1. Freshman Visit Class of 2018

2. What we will cover… Being successful at Citrus Valley High School Graduation Requirements My role in your education Your “Four Year Plan” After High School ◦4 year college (Cal State/UC/Private) ◦2 year college (Junior College: Crafton/RCC) ◦Military/Trade School/Full time employment

3. Counselors Mrs. Scott x 34150A – Delg Mr. Barba x 34159Deli – Gala + AVID Ms. Garcia x 34151Gall – Lopez, D. Mrs. Farley x 34152Lopez, E. – Rodriguez, C. Mr. Wood x 34157Rodriguez, D. – 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 haracter -  Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best eadership -  Leadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way ttitude -  Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results cholarship -  Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the future after high school ervice -  Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude

5. The Four A’s Academics Arts Athletics Activities

6. Progress/Report Cards 1 st Quarter Progress 1 st Quarter Report Cards 2 nd Quarter Progress 1 st Semester Grades 3 rd Quarter Progress 3 rd Quarter Report Cards 4 th Quarter Progress 2 nd Semester Grades 9/19 10/21 11/14 1/7/15 (mailed) 2/20/15 4/14/15 5/15/15 6/17/15 (mailed)

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!

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.

9. Differences between Cal State and UCs 9 UCs exist. Admission more difficult 23 Cal States exist. Some more difficult to enter than others Private Schools: Broad range of Admission Standards and Policies

10. 2 Year College (Comm. College) High School Diploma Spend two years earning 60 units, transfer to a 4 year college.

11. Military or Trade School High school diploma

12. 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 ◦ 3 recommended F. Visual/Performing Art G. College Prep Electives 2 yrs. 4 yrs. 3 yrs. 2 yrs. 1 yr.

14. 9 th Grade 14 Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule Explore Extracurricular Involvement

15. Extra Curricular 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

17. Four Year Plans 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.

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

20. MATH CVHS Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 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. Math Ana. E Int. Math I (Honors) AP Calculus AP Statistics Int. Math III (Honors) Int. Math II (Honors)

21. Science and Foreign Lang. CVHS GraduationSS9thSS10thSS11thSS12th Requirements GRADE 225 Credits SCIENCE Bio/Earth Chemistry 2 Years Earth/Bio Environmental (20 Credits) Chemistry Anatomy Physics Science + APs Elective FOREIGN LANGUAGE For. Lang. I For. Lang. II For. Lang. III or FINE ARTS Yearlong AP For. Lang. 1 Year fine art (10 Credits)

22. Social Studies, Health, PE CVHS Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 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)

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

24. 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: 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. Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service Community service

25. Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

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

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

28. 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.!