CLASS OF 2023 COUNSELING PRESENTATION Spring 2020
Learn Learn how to access counseling resources. Understand graduation, college, and university entrance Understand requirements. OBJECTIVES Review grading, credits, G.P.A. and where to access Review additional academic help. FOR TODAY Explore the importance of being balanced instead of feeling Explore unbalanced, anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. Discover opportunities to research and plan high school, Discover educational goals and career interests. Think Think about your future.
C-F, T, U, V, Z Mrs. Bomar KBomar@gusd.net COUNSELOR G, H, J, L ASSIGNMENTS Mrs. Evans JEvans@gusd.net ARE BASED ON A, N, P-R THE FIRST Mrs. Carlson KCarlson@gusd.net LETTER OF I, K, O, S YOUR LAST Dr. Hairapetian AHairapetian@gusd.net NAME B,M,W-Y Ms. Sheridan LSheridan@gusd.net
Your freshman year is almost over! We met with you individually in early March to finalize your sophomore course selections. We look forward to seeing you again at school. During remote learning, we are still available to support you, it’s just that it will be virtually. Email us. The gusd.net/cvhs website can answer most questions you or your parent may have. Link to Counseling. Resources, instructions, and forms are posted and updated on the website regularly.
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT Resources are posted and updated regularly on the Counseling page of the CVHS website. https://www.gusd.net/cvhs
Grades and teacher comments are posted every five weeks on Q. ACADEMIC Check your student portal often and ask your teacher PROGRESS when you have questions or concerns. Semester grades will be posted on your transcript for credit towards your diploma and are the grades used to calculate your G.P.A.
How to Calculate your G.P.A. Convert each letter grade to their respective points (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) Add up all the grade points. Divide the total number you added up, by the number of classes you took. Note: Honors/AP classes earn an extra G.P.A. point. A=5, B=4, C=3 but Advanced English 9 does not earn an extra G.P.A. point. CALCULATING YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE
EARNING CREDITS & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS For your CVHS diploma: To apply to a four-year college or university directly from CV: When you earn an A,B,C,D You need to earn A, B, C, grade at the semester, you will earn 5 credits. grades. Students generally earn 30 Most colleges and universities credits per semester. will not accept D grades. 6 classes X 5 credits = 30 credits Admission requirements vary. 220 credits are required for You must complete the UC/CSU your CV diploma. “a - g” requirements. This will also (see next slide) give you the most options after high school. (see next slide)
HELP/ENRICHMENT CENTERS
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Don’t play with fire. The dangers of cheating include: Integrity is doing the right thing, Loss of integrity even when no one is watching. Loss of trust and respect If the stress and pressure of Impact on your grades and achieving academic success is performance. causing you to consider cheating, please ask for help. Cheating may be reported to colleges, universities, and The staff at Crescenta Valley scholarship programs. High School is always here for you!
THE IMPORTANCE Your feelings are important. The COVID19 pandemic makes us all feel OF BALANCE out of control. When you are overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, everything becomes out of balance. You are juggling a lot. Relax – take deep breaths. Be Mindful – be aware and IN the moment. Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise. Spend physically distanced time with friends and family – walk, bike, skate, phone, facetime, hangout, etc. Talk to your parents, friends, counselor – reach out for help. Think positive – positive self-talk really does help and is important to continue to do, especially during these highly unusual times.
LOOKING AHEAD 4 Year Planning Template Name:________________________________ Date:___________ Career Goals/Interests:_____________________ Post High School Plans/Goals:_____________________ 2 year (CC), 4 year (UC/CSU. public, private), technical/trade school, military, Summer Summer Summer Summer Graduation requirements and 9 th Grade 10 th grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade UC/CSU “ a-g ” requirements English English English English English __4 years required “ b ” __4 years required Math Math Math Math*Elective Math*Elective __2 years required (minimum Integrated I and II) full-time employment, other? “ c ” Where are you going? __3 years required (recommend 4 or more years) History/Social Studies Health/elective World History US History Am. Gov ’ t/ __Health (required for 1 semester) + 3 years History or AP European History Economics “ a ” __2 years required Science Life Science Physical Science Science*Elective Elective __2 years required: 1 yr life, 1 yr physical Biology or Medical Bio Chemistry, Physics or Earth Space “ d ” __2 years required: must be lab sciences Physical Education PE (or sport) PE (or sport) Elective Elective If you plan to take summer school, __2 years required (not required for UC/CSU) Electives: __70 total credits Elective Elective Elective Elective ___ Career Prep or CTE (1 semester) ___ Visual and Performing Art (1 year) = “ f ” ___"e"-Language other than English (2 years competency required, recommend 3+) finalize your plans by May 22. ___ "g" college prep elective (1 year required) Other: *CVHS students must be enrolled in math all 4 years and science for at least 3 years. (The extra credits apply toward the elective category for gradation. GUSD graduation requirements include a minimum total of 220 credits. “ D ” or better grades earn 5 credits per semester towards graduation. Repeated courses do not earn duplicate credits. www.gusd.net UC and CSU eligibility requirements include the 15 specified “ a-g ” requirements. All college prep courses must include “ C ” or better grades. Students must take the ACT or SAT. www.ucop.edu/agguide ; http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ ; https://www2.calstate.edu/apply ; www.collegeboard.org ; www.act.org Review your 2020-21 course NCAA Division 1 eligibility requirements include 16 core courses similar to the “ a-g ” requirements. Students must earn a minimum 2.3 GPA in specified courses. www.ncaa.org selections on your student portal and email your counselor by May 22 to change a class. Read the CV bulletin weekly and check the website for updates about auditions, tryouts, deadlines, etc. Review your four-year plan and revise it if needed. A template is available on the CV website counseling page.
Create an account on these four websites: Bigfuture.org Xello.gusd.net Californiacolleges.edu Cacareerzone.org Visit these websites a few times each year because your goals and dreams will change, grow, and expand during high school. CAREER EXPLORATION
Graphic Productions Technology (Graphic Communications, Production) CURRENT Design, Visual & Media Arts (Cinematography) CAREER Production and Managerial Arts (Entertainment Tech & Live Production) PATHWAYS AT Software Systems, Development and Networking CVHS (Computer Science) Biotechnology (Biotech – Academy of Science and Medicine) Patient Care (Sports Medicine, Therapy) Operations (Transportation – Air Force JROTC) FOR CTE PROGRAMS AT CV, VISIT GUSD.NET/CTE
Earn college credit while in high school by taking a college class. Work on a program at college that is of interest to you while you are still a high school student. GCC Take courses that transfer to a 4 Year university or college. JUMPSTART Dual Enrollment is taking a GCC course at AND DUAL CV or another GUSD campus. https://www.glendale.edu/students/student- ENROLLMENT services/sos-outreach/dual-enrollment Jumpstart classes are college classes which meet at GCC. https://www.glendale.edu/students/student- services/sos-outreach/high-school- students/jump-start
Find an activity that you want to do Students who are because you enjoy involved in their it. Physical school and INVOLVEMENT distancing means community benefit you need to be personally. creative to find AND ways to give back. COMMUNITY Community service is important - SERVICE knowing you have Visit gusd.net/cvhs given back to your for community community by service information helping others is a and forms. great accomplishment.
Try your best every day and stay away from Try cliques and “drama” (not the class). Ask questions when you are confused, develop Ask good study habits. ADVICE FROM THE CLASS OF Get involved in a club, program, sport, or Get community service. 2019 Pay attention to how you feel and recognize when Pay you are overwhelmed. Reach out to an adult. Enjoy time outside of school activities with your Enjoy friends and your family.
The deadline to change course selections for 2020-21 school year is May 22. The deadline to submit summer school request forms to your counselor for approval is May 22. REMINDERS Visit the CVHS website and link to the counseling page for answers to most of your questions, forms, instructions, and resources. https://www.gusd.net/cvhs Email your counselor if you have questions. We are here to support you. Stay safe, Stay home, Stay well.
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