High School Component
9th-12th Grade
College Visitation
At least three times a year, students
will have an opportunity to visit various colleges and universities throughout
Southern California.
College Planning
Students will be assisted in making the
appropriate course selections in high school in order to make them UC eligible.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Most seniors in the SAUSD are
given a workshop on how to complete the FAFSA form through the Student Outreach
office. Academic Talent Search students receive follow-up sessions with
the Academic Talent Search staff. In addition, financial aid workshops are
held for parents. Students are also assisted with scholarship searches and
in completing their applications.
SAT/ACT Preparation Workshops
Test preparation workshops
are held in an effort to help boost scores. Workshops are also held for
students to assist them in registering for the test.
PSAT/SAT I/SAT II/ACT Fee Waivers
Test registration fee
waivers are provided to all students who meet the income eligibility
requirements.
College Applications Workshops
Workshops are held to
assist students with completing their applications accurately. Academic
Talent Search staff also provide assistance in developing the personal statement
essay required for the UC system.
College Applications Fee Waivers
Fee waivers and fee
waiver applications are provided to all eligible seniors (see your Student
Services Specialist for details).
Cultural Presentations
Students will be exposed to
various cultural presentations at colleges and theaters in their community.
Parent Participation
Orientations are held to introduce
parents to the Talent Search Program and to meet staff members. Special
meetings are held to cover special topics e.g., understanding high school and
pre-college requirements, how to become a citizen, etc.
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Intermediate School Component
6th-8th Grade
After School Program
The after school program is utilized to
create an environment where students can interact confidently with others that
share similar goals. Meetings are held once a week after school, and
students will be exposed to a variety of the following experiences and
activities:
College Preparatory Planning
Students will be introduced to the UC
A-G requirements for college admission, choosing the right college, how to
complete a college application, and the value of a college education.
Team Building
Various team-building activities will be held to
teach students to work together towards a common goal.
Test Taking
Practice SAT exams will be taken along with test
taking preparation.
Goal Setting/Decision Making
Students will be shown the
importance of building high self-esteem.
Career Planning
Students will have the opportunity to learn
about career choices through workshops and speakers, as well as participate in a
field trip to local government.
College/Cultural Field Trips
Excursions to various colleges and
universities as well as to cultural presentations will be held throughout the
year.
Summer Science and Technology Day Program
Each summer up
to 30 students can participate in a day program designed to expose students to
science and technology. Students will take two classes a day, one in
science, and one in web page editing.
In addition, they will attend special presentations by experts in various fields
of science and technology, and participate in a career presentation.
Students will also go on field trips to enhance their learning. In past
years students have visited such places as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in
Pasadena, the Discovery Science Center, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, the
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, the Long Beach Aquarium, and Blizzard Entertainment.
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