Topics of Presentation
Graduation Requirements CSU/UC Requirements College Entrance Exams CART/ROP NCAA Career Cruising Helpful Websites How to be Successful in High School
College Entrance Exams
Spring of their junior yearSAT: Scholastics Aptitude
TestACT: American College
TestingPSAT: practice SAT, all
sophomores will take the test on 10/15/14
CART and ROP Classes are available for Juniors and Seniors
CART is by application. There will be a tour of the CART campus in late January. Students will be notified to sign up to attend and pick up a field trip permission slip. There are 2 lab times for CART. AM CART (morning session) is from 7:30 AM-10:30 AM and PM CART (afternoon session) is from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM.
ROP is a two-period class held on various CUSD campuses. Classes vary from Vet Science, Ag Welding, Emergency Medicine, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, and many more. ROP brochures are available in the counseling center.
NCAA-Athletic Eligibility
Student-Athletes must take 16 core units during 4 years of high school. One year is equal to one core unit. The core units are established from:
EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesForeign Language
Minimum GPA of 2.3 and a corresponding SAT/ACT score.
Student-Athletes register with the Clearinghouse at the end of the junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org
Career Cruising College and Career Exploration
Three Assessments Career Search College Search Financial Aid/Scholarships Employment
Method Test Prep SAT ACT
Students will have their own log in information
http://www.careercruising.com/login/CUSD
Helpful Websites:
SAT: www.collegeboard.orgACT: www.act.orgNCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.orgCareer and College Exploration:
www.zinch.comwww.californiacareers.infowww.aiccu.eduwww.csumentor.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu
Scholarships:www.fastweb.comwww.collegesoup.com
How to be Successful in High School
* Know what classes are required for graduation.
* Know what classes are required for a four year university (UC, CSU, private universities).
* Take challenging and interesting classes to prepare for “life after high school.”
* Develop strong study habits.
* If you are having difficulty—don’t give up! Ask for help.
* Become involved in school or community activities.