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High School 101. Presented by: Your OGHS Counselors. What do you already know?. www.orangeglenhigh.org Departments Counseling Freshmen Click Pre survey link . M 3. Sense of belonging in the school environment
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High School 101 Presented by: Your OGHS Counselors
What do you already know? • www.orangeglenhigh.org • Departments • Counseling • Freshmen • Click Pre survey link
M 3. Sense of belonging in the school environment B-SMS 10. Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities Lesson Objectives & Standards By the end of this lesson, you will: • Know what is necessary to be successful in high school including the importance of attending and passing classes and communicating with teachers and staff. • Know how to access grades on Synergy (or Canvas) and the activities that are available to students such as tutorials, extracurricular activities, and student support services (counseling, nurse, social worker, assistant principal, etc). ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors
Behavior Expectations C: Conversation: Listen while the facilitator is talking, participate in groups or partners when instructed. H: Help: Raise your hand if you have a question. A: Activity: Presentation M: Movement: P: Participation: S: Students:
OGHS School Counseling Department Sara Steadry A-Cl Freddy Delgado Luq-Pem Michelle Ferrer Flores Cm-Gom Melissa Allen Pen-Sanc Gs-MTiffBrittany Oka (Sub for Mrs. Wilson) kmontiel@euhsd.org 760-291-5045 Ryan Chesire Sand-Z Tiffany Wilson Gon-Lup
High school grades and credits What is a credit? What is a passing grade in a class? What is an acceptable grade for A-G eligibility? What is the difference between progress report and semester grades? What will happen if I don’t pass my classes?
A-G Requirements (College Admission Requirements) • History (A) - 2 years • English (B)- 4 years of college preparatory English • Math (C) – 3 years (4 recommended) • Lab Science (D) - 2 years (3 recommended) • Foreign Language (E) - 2 years (3 recommended) • Visual or Performing Art (F) - 1 year • College Preparatory Elective (G) - 1 year *Students must earn grade C or higher in these courses
College and Financial Aid What is financial aid? Financial aid is money that can help you pay for college. Some aid needs to be paid back or earned, and some aid is a gift. This money is available to all kinds of people. How do I get financial aid? • Fill out the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA) before March 2nd of your senior year
Tips for academic success in high school Academic Success: • Ask for Help • Attend Tutorial • Get involved in a sport or club • Get Organized!
Ask for help! • Teacher • Staff member • Parent/Guardian • Trusted Adult • Friend/Peer
2. Attend Tutorial • PRIDE • Study Zone • 6:30-7:45AM • 2:45-6:00 PM • Saturday Scholars (2 times per month)
Get involved Ways to get involved…. School clubs-Mecha, GSA, CSF, ABC/Assests etc. Sports-Fall, Spring and Winter Sports Volunteer work- www.volunteermatch.com How are you going to get involved in high school? -Find a partner and share one way you plan to get involved during high school -Volunteers share what they learned from their partner
Tips for social emotional success in high school Social Emotional Success: • Practice good self care • Getting enough sleep (teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep per night according to the National Sleep Foundation) • Build in down time (listening to music, face to face communication with friends, getting outside, and exercise) • Maintain a healthy diet • Ask for help! • My school nurse is: Letty Gonzalez • My school social worker is: Mayra Gonzalez • My Counselor/Counselor of the day • A trusted adult • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-724-7240
We asked seniors who have been “in your shoes” and this is what they said… ..Get more engaged ..Have more school spirit ..Not fall behind ..Take school more seriously ..Make more friends …Make memories ..Get outside your comfort zone ..Join a sports team/club ..Ask for help when you need it ..Pass your classes the FIRST TIME so you can take fun electives your senior year” “If I could do 9th grade all over again, I would… YOU CAN DO IT!
What did you learn? • www.orangeglenhigh.org • Departments • Counseling • Freshmen • Click Post survey link