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Whitney High School
Freshmen Information
NightClass of 2017
AgendaWHS Administration & Staff High School 101 – the Basics
Grading, ESA, Graduation RequirementsParental Support
Planner, Edline, Announcements, APGAcademic Support
Teachers, tutoring, mentors, PCCareer Center/ROP/Future DatesPretest Review
Whitney High School Administration
PrincipalDebra Hawkins
Assistant PrincipalsSherry Mauser (Freshman Admin)
Jason Feuerbach, Athletic Director
Jennifer Hanks
WHS Counselors
Class of 2014 – Kelly Chambers & Julie Poe
Class of 2015 – Roisin LeRoy & Patrick Floyd
Class of 2016 –Roisin LeRoy
Class of 2017 – Patrick Floyd
Working with your Counselor
Ask questions – be proactive
Keep track of deadlines
Keep your counselor in the loop- we are a team
Check the WHS website regularly
Keep your Six Year plan up-to-date
Six Year Plan
High School 101
Rocklin Unified School District
Whitney High SchoolRocklin High SchoolRocklin Independent Charter
AcademyFormerly Rocklin Independent StudyAll Grades – 3 tier model
Victory High SchoolAlternative Education – Jr/Sr (quarter)
Schedule/Grading Odd/Even Days2 Semesters5 credits per semester/classProgress Reports – P or NMQuarter Reports – A, B, C, NM
Eligibility CheckSemester Grades – A, B, C, NC
Eligibility CheckNM/NC
Essential Skills/Remediation
Mastery Learning of Essential ConceptsNo Mastery = No Credit
Summer School/Night SchoolRemedial not enrichmentSummer School – highest grade = C
College PrepNight School – Jr/Sr – Last Resort
Not College Prep
WHS Graduation Requirements
250 Credits4 years Language Arts4 years Social Studies3 years Mathematics3 years Science3 years P.E.1 year VAPA1 year Foreign Language
1 year Technology½ year Health45 Elective CreditsCAHSEE25 hrs. of documented
Community Service
25 hours required for WHS graduation
Non-Profit agency or organization
Opportunities and forms are available in the College & Career Center and website
All hours MUST be documented & completed by junior year
150 hours = Distinguished Comm Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CSU & UC A – GEligibility Requirements
A - Social Studies 2 years B - Language Arts 4 years C - Math 3 years (Must complete Algebra II)
(4 years recommended) D - Lab Science 2 years (1 physical, 1 life)
(4 recommended) E - Foreign Language 2 years
(3 recommended) F - VAPA 1 year G - College Prep Elective 1 year
Distinguished Scholar
Students on this path will… Take 60% (15) AP/Honors and advanced
offerings - 5 being AP classes Have a 3.8 weighted GPA Students score Advanced/Proficient CST
scores in ELA and Math Have 95% attendance rate No major disciplinary or attendance
infractions A minimum of 150 Community Service
Hours
Parental Support
Parental Support
Check Planner – DailyStamps vs Highlights
EdlineStudent Reports by Course
School AnnouncementsSchool Website
Academic Planning GuidePlanning & Course Descriptions
Check Planner Daily
Stamps – every class periodPraise vs Question
Intervention/Extended Lunch
Highlight/No Stamp = Intervention
Write Daily Agenda/Deadlines
Substitute or No Homework?
Calendar of Events
Edline
Teacher Gradebook – Real TimeEmail Notification of updatesCheck Student ReportPraise vs Question
School Announcements
Broadcasting/Daily AnnouncementsEssential CommunicationParent – Check Script on Website
Academic Planning Guide (APG)
Counseling Page – School WebsiteCourse DescriptionsUC/CSU RequirementsGeneral Information
Academic Support
Teacher
Check Availability – Office HoursTutoring InterventionPE CorrectivesContact Information
Intervention
30 minutes prior to lunchMissing Stamp = InterventionAll Stamps = VoluntaryPlanner Signed or stamped to move
to another classroom
Senior Mentors
Assigned in every Geography ClassFirst SemesterRecommendationSmall Groups – Tutoring/organization
check every two weeks (graded)
Peer Counselors
Trained by Counselor AdvisorProvide Support/Check-insMediationReport to Counselor
Career Center
What do you want to do after high school?
4 Year College or University
Military
Community College
School to Career
Career or Technical Schools
Career CenterSally Randazzo, Career Technician
Work PermitsCommunity ServiceScholarship/Financial Aid InformationRegional Occupational ProgramCSU/UC Application WorkshopsPost Secondary Opportunities
Speakers/Recruiters
ROP
Justin Locketz – ROP Coordinator
Open to high school juniors and seniors.
Training for Careers and College in 12 industry sectors including Agriculture, Arts and Media, Building and Construction, Health and Medical Services, Information and Communication, Education, Fashion, Public Services, Hospitality, Marketing, Transportation and Engineering.
Many courses offer Internships, College Credit, and UC A-G credit.
Classes are at various campuses and job sites in the area.
www.49erROP.com
Regional Occupational Program
http://www.placercoe.k12.ca.us/StudentsAndParents/Pages/49erRop.aspx?dept=rop
Senior Year (possibly junior year)Mandatory Parent Nights - impacted
coursesHealth Careers, Baking & Pastry, Fire
ScienceMedical Assisting, Animal Science, DentalAP Computer Science, Law Enforcement
Internships not guaranteed
Upcoming Dates
December 20 – Semester EndsJanuary 6 - Semester Two Begins February 8 - Kaplan Mock SAT March - 9th graders select courses for
sophomore yearMarch - AP/Honors Information Night
What’s Next - Sophomore
PSAT Test - OctoberCAHSEE - FebruaryGrades calculated for UC/CSUStay involved
What’s Next - Juniors
Develop List of Postsecondary Programs
NCAA Clearinghouse College NightTesting Year
PSAT – National Merit ScholarshipSAT/ACT – Spring Semester
Send Scores – CSU Mentor, UC – share, NCAA
CST – Early Assessment Program (EAP)
What’s Next - SeniorSAT/ACT – Retake if necessary
Send Scores from testing agencySenior Mock Interview DayFinancial Aid – www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarship Search
Assist-a-grad Scholarships - MarchApply to Colleges
CSU & UC – November 30 deadlineTranscript Requests
Planning Your High School Career
Using your Six-Year PlanMeeting Graduation RequirementsPreparing for CollegeConsidering Your OptionsUsing College and Career Center
ResourcesMeeting with your counselor as
needed
Golden Rules for High School Parents
Communicate! Stay involved in your teen’s life Ask your teen questions – follow up Discuss your teen’s goals and plans for the future Set boundaries and enforce them Check the WHS website Read Wildcat World Newsletter
Check grades online Participate in Boosters, PIT Crew or other parent
group Attend parent programs – Back to School
Night/Parent Information Nights Don’t assume that your teen can do it on their
own – THEY STILL NEED YOU!
Quiz Review
25-33 correctTop Cat Parent
20-25 correctDistinguished Parent
1-19 correctIntervention
Who do you call?Whitney High School: 632-6500
CounselorPatrick Floyd: [email protected] Sherri Gregory: [email protected] (Secretary) Ext.
6406
RegistrarLeslie Simpson: [email protected]
Athletics Jason Feuerbach: [email protected] Kathy Maxey: [email protected] (Secretary)
ActivitiesJennnifer Yadon: [email protected]
