1. Guidance Department Planning for Success Class of 2020
Prospect High School

2. Supporting Your Success
Mr. Piccolo
Guidance Counselor
A - G
Ms. Subaba
H - N
Ms. McQuain
O - Z
Ms. Bencomo
College & Career Center Specialist
New position for
Ms. Ereno
Guidance Secretary
Ms. Halas
SVCTE/Middle College

3. College & Career Readiness Support
College & Career Center Specialist – Ms. Bencomo
Available for 1:1 meetings
In the library on Tuesday during Study Hall
Ambassador Program
College representative visits during Study Hall and lunch
Assistance with college applications, essays, and scholarships
Career Spotlights throughout the year on Wednesdays
Workshops throughout the year on Thursdays

4. College & Career Readiness Support
Naviance Family Connection online
College application management tool
4-year high school course plan
Goal setting and task management
College search
Sign up for college representative visits
Scholarship search
Self-awareness—Personality types
Career Clusters with Education Pathways
Career and Major search

5. Emotional Support CASSY Counseling and Support Services for Youth
Full time counselor on campus
Students referred by staff
Individual counseling, on a limited basis
Uplift Family Services
Formerly EMQ Families First
Counselor on campus Monday & Thursday
Individual and Group Support, on a limited basis
Presentations to students and parents

6. Supporting Your Success
Teacher(s)
Loopmail, or call
Arrange a meeting
Guidance
After ing, calling, or meeting with the teacher(s), if you still have concerns, contact your Guidance Counselor.
Student Help during Study Hall
Every day (except on collaboration days)
Ask questions, do homework, work on a group project, study for a test, make a one-on-one appointment with your teacher.
11:40 – 12:10
School Loop
Look up assignments and due dates
Get valuable news
Loopmail your teachers and guidance advisor
Students get help at the Homework Center
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
2:45 – 4:00pm
Library

7. Calendar Overview September 25: Parent Night
Sept 22/25: End of first grading period - Congratulations!
September 28 & 29: Class Visits
Guidance Counselor classroom presentations. Students receive transcript and complete Naviance career exploration activity.
Nov 2/3: End of second grading period
Dec 22: End of first semester. Final Exams Dec 20, 21, & 22

8. Must earn a D- or better to earn credit
Graduation Requirements
1) Earn 220 Credits 2) Pass Subjects Required
History
30 credits or 3 years
English
40 credits or 4 years
P.E
20 credits or 2 years
Math
Science
20: 1 year Biological 1 year Physical
Lang. other than English
20 credits (same language)
Visual and Performing Art
10 credits or 1 year
College Prep Elective
Career Technical Education
10 credits or 1 year; unless 20 credits of VAPA have been earned
General Elective
30 credits
Must earn a D- or better to earn credit 8

9. Important Academic Facts
A minimum of a “D-” is required to earn credits towards graduation.
A passed class earns 5 credits each semester & 10 credits for the year.
4 year colleges require a minimum of “C”, for A-G classes.
Failed classes earn no credits, but are calculated in the GPA as a Zero and remain on the transcript.
Credits earned outside Prospect only go on the transcript if needed to graduate (i.e.; community college…)

10. Credit Recovery
What are the options for recovering credit needed to graduate?
Odysseyware (formerly Plato/PLE)
SVCTE: available to 11th and 12th graders
Campbell Adult Community Education (CACE)
Community College class
Prospect High School
If you are interested in pursuing outside credit recovery options, please consult with your Guidance Counselor (i.e. BYU,…)

11. What’s Next
Where do Prospect Panthers go after high school?

12. Class of 2017 is on their way!

13. A-G Subject Requirements
Minimum UC/CSU
A-G Subject Requirements A
Social Science/History
2 years B
English
4 years C
Math
3 years (UC: 4 years rec)
(Int Math 1/ Int Math 2/ Int Math 3)   D
Lab Science
2 years (UC: 3 years rec)
(1 year Biological 1 year Physical) E
World Language
(same language) F
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year G
College Prep Elective
Must earn C- or better

14. What if I earn a D or an F?
It may be possible to “VALIDATE” the grade for college eligibility requirements.
Validation applies ONLY to classes in mathematics and Languages other than English only.
What are the options for validating?
Odysseyware
BYU online (Teacher Led version only, consult with Guidance Counselor)
Community College
Prospect High School

15. What 4-year universities are looking for…
Academics
Grades
GPA
Number of A-G courses completed
Level of courses (academic, honors, AP)
Test scores (SAT, ACT)
Transcript
Beyond Academics
Leadership (proven & potential)
Initiative/drive
Community Service
Commitment
Balance
Resilience

16. College Entrance Tests
ACT Composite Total = 36
English, Math, Reading, & Science plus optional Writing
SAT Reasoning Composite Total = 1600
Reading, Writing & Language, & Math plus optional essay
SAT Subject Tests
Not required by UC or CSU
May be recommended or required for certain UC majors and private colleges

17. Testing Timeline Sophomore year: Junior year: Senior year:
Take PSAT 10 in Spring 2018.
Junior year:
PSAT in October for National Merit Scholarships.
SAT Reasoning Test/ACT: Spring 2019.
AP tests in May SAT Subject tests in June.
Senior year:
SAT/ACT- in Fall 2019 if you need to improve your scores.
Re-take SAT Subject tests if you would like to improve.
AP tests in May 2020.

18. Extracurricular Activities
College applications
Job applications
Community service based Scholarships
Meaningful activities
Prolonged commitment
Leadership roles
Keep track of community service hours, duties, & dates of service (not a graduation requirement)
In Naviance Family Connection:
Create your Resume
Complete your Brag Sheet

19. Contact Mr. Chang, CSF Advisor
What is CSF?
CSF motto is "Scholarship through Service“
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of service, scholarship, and citizenship for California high school students.
CSF Membership is based on scholarship and is gained after qualifying grades are earned each semester. In order to become a member, the student must submit an application each semester the student is eligible. A point system specified in the CJSF State By-Laws establishes the membership requirements.
Contact Mr. Chang, CSF Advisor

20. Steps to Success! Do your homework Choose friends wisely
Participate in activities outside of the classroom
Find a quiet place to study
Use a daily planner
Use Study Hall to get help from your teachers
Be respectful and accepting
of yourself and of others
Think before you send/post

21. Thank you for your joining us!
Class of 2020
Go Panthers!
Choose Success!