success building presentation

Success Building Presentation

Why are you here?• To discuss:

– Positive/Negative Attitude– Graduation Requirements and Credits– School/Grading Timelines– Academic Success Tips– Mapping out a plan– Post-High School Options– Questions?

Attitude• Definition of Attitude by Dictionary.com: "a state of mind or a

feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work".

• Definition of “Senioritis” by Urbandictionary.com: 1. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors

• Definition of Attitude by Dictionary.com: "a state of mind or a feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work".

• Definition of “Senioritis” by Urbandictionary.com: 1. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors.

Graduation Requirements and Credits

• Must complete 220 Credits– 4 year English– 2 years of Math (10 credits from Algebra)– 2 years of History (1 year W. Hist. 1 year U.S. History)– 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics– 2 years of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical)– 2 years of P.E. – 1 year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language– 1 semester of Health

• Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Track Your CreditsTranscript Credit Check Worksheet

Grading/Semester Timelines• Approximately 8 weeks left until the End of the Semester• Thanksgiving Break/Christmas Break

– This means:• Work hard and catch up• Do assignments you’ve missed• Try your best• Envision your future• Don’t forget to rest

Academic Success Tips• Attend classes• Do homework• Complete class work• Ask teachers for help when needed• Write down assignments in Agenda• Bring appropriate materials to class• Schedule study time• Takes notes and review them• Make flashcards if needed

Mapping Out A Plan• Create Goals

– Set a goal for the grades you want (D- being the minimum for graduation purposes)

– Set goals daily and weekly…one step at a time– Have an ultimate goal (for example – GRADUATION)– Make goals that are Dated-Achievable-Personal-Positive-and Specific– Create “Personal Strategies” on how to execute your goals– See your counselor if you need any help in this process

Counselor Appointment Student Progress Report

Find Both in J-1

Options for Credit Recovery• Odysseyware Classes• Summer School (if offered)• Adult School (for Seniors Only)• Career and Technical Education• Lee Pollard High School• Approved Online Courses

Credit Recovery Resource Sheet Can Be Found on our School Website

Post-High School Options• Adult Education• GED• 2-Year Colleges • 4-Year Universities• Trade Schools• Military• Work

Post-High School Options can be found on the CHS Website

Career and Technical Education• 83 % of Associate Degree Holders have the same annual earnings as 4-yr

college graduates• 20% of all the jobs in the United States require a 4-yr college degree or

higher

Most Jobs in the Workplace are Middle Skilled

Doctors

Nurses

Allied HealthOccupations

Ratio: 1 to 2 to 7

Out of 100 jobs in the Health Care Industry:• 2 will be Doctors• 13 will be Nurses• 85 will be Allied

Health Professionals

Career and Technical Education

Articulation Agreement

• Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing

• Photography• Anatomy and Physiology• Auto 2A/2B• Computer Aided Drafting 2A-2B

CLASSES OFFERED AT CORONA HIGHSCHOOL • Auto • Design Manufacture Technology• Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture

Drawing • Tech Draw (CAD)• 3D Animation• Metal• Wood• Photography• Graphic Design• Foods

Career and Technical Education Continued

CTE/ ROP Classes

• Auto Collision & Refinishing• Business Computers*• Careers in Science• Child Care Occupations• Dental X-ray/Sterilization• Dental Assisting• Dentrix (Dental Front Office Management.)• Digital Imaging

• Fashion Merchandising *• Law Enforcement• Medical Assistant Clinical• Medical Assistant Front Office• Nurse Assistant• Retail Sales and Marketing*• Sports Therapy* • Welding Occupations

* Classes offered at Corona High School

Average Salaries With Educational Level

Questions?

Mrs. Aguiar Mrs. Ferrara Mrs. Halfhill

Ms. Osterkamp Mr. Pruett

Ms. Babin Mrs. Martin

CHS Counselors Wish You the Best!Please Make An Appointment in J-1to See Your Counselor if you have any Questions

Think PositiveToday’s presentation and materials shown in today’s presentation can be found on the Corona High School Website at:http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=10424