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9th Grade Advising
Counselors APA-Ek Mrs. Gieck Mr. VujovichEl-K Mrs. Bussey Mrs. RaycraftL-Ri Mr. Stordahl Mr. MattixRo-Z Mr. Wild Mr. McNulty
Special Services – Janice LucasIntervention Counselor – Kathleen Orchard
Role of the Counselor
Schedules College and Career Personal Confidentiality
How to Contact Your School Counselor•Call Slips•Drop ins before and after school and during lunch
Other Resources
Resource Officer…Joe Herrick Career Center Tech… Cindi Underwood Nurse… Linda Warfield (except
Wednesdays) Intervention Counselor…Kathleen Orchard College and Career Center Homelink http://rosevillehsd.net Counseling Websitehttp://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/news.php
Granite Bay High School Counseling Blackboard Page Instructions
1) Go to: http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us 2) Click on “Blackboard” under Home on
left3) Click on “User Login”
1) Username = firstname.lastname (i.e. Carey.Bussey)
2) Password = Student ID#4) Click “GBHS Counseling” on the right
side of the screen5) Click on “9th Grade Advising” button on
left
Academic Journey
Graduation and college requirements
Transcripts/GPA’s Post High School Options Four Year Plan Resources for Success
Graduation Requirements
4 Years of English 2 Years of Math (Must pass Alg. 1 and
Geometry) 3 Years of Social Science:
World Studies (or AP Euro) - Sophomore Year US History - Junior Year Government/Economics - Senior Year
2 Years of Science (must be UC approved):
1 Life Science 1 Physical Science
Graduation Requirements continued
1 Year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language 2 Years of PE
PE 9 PE 10
1 Year of Health and Safety 110 Additional Credits 260 Credits Total Pass Exit Exam
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Grading Information
To pass a class a student must earn a D- or higher
To be eligible to attend a 4-year University directly out of high school students must earn a “C” or higher in college prep. courses
Students earn four sets of permanent grades: October,
December, March, and May
Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
A = 4 B = 3 C=2 D= 1 F = 0 Assign the correct point value to
each grade earned Add up the total and divide by the
number of grades ALL students who wish to
participate in school activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard, etc.) must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
GPAWeighted vs. Unweighted
Students in an Honors, AP, or IB level course will be awarded an extra grade point for each grade earned with a C or better
Adding in these extra points into the GPA calculation is necessary to determine a weighted GPA
Honors vs. AP vs. IB
An Honors Course… Moves faster and goes into greater depth
An AP (Advanced Placement) Course… Is a college level class that culminates with a
required exam in May An IB (International Baccalaureate)
Course… Is a college level class that has mandatory
assignments and an exam in May. Some IB classes may be restricted to IB Diploma students only.
Post High School Options
Technical Schools Military Community College Cal State Universities UC (University of Calif.) Universities Private Universities
***Don’t limit yourself to the “name brand” schools. There are over 3000 colleges in the U.S. The key is finding a good fit.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSUC/CSU – A-G Requirements (minimum)
a. History – 2 Years b. English – 4 Years c. Math (Through Alg.2) – 3 Years d. Lab Science – 2 years e. Language other than English – 2
Years f. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 Year g. Elective Courses – 1 Year
Note: “C” grade is the minimum standard
What Colleges are Looking For?
Consistent performance in an appropriately challenging curriculum
GPA Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP, IB) Accomplishments beyond the
classroom Potential to contribute to a college
community Demonstrated interest in learning
Four Year PlanFOUR-YEAR PLAN
Class of 2014
Name_______________________________ Graduation Date________________________ Counselor___________________________ Post Graduation Goal____________________ Career Goal_____________________________ High School Graduation Requirements (Each box represents 5 credits) In addition to the requirements below each student must acquire a minimum of 260 credits. Semester Semester 1 2 1 2 English 9 Physical Science (i.e. Chem., Physics) English 10 Life Science
(i.e. Biology) English 11 Fine Art or Foreign Lang. English 12 Health/Safety Algebra 1 World Studies Geometry US History PE 9 Gov/Econ PE 10 Exit Exam English Math
CSU/UC College Entrance a. History/Social Science 2 years b. English 4 years c. Math 3 years (through Int. 3/Alg.2) d. Lab Science 2 years (3 recommended) e. Language other 2 years req. Planned dates for: than English (3 recommended) SAT I__________________ SAT II________________ f. Visual and Performing 1 year Arts ACT__________________ PSAT________________ g. Elective Courses 1 year (Check UC List) ASVAB_______________
MY PERSONAL PLAN
9 10 11 12
English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Health/Safety World Studies or AP European History
US History Government /
Economics
PE 9 PE 10
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Organizationo Develop a system that works for you!o Keep backpack neat and orderlyo Use a plannero Check Homelink grades regularlyo Stay consistent.
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Time Managemento Determine prioritieso Make a scheduleo Be consistento Be realistico Remember…you have to eat and
sleep!
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Study Skillso Good study skills start in the
classroomo Bring materials to classo Pay attention – participate in learningo Take noteso Ask for helpo Use resources on campus (lunch Peer
tutoring and after school tutoring)
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Study Skills at Homeo Create a good study environmento Tough subject firsto Take breaks when concentration
waneso Set goals – rewards when they are
meto Ask for help – offer helpo Obtain a study buddy in each class
Resources
Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood Campus representative presentations Financial Aid info and forms Scholarship info and applications info communicated thru the Career ctr., bulletin,
and newsletter NCAA information SAT I, II and ACT registration and test prep.
materials Naviance Career and college informationCareer Sites
www.Mymajors.com www.Cacareerzone.org
How to Stay Informed
Listen to the morning announcements
Read the “Gazette” (school newspaper)
Visit www.granitebayhigh.org Visit the Counseling website Read the School Newsletter Utilize Naviance Computer Program Check Aeries (Homelink) regularly
Ways to Get Involved
Join a club Club day is Friday, Sept. 10th during
lunch Try out for a sport Try out for a play Consider joining student
government, journalism, yearbook, debate, academic decathlon, etc.
Create your own club
What Students Can Do
School is your job…take it serious! Realize you are in charge of your
own fate Realize you are free to make your
own choices in life but you do not get to choose your consequences – make wise choices!
Questions and Answers
"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."-- Chinese proverb