MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hoover High School College Prep Day is October 15

MEDIA ADVISORY October 14, 2014

CONTACT:  Melissa Naranjo, 619-344-4512

 

Reporters:  The following information is being sent on behalf of Hoover High School. Please contact Melissa Naranjo at 619-344-4512 if you have questions. Your coverage is welcomed.

               

HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL—COLLEGE PREP DAY

 

DATE:    Wednesday, October 15, 2014

7:30 am to 12:25 pm

 

LOCATION:         Hoover High School

                                4474 El Cajon Boulevard

                                San Diego, CA. 92115

 

Detail:  In an effort to promote a college going culture, GEAR UP and College Avenue Compact (CAC) are sponsoring College Prep Day—a campus wide event that exposes students to college activities.  All Hoover High School students will participate and benefit from some type of college preparatory benchmark exam or seminars on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 as part of the PSAT National Testing Day.  SPANISH SPEAKERS AVAILABLE.

 

Students will take the following exams or seminars:

Ø  9^th grade— Readistep 

Ø  10^th grade— PSAT

Ø  11^th grade— ACT Aspire 

Ø  12^th grade— Students will be able to choose two seminars from the following options:

 

1.      Community College Orientation

2.       Job Applications and Resume Building

3.       Writing a Personal Statement

4.       Choosing a Major and Career

5.       Get started on UC/CSU Applications

                               

Administrators, teachers, counselors, custodians, cafeteria managers, campus security, and student support staff have been working diligently to prepare for this academically enriching experience.  In addition, the campus has been promoting this event to the students via a countdown banner and daily SAT words of the week.  SDSU’s very own Aztec Warrior will also be joining us to celebrate the event to motivate students to start preparing for college.

 

Another unique benefit offered exclusively to Hoover High School students in the San Diego Unified School District is the College Avenue Compact, which guarantees admission to San Diego State University (SDSU) for all Hoover students who meet the CAC benchmark requirements. For students who prefer to begin their higher education at the community college, the agreement also provides an alternate pathway through San Diego City College with a guaranteed transfer to SDSU.  Hoover High School is committed to prepare all students to be college and career ready.

 

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Linda Zintz

Communications Director

8lzintz@sandi.net

(619-725-5578 office

(619-847-6637 mobile