SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT Class of 2016

1. SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT Class of 2016 COUNSELORS: KERINCE SAYACHAK, JAY CENTER, ERIN GUNN, SEAN FORD, SOUA HERR, COURTNEY WILSON

2. AGENDA • Welcome and Handouts • CN Sophomore Counseling Presentation • Health Careers Academy : Nurse Sarah • CART Presentation: Bruce Hoffman • ROP Presentation: Gregory Lomack, CUSD ROP • Questions

3. Graduation Requirements

4. Advanced Placement Courses • AP French • AP Environmental Science • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Spanish Language • AP Psychology • AP Physics • AP Macroeconomics • AP US Government • AP U.S. History • AP World History • AP Literature • AP Composition • AP Statistics • AP Biology • AP Chemistry

5. Sample Transcript GPA &Rank # credits earned (P) Designates A-G course CAHSEE results

6. CAHSEE: The California High School Exit Exam • Students must pass both sections of the CAHSEE to earn a high school diploma • All sophomores will take the CAHSEE • Feb 4, 2014(ELA) • Feb 5, 2014 (Math) • If your student does not pass, he or she will have multiple opportunities during his/her junior and senior year to retest and may be placed in intervention courses during summer/school year.

7. Sophomore Counseling Form

8. PSAT • The PSAT is a Practice Test for the SAT • On average students who take the PSAT do better on the SAT • Tests are Given Only Once in October • All sophomores took the PSAT on October 16, 2013 • Counselors will review the results with the students on January 17th • Recommended to take the PSAT junior year as the student may be Eligible for National Merit Scholarship Competition

9. PLAN • The PLAN is a Practice Test for the ACT • On average students who take the PLAN do better on the ACT • Tests are Given Only Once in October • PLAN Test was given on October 17, 2013 • Counselors will review results with the students on December 16th

10. ACT and SAT • Best taken during the spring semester of the Junior Year • Register at www.collegeboard.org for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject information • Register at www.actstudent.org – ACT information

11. The “EDGE” • On campus SAT/PSAT prep course • Recommended for Juniors and Seniors and Sophomores who have completed Geometry. • Offered in Fall and Spring. • Sign up in Counseling Office • Cost $95.00

12. Community College • Requires high school diploma • Take the Placement Test in English • Benefit: Lower cost than 4 year university • Can Transfer after 2 years to 4 Year University • “Community College IS College!” • Take math all four years • College Prep throughout high school

13. UC Testing requirements • Must Take the SAT or ACT with writing • SAT Subject Tests are not required, but some campuses recommend that students vying for slots in competitive majors take the test to demonstrate subject proficiency • See individual school for recommendations

14. California State UniversityTesting Requirements • Either the SAT or the ACT

15. CSU/ UC Course Requirements (A-G) • 11 classes must be taken by end of junior year • History/Social Science - 3 Years Required • English - 4 Years Required • Mathematics - 3 Years Required, 4 Recommended   • Lab Science - 2 Years (1 year Life, 1 year physical) Required, 3 Recommended • Foreign Language - 2 Years Required, 3 Recommended • Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year Required • College-Prep Elective - 1 Year Required

16. Private Colleges • Admission Requirements and Fees will vary depending on the school. • Most will require an Essay and Letters of Recommendation • www.aiccu.edu • www.californiacolleges.edu

17. Financial Aid and Scholarships • Start getting familiar with the websites and begin searching NOW! • Some Scholarships are for Sophomores and Juniors • National Scholarship search through Naviance

18. Important websites: • www.fafsa.ed.gov(Financial Aid) • www.fastweb.com (Scholarships and General college info) • www.collegeboard.org/student/pay(Scholarships and Financial Aid info)

19. NCAA Eligibility Center • Apply at the beginning of the junior year • Register online at: www.eligibilitycenter.org • $70 fee required • Print completed registration form for your records • Need to request Official Transcript • See your counselor for more specific information • CN Contact for NCAA – Dr. Jay Center

20. Co - Curricular • Sports • Clubs • Community Service • Volunteer work • Record of Community Service/Co-curricular Activities Get Involved!

21. Registration for Junior Year • Distribution –February 21st through PE classes • Registration –March 5 & 6 through English class

22. Additional Information • Planning for College Handbook- available for purchase • Check our school Website frequently • Club Meetings • Upcoming School-wide Activities • Deadlines • Check your Parent Connect on Zangle often • Grades • Attendance • E-mail • Cafeteria

23. SOPHOMORE CONFERENCES • Begin in january • Contact Linda Harris : 327-5056 or lindaharris@cusd.com to schedule your parent/counselor/student conference

24. Useful College Search Websites • www.californiacolleges.edu (General ) • www.cappex.com (General ) • www.cccco.edu(Community ) • www.assist.org (Community /Transfer ) • www.csumentor.edu(CSU -California State Universities) • www.ucop.edu/pathways (U C system) • www.aiccu.edu (Private)

25. Naviance Family Connection • http://connection.naviance.com/clovisnorth • Grade-level Career Assessment • Complete your Game Plan • Select Prospective Colleges • Build a Resume • Dec 4th and 5th Naviance presentations

26. SPECIAL PROGRAMS • NURSE SARAH MIKOLAVICH • CART: BRUCE HOWARD • ROP: DR. GREGORY LOMACK

27. CTE - Health Careers Academy • 4-Year Pathway for students pursuing health related careers after graduation • Cohort Classes 2013-14- English 9 & 10/Health/Bio & H. Bio/Chem & H. Chem/Geometry /Algebra 2/ World History/ Spanish 1 • ROP Medical Careers Class or Sports Med/Athletic Training • Application Process – Counselor & Nurse Sarah • HOSA – Health Occupation Students of America • National Affiliation and Competition Opportunities if funds raised/donations • School activities : Poverello House, Children’s Hospital, Hinds Hospice ….Health Fair, Blood Drive, Monthly Guest speakers