10 th Grade Counseling Presentation

Counseling Department Ashley Bahner Student Last Names A-CR Layne WoollardStudent Last Names CU-HU Rebecca Vincent Student Last Names HW-ME Melissa Sage Student Last Names MI-SHA Sarah DjernesStudent Last Names SHE-Z Contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm Friday 11:05 am - 2:00 pm Andy Shephard CCA Registrar Nancy BenbowCounseling Secretary

Contacting the Counselor Your counselor is available to support you with Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance College and Career Planning/Preparation Social/Emotional Support and Intervention How students can contact their counselor: Visit your counselor during daily walk-in times, before school, during lunch, or after school. 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. 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.

Develop effective study skills Time management Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you Seek help when needed and access academic resourcesacademic resources (attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult with counselor) -Peer Tutoring is also available Maintain & monitor 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 handleReasonably challenge yourself 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

Stay Informed Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements & check the CCA websiteDaily BulletinCCA website Read the Counseling, College & Career Center NewsletterCounseling, College & Career Center Newsletter Visit the Counseling website and the 10th Grade page to use the 10 th Grade Counseling CalendarCounseling website10th Grade page10 th Grade Counseling Calendar Get involved in school activities (clubs, athletics, Envision, Conservatory, ASB, PALs etc.) Get to know your teachers, see your counselor and ask questionsteachersyour counselor Register and use NavianceNaviance

SUBJECTCreditsTerms ENGLISH40 Credits4 Terms SOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ) 30 Credits3 Terms MATHEMATICS *30 Credits3 Terms SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)20 Credits2 Terms FINE/PERFORMING ART10 Credits1 Term PHYSICAL EDUCATION **20 Credits2 Terms PRACTICAL ART (CTE)10 Credits1 Term ELECTIVES70 Credits7 Terms TOTAL230 Credits *Must pass Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 (requirement can be met in 8 th grade but middle school classes do not count toward 30 high school math credits) **Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements SDUHSD Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements SDUHSD Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

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Exploring and Planning Students should start using NavianceNaviance Personality Profile: “Do What You Are” Help you identify careers that match your interests Career Research: Take the “Career Interest Profiler” Explore Careers & Clusters “Road trip Nation”: Watch Roadtrip Nation interviews to get advice from local, national, and international leaders who share about how to make a living doing what you love. Track extra-curricular activities, work experience and awards. Journal and begin to create a résumé Research colleges & majors in Naviance *If you find a college/university you are interested in, add it to your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list Student account – if you haven’t registered, use student ID number as the registration code Parent account - parents who haven’t registered should use the student ID number with a letter p (ex p) as the registration code

Ms. Burton, College and Career Center Coordinator, is available to answer college and career related questions and assist you with Naviance Office hours are: Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm Friday 11:05 am - 2:00 pm Computers are available for college and career research Catalogs, CDs, and various other materials from colleges, summer and gap year programs, etc. are available SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP flyers, guides, and prep books are available

Community College No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance SAT/ACT tests are NOT required Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programsguaranteed transfer programs 4-Year College options: California Public Universities  California State Universities (CSU’s) – 23 Campuses California State Universities  University of California (UC’s) – 9 Campuses University of California Out-of-State Public Colleges & Universities Private Colleges

CSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements A. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED (World/US History/Government) B. English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED *Must complete Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED E. Language other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED*, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED *Two years of the same language other than English F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED** **One year of the same course G. College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher. CSU/UC approved course list for CCA is available online at

Fulfill the minimum A - G subject requirementsA - G subject requirements Fulfill the examination requirement ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam (CSU does not require the score from the Writing section) Admission is determined by an eligibility indexeligibility index

Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirementsA-G subject requirements Fulfill the examination requirementexamination requirement SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject exams SAT Subject exams are not required, but may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information.more information Admission is determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.Admission Index Comprehensive Review

Admission requirements vary by institution, but many follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements Students must check with the individual college’s admissions office or visit the college’s website to determine their current admission requirements

College Entrance Exams SAT Reading Writing and Language Mathematics *Optional Essay SAT Subject Tests Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel ACT English Mathematics (up to Trigonometry) Reading Science *The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice sections and a Writing TestWriting Test

The1 st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2 nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule. *You can review your transcript and graduation status throughout high school by using the Aeries portal.Aeries portal 1 st quarter FINAL GRADES 2nd quarter FINAL GRADES 3 rd quarter FINAL GRADES 4 th quarter FINAL GRADES The 3 rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule. Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken, per term.

If a student: Earns an F in a course required for high school graduation, he or she must repeat the course Earns a D in a pre-requisite course that is required to move to the next level course it is recommended that he or she repeat the course Earns a D or F grade in a course needed to meet 4-year college entrance requirements, he or she will need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a four-year college For college purposes All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher. A student who needs to repeat a course must speak to their alpha-counselor about options for remediation

Speak with your counselor to discuss your reason for taking an off-campus course and to determine if the course will meet graduation requirements. Please note, counselors cannot recommend any specific off campus program and it is SDUHSD policy not to proctor outside exams. SDUHSD Board Policy allows 30 credits of non-district coursework from accredited institutions to be placed on the transcript Submit an Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for non-Health classes) OR a Health Only Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for completing a Health class ONLY) prior to starting the course. It must be filled out completely, including all applicable signatures (student, counselor, registrar, and parent).Off-Campus Course Permission Form Health Only Off-Campus Course Permission Form Upon course completion, it is your responsibility to have an official transcript from the institution where you took the course sent directly to the CCA Registrar. Only the CCA Registrar can post credits and grades. Transcripts must be received by May to be posted to that year's transcript.