WELCOMECALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLCUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL

Presented by Guidance Counselor: Lisa SheehyFebruary 13, 2020

10th Grade Parent Night!

Tonight’s AgendaCALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLCUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL

1. Resources and Support2. Annual Guidance Goals3. Requirements4. Course Selection

New: BREAKOUTS!

CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL

Counselor Availability

• When should students stop by to see their counselor?Before school – Brunch - Lunch - After school

• Why schedule an appointment with your student?Need to have a longer conversation about an academic issue, college/post-high school planning, personal problem, etc.

Ms.Olson (Lo-San)Mr. Buie (A-Ge) Mrs. Avvakumovits (Sar-Z)

Resources: Guidance Counselors

Mrs.Sheehy (Gh-Li)

CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL

Our student Advocates are licensed marriage and family therapists….

Advocate Availability- Denise Salin, L.M.F.T and Christopher Hickey, L.M.F.T

When should students stop by to see an advocate?Panic, anxiety, trouble at home or with friends, personal

turmoil, issues they are experiencing affecting their happiness, any serious issues to discuss, health, etc.

Parents can reach out too!

Resources: Student Advocates

“There is no health without mental health”- David Satcher

“Caring for the mind is as crucial as caring for the body. In fact, one cannot be healthy without the other.”- Sid Garza-Hillman

2. Recap: Annual Guidance Goals

■ Freshman Year: Orientation■ Environment, academics, opportunities

■ Sophomore Year: Exploration■ Academics, school activities, community involvement, career interests, post-high

school plans ■ Junior Year: Decision-Making■ Specific paths to reach post high school

goals■ Senior Year: Transitions

■ Taking action to reach goals

High school graduation vs. A-G requirements

History 30 credits English 40 credits Math (min = Geo) 20 credits Science 20 credits World. Lang.* 10 credits Fine Arts* 10 credits Applied Acad.* 10 credits Physical Ed. 20 credits Electives 60 credits Total 220 credits

a = History 20 creditsb = English 40 creditsc = Math (Alg. 2) 30 creditsd = Science 20 creditse = LOTE Level 2f = Fine Arts/VPA 10 credits No Applied Academics No Physical Ed. g = Electives 10 credits Total 150 credits

3. Requirements

Must pass with “D” grades or higher

Must pass with “C” grades or higher

Summer Academy = 3 week semesters (5 or 10 credits)➢ Priority for students who have failed a graduation

requirement: English, History, Bio, Algebra 1, Geometry, PE➢ If student has received a “D” in an A-G class ➢ Contact alpha guidance counselor for registration and to

learn other ways to make-up grades

Requirements and Recovery

It is important for students to seek ACADEMIC SUPPORT

1. Communicate = talk to teachers, counselors, parents, & classmates

2. School Loop = use this to organize and manage time3. Tutorial = make-ups, redos, tutoring (math & science)4. Student Center for Success = free peer tutoring at CHS, M-Th:

3:30-5:30 pm in LibraryEncourage students to seek support sooner than later!

● When supporting your students in selecting classes, keep these items in mind:1. Remember to maintain a healthy BALANCE

(there are 24 hours in a day)2. Work toward their post high school GOALS:

work, community college, university, interested major, career field

3. Continue to appropriately CHALLENGE their educational interests and be successful in them

Junior year is…the decision making year

4. Course Selection

“HS is a marathon, not a sprint” Quality over

Quantity

Depth over Breadth

POST-SECONDARY GOALS & APPROPRIATE CHALLENGES

BALANCE (there are 24 hours in a day)

Available on Google Classroom!

Review this worksheet with the CHS Homework Calculation Guide with your student before they submit on Informed K12.

Balance, Goals, Appropriate Challenges

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B

B

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Am. Lit/Writ 1130

US History 1730

Course SelectionSample Junior Schedule

English

US History

Math

Science

World Language

PE/Elective

(PE Athletics/Elective/No 1st No 7th)

STUDENTS:1. SELECT COURSES ON INFINITE CAMPUS2. COMPLETE INFORMED K12 FORM3. TURN IN COURSE SELECTION HALF SHEET AND TEACHER ADVISING FORM

World History classroom presentations on February 11th

and 12th are online.

Registration materials were distributed.

If your student did not attend, please have them come to the

guidance office.

Course Selection- Math

If your child is currently in a math class,it is suggested they pick the next course in sequence

Course Selection- MathAre you planning to take a math class this summer?

Steps for students:

1. You will not be able to skip a course in sequence at this time.

2. On your Course Verification Form in April, list the summer course name, institution, and the desired math course for next school year.

3. After completion of course at an accredited institution, on the CHS homepage, access Summer Math Course Verification and Level Change Request Form and submit all required information by August 1, 2020.

Course Selection – Science

Student should talk to their current scienceteacher

Course Selection: Infinite Campuswww.chs.fuhsd.org → Student Portal → Resource Links

REQUESTED CLASSES (Top 6 choices)Courses that student selects: English class,history, science, language, elective, and/or PE)

ALTERNATE CLASSES (7th choice) = ,

**Student should get their Teacher Recommendation and Advising form filled out by their teachers and turn it in on Feb 27/28 to their WH class!

Student packet and presentation has more detailed information!

Course Selection

• Student needs to submit their Course Selection on Infinite Campus AND Informed K12.

• Links for both will be on CHS Website and Guidance Google Classroom.

Informed K12 Online!

Student packet and presentation has more detailed information!

Important dates:

● February 11th/12th: Presentations in W. History Classes

● February 13th (tonight) = Parent Night

● This week and next = Talk, talk, talk!

● Feb 27/28th = TEACHER ADVISING FORM and COURSE SELECTION PURPLE TASK ½ SHEET form due with parent signature in W.H. class

● Throughout March and April = Keep talking!

● Mid April = course verification (final changes)

Course Selection

1. Changing classes●●

2. Doubling up in Science ●●

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3. Concurrent Enrollment – community college courses●

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Course SelectionFrequently Asked Questions

Course SelectionFrequently Asked Questions

4. Dual Enrollment Courses●●●●

5. PE Athletic/Sports rules●

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Post HS Planning: 11th Grade

Important To Do’s for Next Year:

✓Focus on grades- Aim for the highest grades possible in the most appropriate, yet challenging courses

✓Complete Career Interest Inventory and Start College List on Naviance! Begin using this college planning tool and do some research (NAVIANCE is VERY useful but very underused by CHS students)

✓Continue extra-curriculars and activities! Students should try to be involved in activities besides their classes (clubs, sports, leadership, volunteering, internships, jobs, etc.)

Suggestions for the summer:

✓Volunteer, Intern, Work! Grow personally and gain experience helpful for yourself and college!

✓Enrichment Learning! Taking classes at community college or other institution.

✓Visit colleges! They will be there for at least 4 years…likely on their own

✓Plan ahead! Family calendar that includes major events/activities in junior year* (ex: family trips, sport tournaments, testing)

6. Recommendations: Student Planning

Tips for a successful Junior year:

✓Get involved! Get passionate! Clubs, sports, community involvement

✓Do the work! Upper-classmen = independence and responsibility (be realistic, ask for help, find new ways to study, be proactive)

✓Talk it out! “Highs/Lows; Pits/Peaks”; write notes, family message board; weekly check-ins; discuss college and finances

✓Be their support! (and find yours)

Recommendations: Student Planning

Thank you!BREAKOUT SESSIONS