1. Welcome! 9 th Grade Advising Session

2. Your Academic Journey Topics we will cover: Graduation and college requirements Transcripts/GPA’s Post High School Options Four Year Plan Resources for Success

3. Counseling and Administrative Faculty Counselors A-D Mrs. Gieck E-K Mrs. Orchard L-Rh Mr. Stordahl Ri-Z Mrs. Nicolodi Administrators Mr. McGregor Mrs. Healy Mr. McNulty Mr. Fischer Principal Mrs. Leighton Intervention/EL CounselorMs. Anvari Learning Support SpecialistMrs. Minor Special Services CounselorMrs. Lucas

4. Role of the Counselor Schedules College and Career Personal Confidentiality How to Contact Your School Counselor Counselor request forms Email Drop-in before or after school or during lunch

5. Other Resources Resource Officer: Officer Hopping College and Career Center Technician: Mrs. Underwood Nurse: Mrs. Serrano Homelink Help & Registrar: Mrs. Hollwager Naviance Help & Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Rehwald Counseling Website: http://www.rjuhsd.us/domain/654

6. Graduation Requirements  4 Years of English  2 Years of Math (CCIM1, CCIM2/Geometry or higher)  3 Years of Social Science: World Studies (or AP Euro) - Sophomore Year US History - Junior Year Government/Economics - Senior Year  2 Years of Science: 1 Life Science 1 Physical Science

7. Graduation Requirements cont’d  1 Year of a Fine Art OR Language other than English  2 Years of PE  PE 9  PE 10  1 Year of Health and Wellness  110 Additional Credits  260 Credits Total  CaHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)  Pass Personal Finance Online Course (available beginning junior year)

8. Transcript

10. Grading Information For graduation purposes, students must earn a D- or higher to pass the class 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

11. Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) A = 4B = 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  Eligibility:  Assuming 4 classes, ALL students who wish to participate in school activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard, etc.) must have a minimum 2.0 GPA AND have no more than one “F”

12. Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA 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 (with the exception of H English 10) Adding in these extra points into the GPA calculation is necessary to determine a weighted GPA

13. 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.

14. Post High School Options Technical Schools Military Community College Cal State Universities UC (University of Calif.) Universities Private and Out of State Universities ***Don’t limit yourself to the “name brand” schools. There are over 4000 colleges in the U.S. The key is to find a good fit.

15. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS UC/CSU – “a-g” Requirements (minimum) a. History – 2 years b. English – 4 years c. Math(through CCIM3/Alg. 2)– 3 yrs d. Lab Science – 2 years *one life science and one physical e. Language other than English – 2 years (of the same language) f. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year g. Elective Courses – 1 year Note: You MUST pass the above classes with a “C-” grade or higher

16. 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

18. What Does it Take to Succeed? Organization Develop a system that works for you! Time Management Prioritize, create a schedule, and be consistent Study Skills Be prepared for class, participate, ask for help, and set small, attainable goals when studying at home

19. Places To Get Help: 5 th Period GBHS Learning Center (Library) – Most classes Walk-in program; quiet place to study; peer tutors Available Monday-Thursday 2:35-4:00pm Math Tutoring Center – Math support Walk in program 2:35-3:35pm Mon/Wed in Room 651; Tues/Thurs in Room 658. Student Tutors List of student tutors available from your counselor for certain subjects. Student tutors typically charge $10-$15 per hour. Arrangement made between student and tutor. Homework Center Drop-in or by referral to make up missing assignments, tests, quizzes. Monday-Thursday 2:45-3:45 in Room 822.

20. Goal Setting What is a goal? How do we create goals? Types of goals: Short term: one year or sooner Intermediate: 2-5 years Long term: 6 years or beyond Questions to ask yourself: How do you see your future? Where do you see your future? What do you think you need to achieve your goals?

21. How to Stay Informed Listen to the morning announcements Read the “Gazette” (school newspaper) Visit the school website www.granitebayhigh.orgwww.granitebayhigh.org Visit the Counseling website (under Academics on GBHS website) Read the Counselor/Career Ctr. Newsletter Utilize Naviance Program Check Aeries (Homelink) regularly

22. Ways to Get Involved Join a club Try out for a sport Try out for a play Consider joining student government, journalism, yearbook, debate, etc. Create your own club

23. What Students Can Do School is your job…take it seriously! 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!

24. New District Student Emails

25. HOMELINK Go to: http://homelink.rjuhsd.ushttp://homelink.rjuhsd.us (also located on GBHS website on the right side of web page under Important Information. Click Homelink) Click “Log on to RJUHSD Homelink” You must use your new district email and password (which is your 6 digit student ID#) Parents are also able to set up their own account and will have access to the same information. WHY? Homelink is the best way for you to keep up with current grades and to see what, if any, assignments you have missing! Check your account on a weekly basis

26. NAVIANCE: What it can do for you Naviance is a comprehensive web site that you can use to help make decisions about academic planning, colleges and careers It is an advising tool counselors use to better prepare students for their academic and post- secondary goals Naviance is a phenomenal resource that we hope you will take full advantage of! To Login: Screen Name = firstname.lastname; Password = 6 digit permanent id#