2. Class of 2016

3. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Stout MU - R Mrs. NGUYEN A - C Mr. ESCOBAR D - H Mrs. PAUL I - MO Mrs. BERRY S - Z

4. San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements English40 credits Math20 credits Social Studies40 credits Science (Life & Physical)20 credits PE20 credits Foreign Lang./Fine Art10 credits Electives80 credits Total Credits230 credits 10 credits = 1 year

5. How to Read Your Transcript Should have 10 credits Should have no more than 60 credits for grad

6. University Requirements “A-G” (a) History 2 years -World History -American History / U.S. Government (b) English 4 years college prep (c) Mathematics 3 years required -Minimum: Algebra 2 (d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (e) Foreign Language 2 years same language (f) Visual / Performing Arts 1 year (g) Elective 1 year

7. If your GPA is under 3.0: Record on your transcript what SAT and ACT score you will need to be eligible for CSU admission. SAT score does not include the writing section for CSU.

8. Course Selection Things to Remember:  You must enroll in a minimum of 4 classes  University of California recommends a minimum of 5  For Team Sports and TA’s you must get a coach’s or teacher’s signature  Please write three alternate electives on course selection sheet  These courses are NOT guaranteed (even for seniors)!  0 period classes (Gov’t, woodshop, floral design, AVID senior seminar, weight training,)  Ceramics/Sculpture

9. Things to Remember: If you repeat a course in which you previously earned a C, you will not get repeat credit If you repeat a course in which you previously earned a D, you must earn a C or better to get repeat credit If you take a foreign language at Palomar (Spanish 101, French 101 or ASL 100/101), it is strongly recommended you take the second level as well (102)

10. Write in 5408 on Course Selection Sheets

11. NEW HONORS/AP DROP POLICY Starting in fall of 2015, students will have the first 3 weeks of first semester in order to drop from honors or AP into college prep. Students have the first 2 weeks of second semester to drop from honors or AP into college prep. Please see page 10 of the course catalog online for the detailed policy on adds/drops.

12. Become a part of a group of enthusiastic leaders dedicated to the promotion of Knight Pride! Design and promote: Spirit Weeks School dances like Homecoming, Formal, and Prom Assemblies Many new and fun events that YOU can help create! Design and promote: Spirit Weeks School dances like Homecoming, Formal, and Prom Assemblies Many new and fun events that YOU can help create! If you are creative, love our school and want to become more involved, and strive to be a leader, then SMHS ASB is the place for you! Bleed Blue! ASB is a student government leadership class, where students make decisions every day and are challenged to bring new, fun ideas to our campus, and help make everyone on campus feel involved too.

13. Math Pattern * New Course- College Prep Statistics STATS/ AP STATS Due to significant content overlap, students cannot receive credit for both Precalc and Math Analysis

14. CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! Students are given two weeks to look through the Online Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions. Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests. Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance. Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.

15. Course Selection Put your name, ID #, and email Circle your choices- weighted classes are in bold Make sure you select alternates you want Both you and your parents must sign before your form will be accepted and your classes entered in computer!!!!!! For TA position remember: Each teacher can only have one TA each semester You can only TA for 2 semesters during your 4 years Must get teacher name and signature

16. Starting in two weeks, you will meet one on one with your counselor to go over your course selections. You will go to the counseling office with your history class. Please write your date on the top of your course selection sheet. Period/ DayMonday 2/23Tuesday 2/24Wednesday 2/25Thursday 2/26Friday 2/27 1 WRIGHT- 1 ST HALF ALVARADO – 2 ND HALF NAVARRO 2 ZEIGLERCARROLL WRIGHT- 1 ST HALF ALVARADO – 2 ND HALF PLUCIENNIK 3 NAVARRO 4 PLUCIENNIK WRIGHT- 1 ST HALF ALVARADO – 2 ND HALF NAVARRO 5 PLUCIENNIK CARROLL WRIGHT- 1 ST HALF ALVARADO – 2 ND HALF NAVARRO 6

17. College & Career Center Room 158 (in the Student Union) $$$ Scholarship information FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational Opportunities 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM every school day. Visit at least once a week!

18. College Admission Testing We recommend you take both before the end of your junior year. SAT: www.collegeboard.com SAT: www.collegeboard.com March 14 th, May 2 nd, June 6 th March 14 th, May 2 nd, June 6 th Register at least five weeks before the test date Register at least five weeks before the test date $51 $51 SAT Subjects- recommended for some majors and required by some universities. DO YOUR RESEARCH!! SAT Subjects- recommended for some majors and required by some universities. DO YOUR RESEARCH!! ACT: www.actstudent.org ACT: www.actstudent.org April 18 th, June 13 th April 18 th, June 13 th Always add the writing portion Always add the writing portion $52.50 with writing $52.50 with writing Fee waivers available in Counseling Office for students on free and reduced lunch Fee waivers available in Counseling Office for students on free and reduced lunch Check Knight Zone calendar for potential SAT test prep Check Knight Zone calendar for potential SAT test prep

19. Summer School At SMHS Limited number of courses offered Registration day 8:30 am on Friday, June 19 at SMHS First come, first served with priority to current juniors Session1: June 29- July 17 Session 2: July 20- Aug 6 Online (Plato) program for English and History courses. INFORMATION AND FORMS AVAILABLE SOON (on SMHS website)

20. Off Campus Courses If you are interested in taking ANY courses off campus (online, etc.) YOU MUST FILL OUT THE OFF CAMPUS COURSE REQUEST FORM before you enroll. Outside credit form available in counseling office. Please note that off campus courses cannot be used to meet subject area graduation requirements: elective credit only If you would like to take a Palomar or Mira Costa College course, please get the K-12 form signed in the counseling office.

21. NCAA If you are hoping to compete in a sport in college Inform your counselor, your coach and the athletic director, Coach Meyer Visit www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org You must register with NCAA in 11 th grade

22. What Can I Do Now?  Visiting campuses over the summer (student led tours)  UCSD = Large UC  SDSU = CSU  USD = Private  Summer Programs  Volunteer/Job Shadow/Internship/Work  Do online research using GPA, SAT/ACT scores and major.  www.collegeboard.com  www.californiacolleges.edu

24. California Dream Act Undocumented students who: Attended a CA High School for at least 3 years Graduated from a CA High School Benefits: Can apply to any CA university or college and pay in- state tuition Access financial aid, scholarships and student loans

25. Deferred Action Undocumented students who: Arrived in the US before age 16 Currently in school Benefits: Can potentially, legally work in U.S. Please visit District Office to get documentation needed to apply