preparing for college in the 9 th grade
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Preparing for college in the 9 th grade. By Jacklynn Sprague. Why is college important?. Financial Security: Individuals with a 4-year college degree earn an average of $22,000 MORE per year than those with only a high school diploma. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Preparing for collegein the 9th gradeBY JACKLYNN SPRAGUE
Why is college important?
Financial Security: Individuals with a 4-year college degree earn an average of $22,000 MORE per year than those with only a high school diploma.Health: Young adults with a 4-year college degree are much less likely to be obese.Job Security: Individuals with a 4-year college degree are about half as likely to be unemployed as those with only a high school diploma.
**For most students who go to college, the increase in lifetime earnings far outweighs the cost of their education.
IMPORTANT DATE
College Fair at Ohlone College (Fremont Campus) this coming Tuesday, October 1st from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in Epler Gymnasium.
Preparing for college in 9th grade
Explore career options Participate in extracurricular activities Meet with your teachers and school counselor Save for college Explore summer opportunities Create a 4 year plan
Career Options
Students should begin exploring career options. The following websites have career interest surveys that can help students explore career options:
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/ (See counselor for login information)
www.cacareerzone.org www.californiacolleges.edu www.bigfuture.org
Once students begin to narrow down which careers they are interested in, they can begin to choose some possible college majors.
Students can make an appointment with Mrs. Janelle Coleman in the College/Career Center in Room 204 to get help with career interest surveys.
Take the ASVAB. This test is a free career exploration survey. Register with Mrs. Coleman in room 204 to take this test on Thursday, November 7 at 8 AM. Find more information about this program at www.asvabprogram.com
Extracurricular Activities
Explore interests in a sport, club, leadership, music or drama group, or community programs
If you want to play sports in college go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net to verify what courses are needed in high school to be eligible
Remember…colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity instead of loose connection to several
Clubs: 540, Afghan, Anime, Asian, AVID, College Bound, CSF, Debate, DECA, Desi, Engineering, Environmental, Fashion, Filmology, Interact, Journalism, Korean, LEO, Musicality, National Honor Society, Pakistani American Culture, Performing Arts, and Vietnamese Student Association. (www.jfkhs.org – Click Students – Click Clubs)
Sports: Badminton, Baseball/Softball, Baskteball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling (www.jfkhs.org – Click Athletics)
(Mr. McDermott – Athletic Director - [email protected])
Meet with school staff
Students should check in with their teachers to see how they are doing and how they can improve. They can always ask for tips on how to pass each course.
Students and Parents should register for School Loop to stay up on grades, assignments, and school activities. Register at: https://kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Students should check in with their counselor if they are concerned about not being on track for graduation or college. School counselors will meet with every student in March to help them pick their classes for the following year.
Teacher and staff information can be found on the school website (www.jfkhs.org) or on School Loop (kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com).
Save for college
Begin thinking about ways to save for college Review financial aid information at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
For undocumented students see www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp Review scholarship opportunities at www.jfkhs.org or www.fastweb.com Set aside a small amount each month if possible to get a small fund for
college PSAT/PLAN/EXPLORE - Tests – 9th-11th ($35, $15) SAT/ACT Tests - Spring 11th grade, Fall 12th grade ($45-$48) College Applications 12th Grade (Varies at $55 & up) AP Tests – Whenever taken ($90 per test)
Explore summer opportunities
Look for a job, internship or volunteer position that will help you learn about a field of interest.
4Year Plan
The counselors presented 4 year plans in the English 9 classes. For students with Term 2 English, a separate presentation was done as well.
To graduate, students need to complete: 230 Credits 40 Service Learning Hours English and Math High School Exit Exams (CAHSEE)
FUSD Graduation Requirements
40 English Credits 30 Social Studies/History Credits 30 Mathematics Credits 20 Science Credits (Physical and Life) 20 PE Credits 10 Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) , World Language, or
Career/Technical Education (CTE) 5 Health and 5 Computer Credits 70 Elective Credits
CSU/UC A-G Eligibility Requirements
Area A: 20 Credits of Social Studies/History Area B: 40 Credits of English Area C: 30 Credits of Mathematics (40 recommended) Area D: 20 Credits of Lab Science (30 recommended) Area E: 20 Credits of the same World Language (30 recommended) Area F: 10 Credits of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Area G: 10 Credits of a College Prep Elective
SAMPLE 4 YEAR PLAN – FUSD & A-G Requirements9th Grade 11th Grade
English 9A or English 9 H English 11A or English 11 APAlgebra 1 or higher US History or US History APIntegrated Science or Biology H Intermediate Algebra (Algebra 2) or higherSpanish 1 or French 1 Chemistry or Chemistry HHealth/Computers Spanish 3 or French 3 (recommended)PE 9 3 Electives2 Electives
10th Grade 12th GradeEnglish 10A or English 10 H English 12A or English 12 APWorld History or World History H Gov’t/Econ, Gov’t/Econ H, or Gov’t/Econ APGeometry or higher Trigonometry or higher (recommended)Biology or Biology AP Physics or Physics AP (recommended)Spanish 2 or French 2 4 ElectivesPE 102 Electives
Electives Options
History Big History
Math PreCalculus, PreCalculus H, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Introduction to Statistics,
AP Statistics Science
Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Anatomy (ROP), Physics, Physics H, or Physics AP Fine Arts
Art, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Digital Photo, Digital Imaging, Digital Video (ROP), Drama, Sculpture PE
Weight Training or PE 11/12
Elective Options
Other Ohlone ROPAVID English Intro to Hospitality (GVA)Construction (ROP) Intro to Business Culinary Arts 1, 2 (GVA)Work Experience Philosophy Event Planning (GVA)(Internship)Yearbook Psychology Auto Body or TechJournalism Sociology Careers in Education (Internship)CAHSEE Prep Computer Anim. or GraphicsLeadership Digital Sound DesignPeer Resources 1, 2 Fire Science/EMTAVID Tutor Game DesignTA Law Enforcement
Medical or Nursing Assistant (Internship)Sports Therapy (Internship)
Service Learning Hours
Students must complete 40 Service Learning Hours by the time they graduate.
Kennedy’s Service Learning Coordinator is Mrs. Dee Clark. She is in Room 114 and can be reached at [email protected] or at 510-657-4070 x27114.
To get information on Service Learning Opportunities see our website. Go to www.jfkhs.org Click on Students Click on Service Learning
CA High School Exit Exams (CAHSEE)
The State of California requires all student to pass an English and Math Exit Exam on top of their other district requirements to graduate.
Students take the English and Math CAHSEE for the first time in March of their Sophomore year.
Once students pass they will no longer take it again. If they do not pass one or both sections they have several chances to take it again.
The English exam includes multiple choice questions and an essay. This exam covers through 9th grade English.
The Math exam includes multiple choice questions. This exam covers through Algebra 1 with a little Geometry.
For more information see the CA Dept. of Education’s CAHSEE Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/
What to do in 10th grade…
10th Grade Students should check in with their counselor to make sure they are on track
to graduate and to meet the college entrance requirements Students should take the PSAT. This test is offered in October on a Saturday
at Kennedy and will cost around $30 Visit college campuses and attend college fairs Continue participating in extra curricular activities Make an email account for college “stuff”
What to do in 11th grade…
11th Grade Students should check in with their counselor to make sure they are on track to graduate and to meet the
college entrance requirements Students should take the PSAT. This test is offered in October on a Saturday at Kennedy and will cost
around $30 Visit college campuses and attend college nights and fairs as a way to begin a list of potential college to
apply to Continue participating in extra curricular activities Take the ACT or SAT in Spring (April – June) (ACT: www.actstudent.org ) (SAT: www.collegeboard.com) Make a list/calendar of college and financial aid deadlines If you plan to play sports in college, begin registering with NCAA at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Work on building a resume that includes your accomplishments, activities, work experience, and life
experiences Review financial aid and scholarship resources
What to do in 12th grade…
12th Grade September
Narrow down your list of college applications Create a calendar that includes test dates, registration deadlines, college application due
dates, financial aid application due dates, and other deadlines If on free/reduced lunch, see your counselor about testing and college application fee
waivers Retake the ACT or SAT if needed(ACT: www.actstudent.org ) (SAT: www.collegeboard.com)
October Ask teachers/counselors for letters of recommendation if needed Begin drafting your college essay(s) prior to the college application deadlines Request your ACT, SAT, AP, and SAT Subject Tests to be sent to colleges you are applying
to Begin and submit applications for the California State University (CSU) schools (
www.csumentor.edu)
What to do in 12th grade…
12th Grade November
Finalize your college application essay(s) Begin and submit applications for the University of California (UC) schools (
www.universityofcalifornia.edu ) Being working on and submitting your out-of-state and private college applications
(Deadlines will vary) December
Continue and submit your out-of-state and private college applications (Deadlines will vary)
Sit down as a family and review the FAFSA application and gather financial information prior to completing the application (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
What to do in 12th grade…
12th Grade January
Continue and submit your out-of-state and private college applications (Deadlines will vary) Complete the FAFSA as a family at www.fafsa.ed.gov Complete an official transcript request for colleges/universities requesting a copy
February Continue working hard in your classes and keeping grades up (NO SENIORITIS!) Follow up with any requests made by the colleges/universities for further information
March Follow up with any requests made by the colleges/universities for further information Complete Community College applications (www.cccco.edu)
What to do in 12th grade...
12th Grade April
College acceptances, denials, and financial aid offers will begin coming in. Review them as a family to make a final decision on which college to attend.
Review placement test, housing, financial aid, and intent to enroll documentation and follow any deadlines given
May Submit your letter of intent to enroll (Usually May 1st) Review placement test, housing, financial aid, and intent to enroll documentation and
follow any deadlines given Request a final official transcript to be sent to the college you will be attending
June GRADUATE!!!
Contact Information
Counselors510-657-4070
A-D: Mrs. Tifni O’[email protected] x27017
E-K: Mr. Dave [email protected] x27019
L-Q: Mrs. Stacey Bamford [email protected]
R-Z: Ms. Jacklynn Sprague [email protected]
College/Career Specialist: Mrs. Janelle Coleman [email protected]
Principals Principal: Mr. Edward Velez
[email protected] x27306 Assistant Principal (Seniors): Ms. Silvia Carrillo [email protected]
x27016 Assistant Principal (A-K): Ms. Nafeesah Rasheed [email protected]
x27003 Assistant Principal (L-Z): Dr. Ronaldo Fisher [email protected]
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