1. Your Irvington Transcript
9th Grade
Updated: 02/21/2017

2. Counselors A-Do: Ms. Velazco Dr-Kr: Ms. Bennett Ku-Ng: Ms. Mintey
Nh-So: Ms. Velasquez
Sp-Z: Ms. Serrano
College & Career Specialist: Ms. Abogado

3. Best ways for STUDENTS to contact a counselor:
Counselors have student drop-in times listed on their door.
Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.

4. Irvington.org Where to go for additional information:
Visit the Counselor’s Website and the College and Career Center’s website for answers to many frequently asked questions…
Counselor’s Website:
Important announcements
Requesting Recommendations
PowerPoints/ FAQs
Resources/interventions for students struggling academically
Resources for health and wellness
4 year plan
College Planning Checklist
Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs
A-g list
And more!

5. Resources/Interventions for students that are struggling academically find on irvington.org under counseling tab

6. Resources for Health and Wellness find on irvington
Resources for Health and Wellness find on irvington.org under counseling tab
Health and Wellness Resources/Agencies link:
Are you or a friend feeling stressed out/overwhelmed?
Does your family need help signing up for health insurance?
Do you need information on housing?
Students can also see their counselor in person during lunch and after school for more information.

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

8. Naviance
Aligns students’ strengths and interests with college and career goals
Explore now, so you don’t waste time later
Learn about yourself and how to study effectively
Naviance offers: Assessments, college searches, career searches
Learn about college options
Learn what careers fit you
You can use Naviance to find careers that match your interests/abilities. You can select classes at Irvington that match their career interests.

9. Shmoop
Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays (including college entrance) -Study guides for many subjects
To sign up:
magic word: ELUANT

10. Transcripts

11. Make sure everything is correct.
Review all classes and grades
Classes cannot be repeated for credit per district policy (You cannot receive credit if you take Spanish 1 twice and have passed both times). A “R” will eventually show up on your transcript for the repeated class.

12. Work in progress
Overall GPA: All classes listed on your transcript. It is not weighted.
No rank listed. Irvington does not rank.

13. Calculating your GPA Grades are assigned point values: A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C= 2 points
NC= 0 points
*”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA.
Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses.
UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10th and 11th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course ( with a maximum of 8 extra points. Honors classes do not receive an extra point.
Weighted GPA: individual private universities vary in the way they calculate weighted GPA for admissions.
GPA Calculator:

14. Credit Summary for Graduation
Req:
Credits required
Rec:
Credits received/completed
Credit Summary
In-Prog:
Credits in progress for the second semester.
Sched:
Credits you are scheduled to take next semester (0 at this time for all students).
Need*:
Credits still needed to earn a diploma.
*Credits that are in progress and scheduled are considered as received when looking at what credits are still needed.

15. 230 credits are required to graduate
Credits at Irvington
Students earn 5 credits per semester class.
Most students take 6 classes per semester.
5 credits per class X 6 classes = 30 credits per semester / 60 credits per year
60 credits per year X 4 years = 240 credits
230 credits are required to graduate
Semester grades are the only grades listed on the transcript.

16. Graduation and CSU/UC a-g Requirements
Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an elective). Area “g”
English: 40 credits required. You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester. Area “b”
CTE/Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE (ROP) class to graduate. You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (Area “f”) AND at least level 2 of a language (Area “e”) are needed.
Math: 30 credits required including BOTH semesters of Algebra 1 (Okay if completed in 7th or 8th grade). You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester. CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2. Geometry taken in 7th or 8th grade counts. Area “c”

17. Requirements continued
Graduation and CSU/UC
Requirements continued
PE: 20 credits required. You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester.
Science: 20 credits required. You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology Area “d”
Social Studies: 30 credits required. You should have 0 at the beginning of second semester. Earned from World History in 10th, US History in 11th, and Gov/Econ in 12th. Area “a”
Health: 5 credits required. You should have 5 by the end of 9th grade.
You should have 30 credits at the beginning of second semester to be on track.

18. Know Irvington’s a-g list
Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

19. Credit Recovery
Contracts: Students that earn an “I” in a class should talk with their teacher about receiving and completing a contract to earn 5 credits. If you do not complete a contract, the grade changes to an “NC.”
Take a 0 period next year (PE or American Sign Language)
Take a 7th period next year(Stagecraft)
Summer School: Students can make-up 10 credits in summer school. It is the student’s responsibility to register for summer school. Students can obtain a registration form from their counselor usually in late March.
See your counselor ASAP if you need to make-up credits.

20. What Happens if you don’t Pass your Classes?
12th graders transcript
Student failed 35 credits in 9th grade and 40 credits in 10th grade.
To graduate, he spent 594 hours in Adult School classes during 11th and 12th grade
and 360 hours in summer school.

21. Service Hours Log hours in Servicekarma.com 40 Hours are required
Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create an account.
Log hours in Servicekarma.com
40 Hours are required
There is an app available. Search Apple or Google Play: ServiceKarma (one word)
See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions.

22. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs
You should have at least 30 credits after semester 1 to be on track.
What are the main differences?
(a-g Requirements)
Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs
English- 40 credits
(area “b”) English- same
Health- 5 credits
PE- 20 credits
(area “c”) Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum)
Algebra more credits of math
Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE
(area “f” and “e”) Fine Art AND World Lang OR
AND
(Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes)
Social Science- World History, US History, Gov/Econ
(area “a”) Social Science- same
Science- 20 credits- Biological (Biology, Sports Therapy) AND Physical (Int. Sci, Chem, Biotech)
(area “d”) Science- 20 credits
(prefer Bio and Chem/Biotech)
Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an elective).
SAT or ACT
40 hours of community service

23. California College Systems
Types of Colleges
Community Colleges
California 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
Nature of programs
Two-Year Schools
Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU
Vocational programs
Enrichment and job skills classes
Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs
Various majors and programs
Bachelor’s degrees
Master’s degrees
Teaching credentials
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.

24. ACT (writing section not required)
California College Systems Continued
Types of Colleges
Community Colleges
California 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
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.

25. Additional CSU and UC Requirements
SAT Reasoning Test:
ACT:
PSAT: Standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives 11th graders a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

26. Community Colleges
Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma
113 California campuses
2.1 million students
Vocational programs like Registered Nursing and Automotive Technology
Complete 60 units and transfer to a four-year college as a junior
More than 1/3 of IHS Students start at a community college
½ of UC graduates in STEM Majors started at a community college

27. Registering for your 10th Grade Classes
At Irvington

28. Online Registration
A PORTION of registration will be completed by students online this year on your own time.
Easy to follow directions for requesting courses are included in your registration packet.
Fill out your paper registration form (and get teacher signatures if required) before entering your course requests online.
You will not be able to select teachers or periods. These are course requests.
The online portal will open on Feb 21st and close during the evening on Feb 26th. More info will come through SchoolLoop.
You will only be able to submit your course requests online once, and you will not be able to change them. Be accurate.
Your counselor will be meeting with you individually to review your entered course requests after your packet deadline, and make sure you have met prerequisites.

29. Registration form is due to your English teacher March 1/2nd!
Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their online course requests reviewed, and will have the opportunity to ask questions at that time.
If there is a possibility you might not be at IHS next year, register for classes anyway so you have a spot in the event you stay.
Choosing a family. The classes included in the family are listed in each box.
If you are applying to an academy, you have to complete an application (new applicants only). Go to irvington.org under the programs tab.
Family Coordinators:
SHAPE: Ms. Kammerer:
ITA: Mr. Albizo:
CCA: Mr. Mintey/Ms. Avon:

30. Choosing your classes:
Math: See suggested math sequence sheet for recommended course. Make sure you check the prerequisite for the course (listed on Course Options Form). Students will not be able to register for a course if they are have not met the prerequisite.
Science: See suggested science sequence sheet for recommended course. Make sure you check the prerequisite for the course (listed on Course Options Form). Students will not be able to register if they have not met the prerequisite.
10th grade students cannot take more than ONE math course or ONE science course.

31. World Language/Fine Art/ Electives:
Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements and college admission requirements.
List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective. If you do not complete each space and the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you.
Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a teacher’s signature or the course request will not be honored. Courses that need a signature say “Teacher Rec” next to them on the Course Options Form.
All 10th grade students will be registered for PE 10 unless Marching Band or 0 period PE has been noted on your registration form.
0 period PE has limited availability. Make sure your elective choices are listed in order of preference in the event 0 period PE cannot be accommodated.
Course Prerequisites: course prerequisites are stated on the Course Options form. Many classes require students to have a teacher recommendation AND a certain 1st semester grade in their current class. Students must have both. Having a teacher recommendation without the grade requirement is not enough to enroll in the class.

32. AP Classes
EVERY STUDENT that is registering for ANY AP course must complete the AP Registration Form and attach it to their registration packet. Extra copies can be found online at irvington.org under the “counselors” tab.

33. As you can tell this is a very big and important decision
****As you can tell this is a very big and important decision. We have many students that receive NCs, Is and Cs in their AP/honors classes, and try to drop the class. Drops are not usually accommodated. Choose your classes wisely.****
Notes about Honors Classes
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).
Transferring to a college prep course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are earning a “c” grade) will most likely NOT happen due to space limitations. Spaces in college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of registration.
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 do well in.
DO NOT take honors classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions.

34. Course requests and college admissions
Recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project (endorsed by 120 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 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/honors 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 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: Prioritizing family obligations (caring for siblings, taking on major household tasks, and working outside of the home to provide needed income) over course selection is valued by admissions officers.
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.
Article:

36. Know Your Options CAREER
There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them.
CAREER
University (Doctorate)
Professional
School
University (Graduate)
There is much national and international emphasis put on students regarding their academic knowledge when earning a high school diploma. And there is a the myth that success only comes from earning a four-year college degree.
There are many successful paths to reaching a career depending on students’ talents, gifts, passions, strengths, weakness, and capabilities.
After HS a student can choose: career, military, gap year, vocational/trade school, community college, university
From there students can again choose a path that best fits them and their career goals. It is usually in the post-high school path that the career goal becomes much clearer.
Vocational/Technical School
Community
College
University (Undergraduate)
Military
High School
Kristin Cranmer 2015

37. New/Newer Classes:
Guitar: a-g approved area “f”. No prior experience needed. It is preferred that student can provide their own guitar.
Guitar 2: a-g approved area “f”. For students that have prior experience. See Mr. Anaya for approval.
Integrated Science: For grades Physical science for graduation. Area “g.”
Introduction to Engineering Design: a-g approved area “f”. No experience required. Geometry or higher concurrent. CAAD software used. Ms. Berbawy.
Principles of Engineering: area “g.” Algebra 2/trig or higher concurrent. Ms. Berbawy.
Cyber Security: Mr. Albizo. Area “g.”
Spanish for Spanish Speakers: Equivalent to level 3. Mr. Ballado. Area “e.”
Discovering Geometry: Review of Algebra 1& intro to geometry. Math credit for graduation.

38. Proof of residency: Attach COPIES (you will not get them back) of two forms of proof.
Parent and student signatures are required.
Note that:
Course requests cannot be guaranteed
Students will not likely be able to drop classes once the school year begins.
Teacher recommendations can be revoked based on 2nd semester performance.
Your transcript MUST stay attached to this packet!!!!!

39. Additional Notes
On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length (check ucop.edu/doorways to see what classes are a-g approved).
Marching Band is Fall semester only (5 credits of PE).
Students cannot take outside coursework to skip levels. Outside coursework is for enrichment purposes only.
Classes designated as “Ohlone” on the elective options form are concurrent enrollment courses and become part of the student’s Irvington High School record and the students’ permanent college record.
Counselors are available to STUDENTS during lunch and after school during the registration weeks. They are not in their offices (in classes doing registration) during class periods.