Getting Ahead
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies offers 3 different free programs for students to complete college courses.
Community college “CC” courses are open to all 9th – 12th-grade students.
Students are limited to 11 free units for fall/spring. Students are financially responsible for tuition if they enroll in 12+ units.
Students should be ready to take on college rigor and perform to the best of their academic ability
Financial aid may be impacted in the future if students are in poor academic standing (below a 2.0 CC GPA)
All CC grades are final college marks to be reported to universities
Students who are not officially enrolled in a college course will not receive credit or a grade for the course
Courses and assigned work may be accessed via Canvas: Here is a Video on how to log into CANVAS: https://youtu.be/hczGL_URBZc
The SOCES Campus Program is a unique IGETC Certification partnership with Los Angeles Pierce College.
Campus Program purpose: to become IGETC Certified by the end of senior year
Why IGETC certification? Completion of the IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a California community college to a CSU or UC campus generally without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower division, general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. You will be certified for general education courses but will need to complete courses within your major.
Will I be in college for 4 years? No, IGETC-certified students typically begin college in their second semester of sophomore year or first semester of junior year.
What will my GPA be for the 2 or 4 year? All courses taken via the Campus program are part of your permanent college transcript and GPA.
When should I enroll? The Spring of 8th grade or during the Fall of 9th grade. Students are part of a graduating cohort.
Can I enroll at a later time? 10th-grade students who complete the missed 9th-grade courses may be considered to join Campus.
What is the 4-year plan? Please refer to the attachment Campus Courses 4-year plan Road Map (bottom of this page).
Where may I receive more information? from your Academic Counselor or the College Center Room 300
Current Fall 2023 Course Schedule for Campus:
The Dual Enrollment program offers college courses exclusively to SOCES students during periods 5 & 6. Please refer to the Campus Program (above) for the Fall 2023 SOCES Dual Enrollment Course offerings.
Students interested in Concurrent Enrollment courses (enrolling into courses offered during the regular college schedule) may browse courses on their college portal (you need to apply to the college to have access) or view a schedule online.
Enrollment information may be found at the bottom section of this page..
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
TO MEET COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (LOWER DIVISION) USE THE IGETC PLAN FOR UC & CSU TRANSFERRABLE COURSES
Complete courses on the IGETC plan to get ahead on general education courses, demonstrate college readiness (College-Level Math & English), transfer credits to UC, CSU or other, and save time and money!
Where can I find a list of approved courses for high school credit?
At the bottom of this webpage please find the LAUSD Articulation Bulletins by college(s)..
EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE COURSES WITHIN A MAJOR OR TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE FOR A SPECIFIC MAJOR DURING THE APPLICATION SEASON.
EVERY GRADE MATTERS, PLEASE DO YOUR BEST!
NEED SUPPORT FIGURING OUT YOUR PLAN? VISIT WITH MS. MORALES DURING BREAKS, BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
NEW Students complete the 5-step application process below:
- Create a CCCApply account: https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=744
- Apply for the college of your choice at CCCApply (LA Pierce for Campus): https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=744
- Receive a welcome email with your student ID number a few days after you apply (starts with 900)
- You must use your student ID (900 number) to complete a K-12 form. Here is a how to video: https://youtu.be/_QQ3aTNJaUU
- After you submit your K-12, a parent/guardian must sign the form electronically before it is sent to SOCES for signatures. Once the college receives and processes the K-12, you will need to add the courses via the LACCD Portal.
RETURNING Students who have taken a class this year complete steps 4 & 5 above.
For Step 4 - K-12 Counselor Information: Vickie Morales, [email protected]
Please visit the SOCES College Center in room 300, Ms. Vickie Morales.
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