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JAA Graduation Career Pathways & Checklist

Are you interested in learning about your interests, potential careers and planning for college? California Career Zone is a free resource that allows you to take different tests to learn about your interests, discover what you find most important in a job, explore careers, colleges and more! 

College Board: PSAT 8/9, PSAT/ NMSQT and SAT

  • JAA provides the PSAT/NMSQT annually for all scholars in 10th & 11th grades as part of our college readiness program.  
  • JAA provides the SAT for all 11th & 12th grades in the Fall of each year.
  • Access online through creating a College Board account. Scores will be available online  in early December.
  • Sample Score Report
  • SAT Practice 

ACT

CLT (Classic Learning Test)

Sierra College

Academic Enrichment Agreement: The new fillable form is listed here on our College in High School website. Choose Option 1: for Academic Enrichment for a step by step guide to enrollment. JAA is not considered dual enrollment.

Career and Technical Education 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Sierra College is a group of programs that prepares students for entry into professional level employment opportunities, typically within one to four semesters. There are twenty-four programs offered at Sierra College that directly relate to industries within the Sierra District and its local labor market needs.

American River College

Advanced Education Program for High School Scholars: Advanced Education Information 

What is Career Technical Education @ American River College?

Career Technical Education (CTE) is a term for educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied arts and sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. A key element of these programs is how coursework integrates academic knowledge with technical and career readiness skills, preparing students with the skills they need to launch into a career.

Scholarship Search Websites

The internet offers a variety of free scholarship search sites (see below). Be wary of any entity that guarantees you will be selected for a scholarship. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! If you think you are a victim of a scholarship scam or financial aid fraud, please report it immediately to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General at 1-800-MIS-USED or email hotline@ed.gov.

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA) 

For a free profile and to be linked to the NCSA school account for JAA, please click HERE.

College Athletics Associations:

College Board Recommendations: 

  • Determine what level of athletic competition/play you hope to pursue (NCAA Division I, II, III or other levels).
  • See about participating in a summer sports camp at your college of interest.
  • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (see document below).  Student-athletes pursuing NCAA Division I or II schools must register; others do not.
  • Develop an athletic resume that includes your basic student demographic information, sports stats since 9th grade and academic record/standing.
  • Send letters of interest during Sophomore and Junior years to colleges/universities.
  • Send coaches your athletic resume, stats summary and a video showcasing your skills in actual competition.
  • Keep track of all contact you've had with college coaches in a written log.
  • If applicable, apply to the college/university with a special application coded by the college's athletic department to notify the admission office that their athletic department is interested in you.
  • Remember that athletics are only part of the college choice - make sure you still find the college to be a good fit if something happens and you can't play or decide not to play.
  • Also, remember that athletic eligibility does not guarantee you're going to be admitted.

Click here to read more advice about "Choosing a College" for student-athletes.

Want to learn more about athletic scholarships and financial aid for student-athletes? - click here!

Please contact our athletic director, if you have any questions regarding college athletics. 

The University of California and many private colleges require a personal statement as part of the application. Here are some sites that have great advice to help you write a strong essay...

ASVAB Test and Career Exploration Program 

  • The ASVAB test and Career Exploration Program are FREE resources! JAA provides an ASVAB test date and results interpretation for 10th-12th grade scholars. 
  • ASVAB Fact Sheet 
  • ASVAB Sample Results

Job Opportunities in the Armed Forces - In-depth information from the United States Department of Labor about work conditions, training, employment outlook, earnings and more for enlisted and officer occupational groups in today's Armed Forces.

Military Academies (pdf) -- A helpful document put together by the Roseville Joint Union High School District for students considering applying to one of the five United States Military Academies (during Spring of Junior Year).