Duncan Polytechnical High School Class of 2017 Junior

Duncan Polytechnical High School Class of 2017 Junior Presentation

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation Requirements A total of 230 units of credit must be earned in specific subject areas for high school graduation, as established by the California Board of Education. The table below illustrates the minimum graduation requirements of the Fresno Unified School District. Five (5) units are granted for successfully completing each semester of each course in which the student receives a "D" grade or better. Subject Area Units Required English Language Arts 40 Modern World History 10 U. S. History 10 American Government 5 Economics 5 Physical Science 10 Biological Science 10 Physical/Biological Science 10 Algebra I 10 Geometry 10 Mathematics (3 rd year) 10 Physical Education 20 Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 Electives 70 Total 230

Planning in your Junior Year � � Start with you! List things you want to study. Talk to friends, family, teachers, and recent grads of your school about your interests. Learn about careers and colleges. Visit your college and career center. Be involved! Try something new; arts, athletics, activities, clubs. A NEW YEAR A NEW YOU!

Planning: Mark your calendar! � Visit the counseling office and meet with your counselor. Who is your counselor? � Find out about college and career nights. Find out when college representatives are visiting your school. Explore CTE and ROP classes for Senior Year VISIT YOUR COUNSELOR AND CAREER CENTER

Opportunities to be Involved! �Arts �Athletics �Activities �Clubs �Volunteer �Summer Internships Be INVOLVED! JOIN TODAY!

What NEXT? Focus on Junior Year! � MAKE A PLAN � PREPARE YOURSELF TO HAVE THE GREATEST NUMBER OF OPTIONS IN YOUR FUTURE! MAKE a PLAN PREPARE

Junior Planning: Checklist How many credits do I have? To be on- track as a Junior, you should have completed at least ON-TRACK JUNIOR 120 CREDITS; 7 a-g COURSES

Junior Planning: Checklist � By the end of your Junior year you should complete at least END OF JUNIOR YEAR 180 CREDITS, 11 a-g courses

JUNIOR PLANNING: Checklist � � Sign up for the PSAT given October 14, 2015. The PSAT will help to prepare you for the SAT. • The PSAT measures: Critical Reading Mathematic Writing Skills � PREPARE FOR THE TEST � • • � BIG FUTURE WILL HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE PSAT AND SAT SIGN UP FOR THE PSAT https: //bigfuture. college board. org/

JUNIOR PLANNING: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS � � � Plan to take the SAT , SAT II and/or ACT in SPRING. Fee Waivers are available to eligible students. � Prepare and study prior to the tests. Colleges use a combination of test scores and grade point averages required to meet minimum eligibility requirements. SPRING SAT $54. 50 SAT II $26. 00 each SPRING ACT $36. 50$52. 50

JUNIOR PLANNING: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS http: //sat. collegeboard. org /register Test Date Registration Deadline September 12, 20 15 August 7, 2015 October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 December 12, 20 15 November 6, 2015 April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 https: //services. actstudent. org

� � � Other Junior Year Assessments ASVAB The ASVAB is offered to high school students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. The program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning, in both the civilian and military worlds of work. � Information about specific careers in the military is available at: www. careersinthemilitary. com � � and www. todaysmilitary. com or at the Service-specific websites: The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge to participating schools. ASVAB http: //asvabprogram. com/

Early Assessment Program � The Early Assessment Program (EAP) measures your English and math skills at the end of the junior year to let you know in advance if you are ready for college level work. � You will receive an EAP status at the beginning of your senior year informing you whether or not you are ready to enroll in for-credit math and English courses. � If you are not ready, you can take advantage of your senior year to prepare for college. CSU English Success CSU Math Success � � Students who take the EAP may be able to: Skip the otherwise required college English and/or mathematics placement tests. Identify the need for additional preparation in English and math and adjust senior-year coursework to prepare for college while still enrolled in high school. Save time and money by avoiding college remediation courses that do not count toward a degree.

JUNIOR PLANNING: Checklist PERSONAL STATEMENT or RESUME � This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself — your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, inspirations. � Take your time on this assignment. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it honestly. � You TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF http: //admission. universityofcalifor nia. edu/how-to-apply/personalstatement/ can use this document for a job application, scholarships and college admissions. � The University of California requires a personal statement as part of the college application

Choices � � � Community College Admission to any of California's 112 community colleges is simple. You will be admitted to the community college of your choice if you meet at least one of the following conditions: You are 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma. You are a high school graduate. You have the equivalent of a high school diploma. Community College California State Universities � � � Admission offices at the 23 campuses use three factors to determine eligibility. Most applicants who are admitted meet the standards in each of the following areas: Specific high school courses referred to as “a-g” courses. Grades in a-g courses and test scores. Graduation from high school. California State University

Choices � Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3. 0 or better) in these courses with no grade lower than a C. University of California � Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, and you can use subject tests to satisfy the "a-g" requirements http: //admission. universityofcalifor nia. edu/freshman/requirements/in dex. html

California Independent Colleges � California's nonprofit, independent colleges and universities are often referred to as "private. " Nonprofit, independent colleges and universities are not state-supported, unlike the University of California, California State University, or California Community College systems. Check out the website: � � � California is home to more than 75 unique nonprofit, independent colleges and universities. Many California Independent Colleges and Universities accept completed A-G (or AG similar) coursework, for admission as a first year student. Some independent schools have substitute, additional, or specialized course requirements for admission. www. californiacolleges. edu www. aiccu. edu

California Vocational and Technical Schools � California Vocational Schools provides a directory of schools offering associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates, for the most popular vocations including: � Nursing � Medical Assisting � Medical Billing and coding � Massage Therapy � Culinary � Arts � Pharmacy Technology � Cosmetology � Paralegal http: //californiavocational-schools. com

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