Junior Parent Chat

Class 2026

Today’s Agenda

Counseling Department- Who We Are

High School Graduation & Minimum College Entrance Requirements

Post High School Options

Senior Timeline

CCGI (California Colleges Guidance Initiative)

Resources

Questions

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Meet the Counseling Team

Counselors:

• Sam Davis
• Amy Klamberg
• Cheryl Linquiti
• Yvonne Nguyen
• David Cota

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• Zeine Charabati – Registrar
• Aaron Ruiz - Career Specialist (ROP)
• Regan Pate – Project Success Specialist
• Violet Estrada– Mental Health Specialist
• Elizabeth Keller- Mental Health Specialist

Overview of IHS Diploma and A-G Requirements

SUBJECT DIPLOMA CSU/UC* A-G Requirements

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ENGLISH 40 40*

MATH 20 (must include Math 1) 30* (through Math 3/Business Finance)

SCIENCE 20 20*

SOCIAL STUDIES 30 20*

LOTE --- 20*

VPA --- 10*

LOTE OR FINE ART OR CTE 10 ---

P.E. 20 20

HEALTH 5 5

CP ELECTIVE --- 10 (3^rd year Social Studies*)

ELECTIVES 70 30

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TOTAL UNITS 215 215

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*150 credits must be met with College Prep A-G subjects

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All A-G Requirements need a “C-” grade or higher.

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COLLEGE PREP REQUIREMENTS (A-G)

Post High School Options

• 4-year College or University

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• Community College

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• Trade/technical school

• Military

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• Travel

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• Work

College Decision Making

What to do until the end of the year?

• Maintain grades
• Get involved or continue activities

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Career Major College

• Student Fit = Size, Location, Public/Private, Cost and Financial Aid, Degrees and Curriculum, Activities
• What is the goal?
• Where will the student thrive?

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Comes down to

• Students knowing themselves
• Articulating who they are
• Selecting colleges that are the best fit and lead to desired career goals

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Start the Conversation!

Four Systems of California Higher Education

Community College

www.cccco.edu

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Cal State University

www2.calstate.edu/apply

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University of California

www.ucop.edu

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Independent Colleges

& Universities

www.aiccu.edu

Community College

www.cccco.edu

• 116 campuses

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• Two Year College

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• Must be a HS Grad or 18 years of age or HS Equivalency (GED/HiSet)

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• No SAT or ACT are required

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• Highest level of math and English in high school is considered for class placement

California State University

www2.calstate.edu/apply

• 23 Campuses
• 4-year College (many different programs and BA & BS Degrees)
• Minimum 15 CSU A-G subject requirements
• Minimum 2.5 GPA in A-G subjects in 10^th-12^th grade
• Must pass all classes with a grade of C- or higher
• Test Free Admissions

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Application Window:

October 1st- November 30th

University of California

www.ucop.edu/pathways

• 9 Campuses for Freshmen
• 4-year College (many different programs and BA & BS Degrees)
• Minimum 15 UC a-g subject requirements
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in a-g subjects in 10^th-12^th grade
• Must pass all classes with a grade of C- or higher
• 11 a-g classes need to be completed by end of junior year
• Test Free Admissions
• Personal Insight Responses Required

Application Window:

August 1^st-November 30^th

Private/Independent Colleges

www.aiccu.edu

• 84+ campuses-in California
• 700+ Schools (In CA/Out of State use www.commonapp.com)
• Campuses have a variety of admissions requirements and programs
• Letters of Recommendation from counselors/teachers generally required
• *May occasionally include some public universities
• SAT and/or ACT may be required (check websites and/or admission office for specific requirements)

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Explore

Out-Of-State Options

Refer to each school’s website for requirements and more information.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

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Tuition Savings Program for 160 + Schools:

Students choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution's resident tuition rate. https://www.wiche.edu

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FINANCIAL AID

• Financial Aid = $$ to help pay for college, including Community College and Trade School
• Examples of Financial Aid Available

Scholarships

Grants

Loans

Work Study

• FREE Form to complete starting December of your senior year at: www.fafsa.gov or https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

* Required step for the IVC Promise Program

* Everyone will apply regardless of family finances!!

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TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS*

Admission requirements differ from campus to campus. Check with each school! https://fairtest.org/test-optional-list/

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COLLEGE BOARD - www.collegeboard.com

SAT Test

AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING - www.act.org

ACT Test

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*NOT required by California Community Colleges, the UC system or Cal States

Senior Timeline

Available for students at Mandatory Junior Meeting on Monday, May 19th at 8AM

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CCGI - CaliforniaColleges.edu

• All Juniors should have a CCGI account

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• CCGI is a college and career planning tool that includes the ability to launch California Community Colleges, CSU and UC applications, and monitor the status of their applications.

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• Launch FAFSA and CA Dream Act.

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• Store resumes and college application essays.

CaliforniaColleges - My College Plan

Senior Year

• It is important to continue to take rigorous classes while maintaining balance with extracurricular activities.
• Senior courses are considered in college admission. Admission may be rescinded after final transcript arrives (July 2026) if application coursework or admission requirements are not completed.

Personal/Social Resources

• School Counselor (1^st Contact)
• Project Success
• Mental Health Specialists
• Irvine Family Resource Center
• Private Referrals
• Care Solace
• Hazel Health

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What can you do if you have a concern about your student or another student?

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Call us. We can help once we are aware of the concern.

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Summer Activities

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• Get a job
• Volunteer/Community service
• Become an intern
• Start college admission essays (private) and personal insight questions (UC)
• Research and visit colleges and universities

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City of Irvine Volunteer Opportunities Summer Enrichment Opportunities

2025-26 Scheduling Next Steps

Week of March 24th-TA Conferences

Expect an email from your students Teacher Advisor, inviting you to attend their TA conference. This will include:

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• Review of the Academic Plan (12th Grade courses)

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• Discussion of progress towards graduation and post secondary goals

Social Media and Resources

Irvine High School Counseling

@ihscounseling

Irvine High School

@ihsvaqueros

Irvine Unified School District

@irvine_unified

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Questions?

Adjustment Request Process

Students can make adjustments to course requests on their Academic Plan until April 11th @3pm. Students need to hit the “Submit for Counselor Approval” tab for counselor to approve.

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Adjustments are limited at Round-Up based on class availability.

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