Navigating Bishop O’Dowd Course Planning for Grades 9 to11 January 12, 2017

Bishop O’Dowd Counseling Eight Full-time Counselors Academic Support Services Assigned by last name: Ms. Patrice Wakely Ms. Janet Huff Mr. Marc Dominguez Ms. Meredith Parry Ms. Patricia Cross Ms. Fran Warmerdam Ms. Juliet Arechiga

Counseling continued! International Counselor & Coordinator Ms. Robin Lau Counselors: Provide personal and academic counseling Serve as college specialists Provide support throughout the entire four years

Academic Counseling We provide the following services: Assistance to students in the selection of appropriate courses for each school year. Meetings with parents, students and teachers when appropriate to discuss academic issues. Referrals to educational therapists, tutors, support services and outside testing agencies when necessary. Scheduling conferences with students who are in academic jeopardy.

Academic Counseling We provide information about: Courses and graduation requirements for Bishop O'Dowd High School. PSAT/Sat/ACT and Subject tests and results. Summer school, accelerated or special talent programs for students, online junior college courses Appropriate study strategies and techniques. College search and application process.

Course Selection – Important Dates Jan 6 – Course Worksheets emailed Jan 20 – Course requests competed online Jan 24 – February Counselors meet with each student to discuss course selections and register for 2017 - 2018 classes Feb 1 – AP Applications w/ transcript due to Ms. Promes in Room 11

Course Requirements English: 4 years Religious Studies: 4 years Mathematics: 3 years Social Studies: 3 years Fine Arts: 1 year Foreign Language: 2 years Physical Education: 2 years Science: 2 – 2.5 years

Honors Courses Grade Point Averages (GPAs) An extra honor point is added to GPAs for the following courses: AP courses Honors English 2 Honors English 3 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry Honors third-year & fourth-year languages

Advanced Placement (AP) Partnership between high schools and colleges Students may earn college credit Course guidelines developed by the College Board 90% of the nation's colleges grant credit Students apply for admission into individual courses

Advanced Placement Courses AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Calculus AB & BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles AP English Literature AP French, Spanish AP Studio Art (2D, 3D, Drawing) AP Psychology AP Human Geography AP US Government AP Comparative Government AP Macro-Economics AP U.S. History

10th grade courses English – 1 year Religion – 2 semesters Christian Scriptures/Catholic Experience Mathematics – 1 year Mathematics course options vary Science – 1 year - Biology World Language – 1 year Physical Education – 1 year Electives – 1 year; could include study

11th grade courses English – 1 year Religion – 2 semesters Christian Morality/Religion Elective Mathematics – 1 year Mathematics course options vary Science – 1 year Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering Physics, Electives World Language – 1 year U.S. History – 1 year Electives – 1 year; could include study

12th grade courses English - 1 year Religion - 2 semesters Social Studies - Amer. Govt/Econ or AP Government Electives - 4 years (should consider college requirements); could include study or TA

Is Online for You? The Possibilities Limited to one class per semester 10th,11th & 12th Grade Christian Morality Expository Writing Science Fiction Sociology, Anthropology, Humanities, Psychology (College of the Siskyous) (college credit only)

Summer Advancement Possibilities: Why? Alg 2/Trigonometry Geometry Chemistry (possible) Christian Morality Online

What to expect…Freshmen… September - Meet w/ Counselor Register on Naviance, complete Learning Styles inventory January – Apply for Honors Courses (may include exam) January – Complete Scheduling online February – Meet w/ Counselor Ongoing - Self-refer as appropriate

What to expect…Sophomores… October – Complete PSAT test December – Discuss PSAT results January – Apply for Honors/AP Courses January – Complete Schedule Requests online Ongoing - Self-refer as appropriate Ongoing – Visit Career Resource Center

What to expect…Juniors… October – Complete PSAT test December – Receive PSAT results January – Apply for Honors/AP January – Complete Schedule Requests online January – Attend Parent and Junior College Night Ongoing – Visit Career Resource Center

What to expect…Juniors… Ongoing – Schedule Initial College Appt. Ongoing – Conduct College Visits Ongoing – Register for College Admissions Tests (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject) Ongoing – Enroll in Test Prep as appropriate Ongoing - Self-refer as appropriate

What to expect…Seniors… August - College Boot Camp August – Turn in Senior Questionnaire Ongoing – Meet with counselor, determine final college list Ongoing – Bring counselor applications/essay for review

What to expect…Seniors… Ongoing – Check email often Oct - March– Fill in financial aid forms Jan – April – Wait for acceptance letters!!! May 1st – National Student Intent to Register deadline

Resources for All Course Catalogue - Emailed to students and parents on Jan 6th. Naviance - college & career planning Counselor - requirements Teachers – ask about placement AP Course Info Night – Jan 17th

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