Welcome to the Counselor Forum

1. Welcome to the Counselor Forum Class of 2018

2. Introduction of Counselors • Mrs. Gieck A – Ek • Mrs. Orchard El – K • Mr. Stordahl L – Ra • Mrs. Cross Re – Z • Mrs. Lucas Special Services Coordinator • Mrs. Bussey Intervention Counselor Counselor’s Role: • We follow the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model for School Counseling • “Guidance for All” • Academic, Personal/Social, Career

3. Agenda for Tonight • 4 X 4 Block • High School Requirements • College Admissions • Most Commonly Asked Questions • What to Expect on Registration Evening • Homelink and Naviance • Q and A

4. 4 x 4 Block Schedule – Pros: • More credits / more college prep classes • Go at own pace • More efficient classroom time • Able to advance to higher level in curriculum • Have time to repeat • Very few fail to graduate because of credits

5. 4 x 4 Block Schedule – Cons: • Fast pace • Balancing issues/potential overload • May have gap between Math and World Language

6. High School Requirements • 4 Years of English • 2 Years of Math (Must pass Alg.1/Int.mathI and Geom./Int.mathII or higher) • 3 Years of Social Science: • World Studies or AP European History--Sophomore Year • US History or AP US History--Junior Year • AP or regular Government/Economics--Senior Year • 2 Years of Science: • 1 Life Science (Biology) • 1 Physical Science (Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics)

7. High School Requirements Cont’d • 1 Year of Fine Art or World Language • 2 Years of Physical Education • P.E. 9 • P.E. 10 • 1 Year of Health and Safety • Plus additional classes to total at least 260 credits • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must pass Exit Exam (first take spring of 10th grade)

8. Fall Term (Aug–Dec) P.E. 9 Math English 9 Elective IF BAND… 0. Marching Band Health Brass Wind Ensemble Math English 9 Spring Term (Jan-May) Health and Safety Science ? World Language ? Elective 0. Band PE 9 Symphonic Band World Language ? Science ? Freshman Sample Schedule

9. World Language • Spanish • French • Japanese * Only recommended for strong English students

10. Math • Year Long Option? • Integrated Math IA/Integrated Math I • Must be recommended by 8th gr. Math teacher • Geometry A/B (not available in 9th grade) • Math Placement guided by 8th grade math course, grades, and math teacher recommendation • All students planning to take Geometry MUST take a Math Placement Test at end of year. • When: Fri., May 16th at 3:30 pm or Sat., May 17th at 9:00 am at GBHS • Q’s??? Email Lisa Vaughan at lvaughan@rjuhsd.us

11. Science • CP Earth Science • College prep elective but NOT as a lab course • CP Biology • College prep lab course *Algebra 1/Integrated Math I AND strong English skills recommended for both

12. Additional Courses How to select additional courses? • Start with Course Selection Worksheet • Pinpoint courses of interest • Research further in Naviance or Course Catalog (download from GBHS website) • Check for prerequisites • Check course description

13. COLLEGE ADMISSIONSUC/CSU – A-G Requirements (Minimums) • a. History – 2 Years • b. English – 4 Years • c. Math – 3 Years(Through Algebra 2/ Integrated Math III) • d. Lab Science – 2 years • e. Language other than English – 2 Years • f. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 Year • g. Elective Courses – 1 Year ** All of these required courses MUST be passed with a “C” or higher

15. 9th Grade Course Selection Worksheet

16. International Baccalaureate • For IB Diploma candidates: the goal is to complete the following by the end of the 10th grade year. • Biology and Honors Chemistry or Chemistry • AP European History/Honors English block (grade 10) • Through Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus • Through French 3, Japanese 3, or Spanish 3 • One VAPA course (recommended) • For further information/answers please contact our IB Coordinator, Duane Blomquist, at dblomquist@rjuhsd.us and check out the IB website at http://granitebayhigh.org/domain/178

18. Most Commonly Asked Questions • Can sports count for PE? • Should we double up on World Language and Math? • Can my student have a specific teacher or change a teacher? • Can we request a specific lunch?

19. Most Commonly Asked Questions • How do I know that my child will not get 4 solids at once? • How do we define “electives?” • How does my child go out for a sport? If Q’s… correspond with our Athletic Director – Tim Healy ext. 5809 or email thealy@rjuhsd.us

20. Most Commonly Asked Questions • How do I handle requesting a change after the initial submission of courses? A: Hold off until you obtain course confirmation information in late spring. If changes are desired you will have an opportunity to fill out a “request for class change” form at that time.

21. Registration Evening Wednesday, March 12th 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Arrive between 4 and 6 p.m. • 4:00 A-L last names • 5:30 M-Z last names Windows close at 6:30pm

22. Things to Bring • Ticket to Registration • Emergency Card • RJUHSD Technology Use Agreement • Copies of 2 types of proof of residency • Deed OR current tax bill OR other rental agreements for residence • Electric utility bill OR water utility bill • No cable or telephone bills accepted

23. Things to Bring…continued • Copies of immunization records • Course Selection Worksheet • Important that Alternates are selectedas these will need to be transcribed onto a course confirmation form on reg. night

24. What to do if you do not have a registration instruction packet? IF your son/daughter is attending Cavitt or Olympus, make sure you check with them as they received a packet in class last week. ALL OTHERS… Download the Registration Instructions from the GBHS webiste at www.granitebayhigh.org If questions or challenges, contact our Registrar Kelley Zorio via email at kzorio@rjuhsd.us and she will guide you through the process. This should be done ASAP – preferrably tomorrow.

25. Important Dates • GBHS Newsletter Signups for 8th grade parents: • Sign up NOW at GBHS website:News/News from the Den • Course confirmations made available:late Spring • Hold off on any changes until that time • Schedule Pickup Day: Aug. 6th 7:30-11:30 am (tentative) • Grizzly Retreat: Aug. 6th 2-9 pm (tentative) • First Day of School: Aug. 11th

26. Homelink (Aeries): Access grades on-line • Visit: http://homelink.rjuhsd.us/ • Enter email & password • Access up-to-date student grades, assignments, test/quiz scores, report cards, and attendance • Homelink provides students and parents an opportunity to stay on top of student progress • For Homelink support, contact Kelley Zorio at kzorio@rjuhsd.us or 916-786-8676 x5122

27. Naviance: What it can do for you Naviance is a comprehensive web site that students can use to help make decisions about academic planning, colleges and careers It is an advising tool counselors use to better guide and prepare students for their academic and post-secondary goals Every student and parent has a Naviance account For parent log in, go to GBHS’s website, click on the “Naviance” link and enter your registration code Parent registration codes- mother: student 6-digit GBHS ID# + “P” (123456P); father: student 6-digit GBHS ID# + “PP” (123456PP); For Naviance support, contact Melora Klusnick at mklusnick@rjuhsd.us or 916-786-8676 x5121

28. Additional Information For additional information, please visit the GBHS website atwww.granitebayhigh.org and the GBHS Counseling website at http://granitebayhigh.org/domain/30

29. Thank you for coming tonight!