Updated: 2/2016 9 th Grade: Ms. Velasquez A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10 th -12 th ) Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10 th -12 th ) M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10 th -12 th ) Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10 th -12 th ) College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins. Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor. Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting. Irvington.org Visit the Counselors Website and the College and Career Centers website for answers to many frequently asked questions Counselors Website: Important announcements PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources/interventions for students struggling academically Resources for health and wellness 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more! Where to go for additional information : Resources/Interventions for students that are struggling academically find on irvington.org under counseling tab Resources for Health and Wellness find on irvington.org under counseling tab Health and Wellness Resources/Agencies link: Are you or a friend feeling stressed out/overwhelmed? Does your family need help signing up for health insurance? Do you need information on housing? Students can also see their counselor in person during lunch and after school for more information. Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Summer opportunities Military information Scholarship information And more!! Scroll down to find the Naviance info page. Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, college super search/matching capabilities, etc. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays-Study guides for many subjects To sign up:magic word: ELUANT Make sure everything is correct. Review all classes and grades Classes cannot be repeated for credit per district policy (example: 2 years of Art 1). See your counselor if you have repeated a class to make sure you are on track for graduation. If you came from another school or country, your transcript from your original school needs to be evaluated by our assistant principal, Ms. Antonacci. Work in progress No rank listed. Irvington does not rank. Overall GPA: All classes from 9 th through 11 th. It is not weighted. Classes that say Out of Country are not included in the GPA. Calculating your GPA Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses. Grades are assigned point values: A = 4 points B = 3 points C= 2 points NC= 0 points *I grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA. Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in a-g classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course (with a maximum of 8 extra points. GPA Calculator: Credit Summary Req: Required Rec: Received In-Prog: In Progress Sched: Scheduled for semester 2 Credits Needed Credits at Irvington Students earn 5 credits per semester class. Most students take 6 classes per semester. 5 credits per class X 6 classes = 30 credits per semester / 60 credits per year 60 credits per year X 4 years = 240 credits 230 credits are required to graduate Semester grades are the only grades listed on the transcript. 75 English: 40 credits required. Fine Art/World Language/CTE: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language OR ROP class to graduate Graduation Requirements Math: 30 credits required including BOTH semesters of Algebra 1. PE: 20 credits required Science: 20 credits required Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective) 75 Graduation Requirements Continued Social Science: 30 credits required (world history, US history, Gov/econ) Must be enrolled in ELD 3 to take history. Computer: Not required at Irvington, instead you are required to have 75 elective credits Health: 5 credits required Students earn 60 credits per school year. To be on track, after the first semester of this school year, you should have: 200 credits if you are a 12 th grader 140 if you are an 11 th grader 80 if you are a 10 th grader 30 if you are a 9 th grader Credit Recovery Add a 0 period (10 credits per year) Add a 7 th period (10 credits per year) Adult School: Has a Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Students can take 2 classes (10 credits total) per quarter. See your counselor to register (For 11 th and 12 th graders only). Summer School: 2 semester classes per summer (Example: world history semester 1 and world history semester 2 would be the max of 10 credits total per summer) You cannot use summer school to skip ELD levels. If you repeat an ELD level that you already passed, you will not get credit for it. See your counselor ASAP if you need to make-up credits. Fremont Adult Schools ESL and high school diploma program GED through the Fremont Adult School Community college Vocational/ Trade school /ROP Service Hours Log hours in Servicekarma.com 40 Hours are required Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create an account. There is an app available. Search Apple or Google Play: ServiceKarma (one word) See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions. Community Colleges 113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)113 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.1 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.1 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diplomaRequirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs:Types of programs: 1. Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university (transfer to a 4 year university as a junior) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors Photo: Ohlone Colleges Newark Campus Community Colleges Continued Types of programs (continued):Types of programs (continued): 2. Vocational programs: A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time.A series of career-focused courses that prepare graduates for the workforce in a relatively short amount of time. Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length.Programs are usually between 9 month and two years in length. Examples:Examples: Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length)Registered Nursing Program at Ohlone Community College (two academic years in length) Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length)Cosmetology Program at Laney Community College (1600 hours in length) Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length)Automotive Technology Program at Chabot Community College (4 semesters in length) Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length)Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill Community College (22 months in length) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.) Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health- 5 credits PE- 20 credits Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE (area f and e) Fine Art AND World Lang AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes) Algebra more credits of math (area c) Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) SAT or ACT What are the main differences? Social Science- World History, US History, Gov/Econ (area a) Social Science- same Science- 20 credits- Biological (Biology, Sports Therapy) AND Physical (Int. Sci, Chem, Biotech) (area d) Science- 20 credits (prefer Bio and Chem/Biotech) Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective). 40 hours of community service * NOTE: computers is not required at IHS (a-g Requirements) English- 40 credits (area b) English- 40 credits (only ELD 3 counts) California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc. 23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc. 10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees. 76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc. Websitesfornia.edu es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelors degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelors degrees 3.Masters degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelors degrees 3.Masters degrees 4.Doctorate and Professional degrees Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate Programs Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Freshmen Requirements No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age. Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues. See slide on a-g requirements. Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues. Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level. These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes. ACT (writing section not required) or SAT Reasoning Test ELM- Entry Level Math Test EPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes) ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning Test Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information. Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements. Helpful college websites:CSU WebsiteUC Websitecollege entrance rates and college searchesIrvingtons list of classes that meet UC/CSU admission requirements Online Registration A portion of registration will be completed by students online this year on your own time. Easy to follow directions for requesting courses are included in your registration packet. Fill out your paper registration form (and get teacher signatures) before entering your course requests online. You will not be able to select teachers or periods. These are course requests. The online portal will open on Feb 16 th and close during the evening on Feb 23 rd. You will only be able to submit your course requests online once, and you will not be able to change them. Be accurate. Your counselor will be meeting with you individually to review your entered course requests after your packet deadline, and make sure you have met prerequisites. Registration form is due to your ELD teacher one week from today ! Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their online course requests reviewed, and will have the opportunity to ask questions at that time. If there is a possibility you might not be at IHS next year, register for classes anyway so you have a spot in the event you stay. Choosing your classes: If you are in ELD 1 or ELD 2 this year, complete the ELD registration form. If you are in ELD 3 this year, complete the appropriate grade level registration form. Your current ELD teacher needs to sign your registration form. Social Science: ELD 1 students: no social science ELD 2 students: no social science ELD 3 students: Social Science class will be chosen for you. Math: ALL math courses require teacher approval (current math teacher). Your math class for next year will be based on your current math class and ELD level. Science: Your science class for next year will be based on your current science class and ELD level for next year. See course option form for prerequisites. 12 th grade is the only level when students can take more than ONE math course or ONE science course. World Language/Fine Art/ Electives: Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements. List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective. If you do not complete each space and the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you. Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a teachers signature or the course request will not be honored. Courses that need a signature say Teacher Rec next to them on the Course Options Form. All 10 th grade students will be registered for PE 10 unless Marching Band or 0 period PE has been noted on your registration form. 0 period PE has limited availability. Make sure your elective choices are listed in order of preference in the event 0 period PE cannot be accommodated. Course Prerequisites: course prerequisites are stated on the Course Options form. Many classes require students to have a teacher recommendation AND a certain 1 st semester grade in their current class. Students must have both. Having a teacher recommendation without the grade requirement is not enough to enroll in the class. Proof of residency: Attach COPIES (you will not get them back) of two forms of proof. Parent and student signatures are required. Note that: Course requests cannot be guaranteed Students will not be able to drop classes once the school year begins. Teacher recommendations can be revoked based on 2 nd semester performance. Your transcript MUST stay attached to this packet!!!!! Additional Notes On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length. Marching Band is Fall semester only (5 credits of PE). Students cannot take outside coursework to skip levels. Outside coursework is for enrichment purposes only. Classes designated as Ohlone on the elective options form are concurrent enrollment courses and become part of the students Irvington High School record and the students permanent college record. Counselors are available to STUDENTS during lunch and after school during the registration weeks. They are not in their offices (in classes doing registration) during class periods.