Future Plans Start

Today!

Counseling Team
9th Grade Counselor: Mr. U
9th Grade Academic Advisor: Mrs. Krantz
Interns: Ms. Colon & Mrs. Duncan

What will we cover today?

Tips to Prepare For Post
Secondary Options While in
High School
A-G Requirements
College Systems and other
Educational Options
GPA Calculation

What does it mean to be college ready?

Academically prepared for postsecondary
education or training
Demonstrate that you know how to learn
Ensure that you possess both the academic
skills necessary for life beyond the
classroom, which is a great step toward
succeeding on whatever path you choose.

How to Prepare
down the road

Preparation tips by grade

Sophomore Year:

Junior Year:

Complete
interest
profilers on
Family
Connections
Stay on track
with A-G
courses
Start
researching
colleges
Take AP
courses
Maintain high
GPA

Take PSAT
and/or
SAT/ACT
Create a list of
colleges you
are interested
in
Go on college
visits
Take AP
Courses
Maintain high
GPA

Senior Year:

Get letters of
recommendation
Maintain high
GPA
Submit college
applications
Complete FAFSA
Review options
Choose your
post-secondary
plan!

How to Prepare
NOW

what is course rigor?

Courses that are both academically and
personally challenging for students
Encourages students to think more
critically
Help students understand knowledge and
concepts that are complex
Help students acquire skills that can be
applied in a variety of educational and
career contexts throughout their lives

What are a-g requirements?

A sequence of courses that must be taken
in high school in order to be completely
eligible for admission to a UC or a CSU.
15-18 Classes
Must get a C or better for it to count
If you get a D or an F, you must retake
the course to get the credit.

A-g requirements vs SCHS graduation requirements

ACTIVITY TIME!!!

Postsecondary
Education Options

4-Year public universities in CA

University of California
(UC):
10 campuses across
California
Public Research
University

California State University

(CSU):
23 campuses across
California
Public University

4-Year Private universities

Private Universities:
Offer BA degrees
(MA, PhD or
Professional degrees)
All have different
requirements
Funded by private
donations, tuition
and fees
No difference in
tuition for out of
state

California community colleges

CA Community College:
8 CCs in San Diego
110 CCs in California
Can earn credits to
transfer to a 4-Year
University
Offer Associates
Degrees
Some offer specialized
job trainings, much
like vocational schools

Vocational/technical schools
Trade Schools:
Wide variety of training
options
Sometimes have high fees
Examples include:
Construction
Automotive Technology
Drafting
Cosmetology
Computer Technology
Health and Nursing

how to calculate
your GPA

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3.67

ACTIVITY TIME!!!

situation #1
Jill, a student at SCHS, has taken the following
classes during her 10th and 11th grade:
Spanish 3C
A
Spanish 4C
A
Chemistry 1H
D
Chemistry 2H
C
WrldSt/Eng 1C
B
3.75
WrldSt/Eng 2C
B
WrldSt/His 1C
A
WrldSt/His 2C
B
Pre-Calc 1H-1
B
ENS 2
A
ENS 3
A
Aquatics
A
What would be her College GPA?

situation #2
Robert, a student at SCHS, has taken the following
classes during his 10th and 11th grade:
AP Biology 1
A
AP Biology 2
A
Pre-Calc 1H-1
B
Physics 1
A
Art 1
A
4.33
Art 2
A
Spanish 7H
B
Spanish 8H
B
WrldStdy/Eng 1H
A
WrldStdy/Eng2H
B
ENS 3
A
ENS 4
A
What would be his College GPA?

Any questions?
thank you!!