1. Welcome to Sophomore Parent Night
Caroline Rubio
E-K, AVID 12 and Biomedical Science Academy
Eric Calloway
P-Z
Gloria DaSilva
At-Risk and Special Education Students

2. Grades and Credits
DHS is on a two-semester schedule. Grades earned at the end of each semester (December and June) are permanent on their transcript.
Progress and Quarter grades inform you how your student is doing at a given point in the semester, but are not permanent.
For each class passed at semester with a “D” or better, students earn 5 credits. Students should earn 30 credits each semester/60 credits per year to be on track for graduation (230 credits required)
Retaking Courses:
“D” grades do not “count” for 4-year college admission. Courses with (P) next to the course title MUST be made up in summer school (if available) or in another venue to count for college.
“F” grades in most classes should be made up in summer school or in another venue to meet graduation requirements.
Good Standing: Minimum 2.0+No “F” grades+Good attendance

3. DHS Diploma Options

4. Explore Your Options at DHS
3 ACADEMIES
Engineering Design
Culinary Arts
Health Science and
Medical Technology
10 CAREER PATHWAYS
Design/Visual/Media Arts
Patient Care
Energy and Power Technology
Production and Managerial Arts
Fashion and Interior Design
Performing Arts
Game Design and Integration
Public Safety
Mental and Behavioral Health
Software and Systems Development

5. Life after graduation…
Community College
4-year College/University
Trade/Specialty School
Military
Full-time Work
Apprenticeship
…or any combination of the above!

6. CSU/UC Minimum Requirements “A-G’s”

7. What are top colleges looking for?
Strong academic record and test scores
Leadership/Character Development
Master of Few vs. Jack of All Trades---find your passion in life
Demonstrate the capacity for success and achievement---think big!
Students who can make a contribution to their school and the world after graduation

8. University of California
Serves top 1/8 of high school graduate
MINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply
Comprehensive Review includes:
A-G courses in grades 10 – 11
number of a-g courses and AP/Honors classes-- -UC only weights 8 semesters of these classes
rigor of the senior year
extra-curricular activities, special talents, awards
SAT or ACT with writing

9. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates
Local CSUEB and SFSU priority enrollment
CSU Eligibility Index = GPA + SAT/ACT
Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically qualifies for non-impacted campuses
Requires SAT or ACT w/o writing

10. California Private Colleges:
75 Independents in California alone
9 out of 10 receive financial assistance
More students graduate in 4 years
Every admission file is personally reviewed
Can show “Demonstrated Interest”
Classes are smaller with actual professors
Personal attention to succeed in college/life

11. California Community Colleges:
All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a Transfer Program
DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for
10-12 graders---earn HS and College credit
Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates
No SAT or ACT testing required

12. Dealing with Stress in High School

15. Tools to Help Deal with Stress
Understand what stress is---good and bad
Learn and practice breathing skills--for panic or feeling stressed
Plan daily down time----relaxation is not a luxury
Importance of turning off digital distraction
Enough sleep is essential
Exercise
Art/Music/Sports/Reading for pleasure
Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors, other trusted adults
Know that everything changes---”This too shall pass”

16. Resources at DHS: Speak with your teachers directly via
or phone
Parent Portal and teacher websites
Tutoring in the HUB
Counselors/Assistant Principals
Individual and Group Counseling
Odysseyware for credit recovery

17. DHS Career Center Highlights
ROP Classes
College Speakers
Job Shadowing/Apprenticeships
Career Interest Inventories/Assessments
Scholarships
“Get Set” Program for girls interested in math, science, technology, engineering
Job Board/Work Permits
Study Abroad and Summer Program information

18. To Do This Year College Fair at Foothill High School on October 12
Take the Pre-ACT on January 2, 2017
Take the PSAT 10 on March 11, 2017
Participate in clubs, sports and other extra-curricular activities
Meet with your counselor to review/update 4-year plan
Visit the Career Center
Make good/healthy decisions about Junior year schedule
Apply for Academic Block D and in October and February, and CSF in January
Visit colleges

19. Use Your Summer Time Wisely!
DHS Summer School for remediation
DPIE Summer School for acceleration
Community Service/Volunteer Work/Paid Work
College Visits
Community College Classes (electives only)--- receive high school and college credit

20. General Questions?
If you have specific questions about your student, most can be answered by ing your student’s counselor. If you need to meet in person, please call our counseling secretary at ext to schedule an appointment.
THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT!!!