ASMS Counseling Department

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(A-G Requirements):

• History/social science (“a”) – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of  American government or civics.
• English (“b”) – Four years of college preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking.
• Mathematics (“c”) –Three years required, 4 recommended  of college-preparatory math, including or integrating the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
• Laboratory science (“d”) – Two years required, 3 years recommended  of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
• Language other than English (“e”) – Two years, 4 years recommended of the same language other than English or equivalent to the second level of high school instruction.
• Visual and performing arts (“f”) – One year chosen from dance, music, theater or the visual arts.
• College-preparatory elective (“g”) – One year chosen from the “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area.

For college admission a grade of “C” or better required!

“D’s” and “F’s” in high school  DO NOT COUNT

Making A Schedule Change:

Administration creates the master schedule with the input of the teachers and counselors, and all student schedule changes are completed by the second week of school to ensure a smooth transition and stability for the students and teachers. In general, counselors assist the administration with scheduling, but making schedule changes after the second week of schools is very rare.

Examples of a Valid Schedule Change Request:

• Missing a period/s

• Scheduled for a duplicate class

• Schedule for the wrong grade level

Example of Invalid Schedule Change Request:

• Changing a teacher

• Changing lunches

• Changing to be with friends

• Changing to have a class different time of day.

Request for specific teachers can not be granted due to the nature of the scheduling process.

What is Cal-SOAP?!

• California Student Opportunity Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is a college preparatory program.

• At Solorsano Cal-SOAP offers:

  • An annual College Fair at GHS in November.

  • A tutor for Homework Club

  • College and Career Information

• At the end of your 8th grade year you can apply to be a Cal-SOAP student for high school.

• Visit Miss Taylor the Cal-SOAP Advisor in the College Corner located inside the library.

• Visit the Cal-SOAP Website:

www.southcountycalsoap.org

How Can Solorsano Students Use CaliforniaColleges.edu?

The platform provides Solorsano students the opportunity to start planning for life after high school early. They can take career assessments and use the search tools to develop college, major, and career lists, write goals and journals, track activities, and read a variety of age-appropriate content to develop and explore their knowledge.

The ASMS Counselors have finished presenting in all 6th and 7th grade classrooms. Our 6th and 7th graders have completed the Learning Styles Inventory. Parents please discuss the results with your students. You will be able to find the results in your child’s California Colleges account. We will begin with our 8th grade presentations the last week of October.

Parents please log onto California Colleges and create your own account. Happy college & career exploration!

Best,
Ms. Ramon & Mrs. Garcia