1. Updated: 2/2016

2.  9 th Grade: Ms. Velasquez  A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10 th -12 th )  Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10 th -12 th )  M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10 th -12 th )  Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10 th -12 th )  College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel

3. Online Registration *New this year* A portion of registration will be completed by students online this year on your own time. Easy to follow directions for requesting courses are included in your registration packet. Fill out your paper registration form (and get teacher signatures) before entering your course requests online. You will not be able to select teachers or periods. These are course requests. The online portal will open on Feb 16 th and close during the evening on Feb 23 rd. You will only be able to submit your course requests online once, and you will not be able to change them. Be accurate. Your counselor will be meeting with you individually to review your entered course requests after your packet deadline, and make sure you have met prerequisites.

4. Registration form is due to your English teacher February 23 rd 2016 Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their online course requests reviewed, and will have the opportunity to ask questions at that time. Choosing your classes: If you are applying to a family, you have to complete an application (new applicants only). Go to irvington.org under the About & Departments 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 Select an English and Government/Economics option. All 12 th graders must take these two classes. Student MUST have their current teacher sign their registration form if they are registering for ANY AP class. * Do not list We The People on your reg form. If auditioning, put the class on your form you would like if you do NOT get in.

5. Select a math and science course (Skip if you have completed the graduation requirement and are choosing to not take a math or science in 12 th grade). Choose your electives. English and Government are the only required classes for 12 th graders (unless you are missing credits in a subject area). Math, Science and Language are all considered electives in 12 th grade. Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements and keeping your future goals in mind. List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective. If you do not complete each space and the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you. Do not list TA or Office Assistant on you reg form. Applications will be done in the fall. Do not list We the People, Journalism, Publications or ASB on your form if you are APPLYING for the program. List the class you want if you do not get accepted. If you are CONTINUING in Journalism, ASB, or Publications, list the class and get the teacher’s signature. 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. For AP Psychology: The signature from your current US HISTORY teacher is required. MANDATORY MEETING 2/19/16 in room 104 at lunch.

6. Off-Campus ROP Classes (Informational assembly Thursday during advisory) 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 ). A bus provides students with transportation to and from the ROP center. 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

7. 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. Zero Period/7 th Period class: If you would like to enroll in a 0 period or 7 th period class, list it in the appropriate box. AP Registration Form: Must be completed by EVERY student planning to take ANY AP course.

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

9. 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 AP classes but do not do well in them (“c” grades), 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 you will have QUEST, college applications, scholarship searches, financial aid paperwork, clubs, extra-curricular activities, job/volunteer work, etc. If you do poorly in your 12 th grade classes it can affect your college admissions. 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 many 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.****

10. Course requests and college admissions Recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project (endorsed by 80 stakeholders in admissions at Rice, Loyola, Harvard, Michigan State, etc.): Engage in meaningful and sustained community service: Lighten your course load and use your passion/interest to guide your service. Colleges look to see that the service is “authentically chosen,” and if it helps one develop gratitude, a sense of responsibility for the future, and/or if it addresses community issues/problems. Taking a large number of AP classes per year is not as valuable as sustained achievement in a limited number of areas: How can one gain a deep understanding of a subject if their time is spread between too many rigorous courses? Expand your thinking regarding “good” colleges: There is a broad range of excellent colleges across the country. There are many paths to professional success. Students and parents should be more concerned about the best fit college as opposed to its status. Contributions to one’s family are important: Tasks including caring for siblings, taking on major household tasks, and working outside of the home to provide needed income are valued in the admissions process. Prioritizing family obligations over course selection is understood. Quality of extracurricular activities is much more important than quantity: Take a course load that allows you to participate in a couple of activities that you love and are passionate about. Give your activities the focus they deserve.

12. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health- 5 credits PE- 20 credits Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE (area “f” and “e”) Fine Art AND World Lang AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes) Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math (area “c”) Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) SAT or ACT What are the main differences? Social Science- World History, US History, Gov/Econ (area “a”) Social Science- same Science- 20 credits- Biological (Biology, Sports Therapy) AND Physical (Int. Sci, Chem, Biotech) (area “d”) 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 * NOTE: computers is not required at IHS (a-g Requirements) You should have at least credits after semester 140 to be on track. English- 40 credits (area “b”) English- same

13. Where do Irvington Students go to College? 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college”as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, Harvard, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools Who wins? Most popular schools: 1.Ohlone 2.San Jose State University

14. 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.

15. New/Newer Classes: Guitar: a-g approved area “f”. No prior experience needed. It is preferred that student can provide their own guitar. Guitar 2: a-g approved area “f”. For students that have prior experience. See Mr. Anaya for approval. Integrated Science: Physical science for graduation. Area “g.” Introduction to Engineering Design: a-g approved area “f”. No experience required. Geometry or higher concurrent. CAAD software used. Ms. Berbawy. Principles of Engineering: area “g.” Algebra 2 or higher concurrent. Ms. Berbawy. Anatomy and Physiology: Mr. Chan. Area “d.” Cyber Security: Mr. Albizo. Area “g.” Spanish for Spanish Speakers: Equivalent to level 3. Mr. Ballado. Area “e.” Creative Writing: a-g approved area “g.” 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. Area “f.” Changes: Weight Training: Must have 20 units of PE complete. Elective credit only.

16. Proof of residency: Attach COPIES (you will not get them back) of two forms of proof. Parent and student signatures are required on the reg form. 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!!!!!

17. 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. Classes designated as “Ohlone” on the elective options form are concurrent enrollment courses and become part of the student’s Irvington High School record and the students’ permanent college record. 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. 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.

18. Counselor’s Corner: Important announcements PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources for students struggling academically Resources for health and wellness 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Irvington course offerings Registration information Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more! Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions…

19. Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Summer opportunities Military information Scholarship information And more!!