Counseling Department - Manteca
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Counseling Department
Frank Triglia A- E [email protected] ext. 56955
Janeen George [email protected] ext. 56962
Martha Dias- Linn [email protected] ext. 56964
Rachel Strmiska Ri- [email protected] ext. 56954
Contacting your
Counselor
Counseling Office Hours are: 8:15-4:15During Distance Learning the counseling office is closed to the
public.
To contact your counselor:
• Call 858-7352 and listen for extensionsOr Email counselor directly.
• Students can call or chat with counselor on Microsoft TEAMS.
For additional resources visit our school website.
https://www.mantecausd.net/mantecahighschool
Valley Community Counseling
Elizabeth RodriguezTues/Wed/Thurs/Friday
Issues and behaviors that may be helped through counseling include:
• Socially and/or academically withdrawn
• Low Self-Esteem
• Has experienced a loss or trauma
• Having difficult time with anger management
• Poor Peer relationships
• Frequently late or absent
• Failing Grades
• Etc…
Referral and permission slip available on school website.
Bell Schedule
Albi Learning Time (Support) is used for teachers to identify students who are in danger of failing or in need of additional support to achieve grade level standards mastery. Teachers will choose 3-5 students per period to meet with. Albi Learning Time does not meet on Late Start Wednesday.
Graduation Requirements
*275 Credits needed to graduate
• 40 credits of English (English I, II, III, IV, AP, Honors)
• 30 credits of Math• 20 credits from the Math Department• 10 credits from the Math Department or
approved elective courses taken during JR or SR year.
• Must pass equivalent of Algebra 1 to meet state standards
• 30 credits of Social Science• 10 credits World History/ AP European
History• 10 credits US History/ AP US• 5 credits American Government/ AP
5 credits Economics/ AP• 20 credits of Science
• 10 credits life science• 10 credits physical science
• 40 credits of Physical Education (20 may be waived per board policy)
• 5 credits of Health• 10 credits of Fine Art or Foreign Language
A-G Requirements for UC/CSU
A. History/ Social Science(2 years)
World History, AP Euro., US History (AP), American Government (AP)
B. English (4 years)
English I, II, III, IV, Honors, AP
* Must meet all requirements listed with a grade
of a “C” or better in order to meet minimum requirements for a University of California or
California State University.
C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 recommended)
Algebra A/ Algebra B, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Be.SPN Analytics in Sports, TQR, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/ BC
D. Science(2 years, 3 recommended)
Biology (AP), Chemistry (AP),Conceptual Physics, Ag Soil Chemistry, Sustainable Agriculture Biology, Sports Medicine, Environmental Science (AP) • 1 year physical, 1 year life
E. ForeignLanguage (2 years, 3 recommended)
French I, II, III, APSpanish I, II, III, IV, APSpanish for Spanish Speakers I / II
F. Visual & Performing Art(1 year)
See course guide for eligible courses
G. Electives (1 year)
All extra A-G courses as listed above or College Prep Elective(CPE)
NCAA Schools• In order to play Division 1 or 2 Collegiate
Athletics, you MUST be cleared through the
NCAA Eligibility Center and have a– minimum of 2.3 GPA Division 1
– minimum of 2.2 GPA Division 2
• Students must complete16 required core
courses and the SAT or ACT.
• Register online @
https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
NAIA SchoolsTo be eligible to play
NAIA Collegiate Athletics,
students must
Register online:
www.naia.org
Just so you know…• LIVE Senior Meeting occurred on 9/2 on Teams. We
are now following-up by meeting with each senior individually and discussing the following:
• Senior Survey/Post Grad Plans
• Senior Transcripts and progress towards graduation and post high school plans
• Testing information (4- year college, community college, military/ ASVAB)
• Admission profiles for colleges
• NCAA/ NAIA eligibility
• College Preview Days/Outreach programs
• Scholarship information, financial aid
* See Senior Meeting presentation and other resources on MHS website under Counseling/Senior Info
✓ SAT/ACT Testing ( Not required for UC/CSU-
check requirement based on college) SAT $68.00 or $52.00 without writing,
ACT $70.00 ACT with writing $55.00 without writing ,
*see counselor for fee waiver eligibility
✓ College Application Fees-UC $70.00 per school
CSU $70.00 per school.
*Application fee waiver imbedded in application for CSUs & UCs.
Community College = FREE
✓ AP Testing- $95.00 per test,
*see counselor for fee waiver eligibility
$ Senior Expenses $
SAT Registration and Test DatesAll Universities of California (UC) and California State Universities
(CSU) have temporarily suspended the requirements for standardized testing (SAT/ACT) for undergraduate applicants.
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
October 3rd September 4th September 22nd
November 7th October 7th October 27th
December 5th November 5th November 24th
To register go to:www.collegeboard.org
ACT Registration and Test DatesAll Universities of California (UC) and California State Universities (CSU) have temporarily suspended the requirements for standardized testing
(SAT/ACT) for undergraduate applicants.
To register go to:www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
October 10, 17, 25 September 17th September 18-25th
December 12th November 6th November 7-20th
To register go to:www.actstudent.org
High School
College
Career
Community College Options1. Associates Degree (AA):
(2-year major program)2. Transfer Pathway:
(60 units required to transfer to 4-year college)
3.Certificate Programs(6-18 months varies per program)
NO SAT/ ACT required
Community College OptionsTransfer to 4 Year
• Complete General Education at community college may also complete AA degree.
• Transfer and attend 4-year college for remaining 2 years.
Community College OptionsCertificate Program
• Certificate programs are trade school programs.
• Completion of the program earns the certificate of completion (like a diploma)
• Advantage: Proof of skills when applying for jobs.
• Over 100+ certificate programs available at MJC and Delta College
Trade Schools
Good• Fast• Smaller classes• Hands on training• More access to programs• Take required classes only
Bad
• Expensive
• Program may not be accredited
• May be non-transferable classes.
EX: UTI, Paul Mitchell, UEI College, SJVC,
Gurnick Academy
Important:Check with the certificate programs offered at the Community Colleges…they often have similar programs for a lot less money.
MILITARY CONTACTS
MARINES: Michael Xiong
(209)823-7704, (209)499-0378 cell
NAVY: Ryner Bihag
(209)824-6962, (209)670-9788 cell
ARMY: Kyle Gumm
(209)823-1712, 275-7528 cell
AIR FORCE: Adrian Loera
1-800-423-USAF, (209)345-1705 cell
ASVAB RESOURCES
Websites for Practice Tests and Study Guides:
www.asvabtestbank.com
https://www.asvabpracticetests.com/
www.march2success.com (ARMY)
Books to prepare for ASVAB:
ASVAB for Dummies
* Contact recruiter to set up ASVAB testing appointment.
4 Year Colleges and Universities
California State University (CSU)There are 23 campuses.
Local campuses: Fresno State, Sac State, Stanislaus State
Recent Changes to Requirements:• Meet A-G requirement with a “C” or better• Minimum GPA 2.5 (Reality avg. 3.13-3.92)• SAT/ ACT Test not required for 2021 applicants• No longer using Eligibility Index
Application open Oct 1st – December 4th
4 Year Colleges and Universities
University of California (UC)9 campuses
UC Davis, UC Berkley, UC Santa Cruz etc.
Recent changes to Requirements:• Pass all A-G requirements with a “C” or better• Minimum GPA 3.0 (Reality avg. 3.71- 4.23)• SAT/ ACT Test not required for 2021 applicants• Holistic Application, personal insight questions
Application open Aug 1st - Nov 30th
Have a Backup Plan
Perfect back up plan:
Apply to a Community College
➢free to apply
➢if the other plans don’t work out…your student will have something to fall back on!
➢Community Colleges offer job training…or they can transfer to the college/university, or go in the, military, etc.
Estimated College Costs Per Year
Types of Financial Aid
Grants: Governmental or Institutional money given to a student meeting certain criteria that does not need to be paid back.
Work Study: Campus jobs where students workpart time to earn money for school- student must qualify.
Loans: Money borrowed that must be paid back.
Scholarships: Money given from institutions or private organizations to students- does not have to be paid back. Student must apply.
Types of Grants:
• Institutional Grant- campus $• Pell Grant- Federal $• Cal Grant- State $ Deadline: March 2nd
3 types of Cal Grants:Cal Grant A:Requires 3.0 GPA+Cal Grant B: Requires 2.0 GPA+
Cal Grant C: Trade Programs only --no GPA req.
GPA = 10th and 11th grade Grades excluding PE and TA
FAFSA/ CA Dream ActFree Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fasfa.ed.gov
Application opens October 1st
$$$ Scholarships $$$• Scholarship email list from MHS counseling office-
will be emailed every Friday starting in November
• MHS Local Scholarship Application due: December 18, 2020
• Scholarships are available for all levels
• Local Scholarship application available on MHS Website under Counseling/Senior Info
• Beware of Scholarship Scams, you should never pay to apply for a scholarship.
4 Year Colleges and Universities
Private and Out of StateUOP, Simpson, USC, Oregon State, ASU
Requirements:• Check college websites for admission requirements• Use A-G requirements as a guideline• SAT/ ACT Test (check with college)
Important Dates • 9/14- UC Merced• 9/25- University of the Pacific• 10/6- CSU Stanislaus• TBA- Cash for College workshop• 11/30- UC Application Deadline• 12/1- Modesto Junior Application workshop• 12/4- CSU Application Deadline• 12/18- Local Scholarship Application Due• TBA- San Joaquin Delta College• 3/2- FAFSA/Dream Act Deadline• TBA- Senior Signing Night• 5/12 - Senior Awards Night• 5/18 - Baccalaureate Class of 2021• 5/28- Graduation Class of 2021
Senior Grades
Matter!!!!• If grades drop colleges may rescind conditional acceptance• If an A-G subject is not completed with a C- or higher the college may rescind the conditional acceptance.
*Keep all grades at a C or higher to be safe for admission.
Parent ConnectVisit: https://q.musd.net/parentportal
to see school announcements, attendance and grades.
Forgot your login? Contact Sandy Kieffaber [email protected]
Contacting TeachersTeachers are the best contact for
class specific questions.
Options for contacting teachers:Email—the fastest and easiest way to contact teachers. You may access your student’s teachers through our school website or Parent Connect. http://www.mantecausd.net/schools/high-school/manteca
Voice Mail — call the school (209)858-7340 and follow the directions for contacting an individual teacher’s voice mail.
Connect With Us
The Blackboard APP
• Brings all district resources to your
mobile device. Search Manteca USD
in your app store.
PeachJar eFlyers
• Visit Manteca High’s website and
look for the peachjar button
Connect With Us
Manteca High School
@ MHSBuffaloes
• Encourage Students to check school email DAILY.During distance learning this is Extremely important.
@MantecaHighSchool
