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Sophomore Parent Night

Sophomore Parent Night. Woodlake High School 2011-2012. Counseling Staff. Carmita Pena: Q-Z & Spanish Speaking Melissa Garcia: A-P Steve Katz: RSP Students. Role of WHS Counselors. Course Scheduling & Academic Planning Academic Support College/Post-High S chool Planning

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Sophomore Parent Night

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  1. Sophomore Parent Night Woodlake High School 2011-2012

  2. Counseling Staff • Carmita Pena: Q-Z & Spanish Speaking • Melissa Garcia: A-P • Steve Katz: RSP Students

  3. Role of WHS Counselors • Course Scheduling & Academic Planning • Academic Support • College/Post-High School Planning • Social/Emotional Support

  4. Counseling & College Admission • Guide students towards college resources • Assist students with applications and essays- through workshops & individual appointments • Write letters of recommendation • Connect students with College Representatives

  5. Grades & Progress Reports • Progress Reports are mailed home at the middle (9 weeks) of each semester. • Students receive semester grades. • Grades are mailed home approximately one week after grading period. • Semester grades are the only grades that appear on the student’s official transcripts. • The 2011-12 Grading Cycle: 1st Semester Progress Report 1st Semester Grades 2nd Semester Progress Report 2nd Semester Grades

  6. Tutoring • Math – Mr. Lopez RM 4 Mon - Thurs 3:30-4:30 • Science – Mrs. Frazier RM 5 Wed. 3:30-4:30 • English – Mr. Hopper RM 58 Mon – Thurs 3:30-4:40

  7. Graduation Requirementsfor 10th Graders • Credits (220 total) • Required Classes (165 credits) • Electives (55 credits) • CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam) • 85 Hrs Of Youth Service Learning • Portfolio And Senior Exit Interview

  8. Transcripts • P = College Preparatory Coursework these courses meet A-G requirements • H = Honors Courses • AP = Advanced Placement Courses • R = Repeated Courses

  9. Unweightedvs Weighted • WHS students can enroll in Honors, AP and College courses • Extra Point is given to a student who earns an A, B or C in one of these classes UNWEIGHTED GPAA+, A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.7 D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = .7 NG, P, I, F, WF = 0 WEIGHTED GPA A+, A = 5.0 A- = 4.7 B+ = 4.3 B = 4.0 B- = 3.7 C+ = 3.3 C = 3.0 C- = 2.7 D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = .7 NG, P, I, F, WF = 0

  10. Honors & Advanced Placement • Both have weighted grades for WHS • Both are rigorous courses with a greater workload than a regular ed course • AP courses are college level courses geared toward preparing a student for the AP examination in that subject. • Students can earn college credits by passing the AP examination.

  11. Grade Point Averages • Cum GPA Simple: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12 • Cum GPA Weighted: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12 with extra point in Honors & AP classes • Cal Grant GPA: 10-12 Academic Courses • CSU/UC GPA: Includes college prep courses (A-G) taken in 10-12th grade with extra point in Honors & AP

  12. Academic Recognition • Top Ten • Graduating w/ Honors • CSF • AVID Honors • Renaissance • (Pg. xiv & xv in course description book)

  13. CAHSEE • CA state requirement to earn high school diploma • Students are tested on Math & English proficiency • First opportunity to take CAHSEE is Spring of 10th grade year – March 13 & 14, 2012. Students who do not pass on first attempt will retake test in 11th & 12th grade until they pass • Students who do not pass are placed in support classes

  14. Testing for College admission • PSAT • PLAN • ACT • SAT • SAT II

  15. PLAN Test • Practice ACT exam. • Given to all 10th grade students to identify academic strengths and weaknesses. • Score to determine if they are college ready: English = 22 or higher Math = 23 or higher (will not need to take the placement tests)

  16. The Right College For You • Know Yourself • Ask Advice of Others • Learn More About Colleges • Make a Preliminary List • Visit Colleges • Finalize Your List/Submit Applications • Make Decision

  17. Is College Worth the Price

  18. CSU System

  19. EPT/ELM

  20. UC System

  21. Private/Independent System

  22. Community Colleges

  23. Cost of College

  24. Financial Aid

  25. How to Take College Admission Tests Know Yourself Know the Test Which test plays to your strengths? ACT – optional Writing Test – measures skills in planning & writing a short essay. SAT – 3 tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing - which now includes a short essay. www.act.org www.collegeboard.com • What subjects you do well in? • What are your weak areas? • How do you handle test anxiety? • What is your “study style” – individual, group, or a class? • www.studygs.net

  26. College Athletic Eligibility NCAA NAIA The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes.  Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions. www.playnaia.org $60 to register • If you want to participate in Division I or II athletics as a freshman, you must first register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Refer to the NCAA Academic Eligibility section to determine the initial-eligibility standards that apply to you. If you don't register you will not be eligible to play or practice during your freshman year. • www.ncaaclearinghouse.org • $65 to register

  27. WHS Counseling Website • Graduation Requirements • Portfolio Resources • Course Description Book • Student Handbook • Beyond Woodlake High School Book • Community Service Requirements • Honors/AP • Sophomore Counseling • Counseling Resources & Forms • STAR/CAHSEE Testing • Scholarship Information

  28. Family Connection • Powerschool website is a resource which provides access to your student’s current attendance and grades. • Website: www.powerschool.wps.woodlake.k12.ca.us/ • Request your password and ID from counseling.

  29. Getting Connected • www.whstigers.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.act.org • www.ucop.edu/pathways • www.csumentor.edu • www.cccco.edu • www.aiccu.edu • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.cos.edu • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.fastweb.com

  30. Academic eligibility • All student athletes, must have a 2.0 + GPA and no “F’s in any current courses. Student must attend mandatory content tutorials in the course/s they are doing poorly in and or attend Y Tigers Homework Center. • Eligibility will be Week to Week. Failure to meet academic Student Athletic Academic Expectations will result in loss of playing time, participation in sports, school events and or activities.

  31. Athletics at WUHS Boys Girls Volleyball Cross-country Tennis Baskebetball Soccer Cheerleading Softball Swimming Track • Football • Cross-country • Baskebetball • Soccer • Wrestling • Baseball • Swimming • Track • Tennis • Golf

  32. Activities at WUHS Extra-Curricular Co-Curricular Annual Drama Choir Band Mexican Folk Dance Leadership Jazz Band Art • Key Club • Maya Club • Art Club • Interact Club • IET • Friday Night Live Club • FFA • Mock Trial • Career Day Committee • Academic Decathalon • Police Explorers • ASB • Journalism

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