1. CLASS OF 2016 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT Presented By: LISSA MORGAN Counselor – Class of 2016 & AMBER TILLERY College & Career Center

2. TOPICS TO BE COVERED Preparing for Course Registration Preparing for Course Registration Timeline for Senior Year Timeline for Senior Year Post Secondary Options Post Secondary Options College Admission & Testing Requirements College Admission & Testing Requirements College & Career Center Resources College & Career Center Resources Support Available for Students Support Available for Students Questions & Answers Questions & Answers

3. 11 th Grade Classroom Visits Language Arts Classes Week of February 16 th (Holiday 02/16) Week of February 16 th (Holiday 02/16) Review Transcript & complete Graduation Petition Review Transcript & complete Graduation Petition Send home transcript/Course Selection form to revise senior year course requests. Send home transcript/Course Selection form to revise senior year course requests. Students will bring home Course Selection form & Graduation Petition to complete & get parent signature. Students will bring home Course Selection form & Graduation Petition to complete & get parent signature. Students must bring completed Advanced/Honors & AP Request form to request higher level courses. Students must bring completed Advanced/Honors & AP Request form to request higher level courses. Students should TALK to teachers AND consult the Academic Planning Guide. Students should TALK to teachers AND consult the Academic Planning Guide.

4. Course Selection with Counselor US History classes Monday, 03/09 – Friday, 03/13 Monday, 03/09 – Friday, 03/13 Registration for 11 th graders (Students released from US History classes to meet with Counselor) Registration for 11 th graders (Students released from US History classes to meet with Counselor) Students must bring the following with Parent Signature: Students must bring the following with Parent Signature: Completed Graduation Petition Completed Graduation Petition Revised Course Selection form Revised Course Selection form Advanced/Honors/AP request form (if applicable) Advanced/Honors/AP request form (if applicable) TA/Peer Teacher request forms (if applicable) TA/Peer Teacher request forms (if applicable)

5. Planning for Course Registration Review the Academic Planning Guide online under the Counseling link! Review the Academic Planning Guide online under the Counseling link! Read Course Descriptions thoroughly. Read Course Descriptions thoroughly. Check pre-requisites for all courses. Check pre-requisites for all courses. Talk to teachers to gather input and recommendations. Talk to teachers to gather input and recommendations. Complete form for Advanced/Honors/AP courses if applicable (including upper level Foreign Language courses) Complete form for Advanced/Honors/AP courses if applicable (including upper level Foreign Language courses)

6. Academic Planning Guide http://rhs.rocklinusd.org/School- Info/Counseling Course descriptions and requirements Course descriptions and requirements Graduation requirements Graduation requirements College eligibility and requirements College eligibility and requirements SAT/ACT Testing Information SAT/ACT Testing Information Recommended Path of Courses for College Bound Students Recommended Path of Courses for College Bound Students UC/CSU A-G Course List UC/CSU A-G Course List ROP Course Offerings (11 th & 12 th grades) ROP Course Offerings (11 th & 12 th grades)

7. PCOE 49’er ROP Opportunity to explore future career fields. Opportunity to explore future career fields. Preparation for post secondary training Preparation for post secondary training Hands on experience in a variety of fields. Hands on experience in a variety of fields. Courses taken at different high schools across Placer County/ROP Center in Auburn. Courses taken at different high schools across Placer County/ROP Center in Auburn. ROP courses often include internship. ROP courses often include internship. Courses vary in length from 1 to 3 blocks. Courses vary in length from 1 to 3 blocks.

8. ROP OPPORTUNITIES Architecture, Construction, & Engineering Apps Architecture, Construction, & Engineering Apps Automotive Services Automotive Services Baking & Pastry Baking & Pastry Child Development & Education Child Development & Education Computer Science Computer Science Computer Technology Computer Technology Dental Careers Dental Careers Engineering for Manufacturing Engineering for Manufacturing Fashion Des & History Fashion Marketing Fire Science Careers Game Development Graphic Art Health Careers Int. Animal Science Law Enforcement Medical Assisting Sports Medicine Video Production

9. Graduation Petition

12. COMMUNITY SERVICE 25 hours required for RHS graduation 25 hours required for RHS graduation Non-Profit agency or organization Non-Profit agency or organization May be completed as part of a club, team, family, or individual effort. May be completed as part of a club, team, family, or individual effort. Opportunities and contracts available in the College & Career Center. Opportunities and contracts available in the College & Career Center. All hours MUST be documented. All hours MUST be documented. Hours must be completed by the end of the Junior Year. Hours must be completed by the end of the Junior Year.

13. Summer School/Night School Credit Recovery for courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements. Credit Recovery for courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements. Summer school registration forms will be available in April. Summer school registration forms will be available in April. Two sessions (am/pm) – each session is one semester credit per class. Two sessions (am/pm) – each session is one semester credit per class. Four weeks (June 15 th - July 9 th ) Four weeks (June 15 th - July 9 th ) Night School is available fall & spring semester. Night School is available fall & spring semester. Night School classes do NOT fulfill four year college eligibility requirements. Night School classes do NOT fulfill four year college eligibility requirements.

14. College Research with Naviance

16. Senior Year Timeline College Application Workshops will be held in September & October on Monday afternoons. College Application Workshops will be held in September & October on Monday afternoons. CSU Application Window: CSU Application Window: Submission October 1 st – November 30 th Submission October 1 st – November 30 th UC Application Window: UC Application Window: Application opens August 1 st Application opens August 1 st Submission November 1 st – 30 th Submission November 1 st – 30 th Sierra College – Students can register anytime! Sierra College – Students can register anytime! On campus (RHS) application workshops will be held midyear for all seniors. On campus (RHS) application workshops will be held midyear for all seniors.

17. Private & Out of State Schools Check application deadlines for prospective schools – can vary school to school. Check application deadlines for prospective schools – can vary school to school. Confirm testing requirements (SAT/ACT) Confirm testing requirements (SAT/ACT) Common Application Schools Common Application Schools Request Letter of Recommendation from Counselor to be included in School Report. Request Letter of Recommendation from Counselor to be included in School Report. Request Letters of Recommendation from teachers if required. Request Letters of Recommendation from teachers if required.

18. COLLEGE PREPARATION UC/CSU Minimum Entrance Requirements 4 years Language Arts 4 years Language Arts 2 years Social Studies 2 years Social Studies 3 years Math (4 years recommended) 3 years Math (4 years recommended) Must include Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II Must include Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II 2 years Lab Science (4 years recommended) 2 years Lab Science (4 years recommended) Must include one year Physical Science & one year Life Science (Biology and Physics or Chemistry required) Must include one year Physical Science & one year Life Science (Biology and Physics or Chemistry required) 2 years Foreign Language (3 years recommended) 2 years Foreign Language (3 years recommended) 1 year Visual & Performing Arts 1 year Visual & Performing Arts 1 year College Prep Elective from A-G approved list 1 year College Prep Elective from A-G approved list SAT Reasoning Test or ACT SAT Reasoning Test or ACT SAT Subject Tests( UC only -Some majors RECOMMEND) SAT Subject Tests( UC only -Some majors RECOMMEND)

19. College Admission Testing Requirements We recommend testing spring of junior year & retaking early fall senior year if needed. We recommend testing spring of junior year & retaking early fall senior year if needed. SAT Reasoning Test Registration SAT Reasoning Test Registration www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org ACT Registration ACT Registration www.act.org www.act.org www.act.org SAT Subject Tests – Determine if specific college/major will recommend/require. SAT Subject Tests – Determine if specific college/major will recommend/require. CSU does not require the writing portion of the ACT at this time. CSU does not require the writing portion of the ACT at this time.

20. California State University The CSU application includes: The CSU application includes: College Prep GPA (10-12 th ) – includes all courses taken from our A-G course list (found in the Academic Planning Guide) College Prep GPA (10-12 th ) – includes all courses taken from our A-G course list (found in the Academic Planning Guide) SAT or ACT – CSU will “power score” the SAT not the ACT. SAT or ACT – CSU will “power score” the SAT not the ACT. Exception: Cal Poly will review grades earned 9th – 12 th, contains additional questions on application. Exception: Cal Poly will review grades earned 9th – 12 th, contains additional questions on application.

21. University of California The UC application includes: The UC application includes: College Prep GPA (10-12 th ) – includes all courses taken from our A-G course list (found in the Academic Planning Guide). College Prep GPA (10-12 th ) – includes all courses taken from our A-G course list (found in the Academic Planning Guide). SAT or ACT score on single test date. SAT or ACT score on single test date. Community Service Community Service Awards & Activities (Leadership Roles!) Awards & Activities (Leadership Roles!) Employment Employment Personal Statement – 1000 words for two open ended questions. Helpful hints: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to- apply/personal-statement/index.html Personal Statement – 1000 words for two open ended questions. Helpful hints: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to- apply/personal-statement/index.html http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to- apply/personal-statement/index.html http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to- apply/personal-statement/index.html

22. Private Colleges Many private/out of state schools use the Common Application for admission. Many private/out of state schools use the Common Application for admission. Requirements are similar to the UC, but may also include: Requirements are similar to the UC, but may also include: Transcript request after 7 th semester (senior year) Transcript request after 7 th semester (senior year) Counselor Evaluation – School Report (counselor can include Letter of Recommendation) Counselor Evaluation – School Report (counselor can include Letter of Recommendation) Two letters of recommendation from teachers Two letters of recommendation from teachers Essays Essays

23. Sierra College Simple process to get started at Sierra! Simple process to get started at Sierra! http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/future- student/new-student.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/future- student/new-student.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/future- student/new-student.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/future- student/new-student.php Attend Parent Information Nights senior year Attend Parent Information Nights senior year Students will need to take the Accuplacer placement exams for math/English (offered at RHS) or may qualify through grades/test scores. Students will need to take the Accuplacer placement exams for math/English (offered at RHS) or may qualify through grades/test scores. http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/assessment/faq.php#who http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/assessment/faq.php#who http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/assessment/faq.php#who Transfer Agreement Guarantee (UC/CSU) Transfer Agreement Guarantee (UC/CSU) http://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/academic- support/transfer-center/agreements.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/academic- support/transfer-center/agreements.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/academic- support/transfer-center/agreements.php http://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/academic- support/transfer-center/agreements.php http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/

24. Advanced Placement (AP)/Honors COURSES Rigorous curriculum – Weighted Rigorous curriculum – Weighted Check pre-requisites Check pre-requisites $91.00 AP exam fee $91.00 AP exam fee Score of 3 or higher on AP exams may earn college credit and/or advancement at some universities. Credit policy information: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/credita ndplacement/search-credit-policies Score of 3 or higher on AP exams may earn college credit and/or advancement at some universities. Credit policy information: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/credita ndplacement/search-credit-policies https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/credita ndplacement/search-credit-policies https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/credita ndplacement/search-credit-policies AP Informational Meetings for prospective students (Dates are listed on school website) AP Informational Meetings for prospective students (Dates are listed on school website)

25. AP Informational Meetings CLASSDATE/TIMELOCATION AP BIOLOGYTBD AP CALCULUS ABThursday, January 29 th @ lunchK3 AP CHEMISTRYTuesday, January 27 th @ lunchF2 AP COMP. SCIENCEThursday, February 5 th @ lunchR29 AP ECONOMICSThursday, February 5 th @ breakL1 AP ENGLISH LITMonday, February 2 nd @ 1:05pmTLH AP ENV. SCIENCETBD AP MUSIC THEORYTBD AP PHYICS 1 & 2Wed., February 4 th @ lunchTLH AP PHYSICS C: MECHWed., February 4 th @ lunchTLH AP STATISTICSTuesday, February 3 rd @ lunchK6 AP STUDIO ART – 2DTBD AP ART - DRAWINGThursday, February 5 th @ lunchC4

26. NCAA ELIGIBILITY www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

27. Visit the College & Career Center Career Exploration & Planning Career Exploration & Planning College Information & Searching College Information & Searching Military Career Information Military Career Information Vocational/Trade School Information Vocational/Trade School Information SAT & ACT Information SAT & ACT Information Community Service Community Service Employment & Work Permits Employment & Work Permits Homework/Tutoring (Tues./Wed./Thurs.) Homework/Tutoring (Tues./Wed./Thurs.) Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid & Scholarships Subscribe to the CCC Electronic Newsletter : text @rhsccc to 81010 Subscribe to the CCC Electronic Newsletter : text @rhsccc to 81010

28. Resources & Support Teachers Teachers  Communicate – Email is most efficient  Available to meet with students at PLUS, before/after school  Encourage your student to communicate Counselors Counselors  Academic Support  Personal & Social Support  High School & College Prep Planning  Peer Counselors (Personal/Conflict Mgt./Academics) Other Resources Other Resources  Edline & Schoology  Homework/Tutoring Tues thru Thurs 2:40-3:30pm (CCC)  PLUS – additional 30 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers  Student Planner/Daily Announcements

29. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS! Email Contact: lamorgan@rocklin.k12.ca.us atillery@rocklin.k12.ca.us lamorgan@rocklin.k12.ca.us atillery@rocklin.k12.ca.us lamorgan@rocklin.k12.ca.us atillery@rocklin.k12.ca.us