Parent information night
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Transcript Parent information night
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
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
4 years Language
Arts
4 yrs. Social Studies
3 years Mathematics
3 years Science
3 years P.E.
1 year Visual and
Performing Arts
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.
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.
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Registration takes place
the first few weeks of
each semester.
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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
April – Counselor visit to Geography classes
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
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
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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
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
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
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
› 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
*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.
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
ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning
(Critical Reading, Mathematics and
Writing)
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.
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
May – Language Arts Classes
› Final Graduation Petition completed and
sent home for parent signature
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
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
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!
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