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The Road To Success in High School- Junior Year

The Road To Success in High School- Junior Year. Counseling Department. Agenda. Counselor Caseload Grades/Transcripts/GPA 4 Systems of Higher Education/College Student Expectations Parent Tips for Success College/Career Center Parent Center How to make an appointment

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The Road To Success in High School- Junior Year

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  1. The Road To Successin High School- Junior Year Counseling Department

  2. Agenda • Counselor Caseload • Grades/Transcripts/GPA • 4 Systems of Higher Education/College • Student Expectations • Parent Tips for Success • College/Career Center • Parent Center • How to make an appointment • Attendance/PowerSchool • Socio-Emotional Support

  3. Counselor Caseload 2017-18 Mr. Daniel Swearingen last name A- Coo Mrs. Karen Hicks last name Cop- Gutierrez Ms. Sonia Rojas last name Gutierrez, E- Men Mr. Oscar Pina last name Meo- Roc Ms. Susanne Schulze last name Rod- Z

  4. Grades/Transcripts/Credits • CREDITS = 5 credits/semester class • Semester= 30-40 Credits • Year = 60-80 credits • Progress Reports = 4 per semester (every 5 weeks) • Transcript (Academic History) = permanent grades at the end of each semester!! Includes class rank, GPA, credits • G.P.A.= grade point average A= 4 GPA points B= 3 GPA points C= 2 GPA points D= 1 GPA point F= 0 GPA points **Every Honors or AP course gets additional GPA point (C- or higher).

  5. Grades/Transcripts/Credits • Number of credits students should have at the end of each year by grade level: 9th grade- 60+ credits 10th grade- 120+ credits 11th grade- 180+ credits 12th grade/graduation- at least 220 credits!

  6. The “Big Four” College Systems • Community Colleges • Cal State University (CSU) • University of California (UC) • 4-year Private Universities/Colleges

  7. Our Student Expectations • We have HIGH expectations for ALL students!! • G.P.A.-3.0 and higher! (absolute minimum- 2.0) monitoring grades (Powerschool), attend tutoring if needed, quality work turned in, communicate with teachers • Behavior- on time to class everyday ready to learn!!No unexcused absences or tardies!!Be Respectful in ALL classes!! • Academic Integrity/Honesty- NO Cheating or Plagiarism!! *Potential Consequences for Not meeting Expectations: Campus Beautification/Community Service, Parent/Community Conferences, Saturday School, No-Go List, SART/SARB, SST, Academic/Behavior Contract.

  8. Parent Tips for Success • Regularly check Powerschool account to monitor your student’s grades/attendance! • Make sure “Homework/Study time” is part of your student’s daily routine. When is it? • Organization- students need to stay organized!! Students should know what days homework and assignments are due, what days they have quizzes/tests, etc. (Use some type of planner) • If students are struggling in a class- they should individually speak with their teacher(s) if they need additional help, guidance, didn’t understand something, attend tutoring, speak to their counselor

  9. Steps to Help Your Student in the Classroom • Step 1- check PowerSchool at least once per week (attend tutoring) • Step 2- communicate concerns to teacher directly, meet if needed. • Step 3- set up appointment with counselor

  10. College/Career Center • Mr. Tony Orendain (310)263-3104 orendaint@cenitinela.k12.ca.us • Work Permits • SAT/ACT fee waivers • College presentations • Financial Aid workshop/help hours • Sign up for Remind 101 for text alerts

  11. Parent Center • Ms. Rocio Gudino (310) 263-3117 gudinor@centinela.k12.ca.us • Parent support • PowerSchool workshops/help • Email/workshops/help • Café with principal and superintendent • ESL classes (see schedule)

  12. How to make appointment with counselor • Contact Ms. Lorri Quintana, Counseling Secretary (310) 263-3106 • Schedule appointment, provide information, PowerSchool access, short-term independent studies, or connect you to the appropriate person

  13. Attendance • Must submit note within 3 days of student return to school • ATTENDANCE affects academic success!! • Please make sure your student attends school and class everyday, on-time, everyday • Prepare students for College, Career, and Life!!!

  14. PowerSchool

  15. Sample transcript

  16. Socio-Emotional Supports/Referrals • FREE optional services on campus • Wellness Counselor/Social Worker • Peer Mediation program • Richstone • Starview • Drug Counseling • Centinela Youth Services • Family Mediation • VORS

  17. QUESTIONS? Contact Counselors for credit recovery options: E2020 internet based instruction, summer school options, and local adult school referrals. El Camino College Concurrent enrollment opportunities. **Drop-in hours are nutrition, lunch, afterschool For your students counselor go to www.lawndalehs.org or call (310) 263-3106 to make an appointment THANK YOU!!

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