Resource Library

PFAA PE policies and PE logs
PFAA High School Graduation Progress and 4 Year Plan Worksheet
Non-site-based AP Courses Booklet
St. Francis High School Summer School: http://www.stfrancishs.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=2980&
Natomas Charter School student math tutors: available upon request (contact math teachers or academic counselor)
Professional tutoring: http://www.professionaltutors.com/
Math, Science, Social Science tutorial videos: www.khanacademy.org
Math, Science, Social Science, and STAR test preparation: www.mathmaster.org
Math tutoring: www.mathnasium.com/natomas
English tutor and SAT/ACT prep (Sacramento): www.the-english-tutor.com
Family education support: familyeducationandsupport.org
Homework Help: www.saclibrary.org (includes online tutoring)
Study Skills: www.collegeboard.com
CAHSEE test preparation: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
STAR test preparation: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/blueprints.asp
Advanced Education: www.losrios.edu - take community college classes as a high school student. Students must complete the 10th grade or be at least 16 years old and must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. See Ms. Ruedas to apply.
CHSPE: California High School Proficiency Exam

Middle school college preparation: "It's Almost Time for College!"
College Preparation 101: "College Talk" booklet
Expanding College Opportunities: www.expandingcollegeopps.org
Steps to college for all ages: knowhow2go.org
College information for high school students: http://teens.californialearns.org/
College Preparation Resources handout for high school students
College Research Worksheet to organize college information
Community College Steps to Success for Seniors
Online college admissions seminars: www.collegeweblive.com
Online college fairs: www.collegeweeklive.com
Explore California Colleges: www.californiacolleges.edu
Explore USA Colleges: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp
Natomas Charter School A-G Course List: www.ucop.edu/doorways
A-G GPA calculator: available on www.californiacolleges.edu
Undocumented & non-California resident students: www.ab540.com & www.e4fc.org
Collegeboard: www.collegeboard.com
FREE College Workshops at the Sacramento Library: www.saclibrary.org
College application fee waivers: Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch can receive 4 free UC applications and a limited number of free CSU applications. These waivers are embedded in the college application. Private and independent colleges vary; visit their websites for more information.

See the academic counselor for free SAT and ACT preparation booklets
PSAT (recommended for 10th and 11th grades): www.collegeboard.com
SAT (recommended for 11th and 12th grades): www.collegeboard.com
ACT (recommended for 11th and 12th grades): www.actstudent.org
Sacramento Public Library SAT/ACT Preparation: www.saclibrary.org
SAT/ACT Preparation: www.number2.com
Kaplan Test Preparation: www.kaptest.com/college
SAT "Question of the day": http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
PSAT, SAT, ACT fee waivers: Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch can request the following fee waivers from the school counselor:
* 1 PSAT fee waiver (11th grade only)
* 2 SAT fee waivers (11th & 12th grades only)
* 2 SAT Subject Test fee waivers (9th-12th grades only)
* 2 ACT fee waivers (11th & 12th grades only)

Sample NCS Resume
Resume help at jobsearch.about.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco
Career research: www.myfuture.com
Career inventory: www.whatcareerisrightforme.com
California Career Cafe: www.cacareercafe.com
California Career Zone: www.cacareerzone.org
California Career Planning Guide: www.californiacareers.info/ccpg.html
Bridges Career Exploration: www.bridges.com (See counselor for login and password information)
Music careers: majoringinmusic.com
Music Careers and Salaries: http://www.berklee.edu/pdf/parents/music-industry-salaries.pdf

Extracurricular Activities Binder located in the Media Center
Natomas Charter School Golf Club: Contact Mr. Silveira for details at wsilveira@natomascharter.org
Summer Activities 2012
Summer swim lessons and volleyball for youth: http://wserver.arc.losrios.edu/~sports/
California State Summer School for the Arts for 8th-12th grade students: www.csssa.org
Academic Talent Search for 4th-9th graders: http://edweb.csus.edu/projects/ats/
Summer Music Camp at San Jose State University for grades 6-12: http://www.music.sjsu.edu/music/events/news/summer-in-the-city-music-camp
National Teen Leadership Program: www.teenleader.org
Lights of Tomorrow: www.lightsoftomorrow.com
COSMOS Math and Science summer program: http://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/
AMSA ARC/UCD Pre-Medical and Pre-Public Health conference: www.amsaarcucd.org
HOBY summer leadership program: www.hoby.org
Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Project Conference: www.clylp.org
African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Conference: http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/AALTP/11/
National Youth Leadership Forum: www.nylf.org
Breakthrough Sacramento summer internship opportunities: www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
State Board of Education Student Member (11th graders): www.cde.ca.gov/be/
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC): www.nslcleaders.org
Yosemite Summer Field Research: summer science project: www.naturebridge.org/yosemite/summer-field-research

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