Transcript 10th Grade Guidance Lesson

9th Grade Advising
Counselors
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Mrs. Gieck
Mrs. Bussey
Mr. Stordahl
Mr. Wild
AP
Mr. Vujovich
Mrs. Raycraft
Mr. Mattix
Mr. McNulty
Special Services – Janice Lucas
Intervention Counselor – Kathleen Orchard
Role of the Counselor
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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 Website
http://www.granitebayhigh.org/administratio
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Granite Bay High School Counseling
Blackboard Page Instructions
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Go to: http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us
Click on “Blackboard” under Home on
left
Click on “User Login”
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Username = firstname.lastname (i.e.
Carey.Bussey)
Password = Student ID#
Click “GBHS Counseling” on the right
side of the screen
Click on “9th Grade Advising” button on
left
Academic Journey
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Graduation and college
requirements
Transcripts/GPA’s
Post High School Options
Four Year Plan
Resources for Success
Graduation Requirements
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4 Years of English
2 Years of Math (Must pass Alg. 1 and
Geometry)
3 Years of Social Science:
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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
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1 Year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language
2 Years of PE
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PE 9
PE 10
1 Year of Health and Safety
110 Additional Credits
260 Credits Total
Pass Exit Exam
This is a Transcript
Grading Information
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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)
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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
GPA
Weighted vs. Unweighted
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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
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An Honors Course…
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An AP (Advanced Placement) Course…
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Moves faster and goes into greater depth
Is a college level class that culminates with a
required exam in May
An IB (International Baccalaureate)
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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
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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 ADMISSIONS
UC/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?
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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 Plan
FOUR-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
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English 9
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English 10
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English 11
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English 12
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Health/Safety
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Algebra 1
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World Studies
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Geometry
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US History
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PE 9
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Gov/Econ
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PE 10
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Exit Exam
English
Math
Physical Science
(i.e. Chem.,
Physics)
Life Science
(i.e. Biology)
Fine Art or
Foreign Lang.
MY PERSONAL PLAN
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English 9
English 10
English 11
Health/Safety
World Studies or AP
European History
US History
PE 9
PE 10
CSU/UC College Entrance
a. History/Social Science
b. English
c. Math
(through Int. 3/Alg.2)
d. Lab Science
e. Language other
than English
 2 years
 4 years
 3 years
 2 years
(3 recommended)
 2 years req.
(3 recommended)
Planned dates for:
SAT I__________________
SAT II________________
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English 12
Government /
Economics
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Organization
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Develop a system that works for you!
Keep backpack neat and orderly
Use a planner
Check Homelink grades regularly
Stay consistent.
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Time Management
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Determine priorities
Make a schedule
Be consistent
Be realistic
Remember…you have to eat and
sleep!
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Study Skills
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Good study skills start in the
classroom
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Bring materials to class
Pay attention – participate in learning
Take notes
Ask for help
Use resources on campus (lunch Peer
tutoring and after school tutoring)
What Does it Take to Succeed?
Study Skills at Home
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Create a good study environment
Tough subject first
Take breaks when concentration
wanes
Set goals – rewards when they are
met
Ask for help – offer help
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 information
Career Sites
 www.Mymajors.com
 www.Cacareerzone.org
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How to Stay Informed
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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
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Join a club
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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
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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