A-G Gangnam Style by Chaparral HS students

(Temecula)

Junior CourseSelection

Class of 2016

Who Is My Counselor?

Mrs. StoutMU - R

Mrs. NGUYENA - C

Mr. ESCOBARD - H

Mrs. PAULI - MO

Mrs. BERRYS - Z

San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements

English 40 credits Math 20 credits Social Studies 40 credits Science (Life & Physical) 20 credits PE 20 credits Foreign Lang./Fine Art 10 credits Electives 80 credits Total Credits 230

credits

10 credits = 1 year

How to Read Your Transcript

Should have 10 credits

Should have 10 credits

Should have no

more than 60

credits for grad

University Requirements “A-G”

(a) History 2 years -World History-American History / U.S. Government

(b) English 4 years college prep

(c) Mathematics 3 years required-Minimum: Algebra 2

(d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

(e) Foreign Language

2 years same language

(f) Visual / Performing Arts

1 year

(g) Elective 1 year

If your GPA is under 3.0: Record on your transcript what SAT and ACT score you will need to be eligible for CSU admission.

SAT score does not include the writing section for CSU.

Course SelectionThings to Remember:You must enroll in a minimum of 4 classesUniversity of California recommends a minimum of 5For Team Sports and TA’s you must get a coach’s or

teacher’s signaturePlease write three alternate electives on course

selection sheetThese courses are NOT guaranteed (even for seniors)!

0 period classes (Gov’t, woodshop, floral design, AVID senior seminar, weight training,)

Ceramics/Sculpture

Things to Remember:

If you repeat a course in which you previously earned a C, you will not get repeat credit

If you repeat a course in which you previously earned a D, you must earn a C or better to get repeat credit

If you take a foreign language at Palomar (Spanish 101, French 101 or ASL 100/101), it is strongly recommended you take the second level as well (102)

Write in 5408 on Course Selection Sheets

NEW HONORS/AP DROP POLICYStarting in fall of 2015, students

will have the first 3 weeks of first semester in order to drop from honors or AP into college prep.

Students have the first 2 weeks of second semester to drop from honors or AP into college prep.

Please see page 10 of the course catalog online for the detailed policy on adds/drops.

Join

the

SMHS

Become a part of a group of enthusiastic

leaders dedicated to the promotion of Knight

Pride!

ASBAssociated Student Body

Design and

promote:

•Spirit Weeks

•School dances like

Homecoming,

Formal, and Prom

•Assemblies

•Many new and fun

events that YOU

can help create!

If you are creative, love our school and want to become more involved,

and strive to be a leader, then SMHS ASB is the

place for you!

Bleed Blue!

ASB is a student government leadership class, where students make decisions every day and are challenged to bring new, fun ideas to our campus, and help make everyone on campus feel involved too.

Math Pattern

* New Course- College Prep Statistics

STATS/AP STATS

Due to significant content overlap, students cannot receive credit for both Precalc and Math Analysis

CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! Students are given two weeks to look

through the Online Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions. 

Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests.

Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.

Course SelectionPut your name, ID #, and email

Circle your choices- weighted classes are in bold

Make sure you select alternates you want

Both you and your parents must sign before your form will be accepted and your classes entered in computer!!!!!!

For TA position remember:

• Each teacher can only have one TA each semester

• You can only TA for 2 semesters during your 4 years

• Must get teacher name and signature

Starting in two weeks, you will meet one on one with your counselor to go over your course selections. You will go to the counseling office with your history class. Please write your date on the top of your course selection

sheet.

Period/ Day Monday 2/23

Tuesday 2/24

Wednesday 2/25 Thursday 2/26 Friday 2/27

1  WRIGHT- 1ST HALF

ALVARADO – 2ND HALF

  NAVARRO

2 ZEIGLER CARROLL  WRIGHT- 1ST HALF

ALVARADO – 2ND HALF

PLUCIENNIK

3        NAVARRO

4 PLUCIENNIK  WRIGHT- 1ST HALF

ALVARADO – 2ND HALF

 NAVARRO

5  PLUCIENNI

KCARROLL

WRIGHT- 1ST HALF ALVARADO – 2ND

HALF   NAVARRO

6  

     

College & Career CenterRoom 158 (in the Student Union)

$$$ Scholarship information FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational Opportunities

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM every school day.

Visit at least once a week!

College Admission Testing We recommend you take both before the end of your junior

year. SAT: www.collegeboard.com

March 14th, May 2nd, June 6th Register at least five weeks before the test date $51 SAT Subjects- recommended for some majors and required by

some universities. DO YOUR RESEARCH!! ACT: www.actstudent.org

April 18th, June 13th Always add the writing portion $52.50 with writing

Fee waivers available in Counseling Office for students on free and reduced lunch

Check Knight Zone calendar for potential SAT test prep

Summer School At SMHS Limited number of courses offered Registration day 8:30 am on Friday, June 19 at SMHS

First come, first served with priority to current juniors Session1: June 29- July 17 Session 2: July 20- Aug 6 Online (Plato) program for English and History courses.

INFORMATION AND FORMS AVAILABLE SOON

(on SMHS website)

Off Campus CoursesIf you are interested in taking ANY courses off campus

(online, etc.) YOU MUST FILL OUT THE OFF CAMPUS COURSE REQUEST FORM before you enroll. Outside credit form available in counseling office.

Please note that off campus courses cannot be used to meet subject area graduation requirements: elective credit only

If you would like to take a Palomar or Mira Costa College course, please get the K-12 form signed in the counseling office.

NCAAIf you are hoping to compete in a sport in collegeInform your counselor, your coach and the

athletic director, Coach MeyerVisit www.eligibilitycenter.org You must register with NCAA in 11th grade

What Can I Do Now?Visiting campuses over the summer

(student led tours) UCSD = Large UC SDSU = CSU USD = Private

Summer ProgramsVolunteer/Job Shadow/Internship/WorkDo online research using GPA, SAT/ACT

scores and major. www.collegeboard.com www.californiacolleges.edu

California Dream ActUndocumented students who:

Attended a CA High School for at least 3 yearsGraduated from a CA High School

Benefits:Can apply to any CA university or college and

pay in-state tuition Access financial aid, scholarships and student

loans

Deferred ActionUndocumented students who:

Arrived in the US before age 16Currently in school

Benefits:Can potentially, legally work in U.S.

Please visit District Office to get documentation needed to apply