Sophomores: Class of 2028

School Counselors

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Academics, College & Career, Personal, & Social

Mrs. Coleman

A - CAR

Mrs. Gonzalez

Ms. Bonnett

NI - SH

Ms. Mojica

GAS - KIN

Mrs. Garcia

Mr. DeMesa

Director

Mr. Lefiti

CAS - GAR

SI - Z

KIR - NG

Mrs. Cash: College & Career Counselor

• College & Career Workshops, Fairs, Events, & Rep Visits
• Naviance Career & College Platform
• College & Career Schoology Group (check often!)
• NCAA, NAIA, JUCO athletic planning
• Post high school planning
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Information
• College Apps/Financial Aid Workshops

Mrs. Cash

College & Career

• Emotional Support
• Short-term Counseling
• Individual Therapy
• Teaching Coping Skills
• Groups
• Crisis Management

Meet our CV Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Ms. Jennifer Bakowsky

If you are interested in therapeutic services, see your counselor for a referral

Mental Health Therapist

Succeeding in High School

A-G/ CVCHS Graduation Requirements

Total = 230 credits

When you complete these requirements, you will be eligible to attend a

FOUR YEAR COLLEGE!

What happens if a class is failed?

Options for credit recovery:

• Fall/Spring Credit Recovery or Winter Intersession
• 60-69% grades only
• Summer School
• Repeat course In-Seat
• See your counselor for other options

To earn credit for a course, you must pass the class with a “C” or higher each semester.

College

California’s 4 Systems Of Education

Private Colleges

University Of California (UC)

California State University (CSU)

Community Colleges

Requirements:

• 18 years old or High School Diploma

Requirements:

• A-G Coursework
• 3.0 Academic GPA or Higher
• SAT or ACT Exam (no longer required)
• Extracurricular Activities
• Personal Insight Questions (Essays)

Requirements:

• Most will require similar A-G Coursework, may require SAT or ACT
• Many require an essay and letters of recommendation
• Double-check their websites for admissions requirements

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Examples:

• Saint Mary’s
• Santa Clara
• USC

Requirements:

• A-G Requirements
• 2.5 Academic GPA or Higher
• 2.0 - 2.49 GPA; supplemental factors
• No SAT or ACT

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Examples:

• Cal Poly SLO
• East Bay
• San Francisco

Examples:

• UCLA
• Berkeley
• Davis

Examples:

• DVC
• LMC

Out-of-State Private & Public Colleges

Number of Campuses:

• 3400+

Requirements:

• Requirements are similar to A-G Coursework

Why Apply Out of State?

• Some may have Higher Admit Rates, Completion Rates and Potential Scholarships
• New Experiences
• WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program:
• 16 western states participate

To Do List & Naviance Task

CLASS OF 2028 - FOCUS FOR THIS YEAR

SOPHOMORE TO DO LIST

1. Maintain good grades!
1. Colleges will review your grades from freshman through junior year when you first apply.
2. Be proactive:
• Meet with your counselors
• Utilize Eagle Time
• Attend After-School Tutoring M-Th 3:30 - 4:30 pm
• J1 - Math Lab
• J2 - All Other Subjects

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• Get involved!

** Remember…

Colleges don’t only care about grades. They also like students that are well-rounded and will bring life to their college campus.

Community Service Opportunities Link

How to Log into Naviance via Student Resources Folder (Single Sign-On)

• Log into your Chromebook.
• Open Google Chrome.
• On the left, click the Student Resources folder.
• Select Naviance.
• Select Student on the login page.
• Sign in using Single Sign-On (SSO).

Naviance Task: Career Interest Profiler

Purpose:� Discover careers that match your interests and strengths.

Steps to Get Started:

• Sign In: Log into your Naviance account.
• Go to Self-Discovery: Click Career Interest Profiler.
• Start Assessment: Answer honestly about your likes & dislikes.
• Review Results: See your top careers based on Holland Codes:

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• Next Steps:
• Research 2-3 careers that match your interests

Complete Your Naviance Exit Survey!

Steps to Complete the Survey:

1. Go to the Naviance home page.
2. Scroll down to Tasks from My School.
3. Click 10th Grade Naviance Exit Survey.
4. Select Take This Survey.

THANK YOU!

If you have any Questions please reach out to your counselor!