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Getting Ready for High School

Bell Intermediate School counselor Caren Glowalla shares crucial insights for transitioning to high school, emphasizing grades, study habits, and college preparation. Practical advice on homework, graduation requirements, AP classes, helpful websites, community involvement, and math placement. Stay informed about SAT testing dates and high school events. Ensure a smooth transition to high school with expert guidance from a seasoned educator.

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Getting Ready for High School

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  1. Getting Ready for High School

  2. Bell IntermediateSchoolGetting Ready for High School

  3. Caren Glowalla • Counselor (only) • Taught grades 2-12 • AVID Teacher and Coordinator • Worked both Intermediate and High School

  4. They’re not out of Bell yet! • Habits are being formed • Grades at Bell will determine placement in high school • Do you have access to your child’s Portal? • Check at least once a week • Same access also for high school

  5. 9th Grade – Freshman Year • Homework WILL increase • Provide a quiet study space to work • Your child should come prepared with their planner, 3-ring binder with dividers, pens/pencils, erasers, ruler, and lined paper. • Teacher will inform students of their class needs in the syllabus • Where to get help? • First step to homework • Organize backpack!!!!!!!

  6. High School Graduation Graduation 220 credits “D” or better “F” is zero credits Summer School Careful planning your vacations APEX HARE(Jr year) 4 year College Bound • 220 Credits • A-G requirements • A’s and B’s

  7. A – G Requirements for 4 year Universities

  8. What about those AP classes? • College level class • “C” or better • Pass the AP exam with a 3 or better • May count as a replacement college class • A LOT MORE WORK!!!!!!

  9. Helpful Websites • webmaster@fastweb.com • Money • Paid internships • Ongoing offers • Californiacolleges.edu • Collegeboard.org

  10. What else should we be working on? • Community Service • Joining Clubs • NHS, CSF, Red Cross • Leadership (ASB) • Sports • Watch the season • Look out for too much • Schedule won’t be changed until they make the team

  11. Math • Last class determines placement • Placement is determined by grades, benchmark scores, teacher recommendation • Think carefully about Algebra 2 vs. Algebra 2 Trig • SAT testing

  12. Dates to Remember • Welcome Aboard Mariners (W.A.M.) • Late August • PHS Live • May 1st • Clubs, Sports, Extra-Curriculars

  13. Questions?

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