Welcome!9th Grade

Advising Session

Your Academic Journey Topics we will cover:

Graduation and college requirements

Transcripts/GPA’s

Post High School Options

Four Year Plan

Resources for Success

Counseling and Administrative Faculty

Counselors

A-D Mrs. Gieck E-K Mrs. OrchardL-Rh Mr. StordahlRi-Z Mrs. Nicolodi

Administrators Mr. McGregor Mrs. Healy Mr. McNulty Mr. Fischer Principal Mrs. Leighton

Intervention/EL Counselor Ms. AnvariLearning Support Specialist Mrs. MinorSpecial Services Counselor Mrs. Lucas

Role of the Counselor• Schedules

• College and Career

• Personal

• Confidentiality

How to Contact Your School Counselor

• Counselor request forms

• Email

• Drop-in before or after school or during lunch

Other Resources

Resource Officer: Officer Hopping

College and Career Center Technician: Mrs. Underwood

Nurse: Mrs. Serrano

Homelink Help & Registrar: Mrs. Hollwager

Naviance Help & Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Rehwald

Counseling Website:

http://www.rjuhsd.us/domain/654

Graduation Requirements

4 Years of English

2 Years of Math (CCIM1, CCIM2/Geometry or higher)

3 Years of Social Science:• World Studies (or AP Euro) - Sophomore Year• US History - Junior Year• Government/Economics - Senior Year

2 Years of Science:• 1 Life Science• 1 Physical Science

Graduation Requirements cont’d 1 Year of a Fine Art OR Language other than English

2 Years of PE PE 9 PE 10

1 Year of Health and Wellness

110 Additional Credits

260 Credits Total

CaHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

Pass Personal Finance Online Course (available beginning junior year)

Transcript

Transcript

Grading Information

For graduation purposes, students must earn a D- or higher to pass the class

To be eligible to attend a 4-year University directly out of high school students must earn a “C-” or higher in college prep. courses

Students earn four sets of permanent grades: October, December, March, and May

Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

A = 4B = 3 C=2 D= 1 F = 0

Assign the correct point value to each grade earned

Add up the total and divide by the number of grades

Eligibility: Assuming 4 classes, ALL students who wish to

participate in school activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard, etc.) must have a minimum 2.0 GPA AND have no more than one “F”

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA

Students in an Honors, AP, or IB level course will be awarded an extra grade point for each grade earned with a C- or better (with the exception of H English 10)

Adding in these extra points into the GPA calculation is necessary to determine a weighted GPA

Honors vs. AP vs. IB

An Honors Course…Moves faster and goes into greater depth

An AP (Advanced Placement) Course… Is a college level class that culminates with a

required exam in May

An IB (International Baccalaureate) Course… Is a college level class that has mandatory

assignments and an exam in May. Some IB classes may be restricted to IB Diploma students only.

Post High School Options Technical Schools

Military

Community College

Cal State Universities

UC (University of Calif.) Universities

Private and Out of State Universities

***Don’t limit yourself to the “name

brand” schools. There are over 4000

colleges in the U.S. The key is to find a good fit.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONSUC/CSU – “a-g” Requirements (minimum)

a. History – 2 years b. English – 4 years c. Math(through CCIM3/Alg. 2)– 3 yrs d. Lab Science – 2 years

*one life science and one physical e. Language other than English – 2 years (of the same language) f. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year g. Elective Courses – 1 year

Note: You MUST pass the above classes with a “C-” grade or higher

What Colleges are Looking For?

Consistent performance in an appropriately challenging curriculum

GPA

Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP, IB)

Accomplishments beyond the classroom

Potential to contribute to a college community

Demonstrated interest in learning

What Does it Take to Succeed?

• Organization• Develop a system that works for you!

• Time Management• Prioritize, create a schedule, and be consistent

• Study Skills• Be prepared for class, participate, ask for

help, and set small, attainable goals when studying at home

Places To Get Help: 5th Period

GBHS Learning Center (Library) – Most classes

• Walk-in program; quiet place to study; peer tutors

• Available Monday-Thursday 2:35-4:00pm

Math Tutoring Center – Math support

• Walk in program 2:35-3:35pm Mon/Wed in Room 651; Tues/Thurs in Room 658.

Student Tutors

• List of student tutors available from your counselor for certain subjects. Student tutors typically charge $10-$15 per hour. Arrangement made between student and tutor.

Homework Center

• Drop-in or by referral to make up missing assignments, tests, quizzes. Monday-Thursday 2:45-3:45 in Room 822.

Goal Setting

What is a goal?

How do we create goals?

Types of goals:Short term: one year or sooner Intermediate: 2-5 yearsLong term: 6 years or beyond

Questions to ask yourself:How do you see your future?Where do you see your future?What do you think you need to achieve your goals?

How to Stay Informed

Listen to the morning announcements

Read the “Gazette” (school newspaper)

Visit the school website www.granitebayhigh.org

Visit the Counseling website (under Academics on GBHS website)

Read the Counselor/Career Ctr. Newsletter

Utilize Naviance Program

Check Aeries (Homelink) regularly

Ways to Get Involved

Join a club

Try out for a sport

Try out for a play

Consider joining student government, journalism, yearbook, debate, etc.

Create your own club

What Students Can Do

School is your job…take it seriously!

Realize you are in charge of your own fate

Realize you are free to make your own choices in life but you do not get to choose your consequences – make wise choices!

New District Student EmailsNew District Student Emails

Every student in the district has been issued an email address. Your new email address will be your network login name followed by the @ sign and student.rjuhsd.us

(Example: Green.Grizzly@student.rjuhsd.us)

If you supplied your personal email to Granite Bay in the past, it has been replaced with the new district email; this includes Aeries, HomeLink, Naviance and any work exchanged with teachers. Please note, this email address is also your new user name for HomeLink.

How to log into the new Roseville J oint Union High School District student email through Google Apps for Education.

1. Go to Google at http://www.google.com. At the top of the page you will see “Sign In”

2. Use your new email address. The password is your six digit permanent Student ID #.

HOMELINK Go to: http://homelink.rjuhsd.us

(also located on GBHS website on the right side of web page under Important Information. Click Homelink)

Click “Log on to RJUHSD Homelink”

You must use your new district email and password (which is your 6 digit student ID#)

Parents are also able to set up their own account and will have access to the same information.

WHY? Homelink is the best way for you to keep up with current grades and to see what, if any, assignments you have missing!

Check your account on a weekly basis

NAVIANCE: What it can do for you

Naviance is a comprehensive web site that you can use to help make decisions about academic planning, colleges and careers

It is an advising tool counselors use to better prepare students for their academic and post-secondary goals

Naviance is a phenomenal resource that we hope you will take full advantage of!

To Login: Screen Name = firstname.lastname; Password = 6 digit permanent id#