9th Grade Counseling Presentation 2018-2019

The CCA Counseling Department thanks the CCA Foundation for its support of Counseling, College & Career Services.

Agenda Contacting Your Counselor CCA Culture Staying Informed Tips for 9th Grade Students High School Graduation Requirements Grading on the 4 x 4 Schedule 4-year College Requirements College and Career Center Creating a “4-year Plan” PALs Presentation

2018-2019 Counseling Department Ashley Bahner Student Last Names A-Ci Layne DeLorme Student Last Names Cl-Gri Holly Austin Student Last Names Gro-Led April Maniscalco Student Last Names Lee-O Rebecca Erquitt Student Last Names P-Sp Sarah Djernes /Escely Marr Student Last Names St-Z Contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions Kathleen Margiotta Counseling Secretary Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator   Nancy Benbow CCA Registrar          

Contacting Your Counselor Your counselor is available for Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance College and Career Planning/Preparation Social/Emotional Support and Intervention How to contact your counselor Visit your counselor before school, during lunch, or after school Monday-Friday. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly. Fill out a “call slip" (available in the Counseling Office at the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address. You can also indicate the period during which you would like to be called. For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.

CCA Supports Community School events, like Community Days, are a chance for the Raven Community to get together and sustain a school culture that is welcoming and inclusive. CCA supports students’ lives outside the classroom through school wide campaigns, such as Raven Wellness days, Stress Less Week, and Spirit Week. Student groups celebrate diverse student interests and foster student connections. PALs, ASB, No Place for Hate, GSA, Asian Society, Autism Awareness, Body Aloud, Feminism Club, and more!

Staying Informed Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements and watch CCA-TV Read the Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter Visit the Counseling Website and the 9th Grade page to use the 9th grade Counseling Calendar Get to know your teachers See your counselor and ask questions Attend the CCA Club Fair on Thursday, October 11. Check the CCA website

Tips for 9th Grade Students Develop your study skills Practice good time management Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you Seek help when needed (attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult with your counselor) Monitor your grades Communicate with your teachers Regularly check your grades using Aeries Maintain a healthy lifestyle Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance between their home, school and social lives Get involved in school activities (clubs, athletics, Envision, ASB, PALs etc.) PAL’s can assist with getting connected on campus Maintain good grades Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities. Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle

SDUHSD Graduation Requirements SUBJECT Credits Terms ENGLISH 40 Credits 4 Terms SOCIAL SCIENCE (World Hist, US Hist, Gov/Econ) 30 Credits 3 Terms MATHEMATICS* SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical) 20 Credits 2 Terms FINE/PERFORMING ART 10 Credits 1 Term PHYSICAL EDUCATION** PRACTICAL ART (CTE) ELECTIVES 70 Credits 7 Terms TOTAL 230 Credits *** *Integrated Math I (requirement can be met in 7th or 8th grade) **Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum (included in Year 1 PE & Dance)

Grades and Transcripts On the 4 x 4 schedule, you will receive two permanent grades each term, which will be posted to the CCA transcript. These are the equivalent of semester grades on a traditional schedule. Each term is equal to one year. Plus and minus signs are not shown on official/released transcripts. You can review your transcript and graduation status throughout high school by using the Aeries portal. If you have a question or concern about your current grades, or the content or procedures in a class, please contact the teacher directly. You can use Aeries to monitor your academic progress and attendance.

Csu & uc Subject Requirements Minimum eligibility requirements: a. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED b. English – 4 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED c. Mathematics – 3 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 4 TERMS RECOMMENDED *Must complete through Algebra II or Integrated Math III d. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 3 TERMS RECOMMENDED e. Language Other than English – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 3 TERMS RECOMMENDED *2 terms must be the same language; taking level 2 or higher equals two years or more f. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR/TERM REQUIRED *Must be UC-approved g. College Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR/TERM REQUIRED *All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for CCA

Counseling, College & Career Center Ms. Burton, the College & Career Center Coordinator, is on campus Monday – Friday 11:05 - 3:00 pm Ms. Burton is available to answer questions regarding scholarship searches and more Computers with internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are accessible for student use ACT/SAT/AP guides, prep books, catalogs, and various other college materials are available for students and parents

Creating a “4-Year Plan” Counselors recommend that students do not start a four-year plan until the spring term so that they can make more informed choices. When you start creating a plan, remember Include all courses required to graduate and for college eligibility. Be challenged but not overwhelmed. There is no universal plan. It should be unique to you and your goals. You can research college websites to find out exactly what is required and recommended for admission. The plan should be considered flexible and can be revised at any time.

Counseling Website This presentation and much more information can be found on the CCA Counseling Department Website. http://cc.sduhsd.net/Counseling/index.html

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