1. Freshman Visit Class of 2021

2. What we will cover… My role in your education
High School Graduation Requirements
Your “Four-Year Plan”
After High School:
4-year college (CSU/UC/private/out-of-state)
2-year college (Crafton/SBVC/RCC)
Military/Trade School/Full-time employment
What we will cover…

3. Counselors Mrs. Scott x 34150 A–Con Mr. Barba x 34159 Coo-Herm
Ms. Garcia x Hern-Mek
Mrs. Farley x Mel-Sak
Mr. Wood x Sal-Z
Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as at lunch time
To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!

4. CLASS Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best
Leadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way
Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results
Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the future after high school
Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude

5. Academics
Arts
Athletics
Activities
The Four A’s

6. Progress/Report Cards
1st Quarter Progress
1st Quarter Report Cards
2nd Quarter Progress
1st Semester Grades (Final)
3rd Quarter Progress
3rd Quarter Report Cards
4th Quarter Progress
2nd Semester Grades (Final)
9/15
10/17
11/14
1/3 (mailed final grades)
2/16/18
4/10/18
5/11/18
6/13/18 (mailed final grades)
Progress/Report Cards

7. Counselor’s Role Encourage you to do your best.
Assist you in scheduling classes that will help you to meet your goals (Graduation/4 year school/2 year/Military)
Provide sounding board and advice on how to be successful in your classes.
If I’m not there, make an appointment!
Counselor’s Role

8. Success at Citrus Valley
Be on time, be prepared, be respectful of yourself and others, and be responsible.
Use an agenda to organize your assignments and important dates.
Turn in all of your assignments
Get help! Peer tutoring is available in the library during lunch and
after school (by appt).
Success at Citrus Valley

12. ENGLISH CVHS Graduation 9th 10th 11th 12th Requirements GRADE
Graduation SS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Requirements
GRADE
225 Credits
ENGLISH
(AP)
4 Years
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
(40 Credits)
(Honors)

13. MATH Int. Math II Int. Math III (Honors) (Honors) CVHS Graduation 9th
Graduation SS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Requirements
GRADE
225 Credits
MATH
2 Years
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
Trig
(20 Credits)
(Alg I Req.) or
Math Ana. 
Int. Math I
(Honors)
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
Int. Math II
(Honors)
Int. Math III
(Honors)

14. Science and Foreign Lang.
CVHS
Graduation SS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Requirements
GRADE
225 Credits
SCIENCE
Bio/Earth
Chemistry
2 Years
Earth/Bio
Environmental
(20 Credits)
Anatomy Physics
Science
+ APs
Elective
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
For. Lang. I  
For. Lang.I
For. Lang. II
For. Lang. III or
 or
FINE ARTS
Yearlong
AP For. Lang.
1 Year
fine art
(10 Credits)

15. Social Studies, Health, PE
CVHS
Graduation SS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Requirements
GRADE
225 Credits
SOCIAL
STUDIES
WH/Geo (10)
World
U.S.
Government
US Hist (11)
History
Economics
Gov/Econ (12)
(30 Credits)
AP EURO AP
HEALTH
1/2 Year
Health
(5 Credits)
P.E.
2 Years PE
(20 Credits)

16. Electives and Exams All classes taken above and beyond
CVHS
Graduation SS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Requirements
GRADE
225 Credits
Phy/Cult.
ELECTIVES
& Geog.
(80 Credits)
EXIT
PSAT
EXAM
SAT/ACT
All classes taken above and beyond
graduation requirements
fall into the elective category.
Electives and Exams

17. 4-Year College Options 9 UCs Admission is
selective
23 Cal States Some harder to get into than others
Private and Out-of-State Schools
Broad range of admission standards and policies
4-Year College Options

19. College Admissions A-G
A. History (US Hist., Gov’t,World)
B. English
C. Math (Int Math I, II, and III)
D. Science (Lab)
3 recommended
E. Foreign Language
F. Visual/Performing Art
G. College Prep Electives
2 yrs.
4 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yr.

20. 2-Year College Options (“Community” or “Junior” Colleges)
Earn your High School Diploma
Spend two years earning 60 units, then transfer to a 4-year college.
2-Year College Options (“Community” or “Junior” Colleges)

21. Military or Trade School
High school diploma
Military or Trade School

22. Colleges want to see more than good grades
Colleges want to see more than good grades. Keep records of the following:
Community Service
Volunteer Work (this includes Church)
Sports
Clubs
(leadership experience)
Part-Time Jobs
Extra-Curricular

23. Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

24. Activity Chart 9th 10th 11th 12th
School Activities
Spanish Club
Football
ASB
Community Activities
Boy Scouts
Church Activities
Youth Choir
Awards
Outstanding Student Award 1st quarter Eng, 9
Work Experience
Summer life guard at YMCA

25. Keys to Success Attendance Study Time Materials Note Taking
Asking Questions
Tutoring
Keeping track of grades
Communication
Using available resources
Keys to Success

26. End of 9th grade visit
Extra slides follow if desired

27. Keep your 4 year plan and activity chart current!
Parent/Student- Review CVHS Website daily for important information.
Monitor your grades!
Participate in extracurricular activities!
Volunteer in your community!
Remember…
Do it all with C.L.A.S.S.!

28. Fill them out! What do you think you’ll be doing after high school.
Better to plan for a four year school now. Be in a position to choose later.
Four Year Plans

29. Working Toward College Admissions
In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also:
Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities.
On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc.
Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc.
Community service 29