Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District

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Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
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1. Name and personal information
                                              1               2
2. Official/ Unofficial

3. Cumulative Weighted G.P.A                              3       4

4. Total credits: Attempted & Earned
                                                  6               7
5. Course History – each semester is listed
                                              5                   8
6. Work in Progress – your current classes

7. Graduation Requirements:Short,Req, Cmp

8. Standardized Test Scores

9.Tags: *UC/CSU, +weighted, r-repeated
                                                      9
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Thinking Beyond CVHS

 Are you on the track you              Glendale Unified School District
                                 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                                                              UC/CSU ADMISSION CRITERIA
                                                                                                 YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR BETTER IN:

   want to be on?                COURSE

                                 World History
                                                         YR./SEM

                                                          1 yr.
                                                                             CREDIT

                                                                                10       A
                                                                                                    History -- 2 years
                                                                                                    World History 1 year
                                                                                                    U.S. History      1 year
                                 U.S. History             1 yr.                 10
                                                                                                    English -- 4 years
                                                                                          B         English 9, 10, 11, and 12

 What is your plan?
                                 English                  4 yrs .                40

                                                                                                    Math -- 3 years (4 preferred)
                                 Integrated Math I        1 yr.                 10                  Integrated Math I    1 year
                                 Integrated Math II       1 yr.                 10        C         Integrated Math II  1 year
                                                                                                    Integrated Math III 1 year

 How will you decide?           Physical Science          1 yr.                10        D
                                                                                                    Science -- 2 years (3 preferred)
                                                                                                    Physical Science (with lab) 1 year
                                 Life Science              1 yr.                10                  Life Science (with lab)     1 year

                                 Not required                                            E          Language other than English—2 yrs

 Earn A,B,C grades.                                                                     F
                                                                                                      (3-4 years preferred)

                                                                                                   Visual/Performing Art—1 year
                                 Visual/Performing Art 1 yr.                     10
                                                                                                   Academic Elective—1 year
                                 N/A                                                     G         1 year or 2 semesters of any of the

 Research, think, and talk to   Additional Graduation Requirements:
                                                                                                   Courses on the approved A-G list.*

                                                                                        *A complete listing of all high school

   others.                       Health
                                 Career Prep
                                 P.E.
                                                    1 s em.
                                                     1 s em.
                                                    2 yrs .
                                                                      5
                                                                      5
                                                                     20
                                                                                        approved A-G courses may be found at
                                                                                        https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist
                                                                                        #/list/details/891/
                                 American Govt.      1 sem.           5
                                 Economics           1 s em.          5                 ------------------------------------------------------
                                 General Electives 14 sem.           70                   Required College Entrance Exams:
                                                                                                            SAT or ACT

 Visit your counselor if and    Total Credits Required:                       220      (UC requires the Essay/Writing portion)

                                                                                          For more information:
                                 ----------------------------------------------------
   when you have questions.                                                               www.collegeboard.org
                                                                                          www.act.org
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Time Management and Balance
                                            Your feelings are important! If you are
                                            overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, everything
                                            becomes out of balance. Here are some ideas
                                            to help you achieve balance.

                                               Relax – take deep breaths

                                               Be Mindful – be aware and IN the moment

                                               Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise

                                               Spend time with friends and family – go
                                                for a walk together

                                               Talk to your parents, friends, counselor –
                                                reach out for help
Balance – noun - “an even distribution of
weight enabling someone or something           Think positive – positive self-talk really
                                                does help
to remain upright and steady”
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Academic and Personal/Social Support
 If you are struggling in your classes - reach out for help.

 If a friend is struggling, encourage them to ask for help.

 Talk to your teachers, counselor, parents, and friends.

 Attend free tutoring in the library after school Monday through
   Thursday and the subject specific Help/Enrichment centers.

 Speak with your counselor about other intervention opportunities that
   are available.

 If you are struggling emotionally, reach out to an adult - your parent,
   your counselor, a teacher, or your AP.

 We ALL want you to succeed. Help us help you by reaching out.
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Additional Academic Support

                                                       CVHS Help/Enrichment Centers - 2018-2019
                                                For Homework, Credit/Point Recovery, Study Skills and Help
                                                                                           Room
                                                     Subject          Teacher Name                              Days/Times Available for Help*
                                                                                          Number
                                                                                                      Mon-Tue: 3pm-4pm
                                                                                                      Wed: Lunch; 3-3:30pm
                                                      Math             Mr. Jon Allen        7305      Thu-Fri: 7am-8am
                                                                                                      (Drop-in help available all days.)

                                                                                                      M-F: Periods 3 and 4
                                                     English        Ms. Amanda Lyons        5310      M-F: after school 3-3:30 - Drop-in Help.

                                                                                                      M: Lunch (chem study session), 2-4:00 (drop-in)
                                                  Biology and
                                                                     Ms. Anne Spink         2103      T: Lunch (bio study session)
                                                   Chemistry                                          W: 2-4:00 (drop-in)

                                                                                                      After School: Monday - Friday: 3pm - 4pm
                                                    Spanish/
                                                                      Ms. Sylvia Call       5204      Drop-in Help Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
                                                World Languages

                                                                                                      Monday through Friday - 6:20-7:50
                                                                                                      Monday through Friday - 2:00-3:00 By appointment
                                                    History/
                                                                      Mr. Jim Smiley        2301      Monday through Friday - After school by appointment
                                                 General Studies                                      Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Lunch by appointment

                                                 *Dates and Times Above are Subject to Change - Check with Center Teacher to confirm availability.

                                                                                                                                                    (As of 10/10/18)

And utilize the FREE tutoring available Monday – Thursday 3:00 – 4:00 in the CV Library
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Visit Your Counselor

 Visit counseling
  before school,
  snack, lunch, or after
  school.
 If we aren’t
  available, please
  sign our clipboards
  and we will call you
  in ASAP.
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Academic Dishonesty

 Don’t play with fire.              The dangers of cheating
                                       include:
 Integrity is doing the right
   thing, even when no one is        Loss of integrity.
   watching.
                                     Loss of trust and respect.
 If the stress and pressure of
   achieving academic success is     Impact on your grades and
   causing you to consider             performance.
   cheating, please ask for help.
                                     Cheating may be reported to
 The staff at Crescenta Valley        colleges, universities, and
   High School is always here for      scholarship programs.
   you!
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Beyond CVHS Options
                 Attend a Community College.

                 Attend a 4 year college or
                    University.

                 Attend a trade, technical,
                    vocational, or art school to learn a
                    specific set of skills.

                 Join the military.

                 Get a job and enter the workforce.

                   Take a gap year.

                 Wait to decide until after
                    graduation.
Counseling Presentation 1 Fall 2018 - Glendale Unified School District
Career Search Sites
 Begin by creating an account on       www. bigfuture.org
                                                                     You
   these websites:                                                   created a
                                        www.californiacolleges.edu   BigFuture
 Bigfuture.org – (this is the
   collegeboard website).                                            account
                                        www.californiacareers.info
                                                                     last year
 Californiacolleges.edu –you will      Xello.gusd.net
   use this site through your senior
   year.                                www.cacareerzone.org

 XELLO is available to you @           www.mappingyourfuture.org
   Xello.gusd.net.
                                        www.whodouwant2b.com
 You can link career interests to
   what major in college is required,   www.bls.gov/ooh
   as well as what colleges offer
   that major.                          www.learnhowtobecome.org

                                        www.calapprenticeship.org
California Community Colleges cccco.edu
  •   Explore interests before attending a 4
      year university or college.

  •   It’s a fresh start for your academic
      record and activities.

  •   Certificate Programs and 2 year
      Associate degrees are offered. You will
      receive a Career-focused education.

  •   Save $$$$ - An AA degree costs
      approx. $1200. a year, tuition and fees.

  •   If you decide to transfer to a UC,
      preference is given to transfers from
      California Community Colleges.
GCC JumpStart & Dual Enrollment

 Earn college credit while you are in high school by taking a college class in addition to your high
    school classes.

 Take college classes that interest you, and earn credits that will transfer to a 4 year university or
    college.

 Dual Enrollment courses are GCC courses that meet on GUSD campuses, offered both fall and
    spring semester.

 Jumpstart classes are college classes held at GCC.

 Meet with GCC Reps Tuesday during lunch in the CV counseling office to answer ???’s.
4 year Public Universities in California

    23 Campuses            9 Campuses
California Public University System

                   CSU                                       UC
•   Requirements: 2.0 G.P.A., meet the      •   Requirements: 3.0 G.P.A., meet the a-
    a-g requirements, take the SAT or           g requirements, take the SAT/ACT with
    ACT, meet the eligibility index.            essay.
•   The focus is on practical application   •   The focus is more research based.
    of knowledge.

•   The average yearly expense,             •   The average yearly expense, including
    including living expense is $25,000.        living expenses is $34,700.

•   https://www2.calstate.edu/apply         •   https://admissions.universityofcalifor
                                                nia.edu/applicant/login.htm
               Preview the
           applications now
           at these websites!
UC Comprehensive Review Includes:
Academic:                                Non-Academic:
• Grade-point average.                   • Achievements in special projects.
• Test scores.                           • Improvement in academic
• Performance in and number of courses     performance.
  beyond minimum a-g requirements        • Special talents, achievements and
• UC-approved honors courses and           awards.
  advanced courses (max 8 semester       • Participation in educational
  honors/AP points).                       preparation programs.
• Eligibility in the Local Context.      • Academic accomplishment in light
• Quality of senior-year program of        of life experiences.
  study.                                 • Geographic location.
• Academic opportunities in California
  high schools.
                                                *Note: No single factor
• Outstanding performance in one or             determines admission
  more academic subject areas.
Private Colleges in the U.S.A.

                     Vary in strength, focus, price
                       tag & expectations.

                     Admission requirements
                       differ, including G.P.A.

                     Application deadlines vary –
                       some even have a rolling
                       admission without a cut off
                       date.

                     There are more than 2,000
                       private colleges in the United
                       States.
FREE personalized SAT
prep is available online-
visit Khan Academy!                                College Entrance Exams

                         SAT                                              ACT
    3 hours in length w/o essay 3 hours 50 min with      2 hours/55 minutes w/o essay
     essay
                                                          3 hours/40 minutes with essay
    Reading, Writing & Language
                                                          English and Reading
    Math – Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry,        Math – Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry,
     Data Analysis. Calculator is allowed on part of       Probability & Statistics. Calculator is allowed
     the exam
                                                          Science – critical thinking, not course specific
    Essay (optional)
                                                          Essay (optional)
    PSAT was a practice for this and Khan
     Academy offers free personalized exam prep           Fee waivers available – see your Counselor

    Fees waivers available – see your Counselor
Testing Timeline
Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year
Three CVHS Graduates

More info @Military:www.defense.gov

Check the bulletin to find out when
Armed Forces reps are on campus.
Recap of Today
   We discussed life Beyond CVHS.

   The Importance of Balance and Time Management.

   Who to talk to, and where you can get help if you are struggling academically or emotionally.

   Career Search and Career Pathways – Xello.gusd.net, Bigfuture.org, CaliforniaColleges.edu.

   Community College – Dual Enrollment and Jumpstart opportunities.

   4 Year Colleges/Universities in California and Private Colleges in the USA.

   College Entrance Exams - calendar and choices. FREE SAT prep with Khan Academy.

   Joining the Military.

   Waiting until you graduate to decide what you will do is not Planning your life Beyond CVHS.
Questions???
Next Steps

 Registration and course selection for senior year begins early
   spring semester – we will meet with you individually too.

 Our counseling presentation during the spring semester will
   discuss maximizing your summer, lots of senior information
   and deadlines including college applications, financial aid,
   community service, ways to make up D grades, and more.

 Remember to seek help from an adult if you feel yourself
   becoming out of balance, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.
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