Freshman VisitFreshman VisitClass of 2019Class of 2019

What we will cover…What we will cover…

My role in your education

High School Graduation Requirements

Your “Four-Year Plan”

After High School:◦4-year college (CSU/UC/private/out-of-state)◦2-year college (Crafton/SBVC/RCC)◦Military/Trade School/Full-time employment

CounselorsCounselors

Mrs. Scott x 34150 A – DelgMr. Barba x 34159 Deli – Gala + AVIDMs. Garcia x 34151 Gall – Lopez, D. Mrs. Farley x 34152 Lopez, E. – Rodriguez,

C.Mr. Wood x 34157 Rodriguez, D. – Z

Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as at lunch time

To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!

CLASSCLASS Character - haracter - Doing what is right, always doing your

best

Leadership - eadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way

Attitude - ttitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results

Scholarship - cholarship - Being a student, preparing for the

future after high school Service - ervice - Giving back to others, Gratitude

The Four A’sThe Four A’s

Academics

Arts

Athletics

Activities

Progress/Report Card DatesProgress/Report Card Dates

1st Quarter Progress1st Quarter Report Cards2nd Quarter Progress1st Semester Grades 3rd Quarter Progress3rd Quarter Report Cards4th Quarter Progress2nd Semester Grades

9/1810/2011/131/6/16 (mailed)2/19/164/12/165/13/166/15/16 (mailed)

Counselor’s RoleCounselor’s Role

Encourage you to do your best.Assist you in scheduling classes that will

help you to meet your goals (Graduation/4 year school/2 year/Military)

Provide sounding board and advice on how to be successful in your classes.

If I’m not there, make an appointment!

Success at Citrus ValleySuccess at Citrus Valley

Be on time, be prepared, be respectful of yourself and others, and be responsible.

Use an agenda to organize your assignments and important dates.

Turn in all of your assignmentsGet help! Peer tutoring is available

in the library during lunch.

ENGLISHENGLISH

CVHS                

Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 12th

Requirements   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE

225 Credits                

                 

ENGLISH           (AP)   (AP)

4 Years   English 9   English 10   English 11   English 12

(40 Credits)   (Honors)   (Honors)        

                 

MATHMATHCVHS                

Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 12th

Requirements   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE

225 Credits                

                 

MATH                

2 Years  

Integrated

Math I  

Integrated

Math II  

Integrated Math

III   Trig

(20 Credits)                

(Alg I Req.)   or           Math Ana. 

            Math Ana. E

   Int. Math

I          

    (Honors)         AP Calculus

               

              AP Statistics

Int. Math III

(Honors)

Int. Math II

(Honors)

Science and Foreign Lang.Science and Foreign Lang.CVHS                

Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 12th

Requirements   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE

225 Credits                

                 

SCIENCE       Bio/Earth   Chemistry  

2 Years   Earth/Bio      Environmenta

l    

(20 Credits)       Chemistry  Anatomy Physics   Science

          + APs   Elective

FOREIGN                

LANGUAGE   For. Lang. I     For. Lang.I   For. Lang. II   For. Lang. III

or    or          

FINE ARTS   Yearlong         AP For. Lang.

1 Year   fine art            

(10 Credits)                

                 

Social Studies, Health, PESocial Studies, Health, PE

CVHS                

Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 12th

Requirements   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE

225 Credits                

SOCIAL                

STUDIES                

WH/Geo (10)     World   U.S.   Government

US Hist (11)     History   History   Economics

Gov/Econ (12)                

(30 Credits)       AP EURO   AP   AP

                 

HEALTH                

1/2 Year   Health            

(5 Credits)                

                 

P.E.                

2 Years   PE   PE        

(20 Credits)                

                 

Electives and ExamsElectives and Exams

CVHS                

Graduation SS 9th SS 10th SS 11th SS 12th

Requirements   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE   GRADE

225 Credits                

               

Phy/Cult.  

ELECTIVES & Geog.  

(80 Credits)  

     

                 

EXIT       CAHSEE   PSAT    

EXAM           SAT/ACT    

All classes taken above and beyond graduation requirements

fall into the elective category.

4-Year College Options4-Year College Options

9 UCs Admission is selective

23 Cal States Some harder to get into than others

Private and Out-of-State Schools Broad range of admission standards and policies

Academic Area

High School University of California Cal State University Community College

Private Colleges

225 Units Upper 9%: Most Competitive

Upper 33%: Competitive

Most Difficult

Very Difficult

Moderately Difficult

Non-Competitive

English 4 Years (40 Units) 4 Years 4 Years 1. Four-Year Degree Transfer Recommended strongest possible preparation.

2. Assoc. of Arts Degree*Business

*Science

*Astronomy

*Psychology

*Telecommunications

*Aeronautics

*Electronics

*Psychiatric Technology

*Foreign Language

*Pre-Professional School

3. Vocational Certificate Programs*Police Work

*Drafting

*Medical Secretary

*Child Development

*Fire Academy

*Emergency Med. Tech.

*Computer Science

*Interior Design

*Welding

Broad Range of Admissions Standards and Policies

Math 2 Years (20 Units)Integrated Math I

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

(Recommend 4 or more years)

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

(Recommend 4 or more years)

World History & Geography

U.S. History

Amer. Govt. / Economics

3 Years (30 Units):

World Hist.

U.S, Hist.

Gov’t./Econ.

1 Year World History and

1 Year U.S. History

OR ½ US Hist. AND

1 Semester Am. Govt. OR

1 Semester Econ.

1 Year World History and

1 Year U.S. History and

1 Semester Am. Govt. and

1 Semester Econ.

Science 2 Years (20 Units)(Physical 10)(Life 10)

2 Years Lab Science (from core disciplines)

(3 Recommended)

2 Years Science (1lab)

(1 physical and 1 biological)

Fine Art or

Foreign Language

1 Year (10 Units) 1 Year UC Accepted Fine Art and

2 Years Same Foreign Language (3 Recommended)

1 Year CSU Accepted Fine Art and

2 Years Same Foreign Language (3 Recommended)

P.E. 2 Years (20 Units) 1 Year of College-Prep Electives to be chosen from at least two of the following: History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts

1 Year of College-Prep Electives to be chosen from at least two of the following: History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts

Health ½ Year (5 Units)

Required GPA

Tests

CAHSEE Recd. Minimum GPA - 3.3

SAT or ACT

Recd. Minimum GPA -2.5

SAT I or ACT

H.S. Diploma or age 18 Placement Tests

See Individual Catalogs

Academic Requirements for Citrus Valley High School Graduation

And All Levels of College Admission (beginning w/Class of 2018)

College Admissions A-GCollege Admissions A-GA. History (US Hist., Gov’t,World)

B. EnglishC. Math (Int Math I, II, and III)

D. Science (Lab)◦ 3 recommended

E. Foreign Language◦ 3 recommended

F. Visual/Performing ArtG. College Prep Electives

2 yrs.4 yrs.3 yrs.2 yrs.2 yrs.

1 yr.1 yr.

2-Year College Options 2-Year College Options (“Community” or “Junior” Colleges)(“Community” or “Junior” Colleges)

Earn your High School DiplomaSpend two years earning 60 units, then

transfer to a 4-year college.

Military or Trade SchoolMilitary or Trade School

High school diploma

Extra-CurricularExtra-Curricular

Colleges want to see more than good grades. Keep records of the following:◦Community Service◦Volunteer Work (this includes Church)◦Sports◦Clubs (leadership experience)◦Part-Time Jobs

Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!

Activity ChartActivity Chart

99thth 1010thth 11th 12th 11th 12th

School School ActivitiesActivities

Spanish Spanish ClubClub

FootballFootball

ASBASB

Community Community ActivitiesActivities

Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts

Church Church ActivitiesActivities

Youth ChoirYouth Choir

AwardsAwards Outstanding Outstanding Student Student Award 1Award 1stst quarter Eng, quarter Eng, 99

Work Work ExperienceExperience

Summer life Summer life guard at guard at YMCAYMCA

Keys to SuccessKeys to Success

AttendanceStudy TimeMaterials Note TakingAsking QuestionsTutoringKeeping track of gradesCommunicationUsing available resources

End of 9th grade visit

Extra slides follow if desired

Keep your 4 year plan and activity chart current!

Parent/Student- Review CVHS Website daily for important information.

Monitor your grades!

Participate in extracurricular activities!

Volunteer in your community!

Remember…

Do it all with C.L.A.S.S.!

Four Year PlansFour Year Plans

Fill them out! What do you think you’ll be doing after high school.

Better to plan for a four year school now. Be in a position to choose later.

Working Toward College AdmissionsWorking Toward College Admissions

In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also:immediately after a high school should also:

Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities.activities.On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic

decathlon, etc.decathlon, etc.Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth

groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc.sports, etc.

Community serviceCommunity service