9 th Grade Advisement Class of 2015

1. 9th Grade AdvisementClass of 2015 Parent Night March 1st 7:00-8:00 Counselor Webpage: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html

2. Required Sophomore Classes • English • Pre-AP English • Sophomore English w/o English Support • ELD • Math • Algebra Readiness • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra 2/Trigomometry • Pre-Calculus • PE • Lifetime Activities • Weight Training • Ultimate Games • Repeat PE 9 if not passed full year • Modern World History

3. Additional Sophomore Class Options • Science (2 years required) • Basic Life Science/Biology • Science 1/Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry • World Language • Spanish • French • Additional Electives (1-3 depending on over all schedule) • English/Math/Social Studies Support (Placement based rec. & test scores) • Visual & Performing Art (VPA) Electives • English Electives • Social Science Electives • Industrial Technology Electives • ROP Electives (Minimum age 16) • Leadership • Inside Work Experience (IWE)- 1 year max • 6/7 Periods • 6 classes are required, some students opt for 7 classes but this is not guaranteed. • Extra Curricular Activities • AHS offers a variety of sports, clubs and volunteer opportunities. • Look for summer opportunities: job, internship or volunteer opportunities.

5. Transcript Course Tags: • * Non Academic (Ex. PE 9) • + Honors (Ex. Honor Chemistry and/or AP English) • P College Prep (Ex. English 9) • r Repeated (rarely used) Weighted Non-Wgtd. Academic GPA 3.6957 3.6957 Total GPA (9-12) 3.72003.7200 Note: Next year, the academic GPA will be separated into 9-12 and 10-12 GPA’s Credit Attempted 30 Credits Completed 30 Class Size 311 Class Rank: 58 10-12 Rank: 78 CAHSEE ELA: Not Taken Math: Not Taken

6. Credit Summary Subject Area Credit Req'd. Compl. Needed Modern World 10.00 - 10.00 US History 10.00 - 10.00 Civics 5.00 - 5.00 Econ 5.00 - 5.00 English 9 10.00 5.00 5.00 English 10 10.00 - 10.00 English 11 10.00 - 10.00 English 12 10.00 - 10.00 Math 20.00 - 20.00 Science Life 10.00 - 10.00 Science Physical 10.00 5.00 5.00 Fine/Arts/Language 10.00 5.00 5.00 PE 20.00 5.00 15.00 Health - - - Computer Application - - - Life Long Learning - - - Algebra 1 10.00 5.00 5.00 Electives 80.00 5.00 75.00 *Total* 230.00 30.00 200.00 Algebra 1 Requirement NOT Met

7. College Entrance Tests • PSAT • Take next October • Test sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Skills • Take again in Junior year/Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) possibilities • Check YES-Student Search Services • ACT with Writing • Take Spring Junior year • Test Sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing • Measures “What you know” • SAT • Take Spring Junior year • Test Sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing • Measures “How you know it” • SAT Subject Tests • Starting with the fall class of 2012 the UC’s will no longer be requiring SAT subject tests. However, depending on your major/school they may recommend subject tests • Many private colleges require/recommend SAT subject tests • If student needs them, take Spring Junior year • Retake Fall Senior year if needed • Offered in a variety of subject areas: History, Literature, Mathematics (Level 2 only), Science or Language Other Than English.

8. College Search • Start researching this year • Start at the AHS counselor website: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html • Visit Campuses • In session • Take tours • Talk to students on campus • Visit college fairs • In April, St. Mary’s College offers one of the Bay Area’s biggest college fairs. • Look for the right “fit” • Size • Location • Type and price • Major • Activities available • Your academic match (GPA, test scores, course pattern, etc)

9. Online Scheduling for School Year 2012-2013March 12th to March 23rd • You will need: • A Copy of your transcript • Web Address: AHS Home Page: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html • Student User Name: (Used to log on to school computers) • Student/Password: (Used to log on to school computers) • Course Catalog for 2012-2013 which is only available online • Grade level course planning guide • It is recommended to complete the 4-year course planning guide • Parent/Guardian for Advice/Review • Changes To Locked Classes • Pre-AP English: Sign up as an additional class. We will remove Sophomore English from your schedule once the recommendation has been confirmed • Alternate Electives: • Be sure to provide alternate choices for each elective class. If you do not, we will. • Problems? Come to the Counseling Office or the Writing Center for help before the March 23rd deadline. • Computers are available for student use at the Writing Center and the Library Media Center during school hours and immediately after school each day.

10. Websites of interest • AHS Counseling Web page • http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html • AHS Webstore • http://alhambrahs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp • Career Interest Inventory • http://www.cacareerzone.org/index.html • College Search/SAT • www.collegeboard.com • ACT • www.act.org • CollegeWeekLive • CollegeWeekLive are free, online events designed to connect prospective students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ for more information or to register for free.