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10 th Grade Counseling Presentation

10 th Grade Counseling Presentation. 2013-2014. Navigating this Presentation. It is recommended that both students and parents review this presentation Any red text links to websites that provide more information about the underlined topics.

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10 th Grade Counseling Presentation

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  1. 10th Grade Counseling Presentation 2013-2014

  2. Navigating this Presentation It is recommended that both students and parents review this presentation Any red text links to websites that provide more information about the underlined topics

  3. Upcoming Events for 10th Grade Parents and Students • Connecting 10th Grade Parents with Counseling 1/22/14 2:00 pm • and the College & Career Center - Monthly Q&A College & Career Center • 2014-2015 Course Selection March, 2014 • SDUHSD College Night & Fair 4/22/14 6:30 pm • Del Mar Fairgrounds

  4. 2013-2014 Counseling Department Grade 10 Ashley BahnerStudent Last Names A-E, Ri-Sil Rebecca Vincent Student Last Names F-K, Sim-Va Melissa Sage Student Last Names L-Rh, Ve-Z Contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator 11 am - 3 pm M-F Andy ShephardCCA Registrar

  5. Contacting Your Counselor • Your counselor is available to support you • Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance • College and Career Planning/Preparation • Social/Emotional Support and Intervention • How to contact your counselor • Visit your counselor before school, during lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly. • Fill out a “call slip" (available in the Counseling Office at the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address. • For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.

  6. SDUHSD Graduation Requirements

  7. Post High School Options

  8. 4-year University Options • California Public Universities -California State Universities (CSU’s) 23 CSU campuses -University of California (UC’s) 9 UC campuses • Out-of-State Public Colleges & Universities • Private Colleges

  9. Cal State Universities (CSU) Admission Requirements • Fulfill the minimum A - G subject requirements • Fulfill the examination requirement ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam (CSU does not require the score from the Writing section of the SAT or the ACT) • Admission is determined by an eligibility index

  10. University of California (UC) Admission Requirements • Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements • Fulfill the examination requirement • SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject exams are not required, but may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information. • Admission is determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.

  11. CSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements A l History/Social Science –2 years requiredTwo years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. B l English –4 years requiredFour years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. C l Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommendedThree years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two and three-dimensional geometry. Must complete Algebra 2. D l Laboratory Science –2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. El Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of thesamelanguage other than English. Fl Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) –1 year requiredA single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year requiredOne year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language). *All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for CCA is available online At https://doorways.ucop.edu/list

  12. Geometry and UC Admission For 2013-14 Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors (UC Applicants for Fall 2015 and beyond) Students cannot validate an omission of Geometry with ANY advanced level math course, but may validate a grade deficiency. Therefore, all UC eligible students must pass both semesters of Geometry in middle school or high school.

  13. Private/Out-of-State University Admission Requirements • Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements • Students must check with the individual college’s admissions office or visit the college’s website to determine their current admission requirements

  14. College Admission Exams SAT Critical Reading Includes reading passages and sentence completions MathematicsIncludes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability WritingIncludes a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage SAT Subject Tests Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel ACT The ACT (No Writing) consists of four multiple-choice tests: English Mathematics (up to Trigonometry) Reading Science The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a Writing Test

  15. Differences between the SAT/ACT

  16. When should you take the SAT/ACT? SATandACT The “best” time to take any test is when you are academically prepared to do so. To determine your optimum test time, consider the following: • For the SAT or the ACT, it is recommended that students have recently successfully completed English 11 or AP English Language • For the SAT, students should have successfully completed Algebra II • For the ACT, students are best prepared if they have successfully completed Algebra II/ Trig Honors or Math Analysis w/ Trigonometry It is recommended that students sit for at least one test (SAT and/or ACT) in the 11th grade. By doing so, students have more flexibility to re-test in 12th grade. SAT Subject Tests It is recommended that students take the subject test soon after successfully completing the corresponding course.

  17. Community College Admission Requirements • No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance • SAT/ACT tests are NOTrequired • Any student may enroll at a California community college if they are 18 years of age, or have earned a high school diploma, or the equivalent (GED or passed the CHSPE) • Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programs • Visit the CCA Counseling Community College web page for more information Mira Costa College Student Ambassadors are available to meet with students in the College & Career Center, located in the Counseling Office. Sign-up in advance with Darlene Burton, College & Career Center manager.

  18. Grading on the 4x4 schedule Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken per term 1st quarter FINAL GRADES 2nd quarter FINAL GRADES 3rd quarter FINAL GRADES The 3rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule. 4th quarter FINAL GRADES You can review your transcript and graduation status throughout high school by using the Aeries portal. The1st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule.

  19. On the CCA transcript, you will find three types of GPA, which are calculated by dividing the sum of the course grade points earned by the number of courses taken. Acad. GPA 9-12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12, except PE, Teacher Aide and courses graded with a Pass/Fail. Acad. GPA 10-12: Includes every course taken in grades 10 -12 except PE, Teacher Aide and courses graded with a Pass/Fail. Total GPA 9 -12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12. Note: Plus and minus signs are not shown on official transcripts. Each college determines which GPA to use for admission and it is the student’s responsibility to use the correct GPA. Naviance lists students’ TOTAL WEIGHTED 9-12 GPA for comparison features

  20. D or F Grades • If a student: • Earns an F in a course required for high school graduation, he or she must repeat the course • Earns a D in a pre-requisite course that is required to move to the next level course it is recommended that he or she repeat the course • Earns a D or F grade in a course needed to meet 4-year college entrance requirements, he or she will need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a CSU, UC, Private or Out-of-State college. • Colleges do not count a D grade as passing in a required subject. A student who needs to repeat a course must speak to their alpha-counselor about options for remediation

  21. Off-Campus Courses If you want an off-campus course to appear on your CCA transcript, please follow all of these steps: • Speak with your counselor to discuss your reason for taking an off-campus course and to determine if the course will meet graduation requirements. Please note, counselors cannot recommend any specific off campus program and it is SDUHSD policy not to proctor outside exams. • Submit an Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for non-Health classes) OR a Health Only Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for completing a Health class ONLY) prior to starting the course. It must be filled out completely, including all applicable signatures (student, counselor, registrar, and parent). • When you finish the course, it is your responsibility to have an official transcript from the institution where you took the course sent directly to the CCA Registrar. The registrar can only accept official transcripts and only the CCA Registrar can post credits and grades. Transcripts must be received by May to be posted to that year's transcript.

  22. College and Career Center in Student Services • Ms. Burton, College and Career Center Coordinator, is available to answer college and career related questions and assist you with Naviance • Students and parents can email her at Darlene.Burton@sduhsd.net • Office hours are: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. • Computers are available for college and career research • Catalogs, CDs, and various other materials from colleges, summer and gap year programs, etc. are available • SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP flyers, guides, and prep books are available

  23. Exploring and Planning • Students should start with Naviance • Personality Profile “Do What You Are” • Helps you identify careers that match your interests • Track extra-curricular activities and begin to create a résumé • Research colleges & majors • Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes • If you find a college/university you are interested in, add it to your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list A Naviance tutorial is available on the Counseling website Student account– if you haven’t registered, use student ID number as the registration code Parent account- parents who haven’t registered should use the student ID number with a letter p (ex.123456p) as the registration code

  24. Tips for 10th Grade Students • Hone in on your study skills • Time management • Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you • Seek help when needed (attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult with your counselor) • Maintain good grades • Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities. • Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle • Monitor your grades • Communicate regularly with your teachers • Regularly check your grades using Aeries • Maintain a healthy lifestyle • Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance between their home, school and social lives

  25. Stay Informed Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements Read the Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter Visit the Counseling Website and the 10th Grade page to use the 10th grade Counseling Calendar Get involved in school activities (clubs, Athletics, Envision Conservatory, ASB, PALs etc.) Get to know your teachers See your counselor and ask questions Register and use Naviance Check the CCA website

  26. Questions? If you have questions regarding any information covered in this PowerPoint, contact your alpha-counselorCounseling Walk-in TimesBefore school During student lunchAfter school

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