HIGH SCHOOL FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC PLANNING

Helping families develop an academic

plan for high school success

Presented by Eric Gutierrez

A high school four-year plan…

• A sequence of courses taken during high school.

• Enable a student to earn a diploma.

• Flexible and may change as a student’s future goals change.

• Facilitates acquisition of future opportunities for students.

General Diploma Requirements (green sheet)

General High School Requirements

Complete a minimum of 230 credits.

• Complete all course requirements.– Including health

• Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

• Passing Algebra I is a state mandated graduation requirement (can be met in 8th grade).

G.P.A. vs Rigor

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Honors & Advanced Placement Courses

Things to consider:Level of difficultyAchievement level in the pastPersonal interest and motivationTime management skillsWork and study habits

Your current teachers are a great resource!

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Aeries

AeriesYou need to see the counseling secretary or other staff member and request your verification code.

• Grades • Progress of homework & assignments

• Attendance

THE FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

Private & Out of State Universities (A-G Requirements)

• Most private and out-of-state universities/colleges follow similar UC/CSU guidelines.

• For exact requirements, contact the schools directly or check their admission websites for current information.

Standardized Tests

• PSAT (www.collegeboard.org)

• ACT (www.actstudent.org)

• SAT Subject Tests (UC’s, which to choose?)

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PSAT/PLAN

• PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT

– Students take this exam in 9th and 11th grade. 11th grade can qualify for National Merit Scholarship Program

• PLAN is a practice exam for the ACT– Students take this exam in 10th grade. “Plan is no longer available for purchase. ACT will support ACT Plan testing after June 13, 2014 only where pre-existing contractual obligations necessitate.”

• Software program to help prepare you for life after high school.

• Great tool to start your resume• Personality and interest inventories

• Research college options• Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Click on careers to begin your career

search.

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Click on “personality type” to find which careers may

be best suited for your personality type.

Click on “Start Assessment” to begin the survey. Be sure to answer each

question as honestly as possible.

Select the person that most reflects

who you are.

Select how accurate

the profile describes

you.

Select if you have any degree of interest in

the following

career groupings.

Your final personality

report.

At the bottom of the report you will

find some suggested careers.

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This can help students have a

foundation when

discussing their future plans

Preparing for College

• Begin to keep track of any extracurricular activities, sports, or community services activities that you participate in.

– In Naviance the “resume” link under “about me” is a great way to track this information.

• Take the SAT Subject Tests soon after taking the class.

• Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT tests in the spring of your Junior year.

Thank You For Coming, It Has Been A Pleasure!