Sophomore Visit Class of 2018

Progress Report DatesProgress Report Dates Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements TranscriptTranscript Options After High SchoolOptions After High School A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements Success StrategiesSuccess Strategies Presentation Agenda 10 th Grade Presentation Agenda 10 th Grade

Counselors Mrs. Scott x 34150A – Delg Mr. Barba x 34159Deli – Gala + AVID Ms. Garcia x 34151Gall – Lopez, D. Mrs. Farley x 34152Lopez, E. – Rodriguez, C. Mr. Wood x 34157Rodriguez, D. – 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!

Progress/Report Cards 1 st Quarter Progress 1 st Quarter Report Cards 2 nd Quarter Progress 1 st Semester Grades 3 rd Quarter Progress 3 rd Quarter Report Cards 4 th Quarter Progress 2 nd Semester Grades 9/18 10/20 11/13 1/6/16 (mailed) 2/19/16 4/12/16 5/13/16 6/15/16 (mailed)

1. High School Graduation Requirements English Math Social Studies Science PE Foreign Lang./Fine Art Health Electives 40 credits 20 credits 30 credits 20 credits 10 credits 5 credits 80 credits You must also pass the CAHSEE Total 225 credits

PSAT/SAT ACT “p” designates A-G’s

Do the Math: Credits you should have: 60 Credits you’ve earned - ____ Credits behind = ____ If this number is zero… If this number is more than zero, see your counselor!

2. Check off what you completed in 9 th grade  English  Science (Earth or Bio.)  Math (Int. Math I/H)  P.E.  Health  Elective (art, theater, AVID, music, choir, etc.)

3. How are you doing this semester? English____ Math____ Science ____ P.E. ____ World History____ Elective____ Are you passing all of your classes right now?___

4. Not enough credits to graduate? Summer School – June Credit Recovery – See your counselor

CAHSEE 5. CAHSEE: scores needed to graduate: English/Language Arts ______ Math ________ 350

Review Your Four Year Plans 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.

Visit the Career Center for College Rep visits and for more information on any of these choices. 6. What are your plans for after High School? _____ a. Community College _____ b. 4-year college _____ c. Trade or Technical School _____ d. Military _____ e. Work

2 Year College (Comm. College) 7. Community College Requirements High School Diploma Spend two years earning 60 units, transfer to a 4 year college.

8. Admission Requirements 16 A-G Subjects a) 2 years of history/social studies b) 4 years of English c) 3 years of math d) 2 years of lab science e) 2 years of a language other than English f) 1 year of a Visual or Performing Art course g) 1 additional college prep elective course that falls within the a-f subjects Coursework Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

A-G requirements A-G requirements Did you complete the 9th grade A-G requirements for: (x all that you have a c- or better in currently) English __ Math__ Science __ Fine Art__ Foreign Language__

Repeat courses? Repeat courses? Yes___ No___ List those courses: Int. Math I 1 st semester Biology 2 nd semester

Cal. State University Top 33%  A-G completed with a C- or better  Recommended GPA____ Your GPA____  SAT & or ACT Take in the spring of junior year A-G completed with a C- or better Recommended GPA____ Your GPA___ SAT & or ACT Take in spring of junior year University of California Top 9%

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: 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. Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service Community service

9. Financial Aid 9. Financial Aid  In your Senior year, you will visit the Career Center specifically to learn about applying for financial aid.  In your Senior year, your parents will be invited to a workshop to learn more about applying for financial aid.

The Four A’s Academics Arts Athletics Activities

Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

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

Clubs, Sports Activity Groups Refer to the Counseling Main Page on the Citrus Valley website for a list of these organizations Listen to the “Daily Bulletin” for specific dates of meetings/auditions or tryouts You must have a GPA of ______ to participate in sports or some activity groups! Clubs do not have a GPA requirement 2.0

Important WEB Addresses

10. Keys to Success Attendance Study Time Materials Note Taking Asking Questions Tutoring/S.O.A.R. Time Keeping track of grades Using available resources Communication

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