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College and Career Planning For 9 th grade parents

College and Career Planning For 9 th grade parents. A-DE SILVA Rebekah Howard x 3551 DEA-JOP Dan Fagas x 3319 JOR-MON & EL Students Candice Mackey x 3398

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College and Career Planning For 9 th grade parents

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  1. College and Career Planning For 9th grade parents

  2. A-DE SILVA Rebekah Howard x 3551 • DEA-JOP Dan Fagas x 3319 • JOR-MON & EL Students Candice Mackey x 3398 • MONT-RON & AVID Tim Walker x 3230 • ROO-Z Steve Gyepes x 3309 • Career-CTE Counselor Adrienne Madrid x 3313 • College Counselor Thelma Valverde x 3350 • Assistant Principal Lisa Michel x 3301 People you need to know

  3. Attend Annual College Fair: Sept. 15 • Visit CCC Website Resources • Take the PSAT and ACT Aspire • Explore Careers • Attend Lunch & Learns • Take Advantage of Summer Enrichment Opportunities • Attend University Presentations • Attend a College Trip • Complete your 4 year plan with the College Counselor • Take the Mock SAT/ACT • Schedule Individual Appointments with: your academic counselor, the college counselor, the career counselor 10th Grade Milestones:

  4. cchs.ccusd.org

  5. calendar

  6. University Requirements:

  7. www.eligibilitycenter.org NCAA Eligibility

  8. SUMMARY OF CHANGES • Minimum core-course GPA of 2.30 required • Slight change in the GPA/test-score index (sliding scale) • Ten core courses required before the beginning of senior year

  9. NCAA Division I Qualifier: Requirements for Athletics Aid, Practice andCompetition (New) • Core-course progression • Must complete 10 core courses before seventh semester of high school (e.g., senior year) • Of the 10 courses completed, seven must be in the area of English, math, or science • These 10 courses become “locked in” for the purpose of GPA calculation • A repeat of any of the “locked in” courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins

  10. What are colleges looking for? Grades – No D’s or F’s /Challenging Courses/ GPA Recommendations – Teacher / Counselor Essay – Personal Statement Activities – Passion & Commitment/Leadership, Responsibility and Growth Test scores – SAT / ACT , SAT Subject Tests /AP Exams

  11. PSAT & ACT ASPIRE • Great practice for the real exam • Students should take it between 10th – 11th grade. • The PSAT exam is only given once a year: OCTOBER 18, 2014 • Use ‘My College QuickStart’ - To understand PSAT • 11th grade students (ONLY) can be designated as ‘National Merit Scholars’ • ACT ASPIRE Assessment– October 1, 2014

  12. REVISED changes to the SAT (Class of 2017 – beyond) • Score is based out of 1600 --- 800 for Math; 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Optional ESSAY will receive a separate score • Covers Math & Reading Comprehension (Only) • Calculator no longer permitted for all math sections • Available digitally and in print

  13. Build a resume: • Extracurricular Activities • Sports • Internships • Clubs • Community Service • Work Experience • Hobbies • Participation/Leadership/Passion Website Resources: Dosomething.org; USAservice.org Culvercitygives.org

  14. Lunch & Learn • Students and career professionals meet face-to-face and learn about a career in a field of interest

  15. All minors work with the permission of the work permit issuing authority; nothing requires a school district to issue a permit in every circumstance. • California labor laws are designed to protect the physical safety and scholastic advancement of the minor.  No permit can violate any provision of law, state or federal. • Permits are always required, including when school is not in session. • Permits must be RENEWED each school year. • Maintain satisfactory attendance/discipline standards • Meet school academic standards. • Schools and parents/guardians may revoke permission to work at any time if standards are not met. • Contact Ms. Serra at x3351 for more information Work Permits

  16. NorthEAST College TourMarch 22nd – 28th 2015 • 11University Campus Visits • Harvard | MIT | Tufts Univ | Boston Univ | Boston College Brown Univ | YALE Columbia | NYU Princeton | Rutgers Flight Safe Quality Rooms Meals Daily On-Tour Transportation All Gratuities TOTAL COST $2043 *Monthly Payment Options* HOW DO YOU ENROLL: EFExploreAmerica.com Tour Number: 1573453SC Trip Coordinator: Candice Mackey, Counselor

  17. College Career Center • Thelma Valverde, College Counselor • Adrienne Madrid, Career Counselor • They are for YOU and your children to access!

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