Freshman Visit Class of 2019

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

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!

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

The Four A’s Academics Arts Athletics Activities

Progress/Report Card Dates 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)

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!

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.

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

MATH CVHS Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 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. Math Ana. E Int. Math I (Honors) AP Calculus AP Statistics Int. Math III (Honors) Int. Math II (Honors)

Science and Foreign Lang. CVHS GraduationSS9thSS10thSS11thSS12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits SCIENCE Bio/Earth Chemistry 2 Years Earth/Bio Environmental (20 Credits) Chemistry Anatomy Physics Science + APs Elective FOREIGN LANGUAGE For. Lang. I For. Lang. II For. Lang. III or FINE ARTS Yearlong AP For. Lang. 1 Year fine art (10 Credits)

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

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

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 ◦ 3 recommended F. Visual/Performing Art G. College Prep Electives 2 yrs. 4 yrs. 3 yrs. 2 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.

Military or Trade School High school diploma

Extra-Curricular 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

Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

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

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

End of 9 th 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.!

Four Year Plans 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.

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