9TH GRADE COUNSELOR

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Class of 2022

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TODAY’S AGENDA⦿ Overview of student support

⦿ Tips for a successful freshman year

⦿ How to monitor and assist with academic concerns

⦿ Graduation and A-G requirements

⦿ College testing overview

⦿ How to monitor and support for personal/social concerns

⦿ Questions

STUDENT SUPPORT- WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Amy KlambergCounselor

Leah FullerCounselor

Kevin O’ConnellCounselor

Cheryl LinquitiCounselor

Tegan ThackerCounselor

Bob KingCounseling Admin

Christine GuerreroWellness Coordinator

Patty VoisinetROP/LIFE CENTER

Sue NatalizioRecords

Temi RussellAdmissions Clerk

Dania LizaldeProject Success

COUNSELOR OFFICE HOURS FOR STUDENTS

⦿ Before school (7:30-7:55) (Tuesday-Friday)

⦿ Break

⦿ Lunch (Tuesday & Thursday)

⦿ Between 3rd & 4th Period

WHO IS MY STUDENT’S COUNSELOR?

Klamberg Linquiti

Brophy, S Avzaradel

Cortez Cali

Jakel Cassity

Kraushaar Klamberg, K

Sacks Lal

Fuller O’Connell

Bai Chung

Chittenden Clark, T

Clark, J Elmasri

Hurst Nguyen, N

Munsell Roeck

COUNSELOR IS DETERMINED BY ADVISOR

“AT A GLANCE” 9-12 COUNSELING/GUIDANCE PROGRAM

GRADE 9

90 Minute Guidance Lesson – Study Skills, Introduction to 4-year Planning, Career Research

GRADE 10

HSPC – High School Planning Conference – Academic Review, High School Planning, Post HS Goals

GRADE 11

90 Minute Guidance Lesson – Transcript Review, Junior/Senior Planning Worksheet, College Search

California Colleges Panel Presentation

Just for Juniors Lunch Seminars

Private Colleges & Letters of Recommendation Workshop

Financial Aid & Scholarships

GRADE 12

Simply for Seniors Lunch Seminars

Private Colleges & Letters of Recommendation

Financial Aid & Scholarships

CSU and UC Application Evening

Financial Aid Night

Community College Presentations

FRESHMAN YEARReview high school graduation requirements and 4 year college admission requirements.

Get involved with extracurricular activities: (band, music, choir, theatre, sports, clubs or volunteer work).

Focus on your grades and try the best that you can. Yes! 9th grade matters for college admissions.

Visit the Life Center and begin investigating college or career resources.

Talk with your parents about your plans after high school.

Enroll in summer school classes, if necessary.

See your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

Expectations are higher:

▪ Course material is more challenging and students have to work harder for A’s.

▪ If students do not complete their homework and have low test scores, they will earn low grades.

▪ If your student does not have homework for a few days…….something is wrong.

▪ Students are encouraged to take more initiative and more responsibility.

▪ Time Management Activity

FAQ #1: HOW IS MY STUDENT DOING IN HIS/HER CLASSES?

Grading Period Grades available on Portal

8/23/2018

Q1 Progress report 9/26/2018

Q1 11/5/2018

Q2 Progress report 12/5/2018

Fall Semester 1/28/2019

1/23/2019

Q3 Progress report 2/27/2019

Q3 4/15/2019

Q4 Progress report 5/8/2019

Spring Semester 6/12/2019

FAQ #2: WHAT IF MY STUDENT IS DOING POORLY IN CLASS?1. Communicate with your student to discover the root of the problem (e.g., study habits, motivation, deficits). Create a study/homework plan at home.

2. If additional academic help is needed, encourage your student to utilize IHS Academic Support Resources.

◼ Flex Time Tues & Wed

◼ Homework Club M-Th (3:30-4:30 in S6)

3. If necessary, contact the teacher directly.

4. If problems persist and/or personal social problems exist, contact the counselor and utilize personal and social resources.

FAQ #3 DOES 9TH GRADE COUNT?Yes!

• Grades in academic courses

• Courses taken and level of difficulty

• Prep for national tests (SAT and ACT)

• Participation in activities - sports, student government, music, drama, community service and part-time jobs

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

215 CREDITS in Specific SubjectsEnglish - 40 credits Social Science - 30 creditsHealth - 5 creditsScience - 20 creditsMath - 20 credits (must pass Math 1)PE - 20 credits (must pass Physical Fitness Exam)Language Other Than English (LOTE) OR

Visual/Performing Art - 10 credits CTE Courses- 10 credits

MINIMUM 4 YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. History – 2 years required

B. English – 4 years required

C. Math – 3 years required

D. Science – 2 years of lab science required

E. Language Other Than English (LOTE)- 2 years required

F. Visual/Performing Art – 1 year required

G. College Preparatory Elective – 1 year required

Testing Requirements:

SAT OR ACT (writing required for UCs and some private colleges)

SAT / ACT TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS

⦿ 9th grade: PSAT 8/9- Students will take on October 10th (8am-11:30am)

⦿ 10th grade: Students will take the PreACT (October-TBD)

⦿ Summer Before 11th grade: Study for ACT (free ACT test prep through act.org) or SAT (free SAT test prep through Khan Academy)

⦿ 11th grade: Take PSAT in October (qualification for National Merit Scholarship), continue to study and take the official SAT or ACT in Spring.

⦿ 12th grade: Retest before December, if needed.

LIFE CENTER

⦿ College Resources

⦿ College & Career Website

⦿ Scholarships

⦿ Admissions Tests

⦿ ROP

⦿ College Visits

FAQ #4 HOW CAN I HELP MY STUDENT DEAL WITH STRESS?

Look for signs of unhealthy levels of stress anxiety or panic attacks sadness or depression

irritability and moodiness problems sleeping

allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma drugs and/or alcohol use

physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain

feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried overeating/under-eating

Help them find strategies to deal with stressTake a stand against overscheduling Be realistic

Get a good night’s sleep Learn to relax

Treat your body well Watch what you are thinking

Solve the little problems Have a support system and ask for help.

Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.

See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.

Believe that you will succeed if you keep working toward your goals.

Take action to solve problems that crop up.

Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and fun.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESOURCES⦿ School Counselor

⦿ Project Success

⦿ Wellness Coordinator

⦿ Irvine Family Resource Center

⦿ Private Referrals

⦿ Parent Workshops◼ Positive Discipline

◼ Active Parenting Now

◼ Active Parenting of Teens

◼ Helping Your Child Succeed in School

◼ Why is School so Hard?

◼ Parent Support Group

⦿ What can you do if you have a concern about your student or another student?◼ Call us. We cannot help if we are

not aware.

Crisis Hotlines

1-800-273- TALK

1-877-7- Crisis

ADDITIONAL PARENT RESOURCES⦿IHS Website Homepage

www.irvinehigh.org

◼ Parent Portal

◼ Naviance

◼ Email List

◼ Canvas

⦿ IHS Counseling Webpage❏ IHS Homepage ->Counseling (grade level specific information)

⦿ Follow us on Instagram!❏ @ihscounseling

QUESTIONS?