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OUR TIME TOGETHERGraduation RequirementsHow to Read Your TranscriptLife After High SchoolHow to Get Into a 4 Year UniversityA-G RequirementsNCAA Requirements (Intercollegiate Sports)College Entrance ExamsCourse PlannerCTE Pathways at ECVElective OptionsRegistration ProcessECV Guidance DepartmentQuestions

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SubjectRequiredEnglish40 creditsSocial Science35 creditsFine Arts or World Language10 creditsMathematics (Algebra req.)30 creditsLife Science10 creditsPhysical Science10 creditsTechnology Requirement5 creditsPhysical Education20 creditsElectives60 creditsAdditional Requirements:Career Plan Met with Counselor (Post Secondary Plan)California High School Exit Exam (Math/ English)Fitness Gram required to be enrolled in PE until Fitness Gram is passed.HOW TO READ YOUR TRANSCRIPT

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL4-year College or University(UC, CSU, private colleges, out of state)Community College(Grossmont, Cuyamaca, Mesa, City, Southwestern)Technical/Trade Schools (Vocational)(Culinary, Beauty, Arts, Automotive, etc.)Apprentice ProgramsPlumbing, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)Armed ForcesNavy, Marines, National Guard, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard)

A-G REQUIREMENTS(CSU/ UC required)SubjectRequiredRecommendedASocial Science2 years2 yearsBEnglish4 years4 yearsCMath (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)3 years4 yearsDLab Science2 years3 yearsEForeign Language2 years3+ yearsFVisual/ Performing Arts1 year1+ yearsGCollege Prep Elective1 year1 yearAll courses must be at the college prep level or higher and be completed with a grade of C or better.NCAA REQUIREMENTS 2013 & Beyond(Inter-collegiate Sports)Core CoursesDivision IDivision IIEnglish4 years3 yearsMath3 years2 yearsNatural/Physical Science2 years2 years+ Additional English, Math Or Science1 year3 yearsSocial Science2 years2 yearsAdditional Courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/ philosophy)4 years4 yearsCollege Admissions Tests and GPA Requirements: Division I a sliding scale for test score and grade point average Division II Minimum SAT is 820; Minimum ACT sum is 68 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS10th GradeTake PSAT in October

11th GradeTake PSAT in OctoberTake SAT in late SpringTake ACT in late SpringTake SAT Subject tests If your universities of interest recommend SAT Subject tests, take it immediately after completing the course.

12th GradeTake SAT in early FallTake ACT in early FallTake SAT Subject tests If your universities of interest require SAT Subject test, take it immediately after completing the course

UPCOMING TEST DATES

SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Test DatesTest Date: 5/5/12Registration Deadline: 4/6/12Test Date: 6/2/12Registration Deadline: 5/8/12

ACT with Writing Test DatesTest Date: 4/14/12Registration Deadline: 3/9/12Test Date: 6/9/12Registration Deadline: 5/4/12

Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. See your Counselor in the Guidance Office.

COURSE PLANNERis at your finger tips from any computer with internet access.

2012-2013 Course Selectionsusing Career Cruisings COURSE PLANNERUse Course Planner to:Select your courses for next yearDevelop your high school education planReview courses you have completed, are currently taking or plan to take in the future.Review A-G course requirements and check your completion status.Review NCAA requirements and check your completion status.

Access Career Cruising and Course PlannerGo to www.guhsd.netSelect the students tab and click on the link.Login with your username and passwordUsername: CC-Your ID #Password: computer loginYou will go to your Portfolio HomepageClick on from the list on the left hand side of the screen.

Course PlannerYou will be focusing on the upcoming school year in the dashed box.In this example it is Year 10Year 9 includes courses, grades and credits completed as well as courses in progress.On the far right, you will see a credit summary.Below that are recommended CLUSTERS or PATHWAYS based on your Career Matchmaker results.

Required Courses (Yellow Slot)All courses available to fulfill the requirement are in yellow.Hover over any course to review the description & prerequisites.Click the plus + icon next to the course you want to select.

Click on the Course Planner tab & begin selecting courses.To add a required course, click the plus + icon that appears on the right of any yellow slot.

Required Courses and Co-RequisitesYou will return to the Course Planner tab.The course you selected and all co-requisites will appear.

Elective Courses (White Slot)To add an elective course, click the plus + icon that appears on the right of any white slot.

Be sure the View By: is set to Discipline to startUse the drop down menu to explore Discipline typesIf you are a 9th grader, consider joining a CTE or Science Pathway that matches your interests.Elective Course SelectionHover over any course to review the description & prerequisites and note the Grade restrictions.Click the plus + icon next to the course you want to select.

You will return to the Course Planner tab.The course you selected & all co-requisites will appear.If you selected a pathway, you should add the corresponding courses to Year 11 and Year 12.

The BLUE and RED SymbolsThe Blue symbol means there is a WARNING that you must read. Hover over the blue dot & the note will appear.Example: You have selected a course that you have previously completed. This course will not count as additional credit.

The Red symbol means there is an ALERT that you must read. Hover over the red dot & the note will appear.Example: You do not have the proper pre-requisite, please select the proper pre-requisite or speak to your counselor.

Alternate for ElectivesFor each elective you have selected, you must select an alternate. To select your alternates, click the + icon on the Alternate slot.

Select an alternate course for each elective selection by clicking the + icon on the alternative slot.You will have to select the co-requisite to match in the second alternate slot.

Alternates and Red AlertsA Red Alert symbol will appear.Hover over the symbol for instructions. Example: This course has a co-requisite requirement of G274 Spanish 4C. Please add course or see your counselor.If you add the required course as the next alternate, the Red Alert will disappear.If you do not have the required pre-requisite, add the course or select another alternate course.Click the SAVE button at the bottom of the page.

Diploma & Certifications TabThe Diploma & Certifications Tab allows you to review graduation requirements.On the right you can see the credits you have earned, have planned in course planner, as well as those you have remaining to add into course planner.The Quick Summary bar allows you to see your progress. If your course planner is complete for all 4 years, you should only see green and yellow.

A-G and NCAA RequirementsUsing the pull down menu, you can also review your progress in the A-G Requirements as well NCAA Requirements.

Review, Print & SharePlease review your selections with your parent/guardian before your class returns to the guidance office.Review all Red Alerts and Blue Warnings.You can print a draft by clicking the print icon at the top right of the course planner.Feel free to continue to plan future years. Dont worry, all other years are for planning only. Only the dashed year matters right now.

Final Review & SUBMITBe sure to review ALL required and elective course offerings and YOUR SELECTIONS.You can select and remove courses as often as you want UNTIL you click the SUBMIT button.Once you meet with your counselor, your courses will be locked in and will not be changed.

ECV CTE PATHWAYSPathway Started:9th Grade 10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade2011-2012Media - Printing & GraphicsPhotographyVideo Production2012-2013Art (recommended)PhotographyMedia - Printing & GraphicsVideo ProductionArts, Media, & Entertainment (AME) Pathway9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th GradeWorld Language(recommended)Business & Computers

World Language(recommended)International Marketing

World Language(recommended)Virtual Enterprise International Business PathwayMORE PATHWAYS 2-Year Commitment Year 1Year 2OptionalCourses can be taken in any 2 year blockIntro to Fabrication & WeldingAdvance Fabrication & WeldingWelding Certifications (Evening Course)Manufacturing & Product Development: Welding9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th GradeMedical BiologyMedical ChemistryMicrobiology/Biotechnology InternshipBiomedical Technology Pathway Hospitality Pathway: Restaurant Services2-Year Commitment Year 1Year 2Courses can be taken in any 2 year blockRestaurant ServicesRestaurant ServicesMORE ELECTIVE OPTIONSVISUAL ARTSArtCeramics/3-D DesignJewelry/3-D DesignPhotographyComputer 3D Design & AnimationPERFORMING ARTSBeginning GuitarChoirConcert/Marching BandBeginning InstrumentsTheatreWORLD LANGUAGESSpanishSpanish for Spanish SpeakersGermanMandarin ChineseOTHER ELECTIVESAVIDJournalismPublicationsLeadership Video ProductionRestaurant ServicesPeer TutorTeacher PrepTeacher Assistant (students w/severe handicaps)INDUSTRIAL ARTSMedia (Printing & Graphics)REGISTRATION PROCESSRegistration Packets distributed late MayDue back early JuneMUST be filled out completelyID pictures for next year will be taken in early June

WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?

SCHOOL COUNSELORSVanessa Sliwa (A-B)Terri Beach (C-Gar)Monika Stimpert (Gas-Kl)Deborah Samson (Km-Ol)

Matt Udvarhelyi (Om-Shal)

Stephanie Picon(Sham-Z)

GUIDANCE INFORMATION SPECIALISTS Glenn Recasner (9th and 10th Grade)

Kimberly Roldan (11th and 12th Grade)

Marlene Ames (English Language Learners)

Laura Conshafter (Counseling Secretary)COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER Open EVERYDAY at LunchWe are there to help with:College Applications Financial Aid ApplicationsScholarship searchesCourse PlannerPost Secondary PlansJob ApplicationsTranscript Reviews OR . . . .

Feel free to just stop in, say hello and eat lunch!

QUESTIONS?