Murrieta Valley High School

You Matter… We Care!!!

Junior Parent Night

Class of 2013

Junior Learning TeamCounselors:

Frank Fravel A-C / AVIDCandyce Julian D-G Melanie Kayrell H-Me/12th AVIDJim Vandenburgh Mi-RRick Lockwood S-Z

Guidance Tecnicians: Kathleen DeBord & Leslie Anderson

Assistant Principal:Bob McGonigal

Office LocationsCollege/Career Center Location

Mr. Vandenburgh, Mr. Fravel, Mrs. Kayrell, Mr. Lockwood, and Mrs. Julian are all now located in the back of the main administration building (Guidance Center).

Mr. McGonigal’s office is up front.

The College/Career Center is in the back of the main administration building also.

11th Grade Focus Areas Graduation Requirements Post-Graduation Planning Testing (PSAT,

SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests, ASVAB)

Resources Communication

Graduation Requirements

230 credits CAHSEE

93% passing rate – Way to go, Class of 2013!

40 hours of community service Senior Exit Interview

(Please Visit http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs for additional info)

If you snooze you lose.....

By the end of junior year, students should have earned a total of 210 credits!

Remember – Only one summer school opportunity may remain prior to

graduation

Pick the right classes when we do registration in Spring

Find Your Path…

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is available to all MV Juniors

The Test will be given on: November 17th

Learn about the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop strategies to achieve your goals.

Sign up during Junior Guidance Lessons or in the Guidance Center

College Planningin the Junior Year

www.Kudernavigator.com / www.collegeboard.com Search / Virtual Tours / Research / Timelines Learn about colleges. Visit college Web sites, talk to

family, counselors, teachers, and friends Understand the different college systems:

Community Colleges, CSU’s, UC’s, Independents, and Vocational Schools

Attend College Presentations at MVHS Attend College Fairs Start a file to manage any informational materials

you collect including testing results Actually make college visits, if possible

College OptionsCalif. Community Colleges (CCC)

MSJC in Menifee, Palomar and Riverside City College are close to Murrieta

To go to the CCC you need to have a high school diploma or be 18

Three paths available at CCC: 1) Career training and education 2) Transfer Education 3) Earn A.A. or A.S. degree

Community College cont…

MSJC conducts many informational meetings for MV students

In the senior year, MSJC will conduct application workshops and assessment sessions right here on campus

Tip: seniors should continue taking rigorous classes to prepare for college level work at the Community College.

4-Year College OptionsCSU, UC’s and Independents

Verify w/ Counselor that you are on track with A-G coursework

Sign up and take PSAT (Oct. 15th) at MVHS Take ACT/SAT and SAT Subject Tests-Spring www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs for UC/CSU

requirements and the A-G list Some majors/schools have special requirements

- Research & be informed! Last year to build academic GPA before applying

so stay focused!

A – G Requirements

English 4 years Math 3 years History 2 years Lab Science 2 years (3 rec.) For. Language 2 years (3 rec.) Vis/Perf Art 1 year College prep elec 1 year

MUST EARN C OR HIGHER!

PSAT Test Date – Saturday, October 15th Cost - $23 Registration: September 13th –

October 8th (until sold out)

Tests critical reading, math and writing skills (no essay component)

Provides practice for SAT and personalized feedback on strengths and weaknesses

Juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship (see PSAT student guide or website for more information)

Students get access to My College QuickStart

College Entrance Exams

SAT – Offered 7 times this school year. Register online at www.collegeboard.com/testing

Cost is $47.00 Most students take during spring of

their junior year. Many choose to take a second time in the fall of their senior year.

College Entrance Exams cont…

ACT – Offered 6 times during school year. Register online at www.actstudent.org

Cost is $48.00 for ACT Plus Writing and $33.00 for ACT (No Writing)

Schools will accept either the ACT or SAT. Often, students will take both.

SAT Subject Area Exams

Students applying to UC for admission in Fall 2012 are no longer required to take Subject Area Exams. However, some majors may still require them.

Some private colleges and majors may still require them…check to be sure.

SAT/ACT Online Method Test Prep

Full-length practice SAT/ACT Hundreds of SAT practice questions Dozens of test-taking tips/strategies Quick study vocabulary builder Practice quizzes Learn at your own pace Pick up the instructions for setting

up an account (Pink paper)

COMMUNICATION

Website – www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs – Links to staff email addresses, progress report and community service forms, the Daily/Weekly Bulletin, news, events, and more…

Email – communicate with teachers, counselors, etc. Dialer – automated messages when your student is absent and upcoming events

ABI parent portal – ability to check grades online w/ most teachers

Please keep us updated with your phone/email/address info…. especially if you have not been receiving email communications

Parting Advice & Information Junior year is critical for 4-year college admissions Community Service – Keep working on it and turn it

in! Get involved in extra-curricular activities Get help if you need it – Talk with teachers; form

study groups Parents – Check your student’s agenda and binder,

and communicate with teachers – email works best with most teachers

Check your email!

Thank you for taking the

time to come tonight!