9th Grade Advising

Counselors APA-Ek Mrs. Gieck Mr. VujovichEl-K Mrs. Bussey Mrs. RaycraftL-Ri Mr. Stordahl Mr. MattixRo-Z Mr. Wild Mr. McNulty

Special Services – Janice LucasIntervention Counselor – Kathleen Orchard

Role of the Counselor

Schedules College and Career Personal Confidentiality

How to Contact Your School Counselor•Call Slips•Drop ins before and after school and during lunch

Other Resources

Resource Officer…Joe Herrick Career Center Tech… Cindi Underwood Nurse… Linda Warfield (except

Wednesdays) Intervention Counselor…Kathleen Orchard College and Career Center Homelink http://rosevillehsd.net Counseling Websitehttp://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/news.php

Granite Bay High School Counseling Blackboard Page Instructions

1) Go to: http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us 2) Click on “Blackboard” under Home on

left3) Click on “User Login”

1) Username = firstname.lastname (i.e. Carey.Bussey)

2) Password = Student ID#4) Click “GBHS Counseling” on the right

side of the screen5) Click on “9th Grade Advising” button on

left

Academic Journey

Graduation and college requirements

Transcripts/GPA’s Post High School Options Four Year Plan Resources for Success

Graduation Requirements

4 Years of English 2 Years of Math (Must pass Alg. 1 and

Geometry) 3 Years of Social Science:

World Studies (or AP Euro) - Sophomore Year US History - Junior Year Government/Economics - Senior Year

2 Years of Science (must be UC approved):

1 Life Science 1 Physical Science

Graduation Requirements continued

1 Year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language 2 Years of PE

PE 9 PE 10

1 Year of Health and Safety 110 Additional Credits 260 Credits Total Pass Exit Exam

This is a Transcript

Grading Information

To pass a class a student must earn a D- or higher

To be eligible to attend a 4-year University directly out of high school students must earn a “C” or higher in college prep. courses

Students earn four sets of permanent grades: October,

December, March, and May

Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

A = 4 B = 3 C=2 D= 1 F = 0 Assign the correct point value to

each grade earned Add up the total and divide by the

number of grades ALL students who wish to

participate in school activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard, etc.) must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

GPAWeighted vs. Unweighted

Students in an Honors, AP, or IB level course will be awarded an extra grade point for each grade earned with a C or better

Adding in these extra points into the GPA calculation is necessary to determine a weighted GPA

Honors vs. AP vs. IB

An Honors Course… Moves faster and goes into greater depth

An AP (Advanced Placement) Course… Is a college level class that culminates with a

required exam in May An IB (International Baccalaureate)

Course… Is a college level class that has mandatory

assignments and an exam in May. Some IB classes may be restricted to IB Diploma students only.

Post High School Options

Technical Schools Military Community College Cal State Universities UC (University of Calif.) Universities Private Universities

***Don’t limit yourself to the “name brand” schools. There are over 3000 colleges in the U.S. The key is finding a good fit.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONSUC/CSU – A-G Requirements (minimum)

a. History – 2 Years b. English – 4 Years c. Math (Through Alg.2) – 3 Years d. Lab Science – 2 years e. Language other than English – 2

Years f. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 Year g. Elective Courses – 1 Year

Note: “C” grade is the minimum standard

What Colleges are Looking For?

Consistent performance in an appropriately challenging curriculum

GPA Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP, IB) Accomplishments beyond the

classroom Potential to contribute to a college

community Demonstrated interest in learning

Four Year PlanFOUR-YEAR PLAN

Class of 2014

Name_______________________________ Graduation Date________________________ Counselor___________________________ Post Graduation Goal____________________ Career Goal_____________________________ High School Graduation Requirements (Each box represents 5 credits) In addition to the requirements below each student must acquire a minimum of 260 credits. Semester Semester 1 2 1 2 English 9 Physical Science (i.e. Chem., Physics) English 10 Life Science

(i.e. Biology) English 11 Fine Art or Foreign Lang. English 12 Health/Safety Algebra 1 World Studies Geometry US History PE 9 Gov/Econ PE 10 Exit Exam English Math

CSU/UC College Entrance a. History/Social Science 2 years b. English 4 years c. Math 3 years (through Int. 3/Alg.2) d. Lab Science 2 years (3 recommended) e. Language other 2 years req. Planned dates for: than English (3 recommended) SAT I__________________ SAT II________________ f. Visual and Performing 1 year Arts ACT__________________ PSAT________________ g. Elective Courses 1 year (Check UC List) ASVAB_______________

MY PERSONAL PLAN

9 10 11 12

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Health/Safety World Studies or AP European History

US History Government /

Economics

PE 9 PE 10

What Does it Take to Succeed?

Organizationo Develop a system that works for you!o Keep backpack neat and orderlyo Use a plannero Check Homelink grades regularlyo Stay consistent.

What Does it Take to Succeed?

Time Managemento Determine prioritieso Make a scheduleo Be consistento Be realistico Remember…you have to eat and

sleep!

What Does it Take to Succeed?

Study Skillso Good study skills start in the

classroomo Bring materials to classo Pay attention – participate in learningo Take noteso Ask for helpo Use resources on campus (lunch Peer

tutoring and after school tutoring)

What Does it Take to Succeed?

Study Skills at Homeo Create a good study environmento Tough subject firsto Take breaks when concentration

waneso Set goals – rewards when they are

meto Ask for help – offer helpo Obtain a study buddy in each class

Resources

Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood Campus representative presentations Financial Aid info and forms Scholarship info and applications info communicated thru the Career ctr., bulletin,

and newsletter NCAA information SAT I, II and ACT registration and test prep.

materials Naviance Career and college informationCareer Sites

www.Mymajors.com www.Cacareerzone.org

How to Stay Informed

Listen to the morning announcements

Read the “Gazette” (school newspaper)

Visit www.granitebayhigh.org Visit the Counseling website Read the School Newsletter Utilize Naviance Computer Program Check Aeries (Homelink) regularly

Ways to Get Involved

Join a club Club day is Friday, Sept. 10th during

lunch Try out for a sport Try out for a play Consider joining student

government, journalism, yearbook, debate, academic decathlon, etc.

Create your own club

What Students Can Do

School is your job…take it serious! Realize you are in charge of your

own fate Realize you are free to make your

own choices in life but you do not get to choose your consequences – make wise choices!

Questions and Answers

"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."-- Chinese proverb