Welcome to 10th Grade Class of /21/2015
Agenda Graduation Requirements Grades / Academic Performance Post High School Options College Entrance Tests Additional Opportunities & Events NAVIANCE 4/21/2015
Sophomore Career Unit –Career Exploration –Upcoming Fall Events and Opportunities –Sophomore Priorities –Naviance Overview of Features Strengths Explorer Develop a Career Path Roadtrip Nation Resume Building 4-Year Planning Scheduled November 4 th – 7th 4/21/2015
Graduation Requirements 4/21/2015
240 Credits are Required to Graduate Course Requirements Credits 4/21/2015
HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM English-Language Arts March 17, 2015 Mathematics March 18, 2015 MAKE-UPS IN MAY 4/21/2015
Grades & Academic Performance 4/21/2015
AERIES Parent Access (Need Address & Password) Student Info Demographics Emergency Class Schedule Test scores Attendance Grades Class Assignments Homework Grades Graduation Status Transcripts 4/21/2015
GRADE REPORTS Grading Period Ends Progress report cards are given to students in their 3 rd period class to take home. 4/21/ September 12 th (progress) October 10 th (quarter) November 7 th (progress) December 19 th (semester) February 12 th (progress) March 20 th (quarter) April 24 th (progress) May 29 th (semester)
Communication Options 1)Encourage son/daughter to talk to teacher 1 st Importance of Self-advocacy (At nutrition break, before and after school) 2) (Teacher list is available on the ORHS website ) 4/21/2015
TUTORING OPTIONS Math (all levels) Biology Chemistry Spanish National Honor Society Math, Chemistry, Physics, History, English *A list of private tutors is available in the Counseling Office 4/21/2015
Meet with the Counselor Students can make appointments to speak with their counselor 4 year planning Academic and/or personal concerns It is recommended to meet once a year if taking “a-g” coursework 4/21/2015
Last NamesCounselor Assignment A – CCarol Bronzan Ext D – IJill Howard Ext J – MeyKim Cerutti Ext Mi – ScDarsy Arburn Ext Sd – ZMandy Fielder Ext or Call (916) X 3050 Counselor Assignments 4/21/2015
Post High School Options 4/21/2015
Identify Your Options 4-Year College Community College Career Colleges Military Apprenticeship Programs Employment GAP Year 4/21/2015
College 4/21/2015
Associate’s Degree Certification Transfer Program 60 credits Bachelors Degree 4 YR Bachelor’s Program HIGH SCHOOL Masters or Doctorate Degree 2-4 yrs 2 yrs 4 yrs
19 Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2014 Class of % College-bound 56.3% to 4-Year College & 34.1% to 2-Year College 4/21/2015
4-Year Colleges 4/21/2015
4-Year Public College Requirements University of California & California State University Admission Requirements (Minimum) (“a-g” coursework) History/Social Science 2 Year English 4 Years Mathematics 3 Years (UC recommends 4 yrs) Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs) Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3-4 yrs) Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year College Prep Electives 1 Year Completed with “C” or better 4/21/2015
22 UC / CSU Grade Point Average CSUs & UCs use 10 th and 11 th grade year grades in academic coursework, receiving C’s or better GPA for selection may be different 4/21/2015
California State University (Except Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) Grades & Test Scores 4/21/2015
University of California Davis Berkeley Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Irvine Riverside San Diego Los Angeles Merced
Private Colleges 4/21/2015
Requirements for Private Colleges Vary Check college requirements: Or on the college websites 4/21/2015
Partial List of Private Colleges Oak Ridge Students Have Attended Stanford University University of Southern CA University of the Pacific University of San Francisco St. Mary’s College Menlo College Pt. Loma Nazarene Pepperdine University Azusa Pacific University Westmont College University of Santa Clara University of San Diego Duke MIT Harvard Penn Columbia Amherst Sarah Lawrence Babson Northwestern University of Chicago Harvey Mudd Vassar NYU Brigham Young University 4/21/2015
NCAA Register at the beginning of your sophomore year 4/21/ Division I & Division II Athletics
Community College 4/21/2015
112 California Community Colleges 4/21/2015
Community College Options Transfer Guaranteed Transfer Program Associate Degree for Transfer (CSU) AA or AS Degree (2 Years) Certificate Degree Program 4/21/2015
Career College 4/21/2015
Career Colleges California Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu FIDM Wyotech Carrington College Academy of Art Heald College ITT Tech 4/21/2015
Military 4/21/2015
Military Options Enlist ROTC Military Academies 4/21/2015
Other Options 4/21/2015
Employment Apprenticeship Programs GAP Year *Naviance is a great resource for research 4/21/2015
College Entrance Tests 4/21/2015
PSAT Wed., October ORHS 8:30 ~ 12:30 PM $20.00 online by October 8, 2014 Study Booklets available in the Career Center Test room assignments will be posted on the Career Center window on Mon., Oct. 13 th Bring Photo ID, pencils, calculator, and (optional) water/snack
PSAT = Practice SAT Measures critical reading, math and writing skills First step to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program (Juniors Only) Provide valuable feedback - Detailed Report Provided Predicts success in the SAT Reasoning Test MyRoad Access (personalized study plan, find colleges, majors and careers) Given at ORHS each year in October Take in 10 th & 11 th grade 4/21/2015
Did you Know? 4/21/2015 Students who took the PSAT in both their Sophomore and Junior years scored a combined 233 points higher than students who did not take the PSAT. Students who only took the PSAT their Junior year scored on average of 127 points higher than non- PSAT test takers.
SAT & ACT Testing 4/21/2015
College Entrance Tests Required by 4 Year Colleges SAT Reasoning Test Math Critical Reading Writing Online Registration ACT Math English Science Reading Writing (opt ) Online Registration OR 4/21/2015
SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading Writing (Essay) Math (Including Algebra 2) 4/21/2015
Changes to the SAT for the Class of 2017 and Beyond 4/21/2015 Pick up a flyer about the changes in the Career Center Posted on Naviance (document library)
4/21/ Who Needs to Take SAT Subject Tests? Check with individual colleges/majors to determine if a SAT Subject Test is Recommended nation-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/index.html
SAT Question of the Day ( to student) College Board Reminders 4/21/2015
Additional Opportunities & Events 4/21/2015
Regional College Fair COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 th 6:30 - 8:30 Union Mine High School DISTRICT-WIDE EVENT 4/21/
(As of Sept. 10) List of Participants (subject to change) UC: Berkeley, Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz CSU: Sacramento, Chico, Humboldt, Sonoma, Cal Maritime, CSU Stanislaus CA Privates Colleges: Stanford, St. Mary’s, University of the Pacific, Point Loma Nazarene, Azusa Pacific, Dominican University of CA, University of San Francisco, William Jessup University, Menlo College, Holy Names University, CA Baptist University, Fresno Pacific University, Woodbury University Out-of-State: Brown University,University of Alabama, University of Illinois, Urbana, University of Kansas, University of Montana Western,University of Oregon, University of Portland, Michigan State University, Linfield College, Arizona State University, University of Nevada, Reno, Colorado Mesa University, University of Idaho, University of New Mexico, Brandman University, Sierra Nevada College, Cottey College, Juanita College, University of Arizona, University of Wyoming, Northern Arizona University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Hawaii Pacific University, Embry-Riddle University, Portland State University, So. Oregon University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Seton Hall University Military Academies, ROTC, and other US Military representatives Heald College, Musicians Institute, Academy of Art Institute, Ex’pression College, JFK University, NewSchool of Architecture and Design, Kaplan Test Prep, CSUS Pre-Hospital Program, ASVAB, Americorps Community Colleges: Folsom Lake College, American River College, Sacramento City College, Sierra College, Lake Tahoe Community College, Butte, Feather River, Columbia College (Hollywood) NCSA Athletic Recruiting, CA Local Scholarships 4/21/2015
Breakout Sessions in the theatre: US Military Academies (5:30 PM)(early start) Out-of-State College Admissions (7:00 PM) UC & CSU Admissions Panel (7:45 PM) 4/21/
Military ORHS Next ASVAB given at ORHS: April 20, /21/ Air Force ROTC Information Session Monday, November 3rd During lunch In the Career Center
National Honor Society (for 10 th & 11 th ) -Induction Spring Advisor, Mr. Larsen 4/21/2015 National Honor Society
Regional Occupation Program Animal Health AP Computer Science Architectural CAD (ORHS) Automotive Engine Auto-Diesel Engine Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Careers Medical Assisting Hospital Occupations Electronics Fire Control Technician Law Enforcement (ORHS) Marketing Skills (ORHS) Metal Fabrication/Welding Junior & Senior Year 4/21/2015
District Career & Job Fair Wed., March 18th 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM Union Mine High School 4/21/2015
Career Center Resources Academic & summer enrichment opportunities Community Service “volunteer” list College information sessions (40+ college visits in fall 2014) Career resources Naviance training Speakers Work Permits Resume assistance Test prep study guides Spring Career & Job Fair Scholarships & Financial Aid Center 4/21/2015
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Get Connected…. 4/21/ Athletics Clubs School drama productions Special ORHS Community Service Summer Enrichment
4/21/ The Importance of “Balance”
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4/21/ Naviance login There is a Naviance link off the website or use It is exactly the same as the students’ computer login with one exception – they need to add their first initial of their first name and first initial of their last name before their permanent ID number for the password. Example: Username: lask3468 (first four letters of last name, plus last four number of the ORHS Student ID number) Password: jl9645 (first initial of the student’s first and first initial of the student’s last name, plus the last four numbers of the ORHS Perm. ID number)
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