2. COUNSELING STAFF  Ms. Conklin  Mrs. Emperador  Mrs. Hays-Sanchez  Mr. Smith  Mrs. Sowards

3. Counselor’s Role  Schedule Classes  Provide College Information  Help with Personal Issues  Help Students Graduate From High School

4.  Take the right courses.  Take control—learn to be a good student.  Use time outside of school wisely.  Start thinking about the future.  If college is a goal, learn about financial assistance programs.  Get help when you need it. PREPARE FOR WHATEVER THE FUTURE HOLDS

5. LEARN TO BE A GOOD STUDENT  Sit close to the front of the classroom.  Join in class discussions.  Ask questions.  Keep up with class assignments.  Ask for help when necessary.

6.  2/3 of 8th graders plan to finish college.  But only 1/3 plan to take college prep courses in high school.  Without college prep courses, YOU CANNOT ENTER COLLEGE. RIGHT COURSES Take the RIGHT COURSES !

7. SUBJECT#CREDITS REQUIRED English (9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th )40 World History (10 th )10 US History (11 th )10 Economics (12 th )5 Amer. Government (12 th )5 Physical Science10 Life Science10 Math (must pass Integrated Math 1)20 Physical Education ( 9 th grade: PE/Health )20 Fine Arts or World Language10 Electives80 Total Credits220 Galt Joint Union High School District Graduation Requirements  Complete 220 credits:

8. “A-G” HIGH SCHOOL COURSES REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED WITH A “C’ OR BETTER BOTH SEMESTERS SUBJECTAMOUNT OF YEARS A. HISTORY2 YEARS B. ENGLISH4 YEARS C. MATHEMATICS3 YEARS (Starting with INTEGRATED MATH 1), 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED D. SCIENCE2 YEARS (WITH LAB EXPERIENCE REQUIRED), 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED E. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH2 YEARS, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED F. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS1 YEAR G. ELECTIVE1 YEAR

9. Agriculture Program/Academy  Students entering the Agriscience Pathway in the 9 th grade can meet Science graduation and UC/CSU entrance requirements.  Classes are also available in the areas of Intro. To Ag Mech Skills & Tech, Floriculture and Agriculture Leadership.  Agriculture students participate in leadership development activities to gain knowledge and skills that will aid them in college and the workforce.  Thousands of dollars in college scholarships are awarded specifically to agriculture students each year.

10. BEST Academy (GHS only) Biomedical Engineering Science Technology Academy  The pathway is for students interested in Engineering or the Medical field.  The Best Academy begins in the 9 th grade year.  Students will enroll in Introduction to Engineering or Principles of Biomedical Science as their elective.  You would be placed with fellow program students in English, Math and Science.  Galt High offers a state of the Art Engineering laboratory and work space.  An end of year exam for each course may qualify students for college credit.

11. 9 th grade English and Math course placement  Multiple assessment tools will be used during registration to determine your placement in Math and English courses  We will re-evaluate placement at the end of your 8 th grade year to finalize course placement.

12. By the time you graduate high school, our goal is for your Lexile Reading level to be at 1300 to help you be College and Career Ready! * At the beginning of each high school year you will be evaluated to determine if an extra reading course will be needed (which will replace your elective)

13. 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Math Science PE/Health Elective Freshman Year Classes ** During registration, please choose 3 alternate electives.

14. 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Math Science World History PE Elective Sophomore Year Classes ** During registration, please choose 3 alternate electives.

15. High School Registration  LRHS Registration Day When: Wednesday January 27 th, 2016 3:00pm- 4:00pm: Welcome and Campus Tours at Hawks Nest Gym at Liberty Ranch High School 4:00pm- 7:00pm: Registration at Liberty Ranch High School Cafeteria-Multipurpose Room  GHS Registration Day When: Wednesday January 20 th, 2016 Welcome and Campus Tours at Galt High School Warrior Gym Registration (Galt High School Cafeteria- Nottoli Dome): 3:00pm-5:00pm: Last names A-L 5:00pm-7:00pm: Last names M-Z