2014-2015

10th Grade Counseling

Presentation

2014-2015 Counseling Department

Grade 10Ashley Bahner Student Last Names A-ELRebecca Vincent Student Last Names EM-LAMelissa Sage Student Last Names LE-RHSarah Djernes Student Last Names RI-Z

Contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions

Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm Friday 11:05 am - 2:00 pm

Andy Shephard CCA Registrar       

Contacting Your Counselor

Your counselor is available to support you with• Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance• College and Career Planning/Preparation• Social/Emotional Support and Intervention

How to contact your counselor• Visit your counselor during daily walk-in times, before school, during

lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.

• Fill out a “call slip" (available in the Counseling Office at the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address.

• For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.

Tips for 10th Grade Students

Develop effective study skills • Time management • Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you• Seek help when needed and access academic resources (attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult with counselor)

Maintain good grades• Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities.• Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle

Monitor your grades • Communicate with your teachers • Regularly check your grades using Aeries

Maintain a healthy lifestyle• Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance between their home, school and social lives!

Upcoming Events for 10th Grade Parents and Students

Event Details

Connecting 10th Grade ParentsQ&A Session

1/28/15 @ 2:00pmCollege & Career Center

2015-2016 Course Selection March 2015

SDUHSD College Fair 4/26/15 @ 6pmDel Mar Fairgrounds

Stay Informed • Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements & check the CCA

website

• Read the Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter

• Visit the Counseling website and the 10th Grade page to use the 10th Grade Counseling Calendar

• Get involved in school activities (clubs, athletics, Envision, Conservatory, ASB, PALs etc.)

• Get to know your teachers, see your counselor and ask questions

• Register and use Naviance

SUBJECT Credits Terms

ENGLISH 40 Credits 4 TermsSOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ)

30 Credits 3 Terms

MATHEMATICS * 30 Credits 3 TermsSCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical) 20 Credits 2 TermsFINE/PERFORMING ART 10 Credits 1 TermPHYSICAL EDUCATION ** 20 Credits 2 TermsPRACTICAL ART (CTE) 10 Credits 1 TermELECTIVES 70 Credits 7 Terms

TOTAL 230 Credits ***

*Must pass Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 (requirement can be met in 8th grade but middle school classes do not count toward 30 high school math credits)**Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)

SDUHSD Graduation Requirements

4 Year Plan Template

Post High School Options

4 Year College/University

Community College

Military

Career/Technical Schools

Work

Gap Year-Travel

-Volunteer

Exploring and Planning Students should start with Naviance

• Personality Profile “Do What You Are” and career research tools• Help you identify careers that match your interests

• Track extra-curricular activities, journal and begin to create a résumé• Research colleges & majors

• Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes• If you find a college/university you are interested in, add it to your

“Colleges I’m Thinking About” list

Student account – if you haven’t registered, use student ID number

as the registration code Parent account - parents who

haven’t registered should use the student ID number with a letter p

(ex.123456p) as the registration code

A Naviance tutorial is available on the

Counseling Website

• Ms. Burton, College and Career Center Coordinator, is available to answer college and career related questions and assist you with Naviance

Office hours are: Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm

Friday 11:05 am - 2:00 pm

• Computers are available for college and career research

• Catalogs, CDs, and various other materials from colleges, summer and gap year programs, etc. are available

• SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP flyers, guides, and prep books are available

College and Career Center in Student Services

• No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance

• SAT/ACT tests are NOT required

• Any student may enroll at a California community college if they are 18 years of age, or have earned a high school diploma, or the equivalent (GED or passed the CHSPE)

• Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programs

• Visit the CCA Counseling Community College web page for more information

Community College Admission Requirements

4-Year University Options

California Public Universities-California State Universities

(CSU’s)23 CSU campuses

-University of California (UC’s) 9 UC campuses

Out-of-State Public Colleges & Universities

Private Colleges

CSU/UC A-G Subject RequirementsA. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED (World/US History/Government)

B. English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED

C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED*Must complete Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3

D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

E. Language other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED*, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

*Two years of the same language other than English F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED**

**One year of the same course

G. College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED

All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher. CSU/UC approved course list for CCA is available online at https://doorways.ucop.edu/list

• Fulfill the minimum A - G subject requirements

• Fulfill the examination requirement

ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam (CSU does not require the score from the Writing section)

• Admission is determined by an eligibility index

Cal State Universities (CSU)

Admission Requirements

• Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements

• Fulfill the examination requirement

• SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing

SAT Subject exams are not required, but may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information.

• Admission is determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.

University of California (UC)Admission Requirements

• Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements

• Students must check with the individual college’s admissions office or visit the college’s website to determine their current admission requirements

Private/Out-of-State University Admission Requirements

College Entrance ExamsSAT Critical Reading-Includes reading passages and sentence completions Mathematics-Includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probabilityWriting-Includes a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage

SAT Subject TestsSubject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel

ACT English Mathematics (up to Trigonometry)Reading Science The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice sections and a Writing Test

When should you take the SAT/ACT?

SAT and ACT

To determine your optimum test time, consider the following: • For the SAT or the ACT, it is recommended that students have

recently successfully completed English 11 or AP English Language

• For the SAT, students should have successfully completed Algebra II

• For the ACT, students are best prepared if they have successfully completed Algebra II/ Trig Honors or Math Analysis w/ Trigonometry

SAT Subject Tests It is recommended that students take the subject test soon after successfully completing the corresponding course.

Grading on the 4x4 schedule

The1st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule.

*You can review your transcript and graduation status throughout high school by using the Aeries portal.

1st quarter FINAL GRADES

2nd quarter FINAL GRADES

3rd quarter FINAL GRADES

4th quarter FINAL GRADES

The 3rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule.

Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken, per term.

Acad. GPA 9-12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12, except PE, Teacher Aide and courses graded with a Pass/Fail.

Acad. GPA 10-12: Includes every course taken in grades 10 -12 except PE, Teacher Aide and courses graded with a Pass/Fail.

Total GPA 9-12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12.

Note: Plus and minus signs are not shown on official transcripts.

Each college determines which GPA to use for admission.

* Naviance lists students’ TOTAL WEIGHTED 9-12 GPA for comparison features

On the CCA transcript, there are three types of GPA, which are calculated by dividing the

sum of the course grade points earned by the number of

courses taken.

If a student:• Earns an F in a course required for high school

graduation, he or she must repeat the course• Earns a D in a pre-requisite course that is required to

move to the next level course it is recommended that he or she repeat the course

• Earns a D or F grade in a course needed to meet 4-year college entrance requirements, he or she will need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a four-year college

Colleges do not count a D grade as passing in a required subject.

A student who needs to repeat a course mustspeak to their alpha-counselor about options for

remediation

D or F Grades

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• Speak with your counselor to discuss your reason for taking an off-campus course and to determine if the course will meet graduation requirements.

Please note, counselors cannot recommend any specific off campus program and it is SDUHSD policy not to proctor outside exams.

• SDUHSD Board Policy allows 30 credits of non-district coursework from accredited institutions to be placed on the transcript

• Submit an Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for non-Health classes) OR a Health Only Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for completing a Health class ONLY) prior to starting the course. It must be filled out completely, including all applicable signatures (student, counselor, registrar, and parent).

• Upon course completion, it is your responsibility to have an official transcript from the institution where you took the course sent directly to the CCA Registrar. Only the CCA Registrar can post credits and grades. Transcripts must be received by May to be posted to that year's transcript.

Off-Campus Courses