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OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL’S MISSION

Every graduate of Olympian High will qualify and be academically ready for

success in a 4 year college or university

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

A – Carc Julie HitchcockCard – Espa Araceli LoyaEspi- Hoo Sara HuertaHop – Martinez Lilie BarronMarty – Pip Michelle Medina Pir - Shaw Sarah Delos ReyesShe – Z Grace Foust

First.Lastname@sweetwaterschools.org619.656.2420

8 Semesters ENGLISH

8 Semesters SOCIAL STUDIES

1 Semester HEALTH

6 Semesters MATH

2 Semesters BIOLOGY

2 Semesters CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS

4 Semesters PHYSICAL EDUCATION

2 Semesters FINE ARTS

4 Semesters FOREIGN LANGUAGE

7 ELECTIVE SEMESTERS

= 44 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

Pass Algebra

Community Service Hours (30 Hours) Check the Community Service Board in the Counseling Center for ideas. Verification forms are available in the Counseling Center.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS* C S F I S A N A C A D E M I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N ( O H S C H A P T E R )

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

Seniors must have four semesters to qualify for Life Membership (includes second semester grades).

Students wear a distinctive, gold-colored stole and lead the student body at graduation.

* T H E H O N O R S D I P L O M A I S A D I S T R I C T R E C O G N I T I O N

Honors Diploma (Diploma

Seal)

Earn an A or B in at least 17 semester courses at the Accelerated, Honors, or Advanced Placement level; two must be earned in the first semester of senior year.

Minimum 3.0 overall scholarship and citizenship GPA

Why?

WHY ATTEND COLLEGE?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Pays

Translates into a little over $20,000 per year

Around $80,000 per year

$$$$College Graduates will earn, on

average,

TWICE the money that high school graduates will earn in their lifetime.

$2.67million vs $1.3 million

WHAT IS THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HAVING A COLLEGE EDUCATION & UNEMPLOYMENT RATES?

U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

3.9% College Graduates7.9% Two-Year A.A. Degrees8.1% High School Graduates13% High School Drop-Outs

WHAT IS THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HAVING A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPECTANCY?

LIFE EXPECTANCY

75: age high school graduates can expect to live to.

82: age people with some college education can expect to live to.

1. UC: 10 campuses• Top 12.5% of high school graduates

2. CSU: 23 campuses• Top 33% of high school graduates

3. Private Universities : • over 100 schools

4. Community Colleges:• over 100 schools• Open to high school graduates. Units can be

transferred to a 4 year university.

University of Californiawww.universityofcalifornia.edu

9 campuses in CATargets upper 12% of high school

students – • ELC Program: top 9% of high school

graduates guaranteed UC admission from high school

• Comprehensive Review of students

Minimum GPA is 3.0:• Non-selective campuses 3.3+• Selective campuses 3.95+

Applications are due senior year from

November 1-30.

UCSD Ranked as one of the top

universities in the country Approximately 20% of applicants are

admitted

Mean a-g GPA: 4.1

Mean SAT score: 1991

UCSD CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION GPA

A-G classes, honors & AP, rigor, senior year course load, transferable college classes

SAT or ACT scores Personal Qualities – leadership,

concern for others, perseverance Accomplishments in the arts or

athletics Employment, community service Proven ability to overcome challenges

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU

23 campuses

Targets upper 33% of graduating high

school seniorsFormula Based Admission:

GPA & SAT/ACT Score

Minimum GPA is 2.5Enrollment crisis has made it a

more competitive environment – 3.0+

Applications are due senior year from

October 1st to November 30th

College Entrance Requirements

• There are 3 main academic admissions requirements:– Grade Point Average (GPA)– Scores on college admissions tests: SAT, ACT– Course Requirements (A-G Requirements)

A) Social Science: World Geography, World Cultures, US History, Government / Economics

2 years

B) English 9-12 (ELD 7/8 may apply) 4 years

C) Math: Algebra, Formal Geometry, Int. Algebra, Finite Math, Math Analysis, Calculus

3 years (4 yrs recommended)

D) Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics2 years (3 recommended of Laboratory Science)

E) Foreign Language 2 years (3 yrs recommended)

F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

G) College-Prep Elective 1 year

COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS

SAT or ACT – no limit to number of times you can take

Subject tests can be taken after AP exams

Recommended for Juniors in the Spring (May, June)

Last date to take is December of senior year

Last date for SDSU is November

PSAT Practice SAT – PSAT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER

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Use collegeboard.org to access results & follow personal study plan

Score Goal for SDSU Compact requirement:50 on reading55 on math

http://www.sdsu.edu/

Grade Point Average

Your grades at the end of 11th grade are the FINAL grades that will go onto your transcript that’s sent to colleges.

This Year is your LAST CHANCE to improve your GPA!!!

Compact for Success requires a 3.0 CSU GPA!

TRANSCRIPTS Official, legal document used for school

admission & employment Check for accuracy – Legal Name, Date of Birth, Guardians, Address, Social Security #, Etc.

Course History, Grades, Credits – Speak to former teachers or counselor about any discrepancies

Progress toward high school graduation and college admissions requirements, community service hours

Olympian Grad at UCI

Olympian Grad at

SWC

Olympian Grad

at SDSU

CAHSEE Results, California Standards Test ScoresWhat

can I do to

improve my GPA?

Graduation & College Admission Requirements, Community Service Hours

How many service hours do I have left?

Am I on track to graduate next year???

Am I UC/CSU eligible?

To repeat a failed class for graduationTo repeat a D grade to remain college eligible To improve GPA for college admission

Programs Available: On Campus, after schoolAPEX On-line

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION

FFCREDIT RECOVERY

DISTRICT COLLEGE FAIR

Monday, October 5 , 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Montgomery High School

JUNIOR NEWSLETTER

Posted on the Olympian High Website

Important Info

JUNIOR YEAR!

WORK HARD!

Make it your BEST YEAR EVER!!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela