Rising Sophomore Scheduling PARENTS! PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY! HOW TO FIND THE SURVEY: Go to Foothill Website (www.foothillfalcons.org) Click on “Students and Parents” Click on “Counseling/ Scheduling/ Transcripts” Click on “SURVEYS” Click on the link for Scheduling Preview Night-Rising Sophomore Pre-Test

FHS Counseling Department Student Last Name Counselor A-C Adrianna Raefield (Co-Head Counselor) D-H Molly Allen I-Mc Kerry Stroud (Co-Head Counselor) Me-Se Michelle Nakamura Sh-V Susan Shanker (M, W, Th) Heather Cameron (W, Fri) W-Z Carolann Carter (Support Counselor) Department Staff Counseling Secretary Debbie Tomlin Registrar Donna Willy College and Career Specialist Solana Olsen Please refer to the “Contact Us” page of the counseling website for emails and numbers.

Need Help? Your Teachers Your Counselors After School Support Classes Weekly Grade Checks

Considerations PE: 2 years required for graduation Plans for after high school: 2-Year or 4- Year College, NCAA sports, Trade School/Apprenticeship, Career, Travel, Etc. College prep courses: Continue to advance in Language, Science, Career Prep, upper level VAPAs, etc. New & different courses offered: Biomedical and Engineering courses (PLTW), International Relations, Geometry/Algebra II- Course 1, etc. Community college & online courses Preparing for college: Naviance, College Admission Exams, College Visits Combination of classes: Challenging, but manageable Involvement: Participate in community service, clubs, sports, etc.

College Admission Exams Community College English and Math placement tests are taken at the Community College during the Spring of your senior year 4-Year College CAASPP: EAP/ELM- English and Math placement exams taken by all Juniors SAT (collegeboard.org) SAT Subject Tests recommended, not required ACT (actstudent.org) Private/ Out of State College Requirements vary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ We recommend completing all tests by end of your junior year. Tests can be repeated as many times as you like to improve scores until November (in some cases December) of senior year.

What is a Credit? What is a credit? Something that you earn for passing a class. How many do you get? 5 credits for each semester class you pass with a D- or better. How many do you need to graduate? 230 How many is it possible to earn? 240 How many credits are there to spare? 10 credits, which is equal to 2 one-semester classes. How can you lose credits? Failing and/or repeating classes. 6 classes per semester X 5 credits = 30 credits per semester 30 credits per semester X 2 semesters = 60 credits per year 60 credits per year X 4 years = 240 total possible credits

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Community College & Online Courses Only courses that are needed for graduation or college admissions and UC approved will be added to your FHS transcript Summer course supplementing: You may sign up for any elective class you plan to take next year. You must sign up for required courses (English and History) to reserve a spot, regardless of summer plans. You may drop it after we have proof of registration. Community College Courses: Apply online & print concurrent enrollment form for counselor signature. Online Courses: Require a counselor signed Non-PUSD Course Permission Form to be on file with the counseling office before registering online. See “Online and Non-Foothill courses” tab on counseling website for more information.

Math Sequence * 2 years of Math are required for FHS graduation

ROP Environmental Science & Technology (P) (Juniors/Seniors) Life Science Physical Science Biological Science (Special Ed.) Physical Science (Special Ed.) Biology (P) Conceptual Physics (P) AP Biology (HP) Chemistry (P) Anatomy & Phys. (P) Physics (P) Zoology (P) AP Chemistry (HP) Principles of Biomedical Sciences (P) *pre- or co-requisite of Biology AP Physics (HP) ROP Environmental Science & Technology (P) (Juniors/Seniors) Meets both Life and Physical Science requirements at FHS Meets only Life Science requirement for UC/CSUs

NEW! ROP for Sophomores: ROP Courses are offered at FHS: Not listed on the worksheet, but these are other electives that students can take. Developmental Psych. of Children I Principles of Biomedical Sciences Developmental Psych. of Children II Sports Med/Athletic Trainer I/II Integrated Marketing Comm. Econ. of Business Ownership Criminal Justice/CSI Nursing Careers Ask Solana if any changes need to occur? We should be getting pamphlet tomorrow.

Overscheduling What is overscheduling? What are the risks? An overscheduled student has chosen to take too many AP or Honors courses AND/ OR has chosen to take courses that are too challenging for him or her. What are the risks? Lack of sleep, extreme stress and anxiety (isolation, increased absences, depression), inability to maintain passing or satisfactory grades Prevention plan: Think carefully and realistically about your goals and abilities. Choose courses you are genuinely interested in. Consider all of your courses as a whole Consider your other commitments. Do you have enough time for all your classes, sports, social life? Consult with counselors and teachers of the courses you are considering!

Locating Online Resources SEQUENCE: www.foothillfalcons.org Students & Parents Counseling/ Scheduling/ Transcripts Scheduling Information

Scheduling Overview Choose English course: Soph English (P), Honors Soph English (P), Sheltered English (*P) Choose Social Studies course: World History, Honors World History, or AP World History Choose Math course: We encourage 4 years of math Choose appropriate number of electives (3-4 courses): PE, Science, World Language, VAPA, etc You must request a total of 6 courses

Online Supplemental Scheduling Form Must be completed in one sitting by February 8th! This is your opportunity to provide alternates! Counselors will pull in students with incomplete forms on February 9th. Sample form: Update with online directions

Q Connection: Registering Online Q Student Portal will be open Feb 1st- Feb 15th at midnight To register online go to: www.foothillfalcons.org → Students & Parents → Scroll to Q Connection → Students Or go to: https://sis.pleasantonusd.net/StudentPortal/StudentPortal Username: Student ID number Password: Same as your Q Student Connection & Gmail passwords You can change your courses online as many times as you want until midnight Feb 15th DO NOT ENTER ALTERNATES INTO Q CONNECTION!

DO NOT ENTER ALTERNATES INTO Q CONNECTION!

February 15th at Midnight All Q Connection course selections are FINAL. Future changes will not occur until Fall 2016.

Important Date Review Feb 1st - 15th: Online Q Connection Registration window is open! Feb. 5th: Scheduling Workshop @ lunch in room C-6. Sign up in counseling office. Feb. 8th: Online Supplemental Forms are due. Counselors will pull in students with incomplete forms on Feb. 9th. Feb 15th: All schedules must be submitted through Q Connection by midnight.

On your phones or Chromebooks locate the online supplemental form. All together… On your phones or Chromebooks locate the online supplemental form. HOW TO FIND THE SUPPLEMENTAL FORM Go to Foothill Website (www.foothillfalcons.org) Click on “Students and Parents” Click on “Counseling/ Scheduling/ Transcripts” Click the link 

PARENTS! PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY All together… PARENTS! PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY HOW TO FIND THE POST-TEST: Go to Foothill Website (www.foothillfalcons.org) Click on “Students and Parents” Click on “Counseling/ Scheduling/ Transcripts” Click on “SURVEYS” Click on the link link for Scheduling Preview Night-Rising Sophomore Post-Test

Thank you for your attention! Questions? Thank you for your attention!