High School

Whether you are a student, a parent or guardian, or a school representative, your role in this partnership is an important one. We've outlined pathways under the tabs below that briefly describe how we can continue to work together to ensure students' admission and success in college.

Students: Are You Planning to Attend College?
Here’s How to Get Noticed!

High school students who plan to attend a four-year college or university may gain a competitive advantage over their peers during the admissions process if they have completed college courses while still in high school. Saddleback College offers numerous course options to help college-bound students kick-start their post-secondary education. For more information, read this important letter from President Tod Burnett.

Parents: Here is everything you and your child need to know about Concurrent Enrollment – taking college courses while still in high school.

High School Partnership Mini-Class Schedule for SPRING 2017.

The Gaucho Guarantee

If a student following the recommended pathways and collaborative roles identified in the High School Partnership Program (HSPP), Saddleback College guarantees that high school students who follow all of the recommended steps will have the tools to achieve success whether they seek to attend college, enter the workforce, join the military, or pursue any other pathway after high school.

High School Pathway at a Glance

Students should:

High School Senior Year	Complete College Prep Courses Attend Family Night Apply to Saddleback College Attend a Financial Aid workshop Apply for Saddleback Scholarship Complete Matriculation process Attend Senior Day Register for Counseling 1, 100, 140 Apply for Avid For Higher Education
High School Junior Year	Complete College Prep Courses Attend College Fairs Complete Matriculation process Register for an English or math course. Can be either basic skills or transferrable Take college or university tours
High School Sophomore Year	Complete College Prep Courses Attend a Saddleback Information Session Begin Investigating Articulated Career Pathway Classes
High School Freshman Year	Complete College Prep Courses Attend a Saddleback Information Session Attend a Strategies Class or Basic Skills Tutorial Module Begin Investigating Career Options

Parents should:

High School Senior Year	Assist in the filing of your student's Financial Aid Application Attend Saddleback's Family Night Attend a Parent workshop at Saddleback
High School Junior Year	Attend college fairs with your student Assist your student in researching colleges and universities
High School Sophomore Year	Discuss career options with your student Start to visit college and university websites Start investigating Financial Aid and scholarships
High School Freshman Year	Discuss potential career choices Have your student start thinking about colleges and universities. Support early work experience Encourage extracurricular activities

Your High School should:

High School Senior Year	Identify faculty for course alignment. Attend Saddleback's President's Breakfast Attend Saddleback's High School Partnership Conference Continue ongoing relationships with Saddleback
High School Junior Year	Identify faculty for course alignment. Administer the EAP Assess students EAP results Attend Saddleback's President's Breakfast Attend Saddleback's High School Partnership Conference Continue ongoing relationships with Saddleback
High School Sophomore Year	Administer the CAHSEE Attend Saddleback's President's Breakfast Attend Saddleback's High School Partnership Conference Continue ongoing relationships with Saddleback
High School Freshman Year	Attend Saddleback's President's Breakfast Attend Saddleback's High School Partnership Conference Continue ongoing relationships with Saddleback

Saddleback College will:

High School Senior Year	Offer a variety of service to prepare the student for successful entrance to Saddleback College such as: Family Night Application workshops Financial Aid workshops Freshman Advantage Program Counseling courses Senior Day Priority registration for fall term Identify faculty for course alignment
High School Junior Year	Introduce students to Career Technical Education programs Offer a variety of services to include: Classroom presentations Tours College panels Quad visits Identify faculty for course alignment
High School Sophomore Year	Introduce students to Career Technical Education programs Offer a variety of services to include: Classroom presentations Tours College panels Quad visits
High School Freshman Year	Introduce students to Career Technical Education programs Offer a variety of services to include: Classroom presentations Tours College panels Quad visits

Programs & Services

Below is a brief list of Programs & Services provided at Saddleback College. For a complete list of Student Services Programs, please view the Student Services webpage, www.saddleback.edu/vpss

High School Partnership Program

Prepares and supports students for the rigors of college coursework and leads students to success after high school.

After-School Experience

Fun and enriching after-school activities offered on local school campuses that increase children’s intellectual and social well-being.

Basic Skills

Coursework designed to prepare students for success with college-level courses while supporting them to reach their educational goals.

Career Events

Events offered during specific milestone grades that give children the opportunity to explore career options.

College For Kids

Fun and enriching summer activities, offered on the college campus that provide children with the experience of college life.

College For Kids/Teens

Fun and enriching summer activities offered on the college campus that provide teens with the experience of college life.

Concurrent Enrollment

Opportunity for qualified K-8 students who wish to study in advanced scholastic and vocational areas. Special Admits enroll in regular college classes, gain college credits, and establish a permanent college transcript.

CTE Programs

Coursework directly related to the high demand skills required to obtain employment in current or emerging occupations.

Dual Enrollment

Coursework in which high school students receive college credit as well as credit from their high school.

Honors Program

An interdisciplinary effort to develop exceptional talent, ability, and scholarship in highly motivated students.

Junior Gauchos Outreach

K-8 outreach efforts to bring the college experience to the youth of the South Orange County Community.

Outreach & Recruitment

K-12 and community outreach efforts to bring the college experience to more members of the South Orange County Community.

Summer Experience

Fun and enriching summer activities offered on local school campuses that increase children’s intellectual and social well-being.

Youth Swim Lessons

Swim lessons for children, offered on the college campus that increase children’s swimming and safety skills.