Parents and Students
The good news about being a student in Shasta County
First, the good news. If you’re a student or someone who cares about one, you should know that attending a Shasta County school gives you something special: A promise that you can go to college, and you can afford it.
The Shasta Promise, in partnership with the North State Promise, takes the guesswork out of attending any of the six universities and colleges that have signed on.
They are:
- CSU Chico
- Southern Oregon University
- Simpson University
- Shasta College
- College of the Siskiyous
- National University
Preparing yourself/your student for success
Here’s what you need to know at every step on the path through school to college and career readiness.
Pre Kindergarten
- Enroll your child in preschool
- Teach your child to read early on
- Watch educational programming with your child (after age 2)
- Begin healthy routines (eating habits, exercise) with your young child
- Encourage interpersonal relationships with other children of the same age
- Determine strengths and areas of interests through children’s imaginations an
KINDERGARTEN – 8TH GRADE
3rd grade literacy is a strong indicator of future academic performance- Encourage children to explore interests
- Help children to commit to
a desired career by 8th grade. Even if the child switches interests in high school, those who choose one emphasis by 8th grade routinely perform better in academic settings. - Prepare for algebra by 8th grade for success in high school coursework
9TH – 12TH GRADE (HIGH SCHOOL)
3rd grade - Encourage children to explore interests
- Help children to commit to
a desired - Even if the child switches interests in high school, those who choose one emphasis by 8th grade routinely perform better in academic settings.
- Prepare for algebra by 8th grade for success in high school coursework
13TH – 16TH (COLLEGE)
3rd grade - Encourage children to explore interests
- Help children to commit to
a desired - Prepare for algebra by 8th grade for success in high school coursework
The big deal about “A to G”
3rd grade literacy is a strong indicator of future academic performance- Encourage children to explore interests
- Help children to commit to
a desired career by 8th grade. Even if the child switches interests in high school, those who choose one emphasis by 8th grade routinely perform better in academic settings. - Prepare for algebra by 8th grade for success in high school coursework
Additional Resources
College Exploration:
- Exploring the UC system
- Exploring CSU campuses
- Exploring California Community Colleges
- Search nationwide both public and private schools
- Find the right school for you
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
- Online California college courses
- Pathways to College
Applying to College:
Transferring to Four Year Institutions:
- UC Transfer Admission Guarantee
- Majors and major preparation requirements for transfer to a CA public institution (CSU/UC)