Ripon High Your Next Step…. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) In California, all high school students must pass a test to earn a high.

Ripon HighYour Next Step…

RIPON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject Title Semester(s) Credits English English Classes (Grades 9-12) 8 40 Mathematics Algebra I, Applied Geometry,

Geometry 4 20

Science Physical Science 2 10 Life Science 2 10 Social Science Life Skills 2 10 World History 2 10 United States History 2 10 Government/Economics 2 10 Keyboarding/Life Skills

Required in 9th grade (1 Semester each)

2 10

Vocational Arts Home Economics 2 10 Business Agriculture Fine Art Art, Choir, Band 2 10 Physical Education P.E. 9 (required) 4 20 Elective P.E. (May include

athletics)

Electives Any Elective Courses 16 80 Minimum Total 250

1. Minimum of 250 Credits (170 Subject requirements plus 80 credits). 2. Overall GPA (Grade Point Average) of 1.50 or higher. 3. Passage of the California High School Exit Exam. 4. Completion of Algebra I or equivalent courses.

California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

In California, all high school students must pass a test to earn a high school diploma. The test is called the CAHSEE.

The test has two parts: ● English-Language Arts ● Mathematics

● Students will first take the test in the Spring of 10th grade

● If you don’t pass the test in 10th grade, you have two chances to take it and pass it in 11th grade.

● If you don’t pass the test in 11th grade, you have up to five times to take the test in 12th grade.

CAHSEE Schedule

• ELA & Math offered in February – 10th grade

• ELA & Math offered in October & February -11th grade

• ELA & Math offered in October, December, February, & May - 12th Grade Only

TESTING

October 7-8, 2014

December 6 & 13, 2014

February 3-4, 2015

March 17-18, 2015

How To Get Started

• Research Your College Choices

• Choose The College That’s Right For You

• Meet The Admission Requirements And Deadlines

• Know Who To Ask For Help

A-G Requirements

CSU UC

A. History 2 2

B. English 4 4

C. Mathematics 3 4*

D. Laboratory Science

2(1 year life, 1 year

physical)

3*

E. Foreign Language 2 3*

F. Visual & Preforming Arts

1 1

G. Elective Courses 1 1* Recommended but not required for admission

Post Graduation

• California Community College (CCC)

• California State University (CSU)

• University of California (UC)

• Private Universities

• Vocational Schools (trade school)

California Community College

• 112 California Community Colleges

Example: Modesto Junior College & San Joaquin Delta College

• Earn an A.A. or A.S., vocational degrees, or certificate

• Complete transfer requirements for a 4 year university

• Much more affordable than CSU, UC and private universities

• To research or apply to CCC go to www.cccapply.org

Modesto Junior College Requirements

Apply For Admissions at MJC

• Step 1: Apply for Admission @ cccapply.org

• Step 2: Set up your MJC Email account

• Step 3: Complete College Orientation

• Step 4: Complete the Assessment Process

• Step 5: Meet with a Counselor to develop Education Plan

• Step 6: Mail your official Transcripts

• Step 7: Apply for financial Aid

• Step 8: Register for classes

• Step 9: Pay Fees

Assessment Testing at MJC

• The Accuplacer test is given for English, Reading, Math and credit ESL assessment.

• All new MJC students need to test.

• There are exemptions from testing (taken college level math, english, etc)

• There are no test appointment. They are all by walk-in.

California State University (CSU)

• 23 CSU’S

EXAMPLE: CSU STANISLAUS, CSU LONG BEACH,

& SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

• EARN A B.A, B.S., M.A., M.S, MBA, ED.D, PH.D, CERTIFICATES, & CREDENTIALS

• TO RESEARCH OR APPLY TO A CSU GO TO CSUMENTOR.EDU

CSU Requirements

• 2.O GPA Or Higher Eligibility Index

• SAT or ACT

• English Placement Test (EPT) & Entry Level Math Exam (ELM) May be exempt from EPT & ELM from scores on alternate

exams

CSU DEADLINES

• Application process open October 1

• Application process closes November 30

University of California (UC)

• 10 UC’s

• Example: UC Berkley, UCLA & UC Merced

• UC system concentrates on research

• Earn a B.A, B.S., M.A., M.S, MBA, Ed.D, Ph.d, Certificates & Credentials

• To research or apply to a UC go to University of California

UC Requirements

• 3.O GPA Or Higher UC Eligibility Index

• SAT or ACT & ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Test

• SAT Subject Tests (May be required for certain majors and programs)

• 2 Essays …… 2 questions = 1,000 words

UC DEADLINES

• Application process open August 1

• Application process closes November 30

Private Universities

Generally, admission requirements at nonprofit, independent colleges and universities fall into four categories:

• (1) schools with admission requirements similar to the University of California;

• (2) schools with admission requirements similar to the California State University system;

• (3) schools that accept only the top students in the world; and

• (4) schools with very specific requirements, in addition to a well-rounded curriculum, related to their specialty - for example, in the visual or performing arts.

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR SPECIFICS ON ADMISSIONS FOR THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

Private University Deadlines

• Application Process NOW OPEN!!!!

• Visit www.commonapp.org

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TESTINGRequired for University Admissions

• SAT

• SAT Subject Tests

• ACT

PSATTest Dates

Wednesday, October 15

Fee

$15

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:• Critical reading skills • Math problem-solving skills• Writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:

• Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on

skills necessary for college study so you can focus on areas

you need additional study or practice.

• See how your performance on an admissions test might

compare with that of others applying to college.

• Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade

11).

• Help prepare for the SAT.

• Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to

Student Search Service.

SATTest DatesCheck

SAT.CollegeBoard

For dates

Fee

$52.50

The SAT measures:• Critical reading skills • Math problem-solving skills• Writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the SAT are to:

• SAT scores are among the factors considered for admission

to CSU, UC, and Private University

• The SAT tests the reading, writing and math skills. It gives

both you and colleges a sense of how you’ll be able to apply

the thinking, writing and study skills required for college

course work.

• The SAT also provides the opportunity for you to connect to

scholarship opportunities, place out of certain college

courses and learn more about your academic strengths

SATSubject Test

Fees

• $26 Basic Subject Test Fee (per registration)

• $26 Language with Listening Tests (per test)

• $16 All other Subject Tests (per test)

The SAT Subject Test measures:• Expertise in a single subject: Literature ,U.S. History,

World History, Math Level 1, Math Level 2, Biology/EM, Chemistry, Physics, French, French with Listening, German, German with Listening, Spanish, Spanish with Listening, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin , Chinese with Listening, Japanese with Listening, Korean with Listening

The most common reasons for taking the SAT are to:• May be required or recommended for admission into a

particular university or program• Highlight your strengths in an area of study. This could help

differentiate you during the admission process.• Get a head start in college! Some colleges and universities

use SAT Subject Test scores to place students into the right courses. This can potentially include:

1. Placing out of introductory college classes; some colleges may even grant credit for good performance on the SAT Subject Tests

2. Satisfying basic requirements for certain majors or programs of study

3. Helping students select the course levels that are most appropriate for them

ACT

Fee

$38

$54.50 ACT Plus Writing

The ACT measures:• English, focusing on mechanics and rhetoric

skills.• Mathematics, focusing on beginning algebra

skills through more advanced trigonometry. • Knowledge related to arts and literature.• Scientific evaluation and problem solving.

The most common reasons for taking the ACT are:• ACT scores are among the factors considered for

admission to CSU, UC, and Private University

• Compare to SAT – no penalty for wrong answers

• ACT also provides test takers with a unique Interest Inventory that provides valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of your work in high school and your future plans.

ACT VS. SAT

Math, English, Reading, Science Writing, Critical Reading and Math

Format Curriculum Based Reasoning Based

Time 3 ½ hours 3 ½ hoursScoring 1 to 36 600 to 2,400National Avg. 21 CR496 M514Cal Avg. 22.3 CR498 M512Guessing No Penalty PenaltyCost $38 $52.50

What is Financial Aid?

• Scholarships

• Loans

• Grants

• Employment Opportunities

Scholarship Search

College Board’s Scholarship Search - www.collegeboard.org FastWeb Scholarship Search- www.fastweb.com Scholarships - www.scholarship.com

CHECK YOUR E-MAIL FOR MR.MORENZONE’S UPDATED LISTS!!!

• Mr. Morenzone e-mail

Student Aid & Grants

• Federal Student Aid – www.fasfa.ed.gov

FASFA - First step in financial aid process to apply for federal & state help for students paying for college

• California Student Aid Commission – www.csac.gov

Cal-Grant – Free money awarded by State of California, eligibility based on 10 th &11th GPA, Financial Need, Citizenship Status, and FASFA Submission.

Types of Aid

• Pell Grant

• Student Loans

• Federal Work-Study

In general, these are the “Important Dates”

• November• Admission Applications Due (Nov.30)• Scholarship Applications• EOP Applications

• January• Financial Aid Applications

• March• Financial Aid and EOP Priority Deadline• Entrance Exams (EPT/ELM)• Housing• Sign up for New Student Orientation