Irvington High School 4th Quarter Parent Information Session Safety, Student Success, Summer Opportunities Updated: 5/2016

WELCOME! Your Counselors Ms. Velazco Ms. Bennett Ms. Mintey Ms. Serrano Ms. Velasquez College and Career Specialist: Ms. Kimmel

Vision: “To prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s adults” Focus: We want our students to be responsible, healthy, mentally tough, joyful, and well-rounded.

Agenda Agenda for Today: Officer Luevano: role of School Resource Officer, safety and well-being at Irvington, tips for parents Preet Sabharwal, Mental Health Specialist: balance at IHS, how to promote being successful and happy, tips for parents Counselors: Graduation/College reqs, Summer opportunities, Parent Questions Please write questions on an index card. Questions will be addressed at the end. Agenda

Safety IHS School Resource Officer: Officer Luevano

Preet Kaur Sabharwal M.A. Community Mental Health Specialist Student Success Preet Kaur Sabharwal M.A. Community Mental Health Specialist The Hume Center

Summer Break (Yes it’s time for a break) Studies show that teens today are: Over-scheduled Sleep deprived Digitally distracted Burned out even in summer Downtime is essential for the teen brain and body development. Summer allows more time for teens to rest, relax, reflect and replenish. “Unstructured” and “unplugged” time spent reading, listening to music, walking the dog, going for a bike ride, or just doing nothing also allows for parents and teens to connect, de-stress and daydream together. Adopted from: http://evolvetreatment.com/schools-out-summer-break-survival-tips-for- parents-of-teens/

Tips for Parents -Keeping to a basic household schedule for mealtime, household tasks, bedtimes and curfews throughout the summer. -Maintaining the same clear and reasonable boundaries as to what is expected and acceptable behavior and what is NOT permitted, both under your roof and outside the home. -Staying clued in to what your teen is doing with whom, where and when. -Balancing structured and unstructured time (which does not translate into “unsupervised” time). -Allowing your teen to take a break and not focusing on becoming an over achiever Adopted from: http://evolvetreatment.com/schools-out-summer-break-survival-tips-for-parents-of-teens/

Things to do Plan a outing or a trip with your teen Show interest in their favorite TV show or video game. Find ways to reconnect with your teens. Encourage your teen to go out and see friends Model for them that it is okay to take a break Getting involved in volunteer work not only keeps teens occupied, but more important, it helps teens take the focus of themselves which develops a sense of purpose and personal responsibility.  Let your teen get a job. What better way to provide your teen with financial independence than to encourage their ability to take on responsibilities outside the family and structure their time . Adopted from: http://evolvetreatment.com/schools-out-summer-break-survival-tips- for-parents-of-teens

Things to do Summer can offer time for your teens to explore, discover and learn new skills. Ask your teen if there is something they want to try?  Help them think of What do THEY love to do? Things that often get put on the backburner during a busy academic year can now be reclaimed this summer. Read for enjoyment. Take a photography class. Journal / blog. Start playing the piano again.  Adopted from: http://evolvetreatment.com/schools-out-summer-break-survival-tips-for-parents- of-teens

Final Thoughts Summer break is an opportunity to build your family structure and strengthen your relationship with your teen. Giving your teen time to recharge their mental and physical energy with a balance of structured and unstructured activities lets them return to school refreshed. Your teen will be grateful for your encouragement and involvement both in the short and the long run. Adopted from: http://evolvetreatment.com/schools-out-summer-break-survival-tips-for-parents-of-teens

Need Extra Support for Emotional Needs over the Summer? The Hume Center offers FREE Early Intervention services for individuals, couples or families in distress. Theses short-term, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions are aimed at enabling individuals to over come challenges, develop coping behaviors and identify strengths. The Hume Center 39465 Paseo Padre Pkwy Suite 2100 Fremont, CA 94538 (510)745-9151

What are your students doing during the school year? Academics and Balance

Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements (a-g requirments) Students earn 5 credits per class per semester English: 40 credits (area b) History: 30 credits (World History in 10th, US History in 11th, Gov/Econ in 12th.) (area a) Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 (area c) Fine Art/ World Language/CTE: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language or CTE class to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (area f) AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (area e). Health: 5 credits required PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10) Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology (area d) Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: A student’s 3rd year of science counts as an elective) (area g).

Know Your Options CAREER There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them. Know Your Options CAREER University (Doctorate) Professional School University (Graduate) There is much national and international emphasis put on students regarding their academic knowledge when earning a high school diploma. And there is a the myth that success only comes from earning a four-year college degree. There are many successful paths to reaching a career depending on students’ talents, gifts, passions, strengths, weakness, and capabilities. After HS a student can choose: career, military, gap year, vocational/trade school, community college, university From there students can again choose a path that best fits them and their career goals. It is usually in the post-high school path that the career goal becomes much clearer. Vocational/Technical School Community College University (Undergraduate) Military High School Kristin Cranmer 2015

Summer Opportunities

Community Service Servicekarma.com Community service is a great way to have fun, grow as a person, establish connections, and give back. Every student needs to have a service karma account. Students can use this website to find community service activities.

Explore Colleges There is a broad range of excellent colleges across the country. There are many paths to professional success. Students and parents should think about the best fit college as opposed to its status. See 4 year plan checklist for helpful websites. Campus visits are a great way to get a feel for a school.

Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, college super search/matching capabilities, etc. Scroll down to find the Naviance info page.

Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: Summer opportunities Scholarship information Financial aid information Career information College application information College requirement info SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps Military information And more!!

Athletics: Coach and director information can be found here. grade grades.

Shmoop FREE access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write -Study guides for many subjects To sign up: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

Suggestions for a successful 2016/17 year: Get involved. Students should involve themselves with the school or community activity that they find most rewarding. The activities that bring personal meaning to the student, improve a special talent or meets the school or community's needs will be the ones in which the student will likely excel. Take advantage of campus resources. Find out about the resources on campus for support (counselors, administrators, college/career center/specialist, library, advisory, etc.) Balance!

More ideas can be found on the back of the 4 year plan located on irvington.org/counselors.

What ELSE should your student be doing this summer? Being a student for 10 months out of the year can be exhausting. Students should take the time to rest and relax so that they can be ready to do it all again starting in August.

Best ways for PARENTS to contact a counselor (during the school year): Ask yourself if the issue can be addressed by the student during lunch or after school (promotes personal responsibility). We want to see your students  Send an e-mail Contact information on Irvington.org. Quickest response time. Allow 48 hours please  Call your counselor Contact information can be found on irvington.org Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for parents cannot be accommodated.

Best ways for Students to contact a counselor (during the school year): Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins. Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged. Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

Additional Information

Where do Irvington Students go to College? 30% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 26% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 17% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 24% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *7% of the class of 2014 are attending “Top 100 colleges” as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, New York University, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools

California College Systems Types of Colleges Community Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc. 23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc. 10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees. 76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc. Websites www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org www.calstate.edu www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleges.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU Vocational programs Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs Various majors and programs Bachelor’s degrees Master’s degrees Teaching credentials Doctorate and Professional degrees Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate Programs Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

ACT (writing section not required) California College Systems Continued Types of Colleges Community Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Freshmen Requirements No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age. Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues. See slide on a-g requirements. Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues. Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level. These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes. ACT (writing section not required) or SAT Reasoning Test ELM- Entry Level Math Test EPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes) ACT plus writing Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information. Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

Total enrollment: 2.4 million students Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors Community Colleges 112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.4 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs: Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university (transfer to a 4 year university as a junior) Vocational programs (nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.) Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.)

More CSU and UC Requirements SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/ OR ACT: http://act.org/ UCs require the ACT with writing. SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors. SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area. Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid: Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college. Types of Financial Aid: Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need. Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information. Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/