This Planning Guide provides parents and students with valuable information to assist in planning their high school, college, and career paths. Published by: The Guidance Department of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 2013-14 The Saddleback Valley Unified School District believes that parents are an essential component in the educational planning of their child…to share with the school the responsibility for educational advisement. This Planning Guide was prepared to assist students and parents in becoming involved in the educational planning necessary for a successful high school experience. Also, please refer to the guidance website: www.svusd.org and click on “guidance” under the Featured links. , in addition to the individual schools guidance websites for updates. School Address Phone Adult Education 25598 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, 92691 837-8830 Email: www.goadulted.com El Toro High School 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, 92630 586-6333 Email: www.svusd.k12.ca.us/schools/ETHS/ Laguna Hills High School 25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, 92653 770-5447 Email: www.svusd.k12.ca.us/hawks.htm Mission Viejo High School 25025 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, 92691 837-7722 Email: www.svusd.k12.ca.us/schools/MVHS Silverado High School 25632 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, 92691 586-8800 Email: www.svusd.k12.ca.us/schools/SCHS/ Trabuco Hills High School 27501 Mustang Run, Mission Viejo, 92691 768-1934 Email: www.trabucohills.org Mira Monte High School 25632 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, 92691 830-8857 Email: www.saddlespace.org/MiraMonte/welcome/cms_page/view/607183 District Guidance Office 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, 92691 580-3222 Email: www.svusd.k12.ca.us/Guidance/ HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS/INTERVENTION COUNSELORS EL TORO HIGH SCHOOL: Gisela Geller, Julie Minekime LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL: Lisa McCormick, Murle Sango, Chrissa Soto MISSION VIEJO HIGH SCHOOL: Gerri Evans, Steve Uthus, Jennifer Frisk TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL: Jenelle Huffman, Christa Schulz, Haley Glasgow SILVERADO & MIRA MONTE HIGH SCHOOLS: Michelle Dunn-McDermaid DISTRICT OFFICE LEAD COUNSELOR: Debra Friedman DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Clint Harwick, Ed.D, Superintendent Geri Partida, Assistant Superintendent Kathy Dick, Ed. D, Assistant Superintendent Saddleback Valley Unified School District IMPACT OF FISCAL CRISES STATEMENT The Saddleback Valley Unified School District has undergone budget reductions due to the State of California fiscal crises. The fiscal crisis has resulted in reduced funding to SVUSD and has had an impact on school programs and course offerings. Specifically there are fewer counselors (with a ratio of about 1200 students to each counselor), more students in each class, high school students not being allowed to take additional classes on campus, fewer elective offerings and fewer services regarding the library, health office, guidance office, etc. SCHOOL COUNSELING MISSION Saddleback Valley Unified School District’s school counseling mission is to provide a comprehensive guidance program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Professional school counselors facilitate the support system to ensure that all students have access to the knowledge and skills necessary to become lifelong learners, creative thinkers, and responsible individuals. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY SVUSD is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. All district programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics equal rights and opportunities. The District shall promote programs that ensure that these discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities. No school employee shall offer vocational or school program guidance to students based on age, disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of the student, or in advising students, differentiate career, vocational, or higher education opportunities on the basis of the sex of the student counseled; and participation in a particular physical education activity or sport, if required of students of one sex, shall be required of students of each sex. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. The designated Coordinator of Student Compliance of Title IX is the Director of Pupil Services, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, California; (949) 580-3204. i TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION Planning Calendar for Grades 9-12 ..................................................................................... 1- 2 SVUSD Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................... 3 Developing the 4-Year Plan .................................................................................................... 4 High School Transcript ....................................................................................................... 5- 6 Alternative Programs/Opportunities ................................................................................... 7- 8 Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) ................................................................................ 9 CTE Courses/Articulation ..................................................................................................... 10 HIGHER EDUCATION Summary of Higher Education ......................................................................................... 11-12 Trade &Technical Schools ............................................................................................... 13-14 California Community Colleges ........................................................................................ 15-16 SVUSD Courses Meeting UC “a-g” Requirements ......................................................... 17-18 Choosing a College ............................................................................................................... 19 College Preparation ............................................................................................................... 20 California State University Admissions ................................................................................ 21 California State University Eligibility Index .......................................................................... 22 California State University Campus Profiles ........................................................................ 23 California State University Addresses ................................................................................... 24 University of California Admissions ..................................................................................... 25 University of California Comprehensive Review ................................................................. 26 University of California Campus Profiles ............................................................................. 27 Student Services at Colleges .................................................................................................. 28 Independent Colleges /Universities .................................................................................. 29-30 Military Service Academies .................................................................................................. 31 Military Opportunities ............................................................................................................ 32 College Admissions Testing ............................................................................................. 33-34 College Athletes ................................................................................................................ 35-36 Financial Aid for College ................................................................................................. 37-38 CAREER PREPARATION Kuder Career Planning System ............................................................................................. 39 Career Opportunities &Resources ........................................................................................ 40 Career Clusters .................................................................................................................. 41-42 Job Seeking Resources .......................................................................................................... 43 Work Permits ........................................................................................................................ 44 Apprenticeships and Technical Jobs ..................................................................................... 45 Helpful Websites .......................................................................................................................... 46 Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Index ............................................................................................................................................. 49 ii PLANNING CALENDAR FOR GRADES