SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT
Woodlake High School2011-2012
COUNSELING STAFF
• Carmita Pena: Q-Z & Spanish Speaking • Melissa Garcia: A-P• Steve Katz: RSP Students
ROLE OF WHS COUNSELORS
• Course Scheduling & Academic Planning• Academic Support• College/Post-High School Planning• Social/Emotional Support
COUNSELING & COLLEGE ADMISSION
• Guide students towards college resources• Assist students with applications and essays-
through workshops & individual appointments• Write letters of recommendation• Connect students with College
Representatives
GRADES & PROGRESS REPORTS• Progress Reports are mailed home at the middle (9 weeks) of
each semester.• Students receive semester grades.• Grades are mailed home approximately one week after grading
period. • Semester grades are the only grades that appear on the student’s
official transcripts. • The 2011-12 Grading Cycle:
1st Semester Progress Report1st Semester Grades2nd Semester Progress Report2nd Semester Grades
TUTORING
• Math – Mr. Lopez RM 4 Mon - Thurs 3:30-4:30
• Science – Mrs. Frazier RM 5 Wed. 3:30-4:30
• English – Mr. Hopper RM 58 Mon – Thurs 3:30-4:40
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFOR 10TH GRADERS
• Credits (220 total)• Required Classes (165 credits)• Electives (55 credits)• CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam)• 85 Hrs Of Youth Service Learning • Portfolio And Senior Exit Interview
TRANSCRIPTS
• P = College Preparatory Coursework these courses meet A-G requirements
• H = Honors Courses• AP = Advanced Placement Courses• R = Repeated Courses
UNWEIGHTED VS WEIGHTED• WHS students can enroll in Honors, AP and College courses• Extra Point is given to a student who earns an A, B or C in one
of these classes
UNWEIGHTED GPAA+, A = 4.0
A- = 3.7B+ = 3.3B = 3.0B- = 2.7C+ = 2.3C = 2.0C- = 1.7D+ = 1.3D = 1.0D- = .7
NG, P, I, F, WF = 0
WEIGHTED GPAA+, A = 5.0
A- = 4.7B+ = 4.3B = 4.0B- = 3.7C+ = 3.3C = 3.0C- = 2.7D+ = 1.3D = 1.0D- = .7
NG, P, I, F, WF = 0
HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT
• Both have weighted grades for WHS• Both are rigorous courses with a greater
workload than a regular ed course• AP courses are college level courses geared
toward preparing a student for the AP examination in that subject.
• Students can earn college credits by passing the AP examination.
GRADE POINT AVERAGES
• Cum GPA Simple: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12
• Cum GPA Weighted: Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12 with extra point in Honors & AP classes
• Cal Grant GPA: 10-12 Academic Courses• CSU/UC GPA: Includes college prep courses
(A-G) taken in 10-12th grade with extra point in Honors & AP
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
• Top Ten• Graduating w/ Honors• CSF• AVID Honors• Renaissance • (Pg. xiv & xv in course description book)
CAHSEE• CA state requirement to earn high school diploma• Students are tested on Math & English
proficiency• First opportunity to take CAHSEE is Spring of 10th
grade year – March 13 & 14, 2012.Students who do not pass on first attempt will retake test in 11th & 12th grade until they pass
• Students who do not pass are placed in support classes
TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION
• PSAT• PLAN• ACT• SAT• SAT II
PLAN TEST
• Practice ACT exam.• Given to all 10th grade students to identify
academic strengths and weaknesses.• Score to determine if they are college ready:
English = 22 or higherMath = 23 or higher
(will not need to take the placement tests)
THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU
1. Know Yourself2. Ask Advice of Others3. Learn More About Colleges4. Make a Preliminary List5. Visit Colleges6. Finalize Your List/Submit Applications7. Make Decision
IS COLLEGE WORTH THE PRICE
CSU System
EPT/ELM
UC System
Private/Independent
System
Community Colleges
Cost of CollegeExpenses CCC CSU UC Independent
Educational
Tuition & Fees $1,500 $4,230 $11,927 $30,000
Books & Supplies
$1,200 $1,500 $1,661 $1,500
Living
Room & Board $4,000 $10,500 $11,400 $10,500
Transportation $1,250 $1,450 $1,450 $1,550
Personal Expenses
$2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Average Total Cost
$9,950 $19,680 $28,438 $35,550-$45,550
Financial Aid
HOW TO TAKE COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
Know Yourself• What subjects you do well
in?• What are your weak areas?• How do you handle test
anxiety?• What is your “study style” –
individual, group, or a class?• www.studygs.net
Know the Test• Which test plays to your
strengths?• ACT – optional Writing Test –
measures skills in planning & writing a short essay.
• SAT – 3 tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing - which now includes a short essay.
• www.act.org• www.collegeboard.com
COLLEGE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
NCAA• If you want to participate in Division I
or II athletics as a freshman, you must first register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Refer to the NCAA Academic Eligibility section to determine the initial-eligibility standards that apply to you. If you don't register you will not be eligible to play or practice during your freshman year.
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org• $65 to register
NAIA• The NAIA Eligibility Center is
responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes. Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.
• www.playnaia.org• $60 to register
WHS COUNSELING WEBSITE• Graduation Requirements• Portfolio Resources• Course Description Book• Student Handbook• Beyond Woodlake High School Book• Community Service Requirements• Honors/AP• Sophomore Counseling• Counseling Resources & Forms• STAR/CAHSEE Testing• Scholarship Information
FAMILY CONNECTION
• Powerschool website is a resource which provides access to your student’s current attendance and grades.
• Website: www.powerschool.wps.woodlake.k12.ca.us/
• Request your password and ID from counseling.
GETTING CONNECTED• www.whstigers.org• www.collegeboard.com• www.act.org• www.ucop.edu/pathways• www.csumentor.edu• www.cccco.edu• www.aiccu.edu• www.californiacolleges.edu• www.cos.edu• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.fastweb.com
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
• All student athletes, must have a 2.0 + GPA and no “F’s in any current courses. Student must attend mandatory content tutorials in the course/s they are doing poorly in and or attend Y Tigers Homework Center.
• Eligibility will be Week to Week. Failure to meet academic Student Athletic Academic Expectations will result in loss of playing time, participation in sports, school events and or activities.
ATHLETICS AT WUHS
Boys• Football• Cross-country• Baskebetball• Soccer• Wrestling• Baseball• Swimming• Track• Tennis• Golf
Girls• Volleyball• Cross-country• Tennis• Baskebetball• Soccer• Cheerleading• Softball• Swimming• Track
ACTIVITIES AT WUHS
Extra-Curricular• Key Club• Maya Club• Art Club• Interact Club• IET• Friday Night Live Club• FFA• Mock Trial • Career Day Committee• Academic Decathalon• Police Explorers• ASB• Journalism
Co-Curricular• Annual• Drama• Choir• Band• Mexican Folk Dance• Leadership• Jazz Band• Art