1. Updated: 2/2015

2.  A-F: Ms. Velazco  G-Lo: Ms. Bennett  Lu-Sa: Ms. Mintey  Sc-Z: Ms. Serrano

3.  Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins.  Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.  Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

4. Irvington.org Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions… College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Military information Summer opportunities Scholarship information And more!! Where to go for additional information :

5. Irvington.org Counselor’s Corner: Important announcements PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources for students struggling academically Community resources 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Irvington course offerings Registration information Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more!

6. Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, career information, matching capabilities, resume builder, goal-setting, etc. Scroll down to find the Naviance info page. Helpful Programs :

7. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE 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: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

9. 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). An “NA” will eventually show up on your transcript for the repeated class.

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

11. Calculating your GPA Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses. 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. Weighted GPA: individual private universities vary in the way they calculate weighted GPA for admissions. UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course (http://www.assist.org ) with a maximum of 8 extra points. Honors classes do not receive an extra point.http://www.assist.org http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp GPA Calculator:

12. Credit Summary Req: Credits required Rec: Credits received/completed In-Prog: Credits in progress for the second semester. Credit Summary for Graduation 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.

13. 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.

14. Computer: Not required at Irvington, instead you are required to have 75 elective credits 75 English: 40 credits required. You should have 15 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 10. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (Area “f”) AND at least level 2 of a language (Area “e”) are needed. Graduation and CSU/UC a-g Requirements Math: 30 credits required including BOTH semesters of Algebra 1 (Okay if completed in 7 th or 8 th grade). You should have 15 at the beginning of second semester. CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2. Geometry taken in 7 th or 8 th grade counts. Area “c” Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective). Area “g”

15. 75 Graduation and CSU/UC Requirements continued PE: 20 credits required. You should have 15 at the beginning of second semester. Science: 20 credits required. You should have 15 at the beginning of second semester. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology Area “d” Social Studies: 30 credits required. You should have 5 at the beginning of second semester. Earned from World History in 10 th, US History in 11 th, and Gov/Econ in 12 th. Area “a” You should have 80 credits at the beginning of second semester to be on track. Health: 5 credits required. You should have 5 by the end of 9 th grade.

16. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways / Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

17. 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.”  Add a 0 period for next year course offerings: 0 period PE and American Sign Language  Add a 7 th period for next year course offerings: Stagecraft and Marching Band  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.  Adult School: Has a Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Students can take 2 classes (10 credits total) per quarter (Available for 11 th and 12 th graders).  Robertson High School: Consider Robertson as an option for graduation. Robertson requires fewer credits to graduate and students can complete classes in an accelerated manner, earning more than 60 credits per year. See your counselor ASAP if you need to make-up credits.

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

19. Resources for students that are struggling find on irvington.org under counseling tab Like after school tutoring in the career center on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00

20. More Graduation Requirements  Need to Pass BOTH portions of the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Students take this exam for the first time in March of their 10 th grade year. Your score will show on your transcript once you have passed.  Need 40 hours of community service. Your hours are posted on your transcript.

21. Service Hours ****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create a new account. Service hours are being transferred from the old system beginning with 12 th graders. 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 Health- 5 credits PE- 20 credits Fine Art OR World Language or CTE Fine Art AND World Language AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, Social Dance, Culinary Arts, and Creative Writing are NOT fine art classes) Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) CAHSEESAT or ACT What are the main differences? Social Science- 30 creditsSocial Science- same Science- 20 credits 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 3 rd year of science counts as an elective). 40 hours of community service

23. Where do Irvington Students go to College? 30% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 26% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 17% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 24% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *7% of the class of 2014 are attending “Top 100 colleges” as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, New York University, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools

24. California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity 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 www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org www.calstate.edu www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcali fornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleg es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.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.

25. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity 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 or SAT Reasoning Test 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.

26. Community Colleges 112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.4 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.4 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diplomaRequirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs:Types of programs: 1. Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university ( transfer to a 4 year university as a junior) 2. Vocational programs (nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors

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

28. Financial Aid Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college. Types of Financial Aid: Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need. Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information. Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12 th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

29. Registration form is due to your English teacher February 27 th ! Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their course requests entered, 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. Step 1: Choose a family. The classes included in the family are listed in each box (must have teacher signature for honors families). 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: kkammerer@fremont.k12.ca.us ITA: Mr. Albizo: halbizo@fremont.k12.ca.us CCA: Ms. Friend: cfriend@fremont.k12.ca.us NMAA: Ms. Burton sburton@fremont.k12.ca.us www.nmaaihs.org

30. English: Students MUST have their current teacher sign their registration form if they are registering for ANY AP class. US History: Every 11 th grade student must take US History. Students MUST have their current teacher sign their registration form if they are registering for ANY AP class. Math: Students MUST have their current teacher sign their registration form for ANY MATH CLASS. See suggested math sequence sheet for recommended class. Science: (not required for graduation. Skip if you have completed the graduation requirement and are choosing to not take a science class during 11 th grade). Most science classes have grade prerequisites. Check the Course Options Form. See suggested science sequence sheet for recommended class. 11 th grade students cannot take more than ONE math course or more than ONE science course (due to lab/classroom space limitations). Step 2: Course Selections

31. World Language/Fine Art/ ROP/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 add an alternate elective 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. Course Prerequisites: course prerequisites are stated on the Course Options form. Many classes require students to have a teacher recommendation AND a certain 1 st 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. 0 Period/7 th Period: If you would like to request 0 period (PE or ASL) or 7 th period (Marching Band, Color Guard, or Stage Craft), list the class in the appropriate box.

32. Off-Campus ROP Classes Mission Valley ROP provides relevant career technical education by preparing students for employment and college through industry standard tools, training, and experience. Important Notes: Classes are 2 periods in length and are held at the ROP center (They are 1 st and 2 nd period or 5 th and 6 th ). Students that take a 1 st /2 nd period class have to provide their own transportation to ROP. A bus brings students back to IHS. Course information/videos and requirements can be found at mvrop.org If a student drops an off-campus ROP class, they must add a different off-campus ROP class. Many classes are “a-g” approved. See the ucop.edu/doorways website for more information. NEWer classes: Digital Electronics/Computer Sci & Software Engineering Law Enforcement Architecture and Civil Engineering BioMedical Science Emergency Medical Responder

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

34. DO NOT DO NOT take AP classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU can still do well in. DO NOT take AP classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions. If you take 6 honors classes but do not do well in them, it will not matter for college admissions that you took them and will negatively impact your application. AP Classes If you are registering for AP 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, job/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. Understand that you will not have the opportunity to transfer to a college prep course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are earning a “c” grade). The number of spaces in college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of registration. ****As you can tell this is a very big and important decision. We have hundreds of students that receive NCs, Is and Cs in their AP/honors classes, and try to drop the class. Drops cannot be accommodated. Choose your classes wisely.****

35. New/Newer Classes: Robotics: Learn to build and program robots. No prior experience needed. See Ms. Berbawy’s website for more info (a-g pending). Prerequisite is Algebra 2 or higher concurrently. Guitar: a-g approved area “f”. No prior experience needed. Beginners-advanced welcome. It is preferred that student can provide their own guitar. Introduction to Engineering Design: a-g approved area “f”. No experience required. Ms. Berbawy. Creative Writing: a-g approved area “g.” AP Physics 1: AP Physics B has been divided into two classes (1&2). Only AP Physics 1 will be offered at IHS. AP Physics C will still be offered. Business Math: math credit for graduation Discovering Geometry: Review of Algebra 1& intro to geometry. Math credit for graduation. AP Music Theory: Need to have 3-4 years of experience reading and playing music.

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

37. Four Year Plan Keep the completed four year plan attached to your packet. Your counselor will be reviewing it with you. If you have already completed a four year plan with your counselor, you can leave the included four year plan blank. Complete the Four Year Plan before you turn in your registration packet using: FUSD Course Catalog on the counselor’s website Math and Science Course Sequence Charts Irvington’s a-g list (ucop.edu/doorways)

38. Additional Notes On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length (check ucop.edu/doorways to see what classes are a-g approved). Discovering Geometry and Business Math are the only non-college prep math classes offered at Irvington that students can take to earn math credits towards graduation only. Sports/Physical Therapy is a science class that students can take to earn science credits towards graduation only. Marching Band is Fall semester only (5 credits of PE). Kinesiology (Ohlone) awards PE credits (5) for Fall semester and elective credits (5) for Spring semester. Students cannot take outside coursework to skip levels. Outside coursework is for enrichment purposes only. 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.