SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT

Woodlake High School2011-2012

COUNSELING STAFF

• Carmita Pena: Q-Z & Spanish Speaking • Melissa Garcia: A-P• Steve Katz: RSP Students

ROLE OF WHS COUNSELORS

• Course Scheduling & Academic Planning• Academic Support• College/Post-High School Planning• Social/Emotional Support

COUNSELING & COLLEGE ADMISSION

• Guide students towards college resources• Assist students with applications and essays-

through workshops & individual appointments• Write letters of recommendation• Connect students with College

Representatives

GRADES & PROGRESS REPORTS• Progress Reports are mailed home at the middle (9 weeks) of

each semester.• Students receive semester grades.• Grades are mailed home approximately one week after grading

period. • Semester grades are the only grades that appear on the student’s

official transcripts. • The 2011-12 Grading Cycle:

1st Semester Progress Report1st Semester Grades2nd Semester Progress Report2nd Semester Grades

TUTORING

• Math – Mr. Lopez RM 4 Mon - Thurs 3:30-4:30

• Science – Mrs. Frazier RM 5 Wed. 3:30-4:30

• English – Mr. Hopper RM 58 Mon – Thurs 3:30-4:40

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFOR 10TH GRADERS

• Credits (220 total)• Required Classes (165 credits)• Electives (55 credits)• CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam)• 85 Hrs Of Youth Service Learning • Portfolio And Senior Exit Interview

TRANSCRIPTS

• P = College Preparatory Coursework these courses meet A-G requirements

• H = Honors Courses• AP = Advanced Placement Courses• R = Repeated Courses

UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED• WHS students can enroll in Honors, AP and College courses• Extra Point is given to a student who earns an A, B or C in one

of these classes

UNWEIGHTED GPAA+, A = 4.0

A- = 3.7B+ = 3.3B = 3.0B- = 2.7C+ = 2.3C = 2.0C- = 1.7D+ = 1.3D = 1.0D- = .7

NG, P, I, F, WF = 0

WEIGHTED GPAA+, A = 5.0

A- = 4.7B+ = 4.3B = 4.0B- = 3.7C+ = 3.3C = 3.0C- = 2.7D+ = 1.3D = 1.0D- = .7

NG, P, I, F, WF = 0

HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT

• Both have weighted grades for WHS• Both are rigorous courses with a greater

workload than a regular ed course• AP courses are college level courses geared

toward preparing a student for the AP examination in that subject.

• Students can earn college credits by passing the AP examination.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES

• Cum GPA Simple: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12

• Cum GPA Weighted: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12 with extra point in Honors & AP classes

• Cal Grant GPA: 10-12 Academic Courses• CSU/UC GPA: Includes college prep courses

(A-G) taken in 10-12th grade with extra point in Honors & AP

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

• Top Ten• Graduating w/ Honors• CSF• AVID Honors• Renaissance • (Pg. xiv & xv in course description book)

CAHSEE• CA state requirement to earn high school diploma• Students are tested on Math & English

proficiency• First opportunity to take CAHSEE is Spring of 10th

grade year – March 13 & 14, 2012.Students who do not pass on first attempt will retake test in 11th & 12th grade until they pass

• Students who do not pass are placed in support classes

TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

• PSAT• PLAN• ACT• SAT• SAT II

PLAN TEST

• Practice ACT exam.• Given to all 10th grade students to identify

academic strengths and weaknesses.• Score to determine if they are college ready:

English = 22 or higherMath = 23 or higher

(will not need to take the placement tests)

THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU

1. Know Yourself2. Ask Advice of Others3. Learn More About Colleges4. Make a Preliminary List5. Visit Colleges6. Finalize Your List/Submit Applications7. Make Decision

IS COLLEGE WORTH THE PRICE

CSU System

EPT/ELM

UC System

Private/Independent

System

Community Colleges

Cost of CollegeExpenses CCC CSU UC Independent

Educational

Tuition & Fees $1,500 $4,230 $11,927 $30,000

Books & Supplies

$1,200 $1,500 $1,661 $1,500

Living

Room & Board $4,000 $10,500 $11,400 $10,500

Transportation $1,250 $1,450 $1,450 $1,550

Personal Expenses

$2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000

Average Total Cost

$9,950 $19,680 $28,438 $35,550-$45,550

Financial Aid

HOW TO TAKE COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS

Know Yourself• What subjects you do well

in?• What are your weak areas?• How do you handle test

anxiety?• What is your “study style” –

individual, group, or a class?• www.studygs.net

Know the Test• Which test plays to your

strengths?• ACT – optional Writing Test –

measures skills in planning & writing a short essay.

• SAT – 3 tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing - which now includes a short essay.

• www.act.org• www.collegeboard.com

COLLEGE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

NCAA• If you want to participate in Division I

or II athletics as a freshman, you must first register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Refer to the NCAA Academic Eligibility section to determine the initial-eligibility standards that apply to you. If you don't register you will not be eligible to play or practice during your freshman year.

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org• $65 to register

NAIA• The NAIA Eligibility Center is

responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes. Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.

• www.playnaia.org• $60 to register

WHS COUNSELING WEBSITE• Graduation Requirements• Portfolio Resources• Course Description Book• Student Handbook• Beyond Woodlake High School Book• Community Service Requirements• Honors/AP• Sophomore Counseling• Counseling Resources & Forms• STAR/CAHSEE Testing• Scholarship Information

FAMILY CONNECTION

• Powerschool website is a resource which provides access to your student’s current attendance and grades.

• Website: www.powerschool.wps.woodlake.k12.ca.us/

• Request your password and ID from counseling.

GETTING CONNECTED• www.whstigers.org• www.collegeboard.com• www.act.org• www.ucop.edu/pathways• www.csumentor.edu• www.cccco.edu• www.aiccu.edu• www.californiacolleges.edu• www.cos.edu• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.fastweb.com

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

• All student athletes, must have a 2.0 + GPA and no “F’s in any current courses. Student must attend mandatory content tutorials in the course/s they are doing poorly in and or attend Y Tigers Homework Center.

• Eligibility will be Week to Week. Failure to meet academic Student Athletic Academic Expectations will result in loss of playing time, participation in sports, school events and or activities.

ATHLETICS AT WUHS

Boys• Football• Cross-country• Baskebetball• Soccer• Wrestling• Baseball• Swimming• Track• Tennis• Golf

Girls• Volleyball• Cross-country• Tennis• Baskebetball• Soccer• Cheerleading• Softball• Swimming• Track

ACTIVITIES AT WUHS

Extra-Curricular• Key Club• Maya Club• Art Club• Interact Club• IET• Friday Night Live Club• FFA• Mock Trial • Career Day Committee• Academic Decathalon• Police Explorers• ASB• Journalism

Co-Curricular• Annual• Drama• Choir• Band• Mexican Folk Dance• Leadership• Jazz Band• Art