| Post-Secondary Planning
Terms to Know University of California Map California State University Map CA Community Colleges Career Colleges Military Collegeboard - College QuickFinder (College Profiles) |
| Academic Priorities for Sophomore Year 1) Academics Count - Admissions decisions are based on 10th & 11th year grades in "a - g" academic coursework 2) Extracurricular Activities Count, take on leadership roles whenever possible 3) Community Service is a great way to be exposed to work environments and connect with the local community 4) Take the PSAT in the fall (recommended for 10th & 11th graders) 5) Attend College Fair Regional College Fair @ Union Mine HS on Mon., October 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM 6) Take a Career Assessment (given to 10th grade students in the fall) (About the Self Directed Search) 7) Set up an appointment to meet with my ORHS counselor to discuss future options and plan Junior year classes 8) Visit colleges over spring and summer breaks 9) Take AP and SAT Subject Tests in the same year you take those classes (ie. World History, Biology, Chemistry) 10) Develop a resume to record your activities, community service, work experience, honors and awards |
| PSAT Results will be back by mid-December or early January |
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Take a Community College Course At Folsom Lake College or EDC / Requirements: 2.7 GPA Apply Online www.flc.losrios.edu Completion of Advanced Education Agreement Meet with your high school counselor Meet with a community college counselor Earn HS and College Credit (UC/CSU Transferrable courses) 3 Unit College Course = 10 Units of High School Credit |
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Need a Job? Check the ORHS Job Board and Complete a Work Permit Work Permits will be processed in the Counseling Office |
| National Honor Society Applications Available January 20, 2009 Academics (3.33 GPA) * Citizenship Service * Leadership |
| Links Summer Enrichment Community Service Career / College Research Pick up the Password in the Career Center Study Abroad 101 Recommended Books |
| ROP ROP Course Schedule Frequently Asked Questions 16 Years Earn 10 - 15 units high school credit Must provide your own transportation Meet with your counselor Auto - Marketing - Drafting @ ORHS |
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| Scholarships for Sophomores
Check Here Look for scholarships which are available to students at all grade levels. |
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Volunteer Pick up a list of community placements in the Career Center |