1. Hawthorne High School Counseling Department
Freshman Workshop

2. Student Services Department
Counselors
Alpha
Name
Ext:
A-Di
Ms. Buchanan
4424
Dj-Ln
Ms. Cervana
4423
Lo-Q
Ms. Cota
4418
R-Z
Mr. Romero
4427

3. The Counselor’s Role
Academic
College
Career
Personal/Social/Emotional

4. Procedure to see your Counselor
Drop-in times for students
Before school
Lunch
After school
Request to see a counselor
Students can sign up to see their counselor in the office
The counselor will send a “Call Slip” to the student’s class to meet with the student regarding his/her request
Parent requests by appointment
Parents need to call your individual counselor to set up an appointment

5. Guidance Throughout High School
9th Grade
September- Freshman Parent Night Presentation
October- Freshman Workshop
February/March- Freshman Scheduling
10th Grade
October- Psat
November- Sophomore Workshop
March/April- Sophomore Scheduling
11th Grade
October-PSAT
November- Junior Workshop
March- Junior Scheduling
12th Grade
September- Senior Workshop
September/October- College Workshops
October- Senior Conferences
November- Local Scholarship Workshop

6. Transitioning to High School: Things to Know
Graduation Requirements
A-G college prep requirements
Every year of High School counts
Sports eligibility at hAWTHORNE High
Clubs and Activities
Find a niche- get involved

7. Graduation Requirements
Academic Accountability
Must pass classes with a D or higher to earn graduation credit
Should try to earn 30 credits each semester/60 credits each year to stay on track
Students who fail classes should discuss options for make-up with counselor
Must pass Math and Foreign Language classes with a C or higher to move onto the next level
Pass classes with a C or better to meet the
A-G college entrance requirements

8. High School Graduation Requirements
220 total credits
6 semesters of composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship
Math- 20 credits
Science- 20 credits
English- 40 credits
Social Sci.- 30 credits
Physical Ed.- 20 credits
Fine Arts or Foreign Language- 10 credits
Health- 5 credits
Electives- 75 credits
Includes classes you take over the required graduation credits

9. Knowing the A-G List
UC/CSU College Prep Requirements – With Grade of C or Higher
Letter
Area
Years
Required
Years Recommended A
History/Social Sciences
2 years B
English
4 years C
Mathematics
3 years D
Laboratory Sciences E
Language Other Than English F
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year G
College-Preparatory Electives

10. Main Differences Between H.S. Grad & A-G Requirements
High School Grad
A-G
D is passing grade
* Must have a C or better to move on in math/foreign language
C is passing grade
2 years any math
Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Alg. 2 (min.)
1 Year-long course from two of three areas from World Language, Visual & Performing Arts or Practical Arts
2 yrs. For. Language (min.)
AND
1 year of Visual and Performing Art
1 yr. PSE/Chemistry &
1 yr. Biology
2 years of LAB Science taken from at least two of the following areas:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11. Options After Graduation
Four-year College- last year approximately 17%
Community College- last year approximately 53%
Vocational Schools
Schools that teach students skills needed to perform a particular job
On-the-job training (workforce)
Military

12. Community College 113 campuses Transfer programs available
CSU and UC give priority to transfer students
Certificates and Associate (AA) Degrees available
Placement Tests in English/Math
Open Admission- just graduate!

13. California State University
23 Campuses
Minimum GPA is 2.0
ACT or SAT required
Applications are due during senior year.

14. University of California
10 campuses
(only 9 open for undergraduates)
Minimum GPA is 3.0
ACT or SAT required
Applications are due senior year

15. Private/Out of State Colleges
Requirements vary at every college and in every state, so you must research!
Most will require ACT or SAT
Minimum GPA will vary

16. What matters most to Colleges
TOP FACTORS OF CONSIDERABLE IMPORTANCE:
Grades in college-prep courses
Strength of curriculum
Admission test scores
Grades in all courses
Top factors of moderate importance:
Extracurricular commitment
Letters of recommendation
Essay sample
Demonstrated interest
Class rank

17. Academic Resources and Support
teachers and counselors- see hawthorne High Website- m
Many teachers offer additional support- see individual teachers
Power school
Use a planner/agenda book
Media center: open Mon-thurs 7:15am - 7:15pm
Friday 7:15am-5:15pm
Tutoring
Private Tutors- best way to find tutors is word of mouth
hawthorne Public Library

18. Helpful Hints Work at your own level Balance your life
Discover and develop your strengths and interests
Commit to what you are interested in (Sports, Music, Art, etc.)
Give back: volunteer opportunities
Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of the same class/club/etc.
Plan your own course; do not adopt your friend’s courses

19. ZERO TOLERANCE
We expect you to treat your classmates as you would like to be treated at all times
Consequences for bullying can be severe, including suspension, expulsion, and charges filed with the police. That’s not going to help you get a good rec letter and be successful!
Watch what you say on social media-severe consequences.
Cheating/ plagiarism- possible suspension, 0/F, etc.

20. High School Procedures
Attendance
Truancies
Activities
Athletics

21. Student Attendance/Policies
Make sure to bring a note to the attendance office when absent. If a note is not turned in, the absence will turn into a Truancy (2 days after student returns)
Communication regarding attendance
TUSD sends automated phone calls home when students are absent
Check parent connect for attendance
Attendance contract
Attendance office will not call students out of class to pick up items from the office
Health Office
Students need to get a pass from the teacher to go to the health office
Health office notifies attendance office

22. Extracurricular Activities/Athletics Basics
Activities Office- 16-2
Activities Director – Ms. brame
Eligibility – 2.0 GPA and no more than one U
Student Council/Clubs/Organizations
Athletic Office- 15-7
Athletic Director – Mr. najarro
eligibility is looked at every 10 weeks- quarter (November, January/February, April, June)
Athletic Questions
Coach approval
Concerns/Issues
Clearance procedures

23. Thank you freshmen!
we WISH YOU THE BEST IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK US ANY QUESTIONS!