Transcript Parent information night

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Three Breakout Sessions:
› WHS Counseling Overview – Grade Level
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Presentations
 Session I: Current 9th grade
 Session II: Current 10th grade
 Session III: Current 11th grade
University of California
California State University
Out of State Colleges/University of Nevada, Reno
Private/Independent Colleges/University of the
Pacific
Private Faith Based Colleges/William Jessup
Community College/Sierra College
 High
School Resources and Support
 Graduation Requirements/Transcripts
 Advanced/Honors/Advanced
Placement Courses
 Summer and Night School Courses
 Counseling Timeline
 College Eligibility
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Teachers
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Counselors
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Academic Support
Personal and Social Support
High School and College Course Planning
College and Career Center
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Communicate, e-mail, voice-mail
Available to meet with students before or after school
Communicate and ask questions
College Information and Testing
Community Service Opportunities
College and Career Speakers/Presentations
Peer Tutoring – Quarterly
Other Resources
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On-line grades and assignments through Ed-line
Senior Mentors – 9th grade Geography Classes
Intervention – additional 20 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers
Student Planner/Daily Announcements
Available on line:
http://www.whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us
 Available on-line by March 6th
 Course Descriptions and requirements
 Graduation Requirements
 College eligibility and requirements
 NCAA
 Activities/Clubs
 ROP
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4 years Language
Arts
4 yrs. Social Studies
3 years Mathematics
3 years Science
3 years P.E.
1 year Visual and
Performing Arts
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1 year World
Language
1 year Technology
½ year Health
50 Elective Credits
CAHSEE
25 hours Community
Service
 25
hours of community service must
be completed by the end of JUNIOR
year!
 150 hours awards students with
Distinguished Community Service.
 Important for college applications.
 Important for scholarship applications.
 Students can visit the College &
Career Center to find community
service opportunities.
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Progress Reports: P or NM (2 each semester)
Quarter Report Cards: A, B, C, NM (1each
semester)
Semester Report Cards: A, B, C, NC (1 each
semester)
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250 Credits Required for Graduation
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Each course –10 credits per year (courses are yearlong)
› May earn 80 credits per year
› Transcripts Reflect Semester Grades
› December and June
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Repeating Classes
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NC stays on transcript
› Summer School/Night School
Summer School
(grades 9-11)
Night School
(Juniors and Seniors only)
•
Summer school
registration forms are
available in April.
•
Registration takes place
the first few weeks of
each semester.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Night school courses
meet graduation
requirements, but do not
meet college entrance
requirements
Summer school dates –
TBD
• Courses meet college
prep requirements
•
 January
 Review Graduation Requirements
 Introduction to Transcript and
Graduation Petition
 April
 Select courses for Sophomore Year
 Will bring 6 year plan home for
review and parent signature
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April – Counselor visit to Geography classes
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Course selections
› Six required classes Sophomore year
› Two elective choices
› Advanced and Advanced Placement Courses –
need approval
Parent signature required on Six Year Plan
 Course verifications sent out in May
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AP/Honors and Advanced courses are offered in
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science,
Science, Foreign Language and Visual and
Performing Arts
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Require a serious approach to studies with
additional time and commitment to homework
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AP courses may receive college credit or meet
college pre-requisites
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AP test must be taken in order to receive AP credit
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Attend AP Information Night on March 20th at 6:30
in the WHS Cafeteria for additional information.
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A. History/Social Science
B. English
C. Mathematics
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(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
D. Lab Science
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2 years
4 years
3 years (4 rec)
2 years(3-4 rec)
(1 physical, 1 life)
E. Foreign Language
2 years (3 rec)
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year
G. College prep elective
1 year
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
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CA High School Exit Exam – October
PSAT at WHS – October 19th
College Fair at WHS - October 10th
Begin researching colleges
Begin or continue community service
Sophomore Counseling - February
 Complete Review Transcript
 Graduation Status
 Summer School/Night School
 Introduce Sophomore Counseling Form
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Discuss college eligibility
Discuss A-G Requirements and College Eligibility
AP/Honors Courses
College testing/PSAT Junior Year
 High
School Resources and Support
 Counseling Timeline
 Graduation Requirements/Transcripts
 Advanced/Honors/Advanced
Placement Courses
 Summer and Night School Courses
 College Eligibility

Teachers
›
›
›

Counselors
›
›
›

Academic Support
Personal and Social Support
High School and College Course Planning
College and Career Center
›
›
›
›

Communicate, e-mail, voice-mail
Available to meet with students before or after school
Communicate and ask questions
College Information and Testing
Community Service Opportunities
College and Career Speakers/Presentations
Peer Tutoring – Quarterly
Other Resources
›
›
›
›
On-line grades and assignments through Ed-line
Senior Mentors – 9th grade Geography Classes
Intervention – additional 20 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers
Student Planner/Daily Announcements
Available on line:
http://www.whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us
 Available on-line by March 6th
 Course Descriptions and requirements
 Graduation Requirements
 College eligibility and requirements
 NCAA
 Activities/Clubs
 ROP







4 years Language
Arts
3 ½ yrs. Social Studies
3 years Mathematics
3 years Science
3 years P.E.
1 year Visual and
Performing Arts






1 year Foreign
Language
1 year Technology
½ year Health
50 Elective Credits
CAHSEE
25 hours Community
Service
 25
hours of community service must
be completed by the end of JUNIOR
year!
 150 hours awards students with
Distinguished Community Service.
 Important for college applications.
 Important for scholarship applications.
 Students can visit the College &
Career Center to find community
service opportunities.



Progress Reports: P or NM (2 each semester)
Quarter Report Cards: A, B, C, NM (1each
semester)
Semester Report Cards: A, B, C, NC (1 each
semester)

250 Credits Required for Graduation

Each course –10 credits per year (courses are yearlong)
› May earn 80 credits per year
› Transcripts Reflect Semester Grades
› December and June

Repeating Classes

NC stays on transcript
› Summer School/Night School
Summer School
(grades 9-11)
Night School
(Juniors and Seniors only)
•
Summer school
registration forms are
available in April.
•
Registration takes place
the first few weeks of
each semester.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Night school courses
meet graduation
requirements, but do not
meet college entrance
requirements
Summer school dates –
TBD
• Courses meet college
prep requirements
•
 Sophomore
Counseling
 Complete Review Transcript
 Graduation Status
 Summer School/Night School
 Update Graduation Petition
 Introduce Sophomore Counseling Form
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

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Discuss college eligibility
Introduce A-G Requirements
AP/Honors Courses
College testing/PSAT

AP/Honors and Advanced courses are offered in
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science,
Science, Foreign Language and Visual and
Performing Arts

Require a serious approach to studies with
additional time and commitment to homework

AP courses may receive college credit or meet
college pre-requisites

AP test must be taken in order to receive AP credit

Attend AP Information Night on March 20th at 6:30
in the WHS Cafeteria for additional information.



A. History/Social Science
B. English
C. Mathematics
›





(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
D. Lab Science
›
2 years
4 years
3 years (4 rec)
2 years(3-4 rec)
(1 physical, 1 life)
E. Foreign Language
2 years (3 rec)
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year
G. College prep elective
1 year
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
*Satisfying Whitney High School graduation
requirements does not mean you have
met college eligibility requirements.
*Being eligible for a university does not
equal being admitted – selective school
look for students who have achieved
more than minimal eligibility.
*If it says “recommended,” consider it
“required” for highly selective colleges.
College Fair WHS – October 10th
 PSAT/NMSQT WHS – October 19th
 SAT/ACT – Spring Junior Year
 Spring – Language Arts Classes
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› Final Graduation Petition completed and
sent home for parent signature
› Courses selected for senior year
 Post
Secondary Options
 College
Admission Testing
 College
Admission Requirements
 Timeline
for Junior/Senior Year
Public Universities – CSU and UC
 Private or Independent Colleges
 Community Colleges
 Career/Technical Schools
 Apprenticeships
 Military
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*Satisfying Whitney High School graduation
requirements does not mean you have
met college eligibility requirements.
*Being eligible for a university does not
equal being admitted – selective school
look for students who have achieved
more than minimal eligibility.
*If it says “recommended,” consider it
“required” for highly selective colleges.
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

A. History/Social Science
B. English
C. Mathematics
›





(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
D. Lab Science
›
2 years
4 years
3 years (4 rec)
2 years(3-4 rec)
(1 physical, 1 life)
E. Foreign Language
2 years (3 rec)
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year
G. College prep elective
1 year
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
 SAT
Reasoning
 SAT Subject Tests
 ACT
 WHS Code: 053-937
 To send info to NCAA: 9999
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ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning
(Critical Reading, Mathematics and
Writing)
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Beginning with the Class of 2012 the two
SAT Subject Tests are NO LONGER
required for UC admission. Check
individual campuses and majors for
recommendations for testing.
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March – US History Classes
› Review transcripts/update Graduation
Petition
› Select courses for senior year, discuss post
secondary options, timeline for college
admission testing and college admission
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May – Language Arts Classes
› Final Graduation Petition completed and
sent home for parent signature
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Spring Semester
› Discuss college options with parents
(4 yr, 2 yr, Tech, Military, Apprenticeships)
› Research college programs
 UC
 CSU
 California Private/Independent
› Register for spring ACT/SAT exams
› Attend AP Honors Night March 20, 2013
› Register with NCAA Clearinghouse if considering
4-year college sports
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Spring Semester
› Answer additional questions on CST/STAR test
to qualify for EAP for CSU and Sierra College
› Visit college campuses during spring break
› Register for summer school – if necessary
› Research Senior Scholarships posted in the
WHS Career Center
Summer School
(grades 9-11)
Night School
(Juniors and Seniors only)
•
Summer school
registration forms are
available in April.
•
Registration takes place
the first few weeks of
each semester.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Applications are picked
up and returned in the
Counseling Center.
•
Summer school dates –
TBD
•
•
Courses meet college
prep requirements
Night school courses
meet graduation
requirements, but do not
meet college entrance
requirements

May
› Review course selection – make changes
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NOW!
Take SAT Reasoning/AP Exams
Attend WHS Senior Activities Night – May
Turn in graduation petition/senior contract in
order to pick up senior schedule in August!
Document completed Community Service!!
Prepare your resume/letter of
recommendation request form for next fall
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June/July
› Take SAT Subject Tests and ACT
› Visit college campuses, narrow
choices (comparison and questions may be found on
the WHS website)
› Create account on CSU Mentor if
considering California State campuses
› Create an account on UC website if
considering UC campuses
› Complete Community Service!!
› First semester transcript review by counselor
to ensure eligibility for graduation
› Classroom presentations- Discuss letters of
Recommendation, college admission, etc.
› Senior Parent Night- September
 Cover everything you need to know for Senior
year!
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PowerPoint may be downloaded from the WHS Counseling
Homepage at: http://whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us/counseling
College Websites
› University of California: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
California State University: www.csumentor.edu
Private/Independent Universities: www.aiccu.edu
California Colleges: www.californiacolleges.edu
College Admission Tests
› PSAT/SAT: www.collegeboard.com
› ACT: www.actstudent.org
STAR Test Results (EAP): www.calstate.edu/eap
Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org
Downloads from the WHS Counseling Homepage
› Junior College Planning Timeline
› Questions for College Visits
› College Comparison Sheet
› Graduation Verification Petition
› Sophomore Counseling Form