Parent Information Night 2013
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Parent Information Night2013
Presented by Whitney High School Counseling
Julie Poe, Counselor, Class of 2016 Roisin Leroy, Counselor Class of 2013
Kelly Chambers, Counselor Class of 2014A-C (Poe) D-L (Chambers) M-Z (LeRoy), Class of
2015 Patrick Floyd, College and Career Center
Agenda Overview Three Breakout Sessions:
› WHS Counseling Overview – Grade Level Presentations Session I: Current 9th grade Session II: Current 10th grade Session III: Current 11th grade
› University of California› California State University› Out of State Colleges/University of Nevada, Reno› Private/Independent Colleges/University of the Pacific› Private Faith Based Colleges/William Jessup› Community College/Sierra College
Agenda- Session ICounseling Overview – 9th Grade
High School Resources and Support Graduation Requirements/Transcripts Advanced/Honors/Advanced
Placement Courses Summer and Night School Courses Counseling Timeline College Eligibility
Resources and Support Teachers
› Communicate, e-mail, voice-mail› Available to meet with students before or after school› Communicate and ask questions
Counselors› Academic Support› Personal and Social Support› High School and College Course Planning
College and Career Center› College Information and Testing› Community Service Opportunities› College and Career Speakers/Presentations› Peer Tutoring – Quarterly
Other Resources› On-line grades and assignments through Ed-line› Senior Mentors – 9th grade Geography Classes› Intervention – additional 20 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers› Student Planner/Daily Announcements
Academic Planning Guide Available on line:
http://www.whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us Available on-line by March 6th Course Descriptions and requirements Graduation Requirements College eligibility and requirements NCAA Activities/Clubs ROP
Graduation Requirements
4 years Language Arts
4 yrs. Social Studies 3 years
Mathematics 3 years Science 3 years P.E. 1 year Visual and
Performing Arts
1 year World Language
1 year Technology ½ year Health 50 Elective Credits CAHSEE 25 hours
Community Service
Community Service 25 hours of community service must be
completed by the end of JUNIOR year! 150 hours awards students with
Distinguished Community Service. Important for college applications. Important for scholarship applications. Students can visit the College & Career
Center to find community service opportunities.
Grades, Credits, Transcripts Progress Reports: P or NM (2 each semester) Quarter Report Cards: A, B, C, NM (1each
semester) Semester Report Cards: A, B, C, NC (1 each
semester) 250 Credits Required for Graduation Each course –10 credits per year (courses are
year-long)› May earn 80 credits per year› Transcripts Reflect Semester Grades› December and June
Repeating Classes› Summer School/Night School
NC stays on transcript
Summer School and Night School
Night School (Juniors and Seniors only)
• Registration takes place the first few weeks of each semester.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Night school courses meet graduation requirements, but do not meet college entrance requirements
Summer School (grades 9-11)
• Summer school registration forms are available in April.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Summer school dates – TBD
• Courses meet college prep requirements
Counselor Timeline-Freshman Year
January Review Graduation Requirements Introduction to Transcript and Graduation Petition
April Select courses for Sophomore Year Will bring 6 year plan home for review and parent signature
Course Selection Process for Sophomore Year
April – Counselor visit to Geography classes
Course selections› Six required classes Sophomore year› Two elective choices› Advanced and Advanced Placement Courses –
need approval Parent signature required on Six Year Plan Course verifications sent out in May
Introduction to the Graduation Verification Petition
Advanced Placement, Honors and Advanced Courses
AP/Honors and Advanced courses are offered in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Foreign Language and Visual and Performing Arts
Require a serious approach to studies with additional time and commitment to homework
AP courses may receive college credit or meet college pre-requisites
AP test must be taken in order to receive AP credit Attend AP Information Night on March 20th at 6:30
in the WHS Cafeteria for additional information.
CSU/UC A-G MINIMUM College Entrance Requirements
A. History/Social Science 2 years B. English 4 years C. Mathematics 3 years (4 rec)
› (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) D. Lab Science 2 years(3-4 rec)
› (1 physical, 1 life) E. Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec) F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year G. College prep elective 1 year SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
What’s Next – Sophomore Year CA High School Exit Exam – October PSAT at WHS – October 19th College Fair at WHS - October 10th
Begin researching colleges Begin or continue community service Sophomore Counseling - February
Complete Review Transcript Graduation Status Summer School/Night School
Introduce Sophomore Counseling Form Discuss college eligibility Discuss A-G Requirements and College Eligibility AP/Honors Courses College testing/PSAT Junior Year
Session II Counseling Overview – 10th Grade
High School Resources and Support Counseling Timeline Graduation Requirements/Transcripts Advanced/Honors/Advanced
Placement Courses Summer and Night School Courses College Eligibility
Resources and Support Teachers
› Communicate, e-mail, voice-mail› Available to meet with students before or after school› Communicate and ask questions
Counselors› Academic Support› Personal and Social Support› High School and College Course Planning
College and Career Center› College Information and Testing› Community Service Opportunities› College and Career Speakers/Presentations› Peer Tutoring – Quarterly
Other Resources› On-line grades and assignments through Ed-line› Senior Mentors – 9th grade Geography Classes› Intervention – additional 20 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers› Student Planner/Daily Announcements
Academic Planning Guide Available on line:
http://www.whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us Available on-line by March 6th Course Descriptions and requirements Graduation Requirements College eligibility and requirements NCAA Activities/Clubs ROP
Graduation Requirements
4 years Language Arts
3 ½ yrs. Social Studies
3 years Mathematics
3 years Science 3 years P.E. 1 year Visual and
Performing Arts
1 year Foreign Language
1 year Technology ½ year Health 50 Elective Credits CAHSEE 25 hours
Community Service
Community Service 25 hours of community service must be
completed by the end of JUNIOR year! 150 hours awards students with
Distinguished Community Service. Important for college applications. Important for scholarship applications. Students can visit the College & Career
Center to find community service opportunities.
Grades, Credits, Transcripts Progress Reports: P or NM (2 each semester) Quarter Report Cards: A, B, C, NM (1each
semester) Semester Report Cards: A, B, C, NC (1 each
semester) 250 Credits Required for Graduation Each course –10 credits per year (courses are
year-long)› May earn 80 credits per year› Transcripts Reflect Semester Grades› December and June
Repeating Classes› Summer School/Night School
NC stays on transcript
Summer School and Night School
Night School (Juniors and Seniors only)
• Registration takes place the first few weeks of each semester.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Night school courses meet graduation requirements, but do not meet college entrance requirements
Summer School (grades 9-11)
• Summer school registration forms are available in April.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Summer school dates – TBD
• Courses meet college prep requirements
Introduction to the Graduation Verification Petition
Counseling Timeline-Sophomore Year
Sophomore Counseling Complete Review Transcript
Graduation Status Summer School/Night School
Update Graduation Petition Introduce Sophomore Counseling Form
Discuss college eligibility Introduce A-G Requirements AP/Honors Courses College testing/PSAT
Sophomore Counseling
Advanced Placement, Honors and Advanced Courses
AP/Honors and Advanced courses are offered in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Foreign Language and Visual and Performing Arts
Require a serious approach to studies with additional time and commitment to homework
AP courses may receive college credit or meet college pre-requisites
AP test must be taken in order to receive AP credit Attend AP Information Night on March 20th at 6:30
in the WHS Cafeteria for additional information.
CSU/UC A-G MINIMUM College Entrance Requirements
A. History/Social Science 2 years B. English 4 years C. Mathematics 3 years (4 rec)
› (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) D. Lab Science 2 years(3-4 rec)
› (1 physical, 1 life) E. Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec) F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year G. College prep elective 1 year SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
Graduation Vs. College Eligibility
*Satisfying Whitney High School graduation requirements does not mean you have met college eligibility requirements.
*Being eligible for a university does not equal being admitted – selective school look for students who have achieved more than minimal eligibility.
*If it says “recommended,” consider it “required” for highly selective colleges.
What’s Next - Junior Year College Fair WHS – October 10th
PSAT/NMSQT WHS – October 19th
SAT/ACT – Spring Junior Year Spring – Language Arts Classes
› Final Graduation Petition completed and sent home for parent signature
› Courses selected for senior year
Agenda – Session ThreeCounseling Overview-11th grade
Post Secondary Options
College Admission Testing
College Admission Requirements
Timeline for Junior/Senior Year
Post Secondary Training Opportunities
Public Universities – CSU and UC Private or Independent Colleges Community Colleges Career/Technical Schools Apprenticeships Military
Graduation Vs. College Eligibility
*Satisfying Whitney High School graduation requirements does not mean you have met college eligibility requirements.
*Being eligible for a university does not equal being admitted – selective school look for students who have achieved more than minimal eligibility.
*If it says “recommended,” consider it “required” for highly selective colleges.
CSU/UC A-G MINIMUM College Entrance Requirements
A. History/Social Science 2 years B. English 4 years C. Mathematics 3 years (4 rec)
› (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) D. Lab Science 2 years(3-4 rec)
› (1 physical, 1 life) E. Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec) F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year G. College prep elective 1 year SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
College Admission Testing
SAT Reasoning SAT Subject Tests ACT WHS Code: 053-937 To send info to NCAA: 9999
UC/CSU Testing Requirements ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning
(Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing)
Beginning with the Class of 2012 the two SAT Subject Tests are NO LONGER required for UC admission. Check individual campuses and majors for recommendations for testing.
Counselor Timeline-Junior Year
March – US History Classes› Review transcripts/update Graduation
Petition› Select courses for senior year, discuss post
secondary options, timeline for college admission testing and college admission
May – Language Arts Classes› Final Graduation Petition completed and
sent home for parent signature
Student Timeline-Junior Year
Spring Semester
› Discuss college options with parents (4 yr, 2 yr, Tech, Military, Apprenticeships)
› Research college programs UC CSU California Private/Independent
› Register for spring ACT/SAT exams› Attend AP Honors Night March 20, 2013› Register with NCAA Clearinghouse if considering 4-
year college sports
Student Timeline-Junior Year
Spring Semester
› Answer additional questions on CST/STAR test to qualify for EAP for CSU and Sierra College
› Visit college campuses during spring break
› Register for summer school – if necessary
› Research Senior Scholarships posted in the WHS Career Center
Summer School/Night SchoolNight School
(Juniors and Seniors only)
• Registration takes place the first few weeks of each semester.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Night school courses meet graduation requirements, but do not meet college entrance requirements
Summer School (grades 9-11)
• Summer school registration forms are available in April.
• Applications are picked up and returned in the Counseling Center.
• Summer school dates – TBD
• Courses meet college prep requirements
Student Timeline-Junior Year
May› Review course selection – make changes
NOW!› Take SAT Reasoning/AP Exams› Attend WHS Senior Activities Night – May › Turn in graduation petition/senior contract
in order to pick up senior schedule in August!
› Document completed Community Service!!› Prepare your resume/letter of
recommendation request form for next fall
Student Timeline- Junior Year
June/July› Take SAT Subject Tests and ACT › Visit college campuses, narrow choices
(comparison and questions may be found on the WHS website)
› Create account on CSU Mentor if considering California State campuses
› Create an account on UC website if considering UC campuses
› Complete Community Service!!
What’s Next -Senior Year
› First semester transcript review by counselor to ensure eligibility for graduation
› Classroom presentations- Discuss letters of Recommendation, college admission, etc.
› Senior Parent Night- September Cover everything you need to know for Senior
year!
Resources PowerPoint may be downloaded from the WHS Counseling Homepage
at: http://whs.rocklin.k12.ca.us/counseling College Websites
› University of California: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissionsCalifornia State University: www.csumentor.eduPrivate/Independent Universities: www.aiccu.eduCalifornia Colleges: www.californiacolleges.edu
College Admission Tests› PSAT/SAT: www.collegeboard.com› ACT: www.actstudent.org
STAR Test Results (EAP): www.calstate.edu/eap Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org Downloads from the WHS Counseling Homepage
› Junior College Planning Timeline› Questions for College Visits› College Comparison Sheet› Graduation Verification Petition› Sophomore Counseling Form