1. Welcome Auburn Riverside Class of 2017

4. Your support team: The Counseling Center Staff  Sam HarttA – Fa  Jan SigurdsonFb – K  Dan PolleyL – Rn  Veronika HollomanRo - Z  Steve Mead Career Center Office # 804-5161 Secretary, Sandi Thompson Registrar, Ashlea Muxen

5. Ways in which counselors assist students: Help students stay on track for on-time graduation Personal issues: friends, family, school, general Crisis intervention and support, mediation Academic support, advisement, and encouragement

6. Our goal today: Introduce you to Auburn Riverside High School Give you an Auburn School District catalog (name) Help you learn how to register for classes next year

7. SCHEDULE School starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m. 6 classes per day – approx. 55 min. each 5 minute passing time 2 lunches determined by 4 th period class Lockers are available

8. How does high school differ from middle school? Non-attendance impacts grades significantly Treated as a young adult responsible for actions and decisions The teacher/student relationship is a partnership. Need to talk to your teachers Less drama and fewer rumors. Fighting and “drama” are considered immature TRANSITION: FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY, SELF-RESPECT

9. Freedom  More independence  Choosing classes  Choosing career path  Personal choices – peers, work habits, activities  Special events, Dances

10. Opportunity  Clubs  Sports  Activities  Honors & AP classes  Tech Prep classes  Running Start  Jobs

11. Self-Respect  Good choices can lead to respect... of peers of peers of family of family of community of community...diploma/graduation, honors, awards, work, monetary rewards, feeling of accomplishment, self- confidence, resilience...diploma/graduation, honors, awards, work, monetary rewards, feeling of accomplishment, self- confidence, resilience

12. Advice from Counselors:  Take the most rigorous classes you can (family access) (family access)  Maintain highest grades possible (transcript)  Get involved  Develop clear goals for your future  Begin networking with your teachers, counselor, coaches, etc.  Stay organized—use planners and calendars  Learn to be resilient

13. What can you do to prepare for high school NOW?  Attend school every day (absences hugely affect grades)  Practice taking notes in core classes—science, math, social studies  Complete every assignment and turn in on due date  Ask your teacher for help, increase your class participation  Study over time for a test rather than cramming  Improve your ability to memorize, summarize, and integrate knowledge

14. Graduation Requirements Class of 2017 4 years Language Arts 2.5 years Social Studies +meet WSH req. 3 years Math (must include Algebra I and Geometry) and Geometry) 2 yearsPE/Health 2 yearsScience (1 yr Biology) 1 yearOccupational: CTE Code 1 yearArt 7 creditsElectives

15. Graduation Requirements 2017  Earn 22.50 credits to graduate  Pass HSPE (Reading, Writing)  Pass end-of-course exams in Algebra, Geometry, and Biology  Complete and present culminating portfolio

16. Choosing classes/earning credit Freshman year you will take the following YEARLONG courses and earn 6.0 credits  1.0 credit English 9 – Required  1.0 credit Math – Required .5 credit Science – Required .5 credit World Studies – Required .5 credit Health - Required .5 credit Orientation – Required  1.0 credit Your Choice/Elective #1  1.0 credit Your Choice/Elective #2

18. AUBURN RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL On-line catalog available at http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/arhs

21. MINIMUM 4-YEAR STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS page 23 Language Arts/English4 years Mathematics3 years (including Advanced Algebra/Trig or beyond) Senior math required(meaningful math or algebra-based science class) Senior math required(meaningful math or algebra-based science class) Social Studies3 years Science—2 years of lab science (one year must be algebra-based--either chemistry or physics) World Language (same language)2 years Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts 1 year

22. COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES - NCAA page 22  Earn a GPA of at least 2.30 (on a 4.00 scale.)  This GPA is calculated for only the core academic courses which were successfully completed during grades 9-12. Only courses that have been approved by the Clearinghouse are accepted In addition, no special values are allowed for “+” or “-” grades.  Core Units Required for NCAA Certification  English Core4 years  Math Core (Algebra & higher) 3 years  Science Core 2 years  Social Science Core 2 years  English, Math, or Science 1 year  Additional Core 4 years (English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Non-doctrinal Religion)  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED = 16

23.  Registration form is due next Wednesday, March 13! NEED: Completed form with your signature and your parent’s signature and teacher initials for honors classes AND alternates NEED: Completed form with your signature and your parent’s signature and teacher initials for honors classes AND alternates  Please return your Auburn School District registration form on March 13 as well.

24. Things to think about…  World languages  Sports physicals – after June 1  Letter sent in early August  RAVEN day—August 20  First day of school  Forms are due to us next Wednesday, March 13

25. More things to think about… Do we get lockers? Are we going to be in class with seniors? If I take Algebra 1/2 now is this a high school credit? Who is my counselor? When can I take a higher level PE like weight lifting?

26. Any Questions?