2. Mrs. Musso: Middle School & New 9 th Graders Vanessa.Musso@ocsarts.net Mrs. Talbert: 9 th -12 th (A-G) Ashley.Talbert@ocsarts.net Mrs. Shiroma: 9 th -12 th (H-O) Mindy.Shiroma@ocsarts.net Mrs. Vance-Freeland: 9 th -12 th P-Z Rebecca.Vance-Freeland@ocsarts.net

3. SHAREPOINT: COUNSELOR’S CORNER

4. NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION Welcome to Naviance! Login Information: Go to SharePoint, Counselor’s Corner, link for Naviance Family Connection You may want to bookmark it on your home computer so that you can return to it easily. Username: lastname.firstname Password: Your (00)+4 digit student ID If you are new to OCSA this year we will help you get registered.

5. COURSEOCSA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSUC/CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS * “C” grade or better must be attained for all courses taken A – History/Social Science3 years/30 credits required: 1 year World History, 1 year US History, 1 year Economics/Government 2 years/20 credits required B – Literature and Composition4 years/40 credits required C – Mathematics2 years/20 credits required: Must be through Geometry or IMP ll 3 years/30 credits required~ to include Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. *Algebra may be taken in 7 th or 8 th grade.. 4 years recommended D – Lab Science2 years/20 credits required: 10 credits Biology; 10 credits Chemistry or Physics 2 years/20 credits required ~ Biology and Chemistry or Physics. 3 years recommended E – World Language2 years/20 credits required : 10 credits may be from 7 th and 8 th grade 2 years/20 credits of one world language required, *1 year may be taken in 8 th grade. 3 years recommended. F – Fine Arts2 semesters/10 credits: Art, Drama, Music1 year/10 credits required G – Elective75 credits: Student elective choices1 year/10 credits required: in any area A-F accepted courses plus 70 more credits during 4 years. Health/SOAR1 semester/ 5 credits : Health 1 semester/ 5 credits: SOAR* * (Required for incoming 9 th grade students only) Physical Education2 Years/20 credits required Test ProficienciesCalifornia High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)SAT/ACT SAT II: Optional GPA calculated and based on:9th through 12 th grade grades10 th /11 th A-G courses GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

6. G-SCALE GPA Standardized Test Scores Course Selection Auditions, Portfolios, Interviews Letters of Recommendation Essay and Extracurricular Activities

7. NAVIANCE ACTIVITIES THIS BLOCK Click on “About Me” Tab * 7 th Graders:  Complete the “Learning Styles”  Complete the “Strengths Explorer” * 8 th Graders  Complete the “Multiple Intelligences Advantage” * All Middle School: Click on the “Courses” Tab Complete Academic Course Plan

8. NAVIANCE: LEARNING STYLE (7 TH ) Take the Learning Style Assessment to find out how you learn best!

9. NAVIANCE: LEARNING STYLE RESULTS

10. NAVIANCE: STRENGTHS (7 TH ) Take the Strengths Explorer assessment to learn your strengths, too!

11. NAVIANCE: STRENGTHS RESULTS

12. NAVIANCE: MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES (8 TH ) Take the Multiple Intelligence Advantage assessment to learn your strengths!

13. NAVIANCE: MI ADVANTAGE RESULTS

14. STUDY SKILLS & TIME MANAGEMENT * Textbook Reading * Lectures and Note Taking * Study Tips * Test Prep * Test Taking Skills * Time Management

15. NAVIANCE: COURSES & PLANS 7 th Graders: Create a Plan for 8 th grade! 8 th Graders: Create a Plan for Freshman Year!

16. NAVIANCE: ROADTRIP NATION Learn how others found their passion!

17. REVIEW FOR 7 TH & 8 TH GRADERS Keep up on all school work!  Ask for help when needed  Use 7 th block  Get involved - extracurricular activities!  Research strengths and interests!  Review your Academic Plan & register for classes that challenge you, yet only to the extent that you can maintain your high level of success!