Welcome to Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night

Kim Halket Head Counselor

A-D and Engineering Academy Students

Cynthia WalkerL-Q and ELL Students

Speak with your teachers directly via

e-mail or phoneParent Portal and teacher websitesTutoring programsCounselors/Assistant PrincipalsIndividual and Group Counseling

Explore Your Options at DHS

3 ACADEMIESEngineering Design Culinary Arts

Health Science and Medical Technology

10 CAREER PATHWAYSDesign/Visual/Media Arts Patient Care

Energy and Power Technology

Production and Managerial Arts

Fashion and Interior Design Performing Arts

Game Design and Integration

Public Safety

Mental and Behavioral Health

Software and Systems Development

ROP ClassesCollege SpeakersJob Shadowing/ApprenticeshipsCareer Interest Inventories/AssessmentsScholarships“Get Set” Program for girls interested in

math, science, technology, engineeringJob Board/Work Permits

Community College4-year College/UniversityTrade/Specialty SchoolMilitaryFull-time WorkApprenticeship…or any combination of the above!

Serves top 1/8 of high school graduateMINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply

Comprehensive Review includes: A-G courses in grades 10 – 11 number of a-g coursesnumber of AP/Honorsrigor of the senior yearextra-curricular activities, special talents SAT or ACT

Serves top 1/3 of high school graduatesLocal CSUEB and SFSU priority enrollmentCSU Eligibility Index = GPA + SAT/ACTMinimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically

qualifies for non-impacted campusesRequires SAT or ACT w/o writingAverage cost $19-24,000/year living

on-campus

75 Independents in California alone9 out of 10 receive financial assistanceMore students graduate in 4 yearsEvery admission file is personally reviewedClasses are smaller with actual professorsPersonal attention to succeed in college/lifeAverage cost of $38,000 more expensive, but

average financial aid package is $19,900/year

All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a “Transfer Program”

DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for

10-12 graders-earn HS and College creditTransfer Programs/AA & AS/CertificatesAverage cost $1000/yearNo SAT or ACT testing required

Create a 4-year plan with your counselorTri-Valley College Fair- October 15Take the PSAT October 18Participate in clubs, sports and other

extra-curricular activitiesVisit the Career CenterApply for Academic Block D and CSF in

October and February

DHS Summer School for remediationCommunity Service/Volunteer WorkCollege VisitsUC Berkeley’s ATDP- 3.5 GPA needed4-year College Programs (ie. COSMOS)Community College Classes (electives only)-

receive high school and college credit Paid work