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Freshman Visit Class of 2017. Being successful at Citrus Valley High School Graduation Requirements My role in your education Your “Four Year Plan” After High School 4 year college (Cal State/UC/Private) 2 year college (Junior College: Crafton/RCC)
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Being successful at Citrus Valley • High School Graduation Requirements • My role in your education • Your “Four Year Plan” • After High School • 4 year college (Cal State/UC/Private) • 2 year college (Junior College: Crafton/RCC) • Military/Trade School/Full time employment What we will cover…
Mrs. Scott x 34150 A-Del • Mr. Barba x 34159 Dem – Hernandez, G. • Ms. Garcia x 34151 Hernandez, H. – Mir • Mrs. Farley x 34152 Mis – Sal • Mr. Wood x 34157 Sam – Z • Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as at lunch time • To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit! Counselors
Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best • Leadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way • Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results • Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the future after high school • Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude CLASS
Academics • Arts • Athletics • Activities The Four A’s
1st Quarter Progress • 1st Quarter Report Cards • 2nd Quarter Progress • 1st Semester Grades (Final) • 3rd Quarter Progress • 3rd Quarter Report Cards • 4th Quarter Progress • 2nd Semester Grades (Final) 9/20 10/22 11/15 1/8/14 (mailed) 2/21 4/15 5/16 6/17 (mailed) Progress/Report Cards
Encourage you to do your best. • Assist you in scheduling classes that will help you to meet your goals (Graduation/4 year school/2 year/Military) • Provide sounding board and advice on how to be successful in your classes. • If I’m not there, make an appointment! Counselor’s Role
Be on time, be prepared, be respectful of yourself and others, and be responsible. • Use an agenda to organize your assignments and important dates. • Turn in all of your assignments • Get help! Peer tutoring is available in the library during lunch. Success at Citrus Valley
9 UCs exist. Admission more difficult • 23 Cal States exist. Some more difficult to enter than others • Private Schools: Broad range of Admission Standards and Policies Differences between Cal State and UCs
High School Diploma • Spend two years earning 60 units, transfer to a 4 year college. 2 Year College (Comm. College)
High school diploma Military or Trade School
A. History (US Hist., Gov’t,World) • B. English • C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) • D. Science (Lab) • 3 recommended • E. Foreign Language • 3 recommended • F. Visual/Performing Art • G. College Prep Electives • 2 yrs. • 4 yrs. • 3 yrs. • 2 yrs. • 2 yrs. • 1 yr. • 1 yr. College Admissions A-G
Academic Requirements for Citrus Valley High School Graduation And All Levels of College Admission
Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule • Explore Extracurricular Involvement • UC Admissions websites: • Doorways A-G Course Lists • Online Classes • Community College Classes & Community College A-G list • https://doorways.ucop.edu/list • Counselor Resources: • Options for Satisfying A-G Chart • CSU-UC Comparison Chart • A-G Guide Website 9th Grade
Colleges want to see more than good grades. Keep records of the following: • Community Service • Volunteer Work (This includes Church) • Sports • Clubs (Leadership experience) • Part Time Jobs Extra Curricular
Fill them out! What do you think you’ll be doing after high school. • Better to plan for a four year school now. Be in a position to choose later. Four Year Plans
All classes taken above and beyond graduation requirements fall into the elective category. Electives and Exams
Working Toward College Admissions In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also: Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service
Attendance • Study Time • Materials • Note Taking • Asking Questions • Tutoring • Keeping track of grades • Communication • Using available resources Keys to Success
Keep your 4 year plan and activity chart current! • Parent/Student- Review CVHS Website daily for important information. • Monitor your grades! • Participate in extracurricular activities! • Volunteer in your community! • Remember… • Do it all with C.L.A.S.S.!