1. Irvington High School Registration PowerPoint Incoming 9 th graders Updated: 1/2016

2. Your Counselors Ms. Velazco Ms. Bennett (10 th -12 th ) Ms. Mintey (10 th -12 th ) Ms. Serrano ( Career Specialist: Ms. Kimmel Ms. Velasquez

3. Registration Timeline March 4, 2016: Counselors visited all Horner English classrooms to distribute registration materials and discuss the registration process/graduation/college requirements/answer student questions. March 10, 2016: Freshmen Orientation/Open House. The program starts at 6:00 PM in Irvington’s main gym. March 14, 2016: Students need to turn their registration packet into their English teacher. April 2016: Mandarin and Spanish placement tests will be offered at Horner for students wanting to take level 2 or higher of a language in 9 th grade. *Level 3 is the highest level a 9 th grade student can take* Students see their Horner counselor for sign-ups May: Irvington High School will review past and present academic performance to determine appropriate class placement to ensure successful 9 th grade year. MAZE Day (August): Students will pick up schedule from Irvington High School.

4. Important Notes Regarding Registration: Students will have a transcript attached to their registration packet which MUST stay attached throughout the registration process. Registration page with course sequence recommendations/4 year plan can be accessed on the counselor’s webpage. Students caught cheating or plagiarizing in an honors or AP subject may not be allowed to register for an AP/honors course in that subject area the following school year. Students cannot “skip” levels in subject areas. Example: A student cannot skip from Spanish 1 to Spanish 3. Once a student takes an FUSD course, they are only eligible to take the next level in the sequence. Outside/summer courses are for enrichment purposes only and cannot be used to fulfil graduation requirements or to accelerate. Example: If a student is enrolled in CC3 in 8 th grade, they cannot take a summer algebra class to accelerate to Geometry in 9 th. 12 th grade is the only level that students can take 2 math or 2 science courses.

5. Important Notes Regarding the Registration Form: A math class will be selected for students later this year based on 7 th and 8 th grade academic performance and FUSD district criteria. See the Math Sequence Chart to see possible math pathways at Irvington. STUDENTS COMING FROM A NON-FUSD JUNIOR HIGH MUST TAKE A MATH PLACEMENT TEST. CHECK IRVINGTON.ORG FOR DATES. Students that are requesting honors/accelerated course(s) will be considered based on FUSD criteria. Students must check the appropriate box to opt into honors/accelerated courses if they meet the criteria. STUDENTS COMING FROM A NON-FUSD JUNIOR HIGH MUST ATTACH A LETTER OF REC TO THEIR REG PACKET FROM THEIR CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHER TO ENROLL IN THE HONORS 9 FAMILY. Students should choose carefully as classes cannot be dropped during the school year. Honors/accelerated courses are not offered in summer school. If a student fails an accelerated/honors course, they cannot take accelerated/honors in that subject area the following year.

6. Important Notes Regarding the Registration Form: 9 th grade academies at Irvington: CCA/CCA honors (Arts based) and Information Technology Academy (technology based) Applications for academies need to be turned in with the registration packet. More information can be obtained at the Freshman Orientation and on irvington.org. Every 9 th grader takes 1. English, 2. science, 3.health, 4. PE, and 5. math. Students have 6 classes in the 9 th grade which means they have one elective. If the student is applying to be in Journalism, Yearbook, or ASB, they are to list a class on the registration form that they want in the event they DO NOT get accepted. If the student is accepted, they will be dropped from the elective class. Students that participate in Marching Band or Color Guard to fulfill the PE graduation requirement must participate in the program for all four years to meet the requirement (students earn 5 PE credits per year for the fall semester of Marching Band/Color Guard). Student selecting Marching Band or Color Guard will not be placed in a PE class. Proof of residency. Attach two COPIES (you will not get them back). Course requests cannot be guaranteed. Students will not be able to drop classes once the school year begins.

7. ***NEW NEXT YEAR*** AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID students: 1.will succeed in rigorous curriculum 2.will complete a rigorous college preparatory path 3.will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges 4.will become educated, responsible participants and leaders on campus 5.will be part of the AVID program all four years of high school

8. An AVID student: Has academic potential Has average to high test scores A 2.5-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination Either low-income, the first to go to college in their family, and/or a minority Students that meet the above criteria will be invited to apply.

9. DO NOT DO NOT take honors classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU can still do well in. DO NOT take honors classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions. If you take a lot of AP and honors classes but do not do well in them, it will not matter for college admissions that you took them and will negatively impact your application. Notes about Honors Classes (slide we show to students) If you are registering for honors classes: Make sure you are prepared and have an interest in the subject. Make sure you will have the time necessary to be successful in all of your classes. Remember to take into consideration clubs, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, etc. AP and honors classes cannot be made up in summer school so if you do poorly, you are stuck with the NC (failing grade). Understand that you will not have the opportunity to transfer to a college prep course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are earning a “c” grade). The number of spaces in college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of registration. ****As you can tell this is a very big and important decision. We have hundreds of students that receive NCs, Is and Cs in their AP/honors classes, and try to drop the class. Drops cannot be accommodated. Choose your classes wisely.****

10. Helpful Tools

11. Irvington.org Find the Registration Page

12. This page includes: Copies of items included in the registration packet Suggested math sequence Suggested science sequence Graduation Reqs College Reqs Courses offered at Irvington Link to district course catalog PowerPoints that are shown to students during registration List of Frequently asked questions

13. Counselor’s Corner: Important announcements PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources for students struggling academically Resources for health and wellness 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Irvington course offerings Registration information Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more!

14. The Four Year plan includes graduation and college requirements, and lists required courses during appropriate years. Example: All 9 th graders take Health Example: All 11 th graders take US History

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

16. Also on Irvington.org, find club information, calendars, information on the benchmarks (Change, WIP, QUEST) etc. Sport Information.

17. Athletics: Coach and director information can be found here. Ninth grade eligibility for fall sports is dependent on 2 nd semester 8 th grade grades.

18. College and Graduation Requirments

19. Where do Irvington Students go to College? 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college” as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, Harvard, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools Who wins? Most popular schools: 1.Ohlone 2.San Jose State University

20. Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements Keep these in mind during registration. (Students earn 5 credits per class per semester) English: 40 credits History: 30 credits (World History in 10 th, US History in 11 th, Gov/Econ in 12 th. ) Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 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 AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (You can start/continue your language in 9 th grade or start it in 10 th or 11 th if you want to take a different elective in 9 th [Art class, computer support, etc.]). Health: 5 credits required for all 9 th graders PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10) Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology. Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective).

21. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health PE Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE Fine Art AND World Language AND OR Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) SAT or ACT What are the main differences? Side note: Must take geometry (completed in 8 th grade is okay). It is required by the UCs and FUSD does not allow “level skipping” with outside course work in any subject area.

22. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways / Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

23. A survey of students this past spring conducted by Dr. Slavin of St. Louis University’s Medical School revealed high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms in students in all grade levels. 1400 students surveyed: 60% of the had moderate to severe symptoms of depression 80% had moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety Biggest stressors reported by students: feelings of pressure to get into the best college possible pressure to maintain a high grade point average overwhelming time pressures (too much homework, too many activities) *Pressure from parents also noted by students as a source of stress Students and Stress: The Concern

24. Preventing Stress in Teens By Preet Sabharwal (HUME Center) Be a role model How do you deal with your own stress? Encourage and model open communication Focus on the process not the outcome Help teens learn time management and prevent overscheduling Make an effort to talk to your teen every day about what is going on in their lives ( not just about academics) Trying to talk with your teen not at your teen. Try listening to your teen without immediately judging or offering advice. Model positive communication by listening carefully, making good eye contact and avoid multitasking.

25. Addressing Stress in Teens Pay Attention to Red Flags Changes in behavior, eating, sleeping, in motivation to go to school, grades, social functioning ( isolation or hanging out too much)or personal hygiene. Help teens identify signs of stress Help teens find ways to relax and cope with stress by encouraging them to establish self-care routines Identify and highlight strengths your teen has. Encouraging your teen to utilize those strengths to cope with stress. Encourage your teens to use words to share their concerns and problems and work together to figure out solutions or coping strategies.

26. Know Your Options CAREER University (Doctorate) University (Graduate) Professional School Military University (Undergraduate) Community College Vocational/Technical School High School There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them. Kristin Cranmer 2015

27. Course requests and college admissions Recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project (endorsed by 80 stakeholders in admissions at Rice, Loyola, Harvard, Michigan State, etc.): Engage in meaningful and sustained community service: Lighten your course load and use your passion/interest to guide your service. Colleges look to see that the service is “authentically chosen,” and if it helps one develop gratitude, a sense of responsibility for the future, and/or if it addresses community issues/problems. Taking a large number of AP classes per year is not as valuable as sustained achievement in a limited number of areas: How can one gain a deep understanding of a subject if their time is spread between too many rigorous courses? Expand your thinking regarding “good” colleges: There is a broad range of excellent colleges across the country. There are many paths to professional success. Students and parents should be more concerned about the best fit college as opposed to its status. Contributions to one’s family are important: Tasks including caring for siblings, taking on major household tasks, and working outside of the home to provide needed income are valued in the admissions process. Prioritizing family obligations over course selection is understood. Quality of extracurricular activities is much more important than quantity: Take a course load that allows you to participate in a couple of activities that you love and are passionate about. Give your activities the focus they deserve.

29. Suggestions for a successful 9 th grade year: Choose classes conservatively. Ninth grade is an adjustment year. Students are getting used to a new campus, new social situations, new teachers, new activities, new grading system, and higher course rigor. Every grade a student earns becomes part of their permanent high school record (which colleges see), and courses cannot be changed or dropped once the school year begins. 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. It is better to be involved or to excel in one or two areas than to have a superficial list of activities that you jumped into so that you could have a long list on your college application (quality vs. quantity). Take advantage of campus resources. Ninth grade can be a tough year. Find out about the resources on campus for support (counselors, administrators, college/career center/specialist, library, advisory, etc.)

30. Final Thought From Richard Shaw, Dean of Admissions at Stanford: “As parents and adults we are too often outcome oriented—we want to know what college and which job, outcomes that are years away. A more compelling question? Who will this student be today, tomorrow and over the course of a long life?”

31. Additional Information

32. California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity CollegesCalifornia 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.universityofcali fornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleg es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.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.

33. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity CollegesCalifornia 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 or SAT Reasoning Test 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.

34. Community Colleges 113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.1 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.1 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diplomaRequirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs:Types of programs: 1. 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) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors Photo: Ohlone College’s Newark Campus

35. Community Colleges Continued Types of programs (continued):Types of programs (continued): 2. Vocational programs: A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time.A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time. Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length.Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length. Examples:Examples: Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length)Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length) Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length)Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length) Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length)Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length) Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length)Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.)