COUNSELING STAFF Kerince Nguyen: Head Counselor Jay Center Erin Gunn Sean Ford Soua Herr Adrian Hernandez Courtney Wilson Linda Harris: Secretary Hibba Munjy: Career Center Secretary

AGENDA Welcome and Handouts CN Sophomore Counseling Presentation AVID: Adrian Hernandez Health Careers Academy : Erin Gunn CART Presentation: Tina Chandler CTE Presentation: Gregory Lomack, CUSD Questions

Preparing for College Challenge yourself Honors/AP Courses: Clovis North currently offers 19 AP courses and 7 Honors courses Uni-track: Program through CSU Fresno where students can earn dual credit for certain AP courses

Advanced Placement Courses AP US Government AP U.S. History AP World History AP Literature AP Composition AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Computer Science AP French AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Spanish Language AP Psychology AP Physics C AP Physics 1 AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics

Uni-track Approved Courses AP US HISTORY AP GOVERNMENT AP MACRO AND AP MICROECONOMICS AP STATISTICS AP CALCULUS AB AND AP CALCULUS BC AP FRENCH AP SPANISH CART COURSES: Advanced Network Management, Environmental Research and Technology, and Money and Banking ROP COURSES: Architectural Design, Educational Careers, Graphic Design, Sports Medicine, Criminal Justice, Interior Design, and Principles of Athletic Training

Graduation Requirements

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 14, 2015 Counselors will review the results with the students on January 22nd Recommended to take the PSAT junior year as the student may be Eligible for National Merit Scholarship Competition

The ACT Aspire Test Practice ACT Test The Aspire has five sections that align with the ACT Plus Writing subject areas: Reading, English, Math, Science, and Writing Students can begin to take the Aspire in 9 th grade Students register in the spring to take the test in the Fall of 2016

ACT and SAT Best taken during the spring semester of the Junior Year Register at for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject information Register at – ACT information

The “EDGE” On campus SAT/PSAT prep course Recommended for Juniors and Seniors and Sophomores who have completed Math 2 Offered in Spring 2016 (sign up in January in the counseling center) and in Fall 2016 (sign up at walk through registration in the fall) Sign up in Counseling Office Cost $95.00

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

UC Testing requirements Must Take the SAT or ACT plus 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

California State University Testing Requirements Either the SAT or the ACT

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

Private Colleges Admission Requirements and Fees will vary depending on the school. Most will require an Essay and Letters of Recommendation Most use the Common Application

Financial Aid and Scholarships Start getting familiar with the websites and begin searching NOW! Some Scholarships are for Sophomores and Juniors

Important websites: (Financial Aid) (Scholarships and General college info) pay pay (Scholarships and Financial Aid info)

NCAA Eligibility Center Apply at the beginning of the junior year Register online at: $75 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

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

Registration for Junior Year Distribution –February 19th through PE classes Registration –March 2 nd and 3rd through English class

Additional Information Planning for College Handbook- available for purchase Check our school Website frequently Club Meetings Upcoming School-wide Activities Deadlines Sign up for REMIND texts Check your Parent Connect on Zangle often Grades Attendance Cafeteria

Sophomore Counseling Form

SOPHOMORE CONFERENCES Begin in january Contact Linda Harris : or to schedule your parent/counselor/student conference

Useful College Search Websites (General ) (General ) (Community ) (Community /Transfer ) (CSU -California State Universities) (U C system) (Private)

Career Cruising ogin/CUSD Explore potential college majors, careers, and perform college searches Went to 10 th grade classes 12/2 and 12/3

CAREER CENTER Hours 7:15-4:15pm Monday-Friday Services offered: Career Cruising, Workshops (Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Resume Building, Interview Skill Building) College Information, Scholarship/Financial Aid Information. Contact: Hibba Munjy

AVID: ADRIAN HERNANDEZ HEALTH CAREERS:ERIN GUNN CART: TINA CHANDLER CTE: DR. GREGORY LOMACK SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Who is it for?  Students who want to be college and career ready, but aren’t sure where to start  AVID uses rigorous curriculum and connects with the community to raise student achievement.

The AVID Student is: Motivated Enthusiastic Willing to work with a group Willing to try new things The AVID Student MAY: Be underperforming (getting around a GPA) because he/she disorganized, struggle with navigating the structure of classrooms/school Have parents who don’t have ability to help with school Be first generation American/college bound. Have extenuating circumstances that make school very difficult (traumatic experience/injury/family structure issues) The AVID Student is NOT Unmotivated and/or entitled Interested in AVID because their parents want them to be

Interested? Please Erin Garcia at for more information Check out our school’s AVID page for more details

4-Year Pathway for students pursuing health related careers after graduation Cohort Classes English 9 & 10 & Bio & Chem ROP Medical Careers Class or Sports Med/Athletic Training Application Process – Counselor & Nurse CTE - Health Careers Academy

How is CART different? Integrated Academic CurriculumIntegrated Academic Curriculum Project-Based InstructionProject-Based Instruction Collaborative TeamworkCollaborative Teamwork Career Focused LabsCareer Focused Labs Business, Industry, & Post Secondary PartnershipsBusiness, Industry, & Post Secondary Partnerships Technology Integrated LearningTechnology Integrated Learning Connection through PersonalizationConnection through Personalization

CART is for any junior or senior enrolledCART is for any junior or senior enrolled in a CUSD or FUSD high school Students with regular attendanceStudents with regular attendance Prerequisites are C or better in:Prerequisites are C or better in: Math 1Math 1 BiologyBiology 2 years of English2 years of English Some programs require additional prerequisitesSome programs require additional prerequisites CART is absolutely FREECART is absolutely FREE Who can attend CART?

CART offers two sessionsCART offers two sessions AM Session 7:30AM to 10:30AMAM Session 7:30AM to 10:30AM PM Session 12:30PM to 3:30PMPM Session 12:30PM to 3:30PM Bus transportation is provided from every high schoolBus transportation is provided from every high school What time is CART in session?

CART provides students an opportunity to earn 20 creditsCART provides students an opportunity to earn 20 credits (4 Classes) per semester (4 Classes) per semester CART classes are college preparatory and most are UC approved (a-g requirements)CART classes are college preparatory and most are UC approved (a-g requirements) CART students earn English and Technology credit in all labsCART students earn English and Technology credit in all labs Some CART labs may earn Science or Social Science creditsSome CART labs may earn Science or Social Science credits (speak with your counselor for more details) (speak with your counselor for more details) Some CART labs also offer students opportunities to earn college creditsSome CART labs also offer students opportunities to earn college credits (through agreements with CSU Fresno and SCCCD) (through agreements with CSU Fresno and SCCCD) What kind of credits will I earn?

CART accepts students through a lottery processCART accepts students through a lottery process Applications for the following year are available starting on Dec. 1 stApplications for the following year are available starting on Dec. 1 st Students apply online, selecting their top three choices and then counselors send transcripts/approval to CARTStudents apply online, selecting their top three choices and then counselors send transcripts/approval to CART To be considered in the lottery, applications and transcripts must reach CART by February 12, 2016.To be considered in the lottery, applications and transcripts must reach CART by February 12, Clovis North field trip to CART is on February 4, 2016Clovis North field trip to CART is on February 4, 2016 How do I apply for CART?

To Learn More….. CART Showcase: Thursday, January 14, :00-8:00 PM Parent Info Nights: Wednesday, January :00- 7:00 PM Thursday, February 4 - 6:00-7:00 PM

Career Technical Education Clovis Unified School District CTE

COLLEGE AND CAREER A Fair Break for Every Child 3 choices upon finishing High School Full-time college Part-time college/Part-time work Full-time work

Some Specifics…  Juniors and seniors  Two periods every day  Off-campus internships – “Community Classroom”  PE waived for some courses  College credit available  Employability Skills

Buchanan High School  Digital Photography  Educational Careers (w/English 11/12)  Sports Medicine/Fitness  Videography

Clovis East High School  Ag Welding Process and Procedures  Criminal Investigation  Criminal Justice  Fire Fighting I & II  Medical Careers  Music Technology  Veterinary Science

Clovis High School  Architectural Design  Architectural Engineering Design  Careers With Children  Building Trades  Educational Careers (w/English 11/12)  Electronic Systems Technology  Engine Technology

Clovis North High School  Educational Careers (w/English 11/12)  Medical Careers  Principles of Athletic Training

Clovis West High School  Banking and Finance  Culinary Arts  Educational Careers (w/English 11/12)  Small Business Management  Theatre Production (w/English 11/12)

Educational Careers Growing our own Teachers 9 th grade through University graduation pathway Clovis Unified and CSUFresno Internships and Employment Kim Sanders –

Career Technical Education THANK YOU!