Welcome to Whitney High School - Rocklin Unified School District
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Transcript Welcome to Whitney High School - Rocklin Unified School District
Whitney High School
Freshmen
Information Night
Class of 2017
Agenda
WHS Administration & Staff
High School 101 – the Basics
Grading,
Parental Support
Planner,
ESA, Graduation Requirements
Edline, Announcements, APG
Academic Support
Teachers,
tutoring, mentors, PC
Career Center/ROP/Future Dates
Pretest Review
Whitney High School
Administration
Principal
Debra Hawkins
Assistant Principals
Sherry
Mauser (Freshman Admin)
Jason Feuerbach, Athletic Director
Jennifer Hanks
WHS Counselors
Class
of 2014 – Kelly Chambers &
Julie Poe
Class of 2015 – Roisin LeRoy &
Patrick Floyd
Class of 2016 –Roisin LeRoy
Class of 2017 – Patrick Floyd
Working with your Counselor
Ask questions – be
proactive
Keep track of
deadlines
Keep your counselor
in the loop- we are a
team
Check the WHS
website regularly
Keep your Six Year
plan up-to-date
Six Year Plan
High School 101
Rocklin Unified School District
Whitney High School
Rocklin High School
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy
Formerly
Rocklin Independent Study
All Grades – 3 tier model
Victory High School
Alternative
Education – Jr/Sr (quarter)
Schedule/Grading
Odd/Even Days
2 Semesters
5 credits per semester/class
Progress Reports – P or NM
Quarter Reports – A, B, C, NM
Eligibility
Semester Grades – A, B, C, NC
Eligibility
Check
NM/NC
Check
Essential Skills/Remediation
Mastery Learning of Essential Concepts
No
Mastery = No Credit
Summer School/Night School
Remedial
not enrichment
Summer School – highest grade = C
College
Night
Not
Prep
School – Jr/Sr – Last Resort
College Prep
WHS Graduation Requirements
250 Credits
4 years Language Arts
4 years Social Studies
3 years Mathematics
3 years Science
3 years P.E.
1 year VAPA
1 year Foreign
Language
1 year Technology
½ year Health
45 Elective Credits
CAHSEE
25 hrs. of documented
Community Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE
25 hours required for WHS graduation
Non-Profit agency or organization
Opportunities and forms are available in the
College & Career Center and website
All hours MUST be documented & completed
by junior year
150 hours = Distinguished Comm Service
CSU & UC A – G
Eligibility Requirements
A - Social Studies 2 years
B - Language Arts 4 years
C - Math 3 years (Must complete Algebra II)
(4 years recommended)
D - Lab Science 2 years (1 physical, 1 life)
(4 recommended)
E - Foreign Language 2 years
(3 recommended)
F - VAPA 1 year
G - College Prep Elective 1 year
Distinguished Scholar
Students on this path will…
Take 60% (15) AP/Honors and advanced
offerings - 5 being AP classes
Have a 3.8 weighted GPA
Students score Advanced/Proficient CST scores
in ELA and Math
Have 95% attendance rate
No major disciplinary or attendance infractions
A minimum of 150 Community Service Hours
Parental Support
Parental Support
Check Planner – Daily
Stamps
Edline
Student
Reports by Course
School Announcements
School
vs Highlights
Website
Academic Planning Guide
Planning
& Course Descriptions
Check Planner Daily
Stamps – every class period
Praise vs Question
Intervention/Extended Lunch
Highlight/No Stamp =
Intervention
Write Daily Agenda/Deadlines
Substitute or No Homework?
Calendar of Events
Edline
Teacher Gradebook – Real Time
Email Notification of updates
Check Student Report
Praise vs Question
School Announcements
Broadcasting/Daily Announcements
Essential Communication
Parent – Check Script on Website
Academic Planning Guide (APG)
Counseling Page – School Website
Course Descriptions
UC/CSU Requirements
General Information
Academic Support
Teacher
Check Availability – Office Hours
Tutoring
Intervention
PE Correctives
Contact Information
Intervention
30 minutes prior to lunch
Missing Stamp = Intervention
All Stamps = Voluntary
Planner Signed or stamped to move to
another classroom
Senior Mentors
Assigned in every Geography Class
First Semester
Recommendation
Small Groups – Tutoring/organization
check every two weeks (graded)
Peer Counselors
Trained by Counselor Advisor
Provide Support/Check-ins
Mediation
Report to Counselor
Career Center
What do you want to do after high school?
4 Year College or University
Military
Career or Technical
Schools
School to Career
Community College
Career Center
Sally Randazzo, Career Technician
Work Permits
Community Service
Scholarship/Financial Aid Information
Regional Occupational Program
CSU/UC Application Workshops
Post Secondary Opportunities
Speakers/Recruiters
ROP
Justin Locketz – ROP Coordinator
Open to high school juniors and seniors.
Training for Careers and College in 12 industry sectors
including Agriculture, Arts and Media, Building and Construction, Health
and Medical Services, Information and Communication, Education,
Fashion, Public Services, Hospitality, Marketing, Transportation and
Engineering.
Many courses offer Internships, College Credit, and UC A-G
credit.
Classes are at various campuses and job sites in the area.
www.49erROP.com
Regional Occupational Program
http://www.placercoe.k12.ca.us/StudentsAn
dParents/Pages/49erRop.aspx?dept=rop
Senior Year (possibly junior year)
Mandatory Parent Nights - impacted courses
Health
Careers, Baking & Pastry, Fire Science
Medical Assisting, Animal Science, Dental
AP Computer Science, Law Enforcement
Internships not guaranteed
Upcoming Dates
December 20 – Semester Ends
January 6 - Semester Two Begins
February 8 - Kaplan Mock SAT
March - 9th graders select courses for
sophomore year
March - AP/Honors Information Night
What’s Next - Sophomore
PSAT Test - October
CAHSEE - February
Grades calculated for UC/CSU
Stay involved
What’s Next - Juniors
Develop List of Postsecondary Programs
NCAA Clearinghouse
College Night
Testing Year
PSAT
– National Merit Scholarship
SAT/ACT – Spring Semester
Send
CST
Scores – CSU Mentor, UC – share, NCAA
– Early Assessment Program (EAP)
What’s Next - Senior
SAT/ACT – Retake if necessary
Send
Scores from testing agency
Senior Mock Interview Day
Financial Aid – www.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarship Search
Assist-a-grad
Scholarships - March
Apply to Colleges
CSU
& UC – November 30 deadline
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Planning Your High School Career
Using your Six-Year Plan
Meeting Graduation Requirements
Preparing for College
Considering Your Options
Using College and Career Center Resources
Meeting with your counselor as needed
Golden Rules for High School Parents
Communicate!
Stay involved in your
teen’s life
Ask your teen questions –
follow up
Discuss your teen’s goals
and plans for the future
Set boundaries and
enforce them
Check the WHS website
Read Wildcat World
Newsletter
Check grades online
Participate in Boosters,
PIT Crew or other parent
group
Attend parent programs –
Back to School
Night/Parent Information
Nights
Don’t assume that your
teen can do it on their
own – THEY STILL NEED
YOU!
Quiz Review
25-33 correct
Top Cat Parent
20-25 correct
Distinguished Parent
1-19 correct
Intervention
Who do you call?
Whitney High School: 632-6500
Counselor
Patrick Floyd: [email protected]
Sherri Gregory: [email protected] (Secretary) Ext. 6406
Registrar
Leslie Simpson: [email protected]
Athletics
Jason Feuerbach: [email protected]
Kathy Maxey: [email protected] (Secretary)
Activities
Jennnifer Yadon: [email protected]