On the Road to High School and Beyond !

1. On the Road to High School and Beyond! Presented by: Carrie Haskin PowerPoint created by: Leanne Mondt Student Achievement Counselor

2. Your Six Year Plan • CST Information • Know your G.P.A. • High School Academic Planning • CAHSEE Facts • College Information • Trade and Technical Schools

3. What are CST scores, and what do they mean to me? • CST= California Standardized Test • CST scores are results of the standardized testing you do in the Spring. • There are two areas: • English Language Arts • Math

4. What are CST scores, and what do they mean to me? (continued) • There are five levels: • Advanced Proficient (401 – 500+) • Proficient (351 – 400) • Basic (301 – 350) • Below Basic (251 – 300) • Far Below Basic ( below 250)

5. What the heck is a G.P.A.? • GPA = Grade Point Average • How to calculate your GPA: • A = 4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 • Add them up and divide by the number of classes.

6. Calculating your GPA: an Example • Language Arts = A (4 points) • Reading = A (4 points) • Social Studies = A (4points) • Science = A (4 points) • Algebra = A (4 points) • Survey = A (4 points) • PE = A (4 points) • __________________________ • Language Arts = B (3 points) • Reading = B (3 points) • Social Studies = B (3 points) • Science = C (2 points) • Algebra = B (3 points) • Survey = A (4 points) • PE = A (4 points) 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20 (grade points) 28 ÷ 7 = 4.00 (GPA) 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 4 = 21 (grade points) 22 ÷ 7 = 3.14 (GPA)

7. Language Arts = B (3 points) Reading = C (2 points) Social Studies = B (3points) Science = C (2 points) Algebra = B (3 points) Survey = B (3 points) PE = A (4 points) __________________________ Language Arts = C (2 points) Reading = D (1 point) Social Studies = D (1point) Science = F (0 points) Algebra = F (0 points) Survey = C (2 points) PE = A (4 points) 3 + 2 + 3+ 2 + 3+ 3+ 4=20 20 ÷ 7 = 2.85 Calculating your GPA: an Example 3 + 2 + 3+ 2 + 3+ 3+4 =20 (grade points) 20 ÷ 7 = 2.85 (GPA) 2 + 1+ 1+ 0+ 0 +2 + 4 = 10 (grade points) 10 ÷ 7 = 1.42 (GPA)

8. GPA facts you should know. • Cumulative GPA is based on all semesters starting with 7th grade. • Academic GPA may not include PE grade. • Be GLAD it counts in Middle School! • You need a 2.0 GPA to graduate from Middle School and High School

9. High School Academic Requirements

10. High School Academic Requirements

11. What is the CAHSEE? The CAHSEE = the California High School Exit Exam. Why? To make sure that students who graduate from high school are competent in reading, writing, and math. There are two parts: • English Language Arts • Mathematics

12. More about the CAHSEE? • Everyone must take the CAHSEE. • You take the CAHSEE for the first time in your Sophomore (10th grade) year, in the Spring. • If you do not pass, you get 2 more opportunities to pass during your Junior (11th) and Senior (12th) year.

13. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) • Available to high school students 16 years and older. • Provides practical, hands-on career preparation, career guidance, and job placement assistance. • Examples of classes: Floral Design, Fire Technology, Culinary Arts,

14. Colleges and Universities Degrees offered 1. Associated Arts Degree General Education classes Takes approximately 2 years 2. Bachelor’s Degree General and upper division Takes approximately 4 years

15. Colleges and Universities 3. Masters Degree Requires specific areas of study, usually 2 – 3 years. Requires either comprehensive examinations or a thesis (self-selected areas of research) for completion 4. Doctoral Degree Requires specific areas of study and research. Dissertation required (a self-selected intensive research study.) Takes approximately 2 – 9 years

16. Colleges and Universities 5. Professional Degrees (Nursing, Physical Therapy, etc.) • Some programs also include a degree in addition to your certificate • Require exit exams for certification

17. Colleges and Universities California Community Colleges (Goldenwest, Cypress, Orange Coast) • Number of campuses: 110 • College Entrance Test: Placement only • Degrees Offered: Associate degrees and vocational certificates • Cost: around $20 per unit

18. Colleges and Universities California State University (CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton) • Number of campuses:23 • College Entrance Test: ACT or SAT required for students with GPA under 3.0 • Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s and Master’s • Cost: Approximately $4,000 per year

19. Colleges and Universities University of California (UC Irvine, UCLA, UC San Diego) • Number of campuses: 10 • College Entrance Test: ACT or SAT and two SAT II Exams • Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s Doctoral and professional degrees • Cost: Approximately $20,000 per year and up

20. Colleges and Universities • Independent Colleges and Universities (USC, Loyola Marymount, Chapman) • Number of campuses: 10 • College Entrance Test: ACT or SAT • Degrees Offered: Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and professional degrees • Cost: Average of $30,000 per year and up

21. Trade and Technical Schools • There are approximately 100 careers you can learn in two years or less at local vocational schools and community colleges. • Examples: Medical/Dental Assistant Court Reporter Electronics

22. There are many options to help you pay for college! Remember, it’s an investment in your future! • Scholarships • Grants • Student Loans • Start Saving now!

23. Questions? Concerns?

24. Remember: the road you choose to take, is up to you, and it starts today!