1. Success Building Presentation

2. Why are you here? To discuss: – Positive/Negative Attitude – Graduation Requirements and Credits – School/Grading Timelines – Academic Success Tips – Mapping out a plan – Post-High School Options – Questions?

3. Attitude Definition of Attitude by Dictionary.com: "a state of mind or a feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work". Definition of “Senioritis” by Urbandictionary.com: 1. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors Definition of Attitude by Dictionary.com: "a state of mind or a feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work". Definition of “Senioritis” by Urbandictionary.com: 1. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors.

4. Graduation Requirements and Credits Must complete 220 Credits – 4 year English – 2 years of Math (10 credits from Algebra) – 2 years of History (1 year W. Hist. 1 year U.S. History) – 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics – 2 years of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical) – 2 years of P.E. – 1 year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language – 1 semester of Health Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

5. Track Your Credits TranscriptCredit Check Worksheet

6. Grading/Semester Timelines Approximately 8 weeks left until the End of the Semester Thanksgiving Break/Christmas Break – This means: Work hard and catch up Do assignments you’ve missed Try your best Envision your future Don’t forget to rest

7. Academic Success Tips Attend classes Do homework Complete class work Ask teachers for help when needed Write down assignments in Agenda Bring appropriate materials to class Schedule study time Takes notes and review them Make flashcards if needed

8. Mapping Out A Plan Create Goals – Set a goal for the grades you want (D- being the minimum for graduation purposes) – Set goals daily and weekly…one step at a time – Have an ultimate goal (for example – GRADUATION) – Make goals that are Dated-Achievable-Personal-Positive-and Specific – Create “Personal Strategies” on how to execute your goals – See your counselor if you need any help in this process

9. Counselor Appointment Student Progress Report Find Both in J-1

10. Options for Credit Recovery Odysseyware Classes Summer School (if offered) Adult School (for Seniors Only) Career and Technical Education Lee Pollard High School Approved Online Courses Credit Recovery Resource Sheet Can Be Found on our School Website

11. Post-High School Options Adult Education GED 2-Year Colleges 4-Year Universities Trade Schools Military Work Post-High School Options can be found on the CHS Website

12. Career and Technical Education 83 % of Associate Degree Holders have the same annual earnings as 4-yr college graduates 20% of all the jobs in the United States require a 4-yr college degree or higher

13. Most Jobs in the Workplace are Middle Skilled Ratio: 1 to 2 to 7 Out of 100 jobs in the Health Care Industry: 2 will be Doctors 13 will be Nurses 85 will be Allied Health Professionals

14. Career and Technical Education Articulation Agreement Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing Photography Anatomy and Physiology Auto 2A/2B Computer Aided Drafting 2A-2B CLASSES OFFERED AT CORONA HIGH SCHOOL Auto Design Manufacture Technology Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing Tech Draw (CAD) 3D Animation Metal Wood Photography Graphic Design Foods

15. Career and Technical Education Continued CTE/ ROP Classes Auto Collision & Refinishing Business Computers* Careers in Science Child Care Occupations Dental X-ray/Sterilization Dental Assisting Dentrix (Dental Front Office Management.) Digital Imaging Fashion Merchandising * Law Enforcement Medical Assistant Clinical Medical Assistant Front Office Nurse Assistant Retail Sales and Marketing* Sports Therapy* Welding Occupations * Classes offered at Corona High School

16. Average Salaries With Educational Level

17. Questions?

18. Mrs. AguiarMrs. Ferrara Mrs. Halfhill Ms. OsterkampMr. Pruett Ms. Babin Mrs. Martin CHS Counselors Wish You the Best! Please Make An Appointment in J-1to See Your Counselor if you have any Questions

19. Think Positive Today’s presentation and materials shown in today’s presentation can be found on the Corona High School Website at: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=10424