1. 10th Grade Counseling Presentation

2. 2016-2017 Counseling Department
Ashley Bahner Student Last Names A-Coe
Layne DeLorme Student Last Names Coh-G
Holly Austin Student Last Names H-Led
April Maniscalco Student Last Names Lee-Pa
Rebecca Erquitt Student Last Names Pe - S
Sarah Djernes Student Last Names T-Z
Contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions
Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator
Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm
Friday :05 am - 2:00 pm
Andy Shephard CCA Registrar
Nancy Benbow Counseling Secretary     

3. Contacting Your Counselor
Your counselor is available to support you with
Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance
College and Career Planning/Preparation
Social/Emotional Support and Intervention
How students can contact their counselor:
Visit your counselor during daily walk-in times, before school, during lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.
Fill out a “call slip" (available in the Counseling Office at the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address.
For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.

4. Tips for 10th Grade Students
Develop effective study skills
Time management
Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you
Seek help when needed and access academic resources
(attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult with counselor)
-Peer Tutoring is also available
Maintain & monitor grades
Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities.
Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle
Communicate with your teachers
Regularly check your grades using Aeries
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance between their home, school, and social lives

5. Stay Informed & Get Involved
Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements & check the CCA website
Read the Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter
Visit the Counseling website and the 10th Grade page to use the 10th Grade Counseling Calendar
Get involved in school activities (clubs, athletics, Envision, Conservatory, ASB, PALs etc.)
Get to know your teachers, see your counselor and ask questions

6. CCA Culture
“I believe that CCA values diversity, tolerance, and the enrichment of young lives.”
“I really enjoyed the accepting, vibrant, warm, and welcoming student body and staff.”
“For the last four years, I've been extended nothing but kindness. Not only are the students some of the most genuine and intelligent people I've ever met, but I am also able to talk to my teachers and get their help outside of class. The camaraderie and collaboration exemplified at CCA is truly unique.”
“The fact that everyone here is so open and accepting is probably my favorite part about this campus. We as a school are so welcoming and different. We are almost like one huge family.”
“I really enjoyed the student body and how inclusive the school is. It made me less shy and I made a great group of friends during my time at CCA.”
(Quotes from CCA Class of 2016)

7. CCA Supports Community
School events, like Field Day and Community Days, are a chance for the Raven Community to get together and sustain a school culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
CCA supports students’ lives outside the classroom through school wide campaigns, such as Raven Wellness days, Stress Less Week, and Spirit Week.
Student groups celebrate diverse student interests and foster student connections.
PALs, ASB, No Place for Hate, GSA, Asian Society, Autism Awareness, Body Aloud, Feminism Club, and more!

8. See Something? Say Something!
YOU define the culture.
1.Do the right thing
2.Intervene if others are not doing the right thing
Respectful confrontation
Express your thoughts
Do not laugh at or otherwise encourage hurtful behavior
Inform an adult

9. SDUHSD Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT
Credits
Terms
ENGLISH
40 Credits
4 Terms
SOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ)
30 Credits
3 Terms
MATHEMATICS *
SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)
20 Credits
2 Terms
FINE/PERFORMING ART
10 Credits
1 Term
PHYSICAL EDUCATION **
PRACTICAL ART (CTE)
ELECTIVES
70 Credits
7 Terms
TOTAL
230 Credits
*Must pass Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 (requirement can be met in 8th grade but middle school classes do not count toward 30 high school math credits)
**Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum You can review your transcript and graduation status by using the Aeries portal.

10. 4 Year Plan Template

11. College and Career Center in
Student Services
Ms. Burton, College and Career Center Coordinator, is available to answer college and career related questions Office hours are: Mon-Thurs 11:05 am - 3:15 pm
Friday :05 am - 2:00 pm
Computers are available for college and career research
Catalogs, CDs, and various other materials from colleges, summer and gap year programs, etc. are available
SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP flyers, guides, and prep books are available

12. College Options Community College 4-Year College options:
No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance
SAT/ACT tests are NOT required
Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programs
4-Year College options:
California Public Universities
California State Universities (CSU’s) – 23 Campuses
University of California (UC’s) – 9 Campuses
Out-of-State Public Colleges & Universities
Private Colleges

13. CSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements
A. History/Social Science – 2 years required (World/US History/Government)
B. English – 4 years required
C. Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended **Must complete Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 1, 2 and 3.
D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended
E. Language other than English – 2 years required*, 3 years recommended *Two years of the same language other than English
F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required**
G. College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year required
All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher. CSU/UC approved course list for CCA is available online at

14. Cal State Universities (CSU) Admission Requirements
Fulfill the minimum A - G subject requirements
Fulfill the examination requirement
ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam (CSU does not require the score from the Writing section)
Admission is determined by an eligibility index

15. University of California (UC) Admission Requirements
Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements
Fulfill the examination requirement
SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
SAT Subject exams are not required, but may be submitted
if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information.
Admission is determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.
All UC eligible students must pass both semesters of Geometry or Integrated Math II in middle school OR high school.

16. Private/Out-of-State University Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by institution, but many follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements
Students must check with the individual college’s admissions office or visit the college’s website to determine their current admission requirements

17. College Entrance Exams
SAT
Reading
Writing and Language
Mathematics (up to Trigonometry)
*Optional Essay – required by some colleges
SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel
ACT
English
Science
*The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice sections and a Writing Test
College Testing FAQs Scores will be compared to 11th grade norms whenever the exam is taken.

18. Grading on the 4x4 schedule
Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken, per term.
The1st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule.
1st quarter
FINAL GRADES
2nd quarter
FINAL GRADES
3rd quarter
FINAL GRADES
The 3rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade in a traditional schedule.
4th quarter
FINAL GRADES
*You can review your transcript and graduation status throughout high school by using the Aeries portal.

19. D or F Grades If a student:
Earns an F in a course required for high school graduation, he or she must repeat the course
Earns a D in a pre-requisite course that is required to move to the next level course it is recommended that he or she repeat the course
Earns a D or F grade in a course needed to meet 4-year college entrance requirements, he or she will need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a four-year college
For college purposes all courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher.
A student who needs to repeat a course must
speak to their alpha-counselor about options for remediation

20. Off-Campus Courses
Speak with your counselor to discuss your reason for taking an off-campus course and to determine if the course will meet graduation requirements.
Please note, counselors cannot recommend any specific off campus program and it is SDUHSD policy not to proctor outside exams.
SDUHSD Board Policy allows 30 credits of non-district coursework from accredited institutions to be placed on the transcript
Submit an Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for non-Health classes) OR a Health Only Off-Campus Course Permission Form (for completing a Health class ONLY) prior to starting the course. It must be filled out completely, including all applicable signatures (student, counselor, registrar, and parent).
Upon course completion, it is your responsibility to have an official transcript from the institution where you took the course sent directly to the CCA Registrar. Only the CCA Registrar can post credits and grades. Transcripts must be received by May to be posted to that year's transcript.