GUIDANCE COUNSELING

Counseling services are available for students daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Counselors are available to see students before school, lunch, and after school (appointments are preferred). Each student is assigned to a counselor who will help him/her with academic advisement, career exploration and personal counseling. Please contact Ms. Haas to schedule a meeting at ext. 21715.

STUDENT SERVICES

CAREER CENTER

The Career Center has been expanded to meet the needs of our large, diverse student body. The Career Center is open before school, at lunch, and after school and offers:

• Computer stations may be utilized by students to research careers, colleges and scholarships
• Internet access to download information or apply for college and scholarships through the Fastweb, Collegeboard.org and the UC/CSU Mentor programs
• Various career and college representative presentations that students are encouraged to attend
• College application and financial aid workshops
• SAT, SATII, ACT registration and waiver information as well as study materials for each
• SAT Tutorial information and registration
• Reference materials for student sign out to research colleges and scholarships
• Requests for college and scholarship application letter writing programs
• Career Assessment evaluations; resume preparation assistance
• Portfolio preparation for Rialto Community Scholarship Awards
• Individual appointments for parents/guardians and/or students who may require additional assistance

Mr. Robert Hampton coordinates the Career Center Programs. (ext. 21731)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT EISENHOWER

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID)

AVID is an in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. The AVID program targets those students in the “academic middle” who do not have a college-going tradition in their families or students who are from socio-economically disadvantaged groups. During some school years, 100% of the students enrolled in the program have been accepted at the college or university of their choice.

Ms. Kristal Henriquez-Pulido is the coordinator of the AVID Program (909-820-7777 ext. 23003)

INTERNSHIP

The Internship program provides a basis for students to prepare themselves for both the world of work and post secondary education. Students have the opportunity to intern at a business site in the community which enables them to make the connection between business and education, while acquiring valuable experience and skills.

Ms. Diane Carter is the coordinator of the Internship program. (909-820-7777 ext. 22605)

LINK CREW

Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, Link Crew trains members of the junior and senior class to be Link Leaders. As positive role models, Link Leaders are motivators, leaders and teachers who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school.

Link Crew increases freshmen success; substantial evidence exists that indicates if students have a positive experience their first year in high school, their chances for success increase dramatically. The Link Crew high school transition program provides the structure for freshman to receive support and guidance from juniors and seniors who have been through the challenges that high school poses, and understand that the transition to a larger school can sometimes be overwhelming.

Mr. Scott Sparks, Assistant Principal, is the coordinator of the Link Crew program. (ext. 21704)

STEP-UP

STEP-UP is an opportunity for schools to extend educational support and enrichment through Saturday sessions. Every student who attends a STEP-UP session is eligible to recover a previous absence.

Mrs. Cindy Aguilar-Munoz, Assistant Principal, is the coordinator of the STEP-UP Program. (ext. 21708)

EISENHOWER CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Eisenhower High School strongly encourages student involvement and participation in school activities. Students who participate in activity programs tend to have higher grade point averages, lower drop out rates, better attendance and fewer discipline problems. Eisenhower students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including the clubs and organizations listed below:

• Academic Decathlon
• Alive Club
• Anime Plus Club
• Art2D2
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
• Ballet Folklorico
• Band
• Ceramics
• Choir
• Culinary Arts
• Dance Production
• French Club
• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
• FHA-HERO (Future Homemakers of America)
• Hand to Hand
• HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)
• Key Club
• Life Skills
• Link Crew
• NHS (National Honor Society)
• Pacific Islanders
• Pep Squad
• Sobobans
• Spirit Club
• Student Leadership
• Thespians
• Yearbook

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from Eisenhower High School students must:

• Earn a minimum of 220 credits in the required subject areas
• Pass both the English and Mathematics sections of the California High School Exit Exam
• Pass one year of Algebra I

Students are expected to earn the credits required for graduation as outlined below:

CHOOSING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Factors in choosing a College or University

All students have the opportunity for continued education after high school. To explore all options takes considerable time. Students who wait until their senior year too often feel rushed since applications for college admission must often be completed in November. During spring semester, juniors may indicate up to four college choices on their registration forms for SAT/ACT/AP exams. Ninth grade students need to become aware of college opportunities since entrance often depends upon selecting an appropriate high school program. In narrowing college choices, consider these factors:

School Size

• Large colleges (15,000-35,000 students) usually offer many majors, extensive activities, large libraries, some larger classes, and an urban atmosphere, perhaps nationally ranked athletic teams, and often, problems in housing.
• Small schools (under 5,000 students) usually offer smaller classes and libraries, fewer total majors and activities, and often provide greater opportunities for participation in student activities and/or sports.

Availability of Program in the Desired Major Field

• Check college catalogs in the Career Center
• Visit the college campus and talk to a representative from the department of your prospective major.
• Talk to college representatives in the Career Center and attend College Nights.

Cost

• California public college fees range from  $3,653-$8,700 per year for California residents.
• Independent college tuition averages $25,143 per year.
• The cost of food, housing, and books are approximately the same at most colleges.
• Financial aid or scholarships are possibilities. Don’t automatically rule out a college you are interested in because of costs.

Admission Standards

Compare your academic record with the high school performance of college freshmen actually admitted at the college(s) you are considering. Admission decisions for most colleges and many departments depend upon the quantity and quality of academic preparation in high school: the number of years focusing on mathematics, science, foreign language, the number of Honors and Advanced Placement classes, grades, ACT and/or SAT I & II scores. Some colleges will consider/require references, talents, activities, and/or class rank. The Career Center has information regarding college entrance requirements.

WWW Addresses for Additional Information

• University of California, Office of the President: http://www.ucop.edu
• California State University System: http://www.calstate.edu
• College Board On-line: http://www.collegboard.org
• Fast WEB Scholarship Search: http://www.fastweb.com
• U.S. Department of Education (FAFSA info): http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

College Admission Course Requirements

University of California

The University of California is one of the world’s largest and most distinguished centers of higher education. With faculty numbering 7,000 the enrollment this year will total more than 162,300 students. The University of California offers more than 200 undergraduate majors drawn from a vast array of courses that range from anthropology to zoology.

Admission into the University is becoming more competitive. Many departments require additional preparation in math and laboratory science beyond the “A-G Pattern” of minimum subject requirements.

Testing Requirements

As a part of the application process to the UC System, all campuses require the submission of the following test scores:

1. One aptitude test, either the Scholastic Assessment Test I: Reasoning Test (SAT I) or the American College Test (ACT). The verbal and mathematics scores on the SAT must be from the same test administration day.
2. Three Scholastic Assessment Test II: Subject Tests (SAT II) including writing, mathematics (Math I, IC, or IIC), and one test in English literature, foreign language, science, or social studies.

California State University

Ranging from Humboldt State near the Oregon border to San Diego State on the Mexican Border, the 21 campuses of the California State University and College system, with an enrollment exceeding 300,000 students and more than 1,600 degree programs, constitutes one of the largest systems of higher education in the Western World.

The Four Most Common Degrees:

• Associate’s Degree – This is a two–year degree that is generally given out by junior colleges, community colleges, and business colleges.
• Bachelor’s Degree – This is the standard four-year degree that most people think of when they think of a college degree.
• Master’s Degree – This degree is the next step above the Bachelor’s Degree.  It allows a person to gain a greater degree of qualification for more highly demanding, and highly paying, jobs.
• Doctorate – This is the highest degree in the college degree hierarchy.  It is given to those who have proven themselves, through work and research, to be experts in their field.

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