9 th and 10 th grade High School Basics

1. 9th and 10th grade High School Basics Presented by Deborah Felten Guidance Specialist

2. Slide presentation This slide presentation will be available on the Guidance web site at: www.marinavikings.org/guidance

3. Guidance Department • 3 Guidance Specialists- Scheduling, enrollment, graduation status, credit tracking • Academic Counselor-4 year educational plans, college/career exploration/planning and preparation for post secondary options, individual parent/student meetings, evening presentations • College and Career Specialist-provides college information on testing including, PSAT, SAT, and ACT FPR (freshman priority registration for community colleges), scholarship websites and resources, arranges college and military visits

4. Guidance Dept. Cont. • Registrar- maintainstranscripts, and tabulates district academic recognition program • Guidance Secretary- Open Enrollment, inter/intra district transfers • ROP Specialist-off campus ROP enrollment and scheduling • Student Support Psychologist-Counseling, interventions • School Psychologist-special education services, interventions • Assistant Principal- Oversees department

5. Graduation Requirements • 1. Total credits required= 220 • 2. Required courses: (one year=10 credits, one semester or 1/2 year= 5 credits) • English 4 yrs. 40 credits • World History 1 yr. 10 credits • U.S. History 1 yr. 10 credits • U.S. Government ½ yr. 5 credits • Economics ½ yr. 5 credits

6. Graduation Requirements Cont. • Adv. Math 1 yr. 10 credits • Math 2 yrs. 20 credits • Physical Science 1 yr 10 credits • Life Science 1 yr. 10 credits • Health ½ yr. 5 credits • Physical Education 2 yrs. 20 credits • Visual/Performing or World Language or Career/Technical Education 1 yr. 10 credits • Electives 65 credits

7. Graduation Requirement Cont. Complete 4 years of high school

8. Pre-Registration and Schedule Changes • 9th and 10th grade student course requests will be based on their 4-year educational plan done during in class counselor presentations and students will have the opportunity to enter the course request at this time • We will be completing 4-year plans in December for Freshmen students and February for the Sophomores • Students will have a chance to modify course requests during an “open window”, for all current students in February/March

9. Pre-Registration and Schedule Changes Students will be meeting with their guidance specialists in February/March to answer any questions and to make any additional changes Students and parents will be able to view course requests on the Aeries Portal accounts for the remainder of the school year.

10. Pre-Registration and Schedule Changes cont. Teachers will complete recommendations for next year’s placement in April based on what the student has requested and their 9 week grades. Teachers are to advise students of any recommended change that may result in an adjustment of the student’s course request

11. Pre-Registration and Schedule Changes cont. Students will be given a copy of their course requests in May (after teacher input). Students/ parents will have up until the last Friday in May to make any requests for changes. Any requests received after this deadline will not be guaranteed.

12. MHS Schedule Change Policy The Master Schedule consisting of all offered classes is built in the spring. Teachers are hired to teach these classes, based upon students’ course requests For this reason, change requests after the May deadline will be based on seat availability and are not guaranteed (this includes changes requested at August registration).

13. Schedule Change Policy Requested changes to a student’s fall schedule after the school year has begun will be reserved for academic corrections and sports roster enrollment. Schedule change policy information is available to view in the MHS Course Catalog which can be found on the Marina web site at the Guidance tab

14. MHS Schedule Change Policy Due to the limitations that exist for schedule changes we encourage students with their parents to review and approve all course requests for fall prior to the May deadline.

15. Tutoring Assistance • Student Assistance Center- Free tutoring, Monday through Thursday in the Marina Library (providing assistance in Math, English, History and basic science). Hours are Monday from 3:15-4:30 and Tuesday-Thursday are 2:45-4:00. • Student Tutors- a list is available in the Career Center of qualified tutors. Students are recommended by teachers as those who have shown to be proficient in the subject area. Students charge a nominal fee • Teacher tutoring sessions- possibly during student lunch or before/after school options. Contact individual teacher(s) for possible tutoring options.

16. Credit Recovery-During School Year • Student may take additional classes during their Junior and/or Senior year • After school credit recovery through adult school is available for 11th graders taking English and History classes, 12thgraders taking any graduation requirement subject areas

17. Credit Recovery • Junior year students that are more than 20 credits deficient will meet with the academic counselor accompanied by their parents to develop a remediation plan • We are currently working on creating an opportunity for students to complete credit recovery during zero period. Guidance specialists will be reviewing students and recommending those students with the most need.

18. Summer School Graduation required failed courses, remediation of a (D) college admissions requirement, college “f” requirement (visual or performing art) or the graduation Health requirement Summer enrollment paperwork will available in February Summer school options document available on Guidance website for review prior to meeting dates. Options include; independent study, online and in classformats

19. Summer School Cont. Students can still receive paperwork after meeting dates with their guidance specialist. Summer enrollment is the responsibility of the parent and student and in most cases is based on a first come, first served basis. If you receive a progress report for second semester grades explore summer options since opportunities fill up quickly.

20. Contact Information • Contact Information can be found on web sites • Email is preferred form of contact for Marina High School

21. College BasicsPresented byDiana MilerAcademic Counselor

22. What do Colleges Want? Application (essays, extra curriculars, etc.) Standardized test scores Transcript (grades, and what classes you take)

23. College Systems Community College Cost Effective Certificate Programs Transfer Programs HS Graduation or Age 18 California State University Admissions: • GPA 2. 0 or above (2950 index) • SAT or ACT • A-G Subject Requirements University of California Admissions GPA 3.0 or above SAT Writing or ACT Writing A-G subject requirements Extra curricular SAT subject exams optional Private Admissions: See individual websites High cost/Smaller classroom Extra curricular Personal approach

24. Out of State Admission requirements may vary Visit college websites and campuses Out of state tuition costs Western Undergraduate Exchange WUE

25. UC Campuses Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Francisco

26. CSU Campuses Fullerton * Long Beach * San Bernardino Dominguez Hills Los Angeles Pomona Northridge Channel Islands San Luis Obispo Bakersfield San Francisco * local service area Monterey Bay Fresno Stanislaus San Jose’ East Bay Maritime Sonoma Sacramento Chico Humbolt San Diego San Marcos

27. • Each Campus is unique (separately accredited) • CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs “Learn by doing” Applied and Practical CSU – One University Different Campuses CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

28. UC Mission We teach UC Provides tools to continue intellectual development over a lifetime & contribute to the needs of a changing society. We conduct research UC National laboratories, medical centers and other research facilities around the state. We provides public Service UC's libraries, museums, performing arts spaces, laboratories, gardens and science centers are valuable public resources.

29. California High School Applicants CA residents meeting minimum requirements for the statewide or local path who are not admitted to any UC campus to which they applied will be offered a space at another campus if state funding is available: Statewide Path You rank in the top 9% of all high school graduates in California according to the UC admissions index Local Path (ELC) You rank in the top 9% of your high school class based on the “a-g” benchmark GPA or

30. Comprehensive Review Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study Academic Opportunities in California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location 14 UC-Approved Criteria

31. A-G Pattern of Coursework CSU/UC Requirements A. History/Social Science (World History, U.S. History, Gov’t) 2 yrs. Min. B. English- 4 years 1 year LEP 3 may be used C. Math- 3 yrs. Min. and 4 yrs recommended (Algebra 2 minimum) D. Science- 2 yrs Lab 3+ recommended (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E. World Language- 2 yrs (3+ recommended) F. VPA- 1 year same art G. College Prep Elective- 1 year

32. A Look at GPA for CSU and UC NO D or F grades accepted in any college prep courses for subject credit Grades in all A-G Subject courses taken during 10th, 11th and Summer after 11th determine initial eligibility 9th grade courses used to meet subject requirements, but are not calculated into GPA 12th grade courses used to maintain eligibility and complete admissions requirements

33. Validation World language Advanced math Chemistry – California State University Only Validation is when a student earns below a C in foreign language or advanced math in the 1st semester and continues onto the 2nd semester and earns a C or better

34. Preparing for College Focus on the curriculum and grades Update 4-year education plan Begin to research careers and majors of interest Get involved Campus Clubs Extra curricular activities Make arrangements to do community service/volunteer

35. College Admissions Testing: What You Need to Know

36. Admission Tests by System UC… SAT + Writing or ACT + Writing SAT Subject Tests (not required, but recommended) in two different subject areas *math level 2 accepted by UC Community College No SAT or ACT CSU… SAT or ACT No SAT Subject Tests required Independent/Out of State SAT or ACT See each college website for writing and subject exam requirements

37. What is the PSAT? • Practice version of the SAT • For juniors: A chance to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program • A chance to find out “where you stand” so that you can prepare effectively for the real SAT

38. PSAT • Access Scores • Create a free account at www.collegeboard.org • https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/viewscore • Free Personalized Practice • Link scores to Khan Academy

39. Purpose of PSAT/NMSQT Get familiar with the content on the SAT Predict how a student will perform on the SAT Identify strengths and areas of improvement Assess readiness for college level, credit-bearing courses National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for 11th grade students only

40. College and Career Readiness Benchmarks English benchmark = 390 Math benchmark = 500 = Meet or Exceed Benchmark = Approaching Benchmark = Need to Strengthen Skills

41. What should I be doing now? • 9th and 10th grade: Take a Practice SAT or ACT to get a feel for the tests and your strengths and weaknesses. PSAT in October- all 10th • 11th grade: Take the PSAT exam in October. Take a Practice ACT to compare. Attend PSAT Night in January. • Most Juniors prep for the SAT or ACT and take the official tests in Spring. • 12th grade: Last chance is Senior year (Dec) to take SAT or ACT. • Subject Tests: Take at the end of course, in May or June.

42. NCAA • Division I- Large schools, largest media coverage, full scholarship awards • Division II- Fewer sports, fewer full scholarship awards, funded mostly by athletic departments • Division III No scholarship awards, do not have be cleared by eligibility center, must meet admission requirements

43. NCAA Participation 1. Graduate from high school And 2. Be a qualifier based on Eligibility Center Or 3. Be accepted through admissions process (Div.III only)

44. NCAA Eligibility Center Certification • Academic core courses • Grade Point Average • Sat or ACT scores • List of NCAA approved high school courses available at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Register in summer after 11th grade

45. NCAA • Division I and II – 16 core courses

46. NCAA Full Qualifier • Full Qualifier: May receive aid , practice and compete in the first year of enrollment at the college or university • Division I • Minimum GPA in core courses increased to 2.300 and SAT 900 (math/reading) or ACT sum 75 • Division II • Minimum GPA 2.2 and SAT 840 (math/reading) or ACT sum 69

47. NCAA Full Qualifier • 10 of 16 core courses must be completed prior to 7th semester • Grades from 10 core courses are locked in for GPA • Courses repeated in 7th or 8th semester are not used in GPA • 7 of the 10 core courses must be English, math or science

48. NCAA • Academic Redshirt (I) or Partial Qualifier (II): May receive aid in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first regular academic term but may NOT compete in the first year of enrollment • 2.0 GPA, 16 core courses completed, meet academic red shirt sliding scale • Non-qualifier- Cannot receive aid, cannot practice, cannot compete in first year of enrollment

49. NAIA Eligibility High school graduation, plus two out of three of these requirements — Achieve a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. — Graduate in the top half of your high school class. — Achieve the NAIA's minimum test score requirement:  16 composite score on the ACT 860 on theSAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math)

50. High School Athletic Eligibility at Marina 2.0 semester GPA First semester with lower than 2.0, next semester academic probation 2 consecutive semesters below 2.0, ineligible to compete until the next semester a 2.0 is earned Earn at least 20 credits per semester or automatically ineligible