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The Junior Presentation outlines essential resources and strategies for high school students preparing for graduation and beyond. With 184 days of purpose ahead, students will refine their goals while working closely with counselors and utilizing online tools. Key topics include graduation requirements, post-secondary options, community colleges, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and military pathways. Students are encouraged to master their coursework, take college admission tests, and explore their career interests. Stay organized and proactive in your journey toward success!
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HAVE A PLAN • Last Year— --Career Program • This Year— • --Develop & Refine
RESOURCES • Your Counselor • A-De:Mr. Pruett * Sm-Z & Special Ed: Ms. Osterkamp • Di-Ka:Mrs. Halfhill* AVID: Mrs. Ferrara • Ke-Pa & Teen Parents:* ELL & Puente- 9, 11: Mrs. Martin Mrs. Aguiar • Pe-Si & Puente- 10, 12:* Safety & Violence: Ms. Babin Dr. Schneider
AND MORERESOURCES • The Junior Newsletter • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.bigfuture.org • Career Center (J-1) • College Representative Visits • Norco College Ambassador • Military Personnel Visits
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE? Graduation Requirements
Language Arts—40 • Social Science—30 • Lab Science—20 • Mathematics—20 • Physical Education—20 • Fine Art or World Languages—10 • Health—5 • Electives—75 220 credits to graduate! 120 credits now!
and ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS THE CAHSEE TO GRADUATE • HELP! • Mastery Classes • Adult Education
HELP!Ways to Make Up Credits • Summer School • On-Line Coursework • Adult Education • CTE • Lee Pollard High School • Community College
POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS 4-YEAR COLLEGES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • “a-g” Pattern of Coursework • Language Arts—4 years • Math—3 years (4 recommended) • Lab Science—2 years (3 recommended) • Social Science—2 years • Language Other Than English—2 years (3 recom-mended) • Visual/Performing Art—1 year • Elective—1 year • NCAA/NAIA (Athletes)
University of California • California State Univ. • Private Univ.
TESTS • SAT Reasoning / ACT • SAT Subject Tests in strength areas—Recommended for competitive fields in high profile schools • Dates • Must upload picture when registering • Complete All Tests This Spring • Registration & Fees
TEST PREPARATION • www.collegeboard.com/quick • SAT Prep Classes—Princeton Review, BeCollegeWise.com, &www.domesatreview.com, (FREE)
ASSESSMENT TEST • Early Assessment Program (EAP) • High scores may excuse you from taking the placement tests in English/Math for the CSU system campuses
NARROW YOUR CHOICES • Requirements • Location / Distance • Campuses • Costs • Visit choice campuses
OTHER OPTIONS COMMUNITY COLLEGES, VOCATIONAL / TRADE SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE—Local: • Norco College • Riverside College • Moreno Valley College • Santiago Canyon College • Vocational / Trade Schools • FIDM • ITT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Tests? • SAT/ACT—No • Placement Tests--Maybe • Admission Requirements • High School Diploma OR • 18 years of age
College Calendar Helpful Websites
SCHOLARSHIPS • Offered by Corona High School • Grades, Community Service, Extra-Curricular Activities • Keep File Current
FINANCIAL AID • What is it? • Who qualifies?
MILITARY • Navy • US Army • Air Force • Marine Corps
CAREER CRUISING—www.careercruising.com • Explore Assessments • Explore Careers • Education & Training • Employment
SUMMARY • Have a PLAN • Pay attention to DEADLINES • Review COURSES & GRADES • COUNSELOR • RESEARCH Colleges • TESTS • NARROW choices • NCAA
Good Luck! You can do it! Yea!! Way to go!