Welcome to Corona High School’s

1. Welcome to Corona High School’s NCAA Night Please sign in and take a packet Anna Ferrara 9-12th grade counselor Last Names: Rosato-S & AVID students NCAA Liaison aferrara@cnusd.k12.ca.us

2. CHS Counseling Department Mission Statement The mission of the Corona High School Counseling Department is to provide academic, career, and personal/social counseling services to each student. Our purpose is to empower and provide each student with the tools necessary to achieve: • Their individual goals • Their personal responsibilities • A high school diploma • A plan for post-secondary options • Becoming a productive and contributing member of the community

3. Who is my Student’s Counselor? 9th -12th Grade Counselors • Mr. Pruett A-C • Mrs. Halfhill D-HO • Mrs. Martin HU-OL • Ms. Schneider OR-ROSAS 9th grade & Personal Needs • Ms. Babin 10th-12th OR-ROSAS & PUENTE Students • Mrs. Ferrara ROSATO-S & AVID Students • Ms. Osterkamp T-Z & Special Education Students • Mrs. AguiarEnglish Language Learners A-Z & Teen Parents

4. Background Information • NCAA Rules – in order to participate in collegiate athletics the student athlete must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA • Corona High School Athletic participation requires a student to maintain a 2.0 GPA

5. How to Become Eligible NCAA Div. I or Div. II

6. How to become an Eligible NCAA Division I or Division II Student Athlete • Filing with the eligibility center • Must register with the NCAA eligibility center at www.eligibilitycenter.org$70 Fee • File at the end of Junior year (6 semesters must be completed) • Must complete 16 Core Courses for Div. I eligibility, with a minimum 2.0 GPA (sliding scale on SAT/ACT) • Must complete 16 Core Courses for Div. II eligibility, with a minimum 2.0 GPA and 820 combined on SAT or sum score of 68 on ACT

7. How to become an Eligible NCAA Division I or Division II Student Athlete • Filing with the eligibility center continued • All Core Courses must be taken off the “NCAA Course List” for Corona High School –school code 050675 • “Athletic Transcript Release Authorization” must be filled out (available in the registrar’s office) to allow CHS to send your transcripts to the eligibility center (now and upon graduation). • Students must fill out the amateurism certification questionnaire • A student athlete must meet both the NCAA eligibility requirements as well as college admission requirements.

8. DIVISION I REQUIREMENTS NCAA Division I schools: Larger schools Offer full scholarship awards Largest media coverage, revenue, exposure

9. Division I Courses and Requirements • Complete 16 Core Courses • Graduate from High School • Present minimum 2.0 GPA • Achieve combined SAT/sum ACT score that match their core GPA (see sliding scale) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING • 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Math (Algebra I or Higher) • 2 years of Science • One year of natural/one year of physical • One of those classes must include a lab • 1 Extra Year of Math, English, or Natural/Physical Science • 2 Years of social science; and • 4 Years of extra courses (from any above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion, or philosophy)

10. Division I Sample Schedule • English (4 Years) LA 1A/B LA 2A/B LA3A/B LA4A/B • Math (3 Years) Alg 1A/B Geometry 1A/B Alg 2A/B • Science (2 Years) Biology 1A/B (Lab) Oceanography, Natural Science or Chemistry • One Extra Year Math, English, or Natural/Physical Science Oceanography, Chemistry, Natural Science, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, Zoology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry • Two years of Social Science World History 1A/B, US History 1A/B • Four Years of extra courses from any above or foreign language Gov’t/ Econ (1Yr) Span 1A/B, Spanish 2A/B, Spanish 3A/B

11. DIVISION II REQUIREMENTS NCAA Division II schools: Fewer sports Few full scholarship awards Most award is met with various institutional aid Athletics funded by campus like academic depts.

12. Division II Courses and Requirements • Complete 16 Core Courses • Graduate from High School • Present minimum 2.0 GPA • Achieve combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum of 68 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING • 3 years English • 2 Years of Math – Algebra I or higher • 2 Years of Life/Physical Science • One year must be a Lab Science • 3 extra years of English, Math, or Science • 2 Years of Social Science • 4 Years of additional courses • Additional courses can come from any of the above or foreign language

13. Division II Sample Schedule-Class of 2013 and Beyond • English (3 Years) LA 1A/B LA 2A/B LA3A/B • Math (2 Years) Algebra 1A/B Geometry 1A/B • Science (2 Years) Biology 1A/B (Lab) Oceanography, Natural Science, or Chemistry • 3 Extra Years Math, English, or Natural/Physical Science LA 4A/B, Algebra 2A/B, Natural Science • Social Science (2 Years) World History 1A/B US History 1A/B • 4 Years of extra courses from any above or foreign language Gov’t/ Econ (1Yr) Span 1A/B, Spanish 2A/B, Spanish 3A/3B

14. Special Notes ACT SAT • Calculating Core GPA • Multiply the quality points for the letter grade by the credits earned per class (0.50 per semester) • Other Notes • On-line & Non-Traditional classes • BYU online courses- NO LONGER ACCEPTED • Students must save work from classes re-taken with significant grade change. • Students must submit SAT/ ACT scores directly to the eligibilitycenter using code “9999” • Other • Official Visits – (Div. I only) Must submit SAT/ACT scores for student to take an Official Visit

15. NAIA, DIVISION III, & COMMUNITY COLLEGE Eligibility & Strategies

16. Division III • Students must meet the school’s entrance requirements • Research the exact school for their specific entrance requirements • Division III institutions do not giveathletic scholarships students are awarded based on their academic accomplishments.

17. NAIA Schools • Now require students to register through their website at www.playnaia.org • Registration fee is $65 • Scores need to be sent directly to the NAIA from the testing agency by using code 9876 • High School Graduates will be eligible by meeting two of the three requirements listed below: • 1. Have a minimum 2.0 GPA • 2. Score 18 on ACT or 860 on SAT • 3. Graduate in the top 50% of their class

18. Community College • If students do not meet NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements • Attend community college first andtransfer

19. Competing at the College Level

20. Where to start • Determine what schools meet your son/daughters academic and athletic requirements. • Contact those coaches via email or U.S. mail expressing your interest as well as accomplishments • Don’t be afraid to “brag” coaches may not know anything about you unless you list your accomplishments • Send a DVD of your son/daughter competing in their sport • Broaden your search (outside of California) • May be able to walk-on as a student-athlete and gain all the benefits of a scholarship player • Be realistic, make sure that your son/daughter’s goals are within reach, and always have a back up plan.

21. Where to start • Finding the right college • Not only about money, students need to find the right fit • College life, majors, team, coaches, school location, reputation of team • Make sure to get information in writing (no student is given a full ride for 4-5 years) • Verbal commitments do not guarantee scholarship must sign official national letter of intent.

22. Estimated Probability of Competingin Athletics Beyond High School Source: www.ncaa.org Last updated: 9-27-2011

23. Athletic Scholarships By Sport and Division

24. “Student-Athlete” • High School as well as College athletes are first and foremost students • Academic success will give them the tools they need to become an effective “student-athlete”

25. Thank You Thank you for attending and taking an interest in your student’s academic and athletic success