1. Updated: 4/2015

2.  A-F: Ms. Velazco  G-Lo: Ms. Bennett  Lu-Sa: Ms. Mintey  Sc-Z: Ms. Serrano  College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel  8 th /9 th Transition Counselor: Leilani Velasquez

3.  Ask yourself if the issue can be addressed by the student during lunch or after school  Having your student ask questions pertaining to their education teaches personal responsibility (School Wide Outcome) and is a great way for the student to get to know their counselor.  Send an e-mail › Contact information can be found on Irvington.org. Counselors have access to e-mail more frequently than their phone resulting in a quicker response time.  Call your counselor › Contact information can be found on irvington.org Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for parents cannot be accommodated.

4.  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.

5. Registration Timeline May 1 st : Deadline for summer school registration. If a student is registering for a summer school class to meet a course prerequisite, they will be placed in the class they are currently eligible for and will need to request the class change on MAZE day after successful completion of the FUSD summer school course. May (first week): Students will receive a print out of their course requests (not schedule). Course requests cannot be guaranteed. Past and current academic performance has been reviewed by IHS to ensure appropriate course placement. This is the last time students can request a change. MAZE Day (August 17-19): Students will pick up schedules from Irvington High School. Schedule changes at this time are for students that are missing a class or need a change due to FUSD summer school completion.

6. DO NOT DO NOT take honors 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 honors classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions. If you take a lot of AP and 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. Notes about Honors/AP Classes (slide we show to students. Students last opportunity to drop an AP/honors class is in May) If you are registering for AP/honors 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, 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 (failing grade). 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.****

8. Irvington.org Find the Registration Page

9. This page includes: Copies of items included in the registration packet Suggested math sequence Suggested science sequence Graduation Reqs College Reqs Courses offered at Irvington Link to district course catalog PowerPoints that are shown to students during registration List of Frequently asked questions

10. 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!

11. The Four Year plan includes graduation and college requirements, and lists required courses during appropriate years. The back includes a college and career preparation checklist. Example: All 9 th graders take Health Example: All 11 th graders take US History

12. Career Center Webpage 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!!

13. Also on Irvington.org, find club information, calendars, information on the benchmarks (Change, WIP, QUEST), sports, etc.

14. Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, matching capabilities, etc. Scroll down to find the Naviance info page.

15. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write -Study guides for many subjects To sign up: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

17. 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

18. Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements (a-g requirments) Students earn 5 credits per class per semester English: 40 credits (area b) History: 30 credits (World History in 10 th, US History in 11 th, Gov/Econ in 12 th. ) (area a) Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1 ) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 (area c) Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (area f) AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (area e). Health: 5 credits required PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10) Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology (area d) 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).

19. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health PE Fine Art OR World Language Fine Art AND World Language AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, Social Dance and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes) Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) CAHSEE SAT or ACT What are the main differences? Side note: Must take geometry (completed in 8 th grade is okay). It is required by the UCs and FUSD does not allow “level skipping” with outside course work in any subject area.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. Suggestions for a successful 2015/16 year: Choose classes conservatively. Irvington provides students with many opportunities to grow personally and academically. There are benchmark assignments, clubs, sports, service opportunities, etc. Every grade a student earns becomes part of their permanent high school record (which colleges see), and courses cannot be changed or dropped once the school year begins. We want to see our students graduate with more than just a strong academic schedule. Colleges are admitting students that have chosen a realistic schedule (strong GPA), and that have taken advantage of the opportunities around them to strengthen or discover their passions. Get involved. Students should involve themselves with the school or community activity that they find most rewarding. The activities that bring personal meaning to the student, improve a special talent or meets the school or community's needs will be the ones in which the student will likely excel. In depth involvement and excellence will help students stand out from the crowd of other hopeful college applicants and/or help students narrow their career interests. It is better to be involved or to excel in one or two areas than to have a superficial list of activities that you jumped into so that you could have a long list on your college application (quality vs. quantity). Take advantage of campus resources. Find out about the resources on campus for support (counselors, administrators, college/career center/specialist, library, advisory, etc.)

25. Summer Opportunities: What should your student be doing this summer? Being a student for 10 months out of the year can be exhausting. Students should take the time to rest and relax so that they can be ready to do it all again starting in August. Participate in activities that are fun and rewarding to the student. Community service is a great way to have fun, grow as a person, establish connections, and give back.

26. More ideas can be found on the back of the 4 year plan located on irvington.org under counselor’s corner.

27. Final Thought From Richard Shaw, Dean of Admissions at Stanford: “I continue to be deeply concerned about the burnout, exhaustion and stress some students experience as they go through important years of adolescent development…When high school is simply a way station for accumulating college credit, and a university education is viewed as a finite means to a specific end, the individual student and his or her human experience is diminished.” “As parents and adults we are too often outcome oriented— we want to know what college and which job, outcomes that are years away. A more compelling question? Who will this student be today, tomorrow and over the course of a long life?”

29. More CSU and UC Requirements SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ OR ACT: http://act.org/ http://act.org/ UCs require the ACT with writing. SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors. SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area. Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

30. What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC? There is no “Golden Ticket” IHS students that are enrolled at Berkeley (from 2014): Average GPA: 3.9 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.63-4.0 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 8 AP course range: 6-10 Math level in 12 th grade: 30% were in AP calclus AB, 20% were in AP calculus BC, 30% were in multivariable and 10% were in calculus 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade Davis: Average GPA: 3.72 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.38-3.94 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 5.7 AP Course range: 1-8 Math level in 12 th grade: 50% were in calculus, 30% were in AP calculus AB, 10% were in AP statistics, 10% were in AP calculus BC 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

31. What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC? Santa Cruz: Average GPA: 3.52 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.11-3.9 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 3 AP course range: 1-5 Math level in 12 th grade: 70% were in intro to statistics, 10% were in calculus, 10% were in precalculus, and 10% were in AP calculus AB 70% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

32. 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: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). 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. http://www.assist.org http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp GPA Calculator:

33. Service Hours ****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create a new account. Your old info will not work. 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.

34. 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/