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.  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 Website and the College and Career Center’s website for answers to many frequently asked questions… Counselor’s Website: Important announcements Requesting Recommendations PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources/interventions for students struggling academically Resources for health and wellness 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more! Where to go for additional information :

5. Resources/Interventions for students that are struggling academically find on irvington.org under counseling tab

6. Resources for Health and Wellness find on irvington.org under counseling tab Health and Wellness Resources/Agencies link: Are you or a friend feeling stressed out/overwhelmed? Does your family need help signing up for health insurance? Do you need information on housing? Students can also see their counselor in person during lunch and after school for more information.

7. 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!!

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

9. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV 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

11. 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 “R” will eventually show up on your transcript for the repeated class.

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

13. 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:

14. 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 for the next semester (says 0). 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.

15. 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.

16. 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”

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Service Hours Log hours in Servicekarma.com 40 Hours are required Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create an account. 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 (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 80 credits after semester 1 of 10 th grade to be on track. English- 40 credits (area “b”) English- same

23. What are your options after high school? 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and De Anza 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 (Statistics are from the class of 2015)

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 113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.1 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.1 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) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors Photo: Ohlone College’s Newark Campus

27. Community Colleges Continued Types of programs (continued):Types of programs (continued): 2. Vocational programs: A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time.A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time. Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length.Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length. Examples:Examples: Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length)Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length) Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length)Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length) Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length)Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length) Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length)Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.)

28. 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. Additional CSU and UC Requirements

29. 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/

31. Online Registration 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.

32. Registration form is due to your English teacher February 26 th ! 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. 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. Choosing 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

33. 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

34. 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 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. 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.

35. 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 ). 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

36. 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.

37. 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.****

38. 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.

40. 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: For grades 10-12. 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. 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.

41. 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!!!!! Complete the Four Year Plan in this packet and keep it attached.

42. 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)

43. 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.