Preparing for Success Bret Harte Family NightPreparing for Success Bret Harte Family Night

Presented By:Ms. Sarah Weiner

Academic Counselor

Presented By:Ms. Sarah Weiner

Academic Counselor

IcebreakerIcebreaker Definition of success: “The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted.”

Students: What is one step you are taking right now to achieve your goals?

Parents/Guardians: What steps have you seen your student take towards their goals?

Definition of success: “The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted.”

Students: What is one step you are taking right now to achieve your goals?

Parents/Guardians: What steps have you seen your student take towards their goals?

Bret Harte Resources for Students and Parents

Bret Harte Resources for Students and Parents

Homework Center: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:50-4:00pm

Late bus: Monday-Thursday Teacher webpages, office hours, and email addresses on Bret Harte website

Organizational Skills & Time Management Workshop: Jan. 31st in Homework Center

Homework Center: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:50-4:00pm

Late bus: Monday-Thursday Teacher webpages, office hours, and email addresses on Bret Harte website

Organizational Skills & Time Management Workshop: Jan. 31st in Homework Center

Students should ask questions when confused.

Homework should be completed. All homework assignments, projects, and

upcoming tests should be written down in planner.

Students need to take responsibility for any missing work.

Students should come prepared for class.

Every test, homework assignment, and project counts!

What Do Teachers Expect?What Do Teachers Expect?

Being prepared means…Being prepared means…Having the following items in backpack: Binder with divider for each class OR Different colored folders for each class Calculator Highlighter Pens (1 black and 1 red) Eraser Pencils Index cards Binder ring Colored pencils Post-its Glue stick

Having the following items in backpack: Binder with divider for each class OR Different colored folders for each class Calculator Highlighter Pens (1 black and 1 red) Eraser Pencils Index cards Binder ring Colored pencils Post-its Glue stick

Staying Organized!Staying Organized! Students should organize their

binder/folders and backpack once a week. Have your student pick a day and time to

organize backpack every week. Ex: Sunday evening

Offer a reward for completing this project successfully.

Every student should be writing in their planner everyday in order to know what homework and projects they must complete and tests they need to study for.

Students should organize their binder/folders and backpack once a week.

Have your student pick a day and time to organize backpack every week. Ex: Sunday evening

Offer a reward for completing this project successfully.

Every student should be writing in their planner everyday in order to know what homework and projects they must complete and tests they need to study for.

Supporting your student at home…

Supporting your student at home…

Provide a quiet study area Have your student sit at a desk or the kitchen table and upright chair with back support.

Sitting on the couch or on the bed to do homework makes students sleepy.

Have technology (video games, computer, tv) be a reward for homework completion.

Provide a quiet study area Have your student sit at a desk or the kitchen table and upright chair with back support.

Sitting on the couch or on the bed to do homework makes students sleepy.

Have technology (video games, computer, tv) be a reward for homework completion.

Homework TimeHomework Time Encourage your student to do most challenging homework first.

Check your students planner for homework assignments and sit with him/her when you are available.

Read your students flashcards to them.

Have them “teach” the info to you. You don’t have to know all the answers to the homework, encouragement and support is the key!

Encourage your student to do most challenging homework first.

Check your students planner for homework assignments and sit with him/her when you are available.

Read your students flashcards to them.

Have them “teach” the info to you. You don’t have to know all the answers to the homework, encouragement and support is the key!

ActivityActivity How to use flashcards together…

On the lined side (Student writes): Name of my parent/guardian’s favorite band or musician. Blank side (Parent writes): Answer Parent/guardian reads the 1st side to their student. Student guesses the answer. Repeat until the student knows it!

How to use flashcards together… On the lined side (Student writes): Name of my parent/guardian’s favorite band or musician. Blank side (Parent writes): Answer Parent/guardian reads the 1st side to their student. Student guesses the answer. Repeat until the student knows it!

High School Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation Requirements

240 Credits California High School Exit Exam

40 hours of Community Service

Driver’s Training Certificate

First Aid/Safety Certificate (PE Class)

Health Certificate (Biology class)

240 Credits California High School Exit Exam

40 hours of Community Service

Driver’s Training Certificate

First Aid/Safety Certificate (PE Class)

Health Certificate (Biology class)

Five credits are awarded for Five credits are awarded for each classeach class

Student must receive D or Student must receive D or higher higher

Credits are issued only at the Credits are issued only at the semestersemester

240 credits required for 240 credits required for

graduationgraduation

Credit RequirementsCredit Requirements English = 40 Credits (4 years) Math = 30 Credits (3 years) Science = 30 Credits (3 years) Social Studies = 35 Credits (3.5 years) PE = 20 Credits (2 years) Foreign Language = 20 Credits (2 years) Visual/Performing Arts = 20 Credits (2 years)

Electives = 45 Credits

English = 40 Credits (4 years) Math = 30 Credits (3 years) Science = 30 Credits (3 years) Social Studies = 35 Credits (3.5 years) PE = 20 Credits (2 years) Foreign Language = 20 Credits (2 years) Visual/Performing Arts = 20 Credits (2 years)

Electives = 45 Credits

California Standards Test (STAR)

California Standards Test (STAR)

•Given every year in April and May through 10th grade

•Tests grade level standards

•Helps educators know what subject areas students need more support in

STAR SCORESSTAR SCORESLEVEL ELA MATH S.S. SCIENCE

FBB 150-265 150-256 150-270 150-252

BB 266-299 257-299 271-299 253-299

BASIC 300-349 300-349 300-349 300-349

PROF. 350-394 350-413 350-395 350-402

ADV. 395-600 414-600 396-600 403-600

High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

English- Score of 350 or higher to pass Math- Score of 350 or higher to pass Offered for the first time in 10th grade If students do not pass the first time: Can be taken 2 times in 11th grade and 2 times in 12th grade

*Students must pass CAHSEE to receive High School diploma

English- Score of 350 or higher to pass Math- Score of 350 or higher to pass Offered for the first time in 10th grade If students do not pass the first time: Can be taken 2 times in 11th grade and 2 times in 12th grade

*Students must pass CAHSEE to receive High School diploma

Options After High School

Options After High School

4-year Universities Community College Trade School- ITT Tech, Wyotech Vocational Training~Examples: electrician, mechanic, beautician, medical assistant

Military Work force

4-year Universities Community College Trade School- ITT Tech, Wyotech Vocational Training~Examples: electrician, mechanic, beautician, medical assistant

Military Work force

Average Annual EarningsAverage Annual EarningsProfessional Degree $109,600Doctoral Degree $89,400Master's Degree $62,300Bachelor's Degree $52,200Associate's Degree $38,200Some College $36,800High School Graduate $30,400Some High School $23,400

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000.

Professional Degree $109,600Doctoral Degree $89,400Master's Degree $62,300Bachelor's Degree $52,200Associate's Degree $38,200Some College $36,800High School Graduate $30,400Some High School $23,400

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000.

College RequirementsCollege Requirements “C” or better in all A-G requirements

10th-11th grade GPA without PE must be a minimum

of:

2.0 for California State University (CSU)

3.0 for University of California (UC)

Take the SAT or ACT test

Private Colleges may require Letter of

Recommendation from teachers/counselors

“C” or better in all A-G requirements

10th-11th grade GPA without PE must be a minimum

of:

2.0 for California State University (CSU)

3.0 for University of California (UC)

Take the SAT or ACT test

Private Colleges may require Letter of

Recommendation from teachers/counselors

A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements A. History/Social Studies (2 years) B. English (4 years) C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 recommended) D. Lab Science (2 years, 3 recommended) E. Foreign Language (2 years, 3

recommended) F. Visual Performing Art (1 year) G. College Preparatory Elective (1 year)

A. History/Social Studies (2 years) B. English (4 years) C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 recommended) D. Lab Science (2 years, 3 recommended) E. Foreign Language (2 years, 3

recommended) F. Visual Performing Art (1 year) G. College Preparatory Elective (1 year)

College Admissions TestsCollege Admissions Tests SAT (800 points max)

Critical Reading Math Writing

ACT with writing (36 points max) English Mathematics Reading Science

SAT (800 points max) Critical Reading Math Writing

ACT with writing (36 points max) English Mathematics Reading Science

College Admissions Test - Suggested Timeline

College Admissions Test - Suggested Timeline

Practice Exams: PSAT 9th or 10th grade

Required Exam: SAT 11th grade (12th grade as backup)and/or:

ACT 11th grade (12th grade as backup)

Practice Exams: PSAT 9th or 10th grade

Required Exam: SAT 11th grade (12th grade as backup)and/or:

ACT 11th grade (12th grade as backup)

4-year Universities4-year Universities University of California (UC): Top 12.5% of high school graduates California State Universities (CSU)

Top 33 % of high school graduates Private Universities Over 100 in CA and many more nationwide

University of California (UC): Top 12.5% of high school graduates California State Universities (CSU)

Top 33 % of high school graduates Private Universities Over 100 in CA and many more nationwide

Community CollegeCommunity College 2-year programs (Associate Degree)

Open to Everyone Over 100 Schools in California Can meet general education requirements and transfer to a 4-year university

2-year programs (Associate Degree)

Open to Everyone Over 100 Schools in California Can meet general education requirements and transfer to a 4-year university

SystemCommunit

y CollegesEx: San Jose City College

California State

UniversityEx: San Jose

State University

University of

California

Ex: UCSC, UC

Berkeley

Private and Independent Colleges

Ex: Santa Clara University, Stanford

# in CA 112 23 10 77

Exams Placement Exams

ACT or SAT

ACT or SAT

Varies

Degrees AA Degree,Certifica

te Programs,Transfer Programs

Bachelor, Masters

Bachelor, Masters,

PHD

Bachelor,Masters,

PHD

Tuition Approx $26/ unit

Approx $5,198/ Year

Approx $11,285/ Year

Average $28,437/ Year

Financial Aid - Ways to Pay for College

Financial Aid - Ways to Pay for College

Types Grants - Don’t pay back Student Loans - Student pays back after they graduate.

Parent Loans - Parent is responsible to pay back.

Work Study - Program to connect students with jobs on campus-flexible with study schedule.

Types Grants - Don’t pay back Student Loans - Student pays back after they graduate.

Parent Loans - Parent is responsible to pay back.

Work Study - Program to connect students with jobs on campus-flexible with study schedule.

ScholarshipsScholarships Many different types:-Academic achievement-Cultural background-Interests/Hobbies/Sports-1st generation college student-Financial need

Many different types:-Academic achievement-Cultural background-Interests/Hobbies/Sports-1st generation college student-Financial need

Helpful Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites

Helpful Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com

Important College Websites

Important College Websites

www.College.gov -preparing for college, how to pay for college, College Q&A

www.CollegeBoard.org -SAT, AP, College Planning, College Search

www.College.gov -preparing for college, how to pay for college, College Q&A

www.CollegeBoard.org -SAT, AP, College Planning, College Search

Assembly Bill 540 (AB540)

Assembly Bill 540 (AB540)

Undocumented students can pay in-state tuition at California public colleges and universities.

Student must have attended a California High School for 3 or more years and graduated with a diploma or received a G.E.D.

Student must sign an affidavit stating they will seek legal counsel to become a resident/citizen.

Undocumented students can pay in-state tuition at California public colleges and universities.

Student must have attended a California High School for 3 or more years and graduated with a diploma or received a G.E.D.

Student must sign an affidavit stating they will seek legal counsel to become a resident/citizen.

AB540 continued…AB540 continued… AB540 does not provide access to federal or state financial aid.

AB540 allows undocumented students to pay $26 per unit (in-state) fees at California Community Colleges instead of around $135 per unit (out of state) fees.

AB540 does not provide access to federal or state financial aid.

AB540 allows undocumented students to pay $26 per unit (in-state) fees at California Community Colleges instead of around $135 per unit (out of state) fees.

AB540 Helpful ResourcesAB540 Helpful Resources

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund www.maldef.org

www.Latinocollegedollars.com

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund www.maldef.org

www.Latinocollegedollars.com

Who can you talk to?Who can you talk to? Academic Counselor Teacher, Principals, Assistant Principals, Coaches, Advisors

College Opportunities and Programs

Academic Counselor Teacher, Principals, Assistant Principals, Coaches, Advisors

College Opportunities and Programs