Freshman Visit Class of 2021

What we will cover… My role in your education High School Graduation Requirements Your “Four-Year Plan” After High School: 4-year college (CSU/UC/private/out-of-state) 2-year college (Crafton/SBVC/RCC) Military/Trade School/Full-time employment What we will cover…

Counselors Mrs. Scott x 34150 A–Con Mr. Barba x 34159 Coo-Herm Ms. Garcia x 34151 Hern-Mek Mrs. Farley x 34152 Mel-Sak Mr. Wood x 34157 Sal-Z Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as at lunch time To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!

CLASS Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best Leadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the future after high school Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude

Academics Arts Athletics Activities The Four A’s

Progress/Report Cards 1st Quarter Progress 1st Quarter Report Cards 2nd Quarter Progress 1st Semester Grades (Final) 3rd Quarter Progress 3rd Quarter Report Cards 4th Quarter Progress 2nd Semester Grades (Final) 9/15 10/17 11/14 1/3 (mailed final grades) 2/16/18 4/10/18 5/11/18 6/13/18 (mailed final grades) Progress/Report Cards

Counselor’s Role Encourage you to do your best. Assist you in scheduling classes that will help you to meet your goals (Graduation/4 year school/2 year/Military) Provide sounding board and advice on how to be successful in your classes. If I’m not there, make an appointment! Counselor’s Role

Success at Citrus Valley Be on time, be prepared, be respectful of yourself and others, and be responsible. Use an agenda to organize your assignments and important dates. Turn in all of your assignments Get help! Peer tutoring is available in the library during lunch and after school (by appt). Success at Citrus Valley

ENGLISH CVHS Graduation 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE   Graduation SS 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits ENGLISH (AP) 4 Years English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 (40 Credits) (Honors)

MATH Int. Math II Int. Math III (Honors) (Honors) CVHS Graduation 9th   Graduation SS 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits MATH 2 Years Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Integrated Math III Trig (20 Credits) (Alg I Req.) or Math Ana.  Int. Math I (Honors) AP Calculus AP Statistics Int. Math II (Honors) Int. Math III (Honors)

Science and Foreign Lang. CVHS   Graduation SS 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits SCIENCE Bio/Earth Chemistry 2 Years Earth/Bio Environmental (20 Credits) Anatomy Physics Science + APs Elective FOREIGN LANGUAGE For. Lang. I   For. Lang.I For. Lang. II For. Lang. III or  or FINE ARTS Yearlong AP For. Lang. 1 Year fine art (10 Credits)

Social Studies, Health, PE CVHS   Graduation SS 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES WH/Geo (10) World U.S. Government US Hist (11) History Economics Gov/Econ (12) (30 Credits) AP EURO AP HEALTH 1/2 Year Health (5 Credits) P.E. 2 Years PE (20 Credits)

Electives and Exams All classes taken above and beyond CVHS   Graduation SS 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits Phy/Cult. ELECTIVES & Geog. (80 Credits) EXIT PSAT EXAM SAT/ACT All classes taken above and beyond graduation requirements fall into the elective category. Electives and Exams

4-Year College Options 9 UCs Admission is selective 23 Cal States Some harder to get into than others Private and Out-of-State Schools Broad range of admission standards and policies 4-Year College Options

College Admissions A-G A. History (US Hist., Gov’t,World) B. English C. Math (Int Math I, II, and III) D. Science (Lab) 3 recommended E. Foreign Language F. Visual/Performing Art G. College Prep Electives 2 yrs. 4 yrs. 3 yrs. 1 yr.

2-Year College Options (“Community” or “Junior” Colleges) Earn your High School Diploma Spend two years earning 60 units, then transfer to a 4-year college. 2-Year College Options (“Community” or “Junior” Colleges)

Military or Trade School High school diploma Military or Trade School

Colleges want to see more than good grades Colleges want to see more than good grades. Keep records of the following: Community Service Volunteer Work (this includes Church) Sports Clubs (leadership experience) Part-Time Jobs Extra-Curricular

Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

Activity Chart 9th 10th 11th 12th School Activities Spanish Club Football ASB Community Activities Boy Scouts Church Activities Youth Choir Awards Outstanding Student Award 1st quarter Eng, 9 Work Experience Summer life guard at YMCA

Keys to Success Attendance Study Time Materials Note Taking Asking Questions Tutoring Keeping track of grades Communication Using available resources Keys to Success

End of 9th grade visit Extra slides follow if desired

Keep your 4 year plan and activity chart current! Parent/Student- Review CVHS Website daily for important information. Monitor your grades! Participate in extracurricular activities! Volunteer in your community! Remember… Do it all with C.L.A.S.S.!

Fill them out! What do you think you’ll be doing after high school. Better to plan for a four year school now. Be in a position to choose later. Four Year Plans

Working Toward College Admissions In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also: Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service 29