Welcome 9 th and 10 th Grade Students and Parents!

Meet the Counselors Mr. Hall 11 th Mrs. Williams 9 th Mr. Baldwin 12 th Mr. Thiele 10 th Ms. Jones, Secretary

Choosing the Right Classes… Widefield School District Graduation Requirements Widefield School District Graduation Requirements 48 Total Credits (1 semester class=1 credit) 48 Total Credits (1 semester class=1 credit) English- 4 years (8 semesters) English- 4 years (8 semesters) Math- 3 years (6 semesters) Math- 3 years (6 semesters) Science- 3 years (6 semesters) Science- 3 years (6 semesters) Social Studies- 3.5 years (7 semesters) Social Studies- 3.5 years (7 semesters) Personal Development- 5 credits (2 PE, 1 Health and 2 Personal Development) Personal Development- 5 credits (2 PE, 1 Health and 2 Personal Development) What happens if you fail a required course? What happens if you fail a required course?

Track Your Credits…

Grades and GPA Credits and semester GPA Credits and semester GPA Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA How to calculate a cumulative GPA How to calculate a cumulative GPA Honors courses weighted.5 higher Honors courses weighted.5 higher AP courses weighted 1 point higher AP courses weighted 1 point higher High school is a fresh start! High school is a fresh start! Junior high grades do not enter into high school GPA and/or credits Junior high grades do not enter into high school GPA and/or credits

REQUIRED CLASSES YEARS English 4 Mathematics (3 years of Algebra I and higher) 4 Natural/Physical Sciences (two units must be lab-based, all WHS year-long science courses except Physical Science are lab-based) 3 Social Sciences (at least one unit of U.S. or world history) 3 Foreign Language (must be same language) 1 (selective colleges will require 2-3 years of the same language) Academic Electives 2 (extra science, social studies, foreign language etc.) TOTAL 17 Minimum Required Courses for College Admissions vs. Grad Requirements

Honors, AP and Dual Credit Honors Courses in almost every subject Honors Courses in almost every subject Dual Credit Courses-CU Succeed, Concurrent Enrollment Dual Credit Courses-CU Succeed, Concurrent Enrollment AP Courses AP Courses AP Tests AP Tests AP and Dual Credit (CU Succeed) AP and Dual Credit (CU Succeed) Can a course be AP and Dual Credit? Can a course be AP and Dual Credit? The advantage of doing both options The advantage of doing both options What is the advantage of taking Honors, AP and Dual Credit courses? What is the advantage of taking Honors, AP and Dual Credit courses? Note: seniors may graduate with enough credits to be considered a Sophomore in college! $$$$$$$$$

AP Credit Policy Search

UCCS Example

Staying Informed Ways to stay informed … Ways to stay informed … Teacher Pages Teacher Pages Announcements and news Announcements and news Counseling Center Counseling Center Infinite Campus Infinite Campus Naviance Family Connection Naviance Family Connection

Widefield School District Website

Widefield High School Homepage

WHS Counseling Center on the Web!

Accessing Infinite Campus Stay informed of student grades DISTRICT LINKS IC PORTAL

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Infinite Campus Trouble- Shooting Parents that were new to Infinite Campus were sent a letter with an “activation code” at the beginning of the school year. Parents that were new to Infinite Campus were sent a letter with an “activation code” at the beginning of the school year. If you have previously accessed Infinite Campus but forgot your password, you will need to go through the “forgot password” or “forgot username” process. We do not have access to parents usernames or passwords as they are set up by parents. If you have previously accessed Infinite Campus but forgot your password, you will need to go through the “forgot password” or “forgot username” process. We do not have access to parents usernames or passwords as they are set up by parents. If you are unsure of both your username AND password, start with “forgot username” If you are unsure of both your username AND password, start with “forgot username” If you’ve never accessed Infinite Campus and do not have an “activation code” contact the registrar, Tammy Hassan at or If you’ve never accessed Infinite Campus and do not have an “activation code” contact the registrar, Tammy Hassan at or 391- Make sure we have valid, up-to-date contact information for you, especially an address. Make sure we have valid, up-to-date contact information for you, especially an address.

Checking Grades in Infinite Campus Please note, grades in Infinite Campus are after the fact and are typically updated on Thursday evenings Please note, grades in Infinite Campus are after the fact and are typically updated on Thursday evenings For more information regarding assigned work, contact the teacher via . For more information regarding assigned work, contact the teacher via . Teacher s can be located on the “Teacher Pages” link on the WHS website Teacher s can be located on the “Teacher Pages” link on the WHS website Many teachers use Google Classroom to post assignments Many teachers use Google Classroom to post assignments

Tips for Students Get Involved-clubs, activities, sports Get Involved-clubs, activities, sports Stay Organized-planner, folders Stay Organized-planner, folders STUDY STUDY Access Resources Access Resources Communicate with teachers Communicate with teachers

Become Involved! Join clubs and activities! Join clubs and activities! Develop your leadership skills. Develop your leadership skills. Check you student handbook for a complete list of clubs and activities Check you student handbook for a complete list of clubs and activities Volunteer! Volunteer! It can make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. It can make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. Volunteering can help you earn scholarships or be accepted into the college of your choice. Volunteering can help you earn scholarships or be accepted into the college of your choice. Create an activities and awards list or resume’ and update it yearly. Create an activities and awards list or resume’ and update it yearly.

Tips for Parents Keep your contact information up to date Keep your contact information up to date Check grades on Infinite Campus Check grades on Infinite Campus Encourage your child to get involved with at least one activity Encourage your child to get involved with at least one activity Communicate with school staff Communicate with school staff Be your child’s biggest cheerleader, but set clear expectations Be your child’s biggest cheerleader, but set clear expectations

Resources/Support for Students Student Union everyday from 3pm-5pm Student Union everyday from 3pm-5pm Advisory, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Advisory, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Green Days Green Days Yellow Days Yellow Days Peer Mediation Peer Mediation Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch Student 2 Student group Student 2 Student group Monday, Wednesday and Friday in room 203 Monday, Wednesday and Friday in room 203 Math Tutoring Math Tutoring Everyday at lunch in Room 1, students may bring their lunch Everyday at lunch in Room 1, students may bring their lunch Math Café Tuesday and Thursday after school Math Café Tuesday and Thursday after school Please contact your child’s teacher via with any questions regarding what they are working on in their classes Please contact your child’s teacher via with any questions regarding what they are working on in their classes

Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) All students will be working on their ICAP throughout their high school experience All students will be working on their ICAP throughout their high school experience Students will complete their ICAP by completing tasks/milestones each year Students will complete their ICAP by completing tasks/milestones each year Naviance Family Connection Naviance Family Connection Student will have milestones to complete each year Student will have milestones to complete each year 4 year academic plan 4 year academic plan Post-secondary plan (college planning) Post-secondary plan (college planning) Career Exploration/Plan Career Exploration/Plan Financial Aid (scholarships, FAFSA) Financial Aid (scholarships, FAFSA)

Accessing Naviance Family Connection Students will log on and complete tasks on a regular basis Students will log on and complete tasks on a regular basis Parents can also access Naviance Family Connection! Parents can also access Naviance Family Connection! An account has already been created for you! An account has already been created for you! Access through Counseling Center website Access through Counseling Center website Contact the Counseling Center at prior to your first log in to obtain your unique registration code Contact the Counseling Center at prior to your first log in to obtain your unique registration code Register your account and start taking advantage of all Naviance Family Connection has to offer! Register your account and start taking advantage of all Naviance Family Connection has to offer!

Accessing Naviance Family Connection Counseling Center Website

Accessing Naviance Family Connection

Family Connection Log In for Parents and Students

Career Planning

High School Planning Create a 4 Year Plan!

College Planning

Counseling Center Resources Counselor, Class of 2019 Caitlin Williams (719) Personal Counseling/Crisis Intervention Educational planning and scheduling College and career planning Scholarship and financial aid information Assistance with college applications and resumes Career information ACT, SAT, and PSAT test dates/registration College night NCAA Clearing House registration Counselor, Class of 2018 Eric Thiele (719)