1. Clayton Valley Charter High
Class of 2021
Clayton Valley Charter High
Welcome Class of 2021

2. Academic Guidance Counselors
People who can help you!
Mr. Ralston
9th Grade Advisor
Ms.Philipose
A-F
Ms. Snider
G-M
Ms. Domian
N-Z
Academic Guidance Counselors

3. College & Career Center
People who can help you!
College & Career Center
Naviance Career & College System
College Speakers
Scholarships
PSAT/SAT/ACT Information
Academic Awards
Brunch, Lunch & After school
Ms. Edwards
Career Counselor

4. Important Staff People who can help you! Dr. Bill Shannon
Mrs. Maribel Herrera
Guidance Technician
Dr. Bill Shannon
Psychologist

5. Your student needs academic help! What can student/parent do?
Communicate with teachers!!!
Attend teacher office hours.
Study! Friend/Group/Library.
Free Peer Tutoring-After School-Library.
Actively check status on Power School !
Use Schoology resources/tools.

6. Menu of Failure Free Services
Teacher Office Hours
Poster outside their classroom door
On the class syllabus
On CVCHS website
Homework Help Center
CVCHS Academic Mentors
Monday – Thursday after school in Library
No need to sign up – come when you need help
Bridge to Success Program – Saturdays
Already started – 8:00 am – 12 pm
CVCHS Teacher and Academic Mentors are on site to help
Assigned classrooms by subject
Online program to help with English (Achieve 3000), Math (Ascend)
CVCHS Library will be open for computer use

7. Parents! How to Help Students at Home: Checklist
Has the student attended office hours or met with the teacher at brunch/lunch for help? 
Has the student attended after school tutoring for those subjects?
Has the parent had a parent/teacher conference or contacted teacher regarding concerns? 
Is there a structured study time at home free from distractions? 
Does student have own work/storage space?

8. How to Help Students at Home: Checklist Continue
Does parent check work is complete and student’s backpack is organized for the morning?
Does student have and use an academic planner?
Does parent regularly praise student for completed work/good grades? 
Does the student and/or parent utilize Schoology and PowerSchool for tracking of missing assignments and additional teacher resources? 
Is it an attendance issue? 

9. Graduation Requirements
English 40 credits World History (10th) 10 credits U. S. History (11th) 10 credits Government (12th) 05 credits Economics (12th) 05 credits Life & Physical Science 30 credits Mathematics 30 credits Physical Education 20 credits Foreign Language 10 credits Fine Arts 10 credits Electives 60 credits Total 230 credits

10. UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements A- G Subject Requirements
COURSES
Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English
4 years: College Prep English
C. Math
3 years of college prep math. 4 years is highly recommended. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
E. Language other than English
2 years same language*; 3 years is recommended.
Spanish, French, etc.
* Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of college prep course from
Art, Dance, Music, or Theater
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of college prep electives
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT

11. A-G Graduation Cord Seniors who meet the A-G course requirement
Red, White and Blue cord will be worn at graduation
CVCHS will provide the cord

12. High School Requirements VS College Entrance Requirements
Grades (C’s or higher)
Math (Algebra II or higher)
Foreign Language (at least two years of the same language)
Admission Tests- SAT/ACT

13. “D” Grades Planning on applying to a 4 year University?
Must repeat course
Recommend to repeat before your senior year- (if possible)
Why?
To secure/meet your A-G requirements
To possibly raise your GPA prior to the application process
See your Academic Guidance Counselor for more information.

14. Honors & AP Courses?
Honors & AP classes are accelerated rigorous curriculum
AP classes can earn students college credit if they take the AP exam & get a high score
Honors & AP classes will give students a weighted GPA
UC & CSU limit the number of weighted classes to 4, with no more than 2 classes from 10th grade

15. College Bound Student Athletes
Register for NCAA no later than Junior year
Eligibilitycenter.org
Complete a total of 16 Core Courses in
English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language
10 of the 16 core must be completed prior to Senior year
Earn over a 2.3 GPA- (in your 16 core)
SAT/ACT Scores-send scores to code 9999
Not all courses are approved for NCAA-work with your Academic Guidance Counselor
Need to repeat a class?- see your Academic Guidance Counselor for options
Bob

16. California’s 4 Systems of Education
Community College
4 Year Universities / Colleges
Community Colleges
CSU’s
UC’s
Private Colleges

17. California State University
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 23
REQUIREMENTS:
A-G Requirements
2.0 Academic GPA or Higher
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam:
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s Degrees: 4 year degree
Master’s Degrees: 2 more years

18. University of California
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen
REQUIREMENTS:
A-G Requirements
3.0 Academic GPA or Higher
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam w/writing
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Insight Questions (Essay)
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s & Masters Degrees
Law, Medical, Doctoral Degrees

19. Private & Independent Colleges
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 76
REQUIREMENTS:
Will Vary by Campus
Most will Require A-G Requirements
Most will Require SAT or ACT
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s & Masters Degrees
Law, Medical, Doctoral Degrees

20. California Community Colleges
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
112
REQUIREMENTS:
18 or High School Diploma
Apply & Register for Classes
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Transfer Options: UC/CSU/ Other Colleges
AA/AS degrees (2 year)
Vocational Training
Certificate Programs

21. PSAT Preliminary SAT (Practice) Will prepare you for the SAT
Register next year! (10th/11th)
Test Administered the month of October ONLY

22. College Admissions Tests
Learn more about these
SAT
ACT
Recommend taking first time spring junior year.
Can retake fall senior year for score improvement.

23. Vocational/Trade Schools
WyoTech
Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate.

24. Military of the United States

25. Naviance http://youtu.be/ZUiwNRQzdqU
Week of October 16th in PE classes – 9th Graders
Career assessments (9th & 11th )
Four year academic plan (9th, 10th, 11th)
College/Job resume (10th)
College Search (11th)
Build College list (11th)
College Visit sign up (11th & 12th)
Enrichment programs (11th & 12th)
Scholarships (12th)
Monitor your college applications (12th)

26. Getting Involved! Clubs Programs Drama, Choir, Band, Link Crew
Athletics, Cheer
Leadership
Community Service
Morning Bulletin
Weekly Bulletin

27. Resources claytonvalley.org - Check our Daily NEWS Posts
Communicate with your teachers!
Ask for help, attend office hours/tutoring times
/contact teachers especially if struggling
Check Schoology for assignments and resources
PowerSchool
Set up login
Check assignment status/grades regularly and often
NAVIANCE-college/career program
College search, careers, majors
College & Career Center
Brunch/Lunch/After School
College Speakers, College information,
Testing (SAT/ACT), Scholarships

28. Additional Academic Support
Peer Tutoring Program-Daily in Library
After School
Saturday Bridge to Success
Additional subject review and homework help
Targeted Case Management (TCM)
Credit Recovery
On-line repeat courses
Saturday Credit recovery program
On-campus