1. Creating The College Going Culture What you Believe What you do Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

2. A College Going Culture High Expectations @ CUSD A college going culture sets high expectations for all students. Provides students with the academic preparation to meet those expectations College Prep Honors AP Provides tools, support, and interventions to help students become more successful. One on One Teacher appointments Intervention programs before school, at lunch, and after school Tutors available usually in Math/Science Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

3. A College Going Culture Students, Communities, and Schools can set the tone for a College Going Culture by: creating traditions at home and at school providing visual reminders at home and at school College T Shirts, Banners, Posters et cetera Talking regularly about expectations after high school With parents & guardians With teachers With counselors & administration Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

4. What You Believe What is your own vision or mission statement?? CUSD says All students are to reach their potential in mind, body and spirit! With hard work and dedication all things are possible! Everyone is capable of going to college! College is not a dream, it’s a plan! Your school exists solely to increase the number of students who are ready for a four-year college. CUSD exports talented students that go onto college and then off to the global marketplace. Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

5. What You Do Getting Ready for College Be at School Everyday Be organized Student planner Keep your backpack and binders neat Manage your time well Use extra time at school to get started on your homework Schedule time everyday to study and review notes Study Smart Find a good place to study Free of distractions Turn your cell phone off Focus on one class at a time Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

6. What You Do Get Involved Students who are involved in activities usually get better grades Sports Clubs Spend time with friends and meet new people Try something new Leadership Peer Counseling Develop your skills and talents HAVE FUN CUSD Campuses offer the best programs to help young people grow Enjoy the journey Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

7. Preparing For Your Future READ, READ, READ!!! Try to get the highest possible GPA This can lead to honors placement in your classes Get to know Career Cruising Offers My Skills Interest Inventory Search for possible Careers and College Majors Look for Scholarships 9 th -12 th Test prep for SAT/ACT 9 th -12 th Challenge yourself by taking honors and AP classes Take the PSAT 9 th -11 th Grade Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

8. Preparing For Your Future Start building a Student Resume A student resume is a record of a student’s academic accomplishments, tests, co-curricular activities, special awards, and community service hours. It should include everything from 9 th -12 th grade Career Cruising also helps students build resumes Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

9. Why College Why Should You Go To College? College is the pathway to success and a better life College graduates earn more money and get better jobs About 2 million more over their lifetime Unemployment rates are lower for college graduates College will help you help your family College is a lot of fun! College opens doors to opportunity and expands your horizons. You will experience new points of view. Graduating from college will be a source of pride because it is a great accomplishment. You get to follow your dreams and determine your future! Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

10. Why College All of the highest paying jobs require a college degree. Jobs for college graduates include better benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans. College graduates have half the unemployment rates of high school graduates and better job security. There are many more jobs available for college graduates than high school graduates. Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

11. Points to Remember Your Energy and Passion is a vital ingredient to the college going culture; there is no gene for the human spirit! It’s never too early or too late to prepare for college The more you READ, the more you KNOW! Work with your teachers, counselors and parents to make clear education goals Keep pushing yourself, don’t settle for mediocrity CUSD offers the best platform from which to launch your college aspirations and dreams Always do your best and take your grades seriously Don’t be afraid to be you BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

12. Most Popular Scholarships for 13 and under 1.National Spelling Bee 2.National Geography Bee 3.National History Day Contest 4.Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest 5.Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 6.Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards 7.Dick Blick Linoleum Block Print Contest 8.Gloria Barron Prize for Your Heroes 9.Patriot’s Pen 10.Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015

13. Why College In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is a prerequisite. – President Barack Obama Asian Student Success Conference 7th & 8th Grade 2015