Transcript Path to College 6 Year Plan

The
Road
to
College
The Road to College
5 Year Plan
5 Year Plan
Once You’re Done with 8th Grade.….
What’s Next?
• Moving on to high school.
• What do I need to graduate from high school?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a
California State University (e.g. Fresno State)?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a UC
school (e.g. UCLA)?
CUSD High School
Graduation Requirements!!!
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4 years English
4 years of Social Science:
- World Geography/Health
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics
• 2 years Math:
- Math 1 and Math 2
CUSD Requirements Cont…
• 2 years of Science:
- 1 Physical Science and 1 Life Science
• 2 years of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art
(or combination of both)
• 4 years of Physical Education (2 years of Core PE)
• Total of 230 credits!!!!!
What are the CSU or UC Requirements?
• 4 years College Prep English
• 3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- American Gov./Economics
• 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs
recommended
CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
• 2 years of Science (3 years recommended)
-1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
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2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended)
1 year college prep Fine/Performing Art
Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT
3.0 GPA (CSU)
3.3 minimum GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT and Aspire tests in 9th
grade.
• These tests are a great way to practice and
become familiar with the rigor and format of
the SAT/ACT taken during your Junior year.
5 Year Plan
Form
• Fill in your Name,
Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
of 2021
• Fill in your
current 8th grade
classes
Fill in 9th grade classes
Summer School
• Impacted Schedule (Visual Art
electives do not count towards an impacted
schedule)
AND
• A score of 3 or 4 on SBAC
in ELA
English 9
• Honors English 9
 A in AB Language and
a score of 4 on SBAC ELA
 Score of 3 on SBAC with
Teacher recommendation .
Math
• Students are placed in math
classes based on teacher
recommendation and semester
grade
• Honors Math 2 – placement test
given in Adv. Math 8 classes
Health/Geography
(If not taken in summer)
Science
• Science 1
• Biology – B in 8th grade Math &
Science
• Honors Bio – A in Science 8 and
Math 8 or B in Honors Science 8
and Advanced Math 8
• Teacher recommendation
PE – Core PE in 9th and 10th grade
Electives
• Please choose your elective carefully.
Unless there are special circumstances,
students must remain in their chosen
elective for the entire school year
•World Language- 3.0 GPA and a score of 3 or
4 on the SBAC assessment. Enrollment based
on eligibility. 2 years required by CSU/UC
system.
•Visual Art or Performing Art
1 year needed for CSU/UC
• Forensics
• Peer Counseling, Yearbook, & Leadership,
Service Leadership (Unified Mentoring),
(applications required) Available on Jan. 10,
and due on January 31!!
• Avid (available now, applications due Jan.
19th)
• Math Tutorial
• Study Skills (English Lab)
Teaching Pathway
Pathway of courses 9-12 for students interested in
education or a profession that works with
children/adolescents (coach, teacher, day care,
administrator, etc.)
9th grade- participate in the Educators Rising Club
• Summer camp at Fresno State
• Sign up for the pathway online at
http://apply.teacherpathway.com
• Brochures available in the Counseling Center
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
• Designed for motivated students who want to be exceptional
• AVID is a college readiness program offered to hard working
students who would like to prepare for four-year universities.
• The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading,
note-taking and study skills, as well as college, career, and
motivational activities.
• Students must commit to taking notes in subject-area classes on
a daily basis.
• Other requirements for applicants are satisfactory citizenship,
good attendance, and G.P.A. of 2.5-3.8.
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
• AVID Final.mp4
Registration Dates
• 8th Grade Parent Night on Feb. 16, 2017
• Distribute registration forms: Feb. 15 & 16
• Registration: Feb 27 & 28
• Parent must review and sign registration
form
Career Cruising Resources
Online college and career planning system.
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College and career exploration tool
Compare colleges
Career assessment
Scholarship Search
Resume Builder
Save To Plan!!
Things to remember…
• SBAC scores are VERY important!!!
• Testing scores may be used as a prerequisite for
many high school courses.
• Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need
help!
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and
community service are important as you prepare
for college.
• Plan your future using Career Cruising resources.
The road to college
starts here.