Class of 2021 November 2017 By E.Molina, Counselor Freshmen Career Units Class of 2021 November 2017 By E.Molina, Counselor

Must know high school stuff Pacifica Graduation Requirements Topics: Must know high school stuff Pacifica Graduation Requirements College Prep A-G Requirements Post High School Continuing Education Options

We Are Here for you! Administration Team Counseling Team Ms. Patterson –Principal Mrs. Bartlett – Freshmen ** Mr. Duggan- Sophomore Mr. Hansen –Junior & Senior Counseling Team Mrs. Molina –Freshmen ** Mr. Hubbard - Sophomore Mrs. Le /Mr. Ugarte- Junior Mrs. Campos – Senior

Freshmen Year Tasks Get involved! Join clubs, sports, and/or community programs that interest you. Earn a high GPA; set reasonable yet challenging goals Avoid being absent and if you are, make-up the missed work right away! Start learning about college (www.californiacolleges.ed; www.cappex.com) Keep track of your involvement and accomplishments. MAKE SUMMER COUNT: summer is your chance to get ahead by volunteering, enrolling in summer programs, making up “D’s”, etc.

High School at-a-Glance   Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English Eng.1P/ Eng H Eng 2P/ Eng 2H Eng 3P/AP Lang ERWC/AP LIt Math Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Trig/Stats Science Biology P/H Physical Sci/ Chemistry P/H AP Bio; AP Chem; Physics; AP Physics B &C ; Anatomy; Social Studies AP Human Geo(optional) World History P/H/AP US History P/AP Civics/Econ P/AP World Language Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish AP PE PE/Sports Elective Electives Health/Elective Total # Credits 60 Classes: 6 per day Semesters:2 per year (8 total) Credits:30 per sem/60 per year Graduation Credits: 220

A-G and District Graduation Requirements Subject A-G Requirements Graduation Requirements A History/Social Science 2 years 3 years B English 4 years 4 years C Mathematics 3 years (4 recommended) D Laboratory Science 2 years (3 recommended) E World Language 2 years of PE F Visual/Performing Arts 1 year 1 year of Fine/ Applied Arts G College Prep. Electives 62.5 elective credits & 2.5 credits of Health Education A high school diploma will be granted to all students who have: Acquire 220 units of credits meeting graduation requirements State Universities, Cal State Universities (CSU) and Universities of California (UC), require a certain number and sequence of courses, which are called the A-G requirements. Students must pass these courses with a C or better in order to be eligible to apply to a CSU or UC.

Pacifica Graduation Requirements Very closely align with A-G requirements Needed in order to obtain a HS diploma

A-G Requirements = College & Career Ready Required in order to go to a 4 year university straight out of high school (UC’s or Cal State's) Recommended in order to be best prepared for a community college, technical career Vary slightly from the Pacifica graduation requirements

A-G Eligibility and Grades All semester grades must be C- or better…D’s do not count If you earn a D in a required A-G course, it must be repeated in order to sustain eligibility In the case of Math and Foreign Language, a C- or better in the second semester of a year long course will validate a D received in the first semester. The higher the GPA, the better chances you have to get into the college that you want.

What’s a GPA? A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D =1 F = 0 Add 4 + 2 + 2 + 3 (it equals 11) Then divide by 4 That means your GPA for that semester is a 2.75 Your GPA is CUMULATIVE, which means your final senior GPA includes grades from freshman year or earlier. A GPA is your grade point average; the average of all the grades you have earned divided by the number of classes you have taken. A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D =1 F = 0 If you earn these grades for example: A, C, C, B

The Importance of Your GPA A GPA is the single most important factor that colleges look at for admissions. A high GPA can make you eligible for more scholarships and for college honors programs. A low GPA can make you ineligible to play sports both in high school and in college (Must have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in sports in high School).

Parent and Student Portal Assignment Break-down Parent and Student Portal Teacher (you can email teachers from here) Missing assignments

Study Tips Attend class every day If you are absent ask teachers for the missed work right away. Use your student agenda daily! Have a designated study area set up at home away from distractions Schedule study times Check student portal and Google classroom regularly. Create flashcards or other study aids Have a partner quiz you Ask questions about anything you don’t understand Get additional support from your teachers during their office hours. Get a good night’s sleep (8-9 hours) When testing, check your answers, if you have time

Extra Curricular Activities Clubs Key Debate Club Academic Decathlon Associated Student Body Student Council Student League World Languages Clubs Sports Clubs Water Polo Basketball Football Swimming Tennis Soccer Baseball Visual and Performing Arts Band/Orchestra Chorus Drama Dance Piano Guitar Photography

Extra-Curricular Activities The importance of: Exposure to different activities and talents Enhances college applications Learn responsibility, time management skills Allows students to connect and network with other students and/or community members

Beyond High School

Post High School Continuing Education Options College UC Schools Cal State Schools Private/Independent Universities Community College Trade/Technical School

California Community Colleges Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast, Santa Ana, Cypress, Cerritos, Fullerton 113 colleges $1,104 per year ($46 per unit) English and math placement tests High school graduates or 18 years old Can prepare students for transferring to a 4-year college, including AB 1440 for transfer to CSU system Award Associate and certificate degrees Average Estimated Costs With Parents Off-Campus Fees/Tuition $1,104 Books and Supplies $1,640 Room and Board $4,970 $9,000 Miscellaneous $2,225 Total $9,939 $13,969 www.californiacolleges.edu

CSU Campuses

Minimum Eligibility Index (SAT/ACT) CSU Eligibility Index 2017   CSU GPA (Average) SAT Score ACT Score Minimum Eligibility Index (SAT/ACT) Based on Fall ‘17 All Majors Impacted Impacted Campus Bakersfield 3.20 905 19 2950/694 Channel Islands 3.22 1070 21 Chico 3.27 1080 X Dominguez Hills 3.13 910 17 2900/694 East Bay 3.25 1136 22 Fresno 3.07 990 3900 Fullerton 3.61 1159 25 3600/866 Humboldt 3.26 2901 Long Beach 3.50 1054 23 3200 Los Angeles 3.21 980 18 3750/842 Maritime 3.30 1170 Monterey Bay 3.32 1060 Northridge 3.18 3700/890 Pomona 3.49 1130 24 Varies by major Sacramento 1020 20 San Bernardino San Diego 3.87 1241 26.8 4337/1042 (av) San Francisco 3.23 1050 2951/694 San Jose 3.40 1120 2900/ Varies by major San Luis Obispo 3.92 1300 28 Do NOT use EI* San Marcos 1030 3400/894 Sonoma 3.24 3200/770 Stanislaus 3.31 1000 2950/ SAT (Math & Critical Reading) + (800 X GPA)= (10 X ACT) + (200 X GPA)= Eligibility Index varies by major/campus/applicant pool each application year. This is not a guarantee of acceptance based on the minimum criteria listed above. The Index listed in the chart is the minimum for each campus and/or non-impacted majors *See Cal Poly Prospective Student Profile at www.admissions.calpoly.edu/prospective/profile CSU Eligibility Index Formula https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-index

UC Campuses

UC admissions statistics for Freshman Class of 2016 Pacifica High School Class of 2016   UC CAMPUS Applied Admitted Enrolled # of Students Average GPA All UC Campuses 84 3.75 58 3.84 41 3.91 Berkeley 25 3.98 5 4.28 4 Davis 31 15 4.12 6 4.00 Irvine 72 3.77 21 4.15 7 4.09 Los Angeles 43 3.96 4.23 Merced 17 3.52 16 3.59 Riverside 32 3.63 29 3.68 10 3.56 San Diego 53 3.82 4.19 4.13 Santa Barbara 38 3.74 13 Santa Cruz 3.57 9 3.70 3

Independent Colleges, Universities, and Out of State Colleges CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES: There are 76 independent colleges/universities Chapman University, Concordia University, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, etc. Out of State: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc. Applications available at: : http://www.aiccu.edu/ Estimated Costs 2015-16 With Parents On-Campus Fees/Tuition $32,405 $32,100 Books and Supplies $1,650 Room and Board $4,401 $13,070 Miscellaneous $4,300 $3,650 Estimated Costs $42,451 $50,470

Preparing for College at the High School Level Work Hard Develop good study skills. Know the difference between graduation requirements and college admission requirements (A-G requirements). Take university required courses (A-G requirements). Pass A-G courses with a “C” or better. Maintain a high GPA. Get Involved Join an athletic team, service club, cultural and/or other school organization. Become involved in volunteer work and/or community service. Plan Ahead Be aware of college application deadlines. Do your best in the PSAT. Register for admission tests (SAT and ACT). Establish and/or continue a savings account. Apply for financial aid and scholarships.

Sources of Financial Aid Federal government State government Colleges and universities (scholarships) Private agencies, companies, foundations, or your parents’ employers

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