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Corona High School Home of the Panthers Class of 2017. Who Is My Guidance Counselor?. Mr. Pruett…………....A-C Mrs. Halfhill ………….D-Ho Mrs. Martin…………..Hu- Ol Dr. Schneider………Or-Rosas Ms. Babin …………....Puente Mrs. Ferrara………... Rosato -S & AVID Ms. Osterkamp ……...T-Z & Special Ed
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Corona High School Home of the Panthers Class of 2017
Who Is My Guidance Counselor? Mr. Pruett…………....A-C Mrs. Halfhill………….D-Ho Mrs. Martin…………..Hu-Ol Dr. Schneider………Or-Rosas Ms. Babin…………....Puente Mrs. Ferrara………... Rosato-S & AVID Ms. Osterkamp……...T-Z & Special Ed Mrs. Aguiar…….English Language Learners
Find Your Counselor Mrs. Aguiar Ms. Babin Mrs. Ferrara Mrs. Halfhill Dr. Schneider Mrs. Martin Ms. Osterkamp Mr. Pruett
What Does a Guidance Counselor Do? • Preparing to graduate from high school • Preparing for college and career choices • Selecting the appropriate coursework • Interpreting and explaining testing programs • Learning good study habits • Personal and social issues WE ASSIST STUDENTS WITH:
How Do I Make An Appointment To See My Guidance Counselor? Room J-1 (The College and Career Center) Ask Mrs. Larson for a “Counselor Appointment Request Form”
Who Is Mrs. Larson? Mrs. Larson runs the College and Career Center and she is one of the best resources we have at Corona High School. Complete Internet Access Room J-1
Quick Test Who is Mrs. Larson? Mrs. Larson runs the College and Career Center (Room J-1) How do I make an appointment to see my counselor? Ask Mrs. Larson for a “Counselor Appointment Request Form”.
Who is Dr. Schneider? Dr. Schneider is the Safety and Violence Counselor. She assists in coordinating support groups to help students with a variety of issues. • Drug and Alcohol Counseling • Anger Management • Grief and Loss • Family Support • Teen Parents You Can Find Dr.. Schneider in The Counseling Office
Is Attendance Important? • Attendance is directly related to school success • If you’re not at school, you can’t learn and you will fail classes • Students with attendance problems will be placed on a SART contract YES
Why Should I Do My Homework? Homework Completion is Often 50% of Your Grade • Homework is practice for what you’ve learned in school • Homework may be a continuation of classwork • Many teachers do not accept late homework TURN IN ALL HOMEWORK ON TIME
Academic Success • Use Your Student Planner • Take Good Notes and Review Them Daily • Make Flash Cards • Obtain Weekly Progress Reports • Parent/Student Portal Available to View Grades Online • Join a Club or Participate in a Sport
Login: Student I.D. # Password: First initial of first & last name, month, day and year of birthday Example: MM261996
What’s My Most Important Goal in 9th Grade? Good Attendance + Completing All Homework + Studying For Tests ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ = The Key to Academic Success in High School Earning A’s, B’s and C’s In all Coursework
Graduation Requirements • Pass all required courses • Complete a minimum of 220 credits • Pass both portions of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a minimum score of 350 Students Must
Quick Test How many credits do you need to graduate from high school? 220 What is the passing score on the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school? 350
What Are Credits? Each class is worth 5 credits a semester. Students take 6 classes each semester, which equals 30 credits a semester. This means, students should earn 60 credits a year. 1 Semester Course = 5 Credits 1 Semester = 30 Credits 1 Year = 60 Credits
Quick Test How many credits should you earn in one academic year? 60
What Is A Required Class? Required Classes = No F’s Language Arts 40 Semester Credits Social Science 30 Semester Credits Science 20 Semester Credits Math 20 Semester Credits Physical Education 20 Semester Credits Fine Arts or/ 10 Semester Credits World Language Health 5 Semester Credits D- = 5 Credits 145 Required Credits + 75 Elective Credits 220 Credits Needed To Meet Graduation Requirements
Quick Test What is the lowest passing grade? YOU WILL STILL EARN 5 CREDITS D-
What’s An “a-g’ Course? These are courses a student must pass in order to be eligible for a 4 year university. a = History/Social Science—2 years b = English—4 years c= Mathematics—3 years required, 4 years recommended d = Laboratory Science—2 year s required, 3 years recommended e = Language other than English—2 years required, 3 years rec. f= Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)—1 year required g= College Preparatory Electives—1 year required NO D’s
Quick Test What are “a-g” courses? Courses that I must take and pass in order to be eligible for a 4 –year university. Can I earn a “D” in an “a-g” course? ONLY A “C-” OR BETTER NO
Four Year College Requirements • Complete “a-g” with C- or better • Take SAT and/or ACT exams in the spring of 11th grade • Meeting these two requirements makes you eligible to apply to a four-year university ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY TO A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY “a-g” SAT/ACT
4 Year Colleges & Universities • California State Universities (CSU) • 23 Different Campuses • Local Schools • Cal State Fullerton • Cal State San Bernardino • Cal Poly Pomona • University of California (UC) • 10 Different Campuses • Local Schools • University of California, Riverside (UCR) • University of California, Irvine (UCI) • Private Schools • Out-of-State Schools College & Career Center
What Is a Transfer Student from a Community College? 4-Year University2-Year Community College 1st Year (General Education) 1st Year (General Education) 2nd Year (General Education) 2nd Year (General Education) _______________________________________________ 3rd Year (Major) 4th Year (Major) Year 1 & 2 = General Education …………….TRANSFER ………… Year 3 & 4 = Classes in Your Major
Post High School Options HIGH SCHOOL LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR FUTURE CHOICES • 4-Year Universities • 2-Year Community Colleges • Trade Schools • Military • Work HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
What if I Forget Some Information? This PowerPoint presentation can be found on our Corona High School Website. www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cohs Click on the guidance tab at the top of the page Look in the 9th Grade Folder
Quick Test Where can I find the list of guidance programs offered at Corona High School, as well as college and testing information? The Corona High School Website www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cohs Click on the guidance tab at the top of the homepage
Thank You! Best of Luck to You! We invite you to make appointments to see your counselor if you have any questions. We will now work on your Four Year Plan
9th Grade • Language Arts: LA 1A/1B Honors LA 1A/1B • Math:Alg 1A/1B Geo 1A/1B H Geo 1A/1B Alg 2 1A/1B H Alg 2 1A/1B • Science :Nat Sci 1A/1B Biology 1A/1B H Biology • Physical Education: PE NJROTC* Marching Band Sport • Elective:Health/Computer Other: • Elective:World Language Other: Recommended Electives: Health/Computers (each course is 1 semester), Fine/Performing Arts or World Language (must have a GPA of 3.0 or above to enroll in F.L.) *Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training
10th Grade • Language Arts: LA 2A/2B Honors LA 2A/2B • Math:Geo 1A/1B Alg 2 1A/1B H Alg 2 1A/1B Pre Cal 1A/1B H Pre Cal 1A/1B • World History: WH 1A/1B H WH 1A/1B Euro AP 1A/1B • Physical Education: PE, NJROTC or Marching Band • Science: Bio 1A/1B Ocean 1A/1B Chem 1A/1B H Chem 1A/1B • Elective:World Language Other Recommended Electives: Continue/Begin World Language, Fine/Performing Art or other elective.
11th Grade • Language Arts: LA 3A/3B AP comp 1A/1B • U.S. History: US History 1A/1B AP US History 1A/1B • Math: • Science: • Elective: World Language Other • Elective: Fine Art Other Recommended Electives for College Bound Students: Continue Math, Science and World Language, & College Prep Electives
12th Grade • Language Arts: ERWC 1A/1B AP Lit 1A/1B • Government/Economics:Gov/Econ 1A/1B AP Gov/Econ 1A/1B • Math: • Science: • Elective: • Elective: Recommended Electives For College Bound Students: Continue Math, Science and World Languages & College Prep Electives