1. ORSE COLLEGE DAY @ Wed. Oct. 10 th, 2012 The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. ~Malcolm X

2. PLAN your WORK. WORK your PLAN. PLAN your WORK. WORK your PLAN. COLLEGE DAY @ Art: Financial Aid Process and Opportunities English: College Majors and Career Paths History: Higher Education Options Math: Summer Program Opportunities P.E.: Campus and Dorm Life ROP/Electives: Post-Secondary Options Science: A-G Requirements World Languages: Studying Abroad ORSE COLLEGE DAY SCHEDULE Each of your classes today will present information about planning for life after Morse High.

3. California “a-g” requirements  Who uses them?  What are they used for?  What are they, and how will I meet all of these requirements?  Does Morse offer every A-G course?

4. Who uses the “a-g” requirements?  California State System www.csumentor.edu  University of California System www.universityofcalifornia.edu (Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges and universities each have their own admission requirements.)

5. California State Universities  California Polytechnic University, Pomona  California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo  California State University, Bakersfield  California State University, Channel Islands  California State University, Dominguez Hills  California State University, East Bay  California State University, Fullerton  California State University, Long Beach  California State University, Los Angeles  California State University, Monterey Bay  California State University, Northridge  California State University, Sacramento  California State University, San Bernardino  California State University, San Marcos  California State University, Stanislaus  Chico State University  Fresno State University  Humboldt State University  Maritime Academy  San Diego State University  San Francisco State University  San Jose State University  Sonoma State University

6. University of California Campuses  University of California, Berkeley  University of California, Davis  University of California, Los Angeles  University of California, Merced  University of California, Riverside  University of California, San Diego  University of California, San Francisco  University of California, Santa Barbara  University of California, Santa Cruz

7. What are the “a-g” requirements used for? “The intent of the "a-g" subject requirements is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. The requirements are written deliberately for the benefit of all students expecting to enter the University, and not for preparation for specific majors. UC faculty consider the Subject Requirement to be effective preparation, on many levels, for undergraduate work at the University. This pattern of study assures the faculty that the student has attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study. Fulfillment of the "a-g" pattern also demonstrates that the student has attained essential critical thinking and study skills.” (http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/welcome.html)

8. “a” History/Social Science (2 years required) Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. Students at Morse take World History, U.S. History as requirements for graduation. In addition, seniors must take Govt./Economics or Political Science.

9. “b” English (4 years required) Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing and reading of classic and modern literature. (Students at Morse are required to take 4 years of English. Every English class at Morse meets the requirement with the exception of ESL classes)

10. “c” Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended) Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. (Morse offers Algebra I, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Statistics)

11. “d” Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement. (Morse offers Physics, Chemistry and Biology)

12. “e” Language Other than English (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement. (Morse offers Spanish, Tagalog, French and Japanese)

13. “f” Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) (1 year required) A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: theater, music, performing or visual arts. (Morse offers Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, Film Arts, and Art)

14. “g” College Preparatory Electives (1 year required) One year/two semesters, in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non- introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language). (Morse students meet this requirement by simply taking Govt./Econ senior year or by taking an extra math, science, social science, language or visual/performing arts class. Our classes are all year long courses.)

15. “a-g” Requirement Websites Morse High School “a-g” courses: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/servlet.jsf?_flowExecutionKey=_cBBC636A1- ECDF-EE9B-4A58-47BFAD012B84_k9869DCA1-D883-BF3D-FEA5- 34DC0D929396 “a-g” courses-general informaion: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_t o_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html

16. College Admissions Testing Required by UC and CSU Systems SAT Reasoning Test (3 parts: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing) or ACT Assessment plus Optional Writing (5 parts: Math, Reading, Science, English and Writing) The UC System also requires two (2) SAT Subject Test Scores. These must be in two different areas, chosen from the following: English, history/social studies, mathematics (Level 2 only), science or language other than English.

17. Important Testing Websites  Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT): www.collegeboard.com American College Testing (ACT): www.act.org www.actstudent.org

18. So… what should you do?  Be in charge of your education by 1.Making sure you’re taking the right courses now 2.Plan on taking appropriate courses next year