College Entrance Exams ACT –The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of tests in: English Mathematics, Reading, Science Writing The ACT results are accepted by almost all U.S. colleges and universities. It is also preferred by many private colleges and public universities.
www.act.org
Choosing your Campus Location!!!!!!! Major/Program courses offered in specific major(s)
Go on campus housing size What’s available on campus
Explore the city/town Distance/travel from home Cost/affordability
4 Systems of Education COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
Number of Campuses
110 campuses
23 CSU campuses
10 UC Campuses
76+ institutions
COSTS
Currently, $36/unit a semester for California residents, no cap. ($936 /year for 12 units a semester)
Approximately $6, 806 per year, plus books & supplies , room and board.
Approximately $11,285 per year, plus books, & supplies, Room & Board.
Tuition at Stanford is $40,050’; Tuition at USC is $42,162 (examples)
NATURE OF PROGRAM
Two-year college 1) Career & job entry majors 2) Transferable courses 3) A.A. and A.S. degrees 4) Vocational Certificates
Four-year school with graduate programs (Teaching-Practical Focus) 1) Various undergraduate programs 2) Pre-professional majors 3) Bachelor Degree (BA & BS) 4) MA & MS some Doctoral Degrees 5) Teaching Credential
Four-year school with Graduate programs (Research & Theory) 1) Various majors 2) Pre-professional programs 3) Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) 4) Masters Degree (MA/MS) 5) Doctoral, Professional Degrees 6) Teaching credentials
Two & four-year schools. Various majors & academic programs are offered at each campus. They range from highly specialized to liberal studies.
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS
No subject requirement. Can be high school graduate or 18 years of age.
A – G Requirements Below a 3.0 requires SAT or ACT
A – G Requirements A minimum of 3.0GPA in A-G Requirements
Prefer students to have met the UC subject requirement pattern,
REQUIRED EXAMS
English and/or Math Placement exam.
SAT/ACT test
SAT or ACT Test
Check the college catalog for specific test requirements.
Fees or Tuition (Room & Board Excluded)
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University of California
CSU Campuses
Early Assessment Program Earn an exemption from taking the CSU required English and/or Math placement exams. Identify additional preparation needed for college level courses in Math and English Adjust senior year coursework to prepare for college level courses. EAP results can be any of the following…… – Exempt, Conditionally exempt, Not yet ready
CSU Placement Tests EPT=English Placement Test ELM=Entry Level Math Test
Independent Colleges (Private Schools)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco Alliant International University, San Diego Allied American University, Laguna Hills (Online) American Heritage University of Southern California, San Bernardino, California American Jewish University, Los Angeles American Sports University, San Bernardino Anaheim University, Anaheim (Online) Antioch University, Culver City Apollos University, Huntington Beach (Online) Argosy University, Alameda Art Center College of Design, Pasadena The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco Azusa Pacific University, Azusa Berean Bible College, Poway Biola University, La Mirada Brandman University, Irvine Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara California Baptist University, Riverside California Coast University, Santa Ana California College of the Arts, San Francisco California College San Diego (CCSD), San Diego California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, Indio[1] California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar (Online) International Technological University, San Jose, California California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks California Miramar University (formerly Pacific Western University), San Diego California National University, Northridge California Pacific University, Escondido California South Bay University, Sunnyvale California Southern Law School, Riverside California Southern University, Santa Ana (online) California Takshila University, Santa Clara California University of Management and Technology, San Jose
California University of Management and Sciences, Anaheim[2] Capital Bible College, Sacramento CapStone University, Pasadena (online) Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View Chapman University, Orange Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles Claremont Colleges, Claremont Claremont McKenna College Harvey Mudd College Pitzer College Pomona College Scripps College Claremont Graduate University Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences Cogswell College, Sunnyvale Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana Concordia University Irvine, Irvine Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena Dominican University of California, San Rafael Design Institute of San Diego[3] Epic Bible College (formerly Trinity Life Bible College), Sacramento Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena Golden Gate University, San Francisco Herguan University, Sunnyvale Holy Names University, Oakland Hope International University, Fullerton Hult International Business School, San Francisco Humphreys College, Stockton ICDC College, Culver City Imago Dei College, Oak Glen John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach La Sierra University, Riverside Life Pacific College, San Dimas Lincoln University, Oakland Loma Linda University, Loma Linda
Grades Must repeat course to meet A-G requirement Recommended to repeat before your senior year Why? To help raise GPA before the application process See your Academic Counselor for more information.
Community Colleges
… Gain valuable skills for your career Meet new people Study abroad/explore new places Opportunity to learn about interesting career fields/options Advancement/Salary Increase/Stability Learn about cutting edge research Grow and Discover
Become more Independent!!!!!
Your income goes up dramatically as your education increases!!!!
Vocational/Trade Schools
Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate.
Military of the United States
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To Do List….. Get Good Grades!! Be proactive – tutoring, talk to teachers, come to school and ask for HELP!
Explore college/major/career searches www.californiacolleges.edu www.whodouwant2b.com
College Tours Take PSAT (Oct), Plan on SAT/ACT (Spring) Continue to challenge yourself in the courses you take Senior year!