Amador High School Class of 2017

1. Amador High SchoolClass of 2017 4 Year Plan Presentation

2. Who is your school counselor? Lara Eichman, counselor for students with last names A-L Kelli Thompson, Counselor for students with last names M-Z

3. How to Contact Your School Counselor • Drop by times are: • Before school • During break • During lunch • After school • Make an appointment with Patty • Feel free to email your counselor!

4. Why Meet with Your Counselor? • Academic guidance • College guidance • Career guidance • Personal issues • General questions • We are NICE!! (and sometimes have candy!)

5. What are your plans for life after high school?????

6. 4 Year University Trade School Community College Work Military AHS C/O 2017 Couch

7. Be Involved • Join a club • Try out for a sport • Provide community service • Attend school athletic and social events (You are already a member of Blue Crew!) • Sign up for yearbook, drama, musical theater • Lead! Run for an office • Create your own club

8. Your Transcript • Lists all high school coursework taken • Includes only semester grades • Provides your credit summary • Provides your Grade Point Average (GPA) • Provides your Class Rank • Will list your test scores

9. AHS Graduation Requirements • Complete a minimum of 250 credits • Complete all course requirements • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in: Language Arts Mathematics • Fulfill the state mandated Algebra 1 graduation requirement • Complete 10 hours of community service senior year

10. AHS Four Year Plan Chart

11. Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) vs. College Prep (CP) Courses • Level of difficulty • Current/past achievement level • Personal interest/Motivation • College goals • Time management • Work and study habits • Other commitments

12. Academic Integrity • Academic Honesty – means that all academic work is the legitimate, truthful work of the student. • When taking tests or submitting homework, students rely on their own knowledge and preparation, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. • Students credit sources used when the wording, ideas, facts, statistics, or opinions of other persons or books are utilized. • Student work is not shared with other s unless • permitted to do so by the teacher.

13. Consequences for Academic Dishonesty • Conference with student. Teacher to contact parent. Failing grade for the assignment or test with no make-up permitted. * • One day suspension from school. Failing grade on assignment. * • Up to 5 day suspension. Student receives failing grade in subject area. * * Any major offense (i.e. theft of test) will result in maximum penalty.

14. Summer School • Located at Independence High School • Must be 16 years of age by first day of registration • No transportation provided • Mid June to mid July typically • Mon – Thurs 12:00-8:00, Fri 12:00-6:00 • 60 hours of work= one 5 credit course • Only general courses offered

15. Post High School Graduation Options • Technical/Trade Schools • Military • Community College • Four Year University • Work • Couch

16. Community College Admission Requirements • No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance. Any student may enroll at a community college if s/he meets the following criteria: • 18 years of age or • Earned a high school diploma

17. EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill Minimum Requirements for Graduation/Community College Entrance ** Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th * 1 year of Lang/Fine Art required; 1 year of Career /Tech Ed required

18. Four Year University RequirementsCalifornia State University (CSU)/ University of California (UC)

19. Private & Out-of-State Universities • Most private and out-of-state universities/ colleges follow similar CSU/UC admissions requirements • For private and out-of-state universities, visit their websites or contact the schools directly for current admissions information

20. EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill Requirements for AHS Graduation/CSU/UC and Other Four Year University College Admissions • 1 year of Visual and Performing Art required • Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th grade

21. Preparing for College • Begin to keep track of any extracurricular activities, sports, or community service activities in which you participate • Take the PSAT exam during your 10th and 11th grade years in October • Take the SAT and ACT test in the spring of your 11th grade year • Consider taking SAT Subject tests in classes in which you do exceptionally well • Consider how your actions reflect your character!

22. Career Technician – Mel Jagoda Amador High School Career Center (located in the Library) • Meet with Mrs. Jagoda to create or to discuss your post high school plans! • Mrs. Jagoda specializes in working with our students interested in community college, trade/tech schools and military (Armed Services). OPEN TO YOU: Mon – Thurs from 10:00 am – 1:45 pm Stop by today!

23. Now…Create Your Own 4 Year Plan!Thank you for your time and attention!For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor!