The Counseling Department Welcomes
Centennial’s Class of 2019
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Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Grover: A – Cas [email protected]
Mr. Godinez: Cat – Gao [email protected]
Mrs. Finney: Gap – Key [email protected]
Mrs. Jaime: Kez – Moq [email protected]
Ms. Creeden: Mor – Rea [email protected]
Mrs. Thompson: Reb – Too [email protected]
Mr. Gomez: Top – Z & Puente [email protected]
Intervention Counselor
Ms. Grothem [email protected]
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Office hours 7:00am – 3:30pm
Mrs. Judith Farnham is the counseling office manager
She can let you know if your counselor is available
Counselors are usually available during both lunches.
Seeing your counselor during YOUR LUNCH is BEST!
If your counselor is not available, then make an appointment:
Discuss post-secondary options Discuss career options Discuss personal/social issues
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http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cehs
Centennial information (athletics, activities, campus, etc.)
Quick links to programs (IB, AP, AVID, PUENTE, etc.)
Quick links to Q for students and parents
Quick links to teacher emails
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New counseling webpage will be ready after September 11th
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Find it in your app store: Cen10Huskies
User friendly Links for
parents and students Counseling
Q
Contact Information
Calendar
Etc.
Event information
Bell schedules
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Receive reminders from your counseling team
TEXT and/or E-MAIL
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4–year Colleges and Universities UC (9 campuses)
CSU (23 campuses)
California Private/Independent Colleges and Universities (visit: www.aiccu.edu)
Out of State (visit: www.petersons.com)
California Community College (approx. 112 campuses)
Vocational, Trade and Technical Schools/Programs
United States Military
World of Work 8
Graduation Credit Requirement: 220 credits
Grades of a D or higher will earn graduation credits
If you have never failed a class, you should have at least 120 credits
If you have failed some classes, at this point all juniors need to have at least 100 credits towards graduation
No more F’s during 11th and 12th grade
If needed, seek credit recovery options (more details to follow)
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History: 3 years (30 Credits)
Language Arts: 4 years (40 Credits)
Math: 2 years (20 Credits) Minimum of IM1
Science: 2 Years (20 Credits) 1 year of a Life Science and 1 year of a Physical Science
Foreign Lang or Fine Art or VAPA: 1 year (10 credits)
PE: 2 years or 4 semesters (20 credits) PE Exemptions don’t receive credits
Health: ½ year or 1 semester (5 credits)
Electives (75 credits) These can be “academic” and/or “enrichment”
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The A-G are categories that outline the minimum college admissions requirements
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D’s in any of the A-G categories are no longer satisfactory
Maintain competitiveness by: Taking as many A-G classes as possible Taking honors and/or AP classes
It is always important to consider your strengths, limitations, time management, other commitments, GRIT, etc.
If needed, seek grade improvement options *NOTE: There is a difference between credit recovery and grade improvement
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A: Social Science (2 years) World History and US History
B: English (4 years) C: Math (3 years)
4 years is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IM1 + IM2 + IM3 (or advanced math)
D: Lab Science (2 years) 3+ years HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 1 year of a Life Science: Biology 1 year of a Physical Science:
UC: Chemistry or Physics CSU: Natural Science, Chemistry or Physics
E: World Language (2 years of the same language) 3+ years HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
F: Visual/Performing Arts (1 year) G: College Preparatory Electives (1 year)
Anything above and beyond categories A – F equals additional G’s For Example: Government/Economics, Psychology, African American History,
European History, extra math, extra science, extra foreign language, etc.
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Need to follow the A-G pathway
Need to create a student profile on the NCAA Eligibility website https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
Make an appointment with your counselor to evaluate your current NCAA eligibility status
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Credit Recovery Repeating a failed course to
recover lost credits towards graduation
Focus IS NOT meeting A-G
Focus IS to earn 220 credits before the end of senior year Night School
On-campus Independent Study
Centralized Odyssey
Summer School
Lee V. Pollard/Orange Grove High Schools
Grade Improvement Repeating a class in
which you got a D or F to earn a better grade
Focus IS NOT to improve C’s or B’s to improve GPA
Focus IS to earn at least a C in A-G courses Retake the class during
your regular schedule
On campus Odyssey
Centralized Odyssey
Summer School
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Do you have at least 100 credits?
Do your credits add up?
Have all of your summer school classes posted?
Are your “grade bumps” reflecting on your transcript? 2017 CAASP test scores are still pending
Is your goal graduating high school or meeting a-g?
Are you in need of a grade improvement plan to meet a - g?
Are you in need of a credit recovery plan to graduate on time?
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Who can apply? Students who are 16 or have competed 10th grade Students in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.0 Students who are seeking educational opportunities not otherwise available to
them
When?
Spring 2018: Apply between October 1 and December 4 Application is on-line…follow steps closely
How?
www.NorcoCollege.edu Students Admissions and Records HS Concurrent Enrollment OR http://www.norcocollege.edu/services/admissions/Pages/hsce.aspx
You can also call (951) 372-7002 for more assistance
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CaliforniaColleges.edu is a website that you can use in grades 6-12 to help you plan and save all your college and career preparation activities. You can review your saved goals, take assessments, and explore different career choices within Your Portfolio
One-stop location for college and career resources
College application help
Calendar reminders and guidelines for all high school grade levels
Calendar reminders and guidelines for college and testing
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Follow these steps to activate your free California Colleges Account. Go to https://www.californiacolleges.edu Click on the lock icon on the top right Click the “Register Your Account” button in the “Students” box. Type in and select the following:
Name of your school district: Corona-Norco Unified Name of your school: Centennial ID # First Name Last Name Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY
Click the Next Button Click sign up with email blue button Input the following for your email and password: Use your school email: (your ID#)@students.cnusd.k12.ca.us Password is your birthdate (no slashes): MMDDYYYY Click the Next Button: Begin your 1st Activity
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Life Outside the Classroom: Colleges pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom. Your academics come first, but your activities reveal a great deal about you.
Club Rush is on Friday, September 1, 2017 during both lunches!
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Programs PUENTE AVID IB Upward Bound
Athletics
Clubs
ASB
Link
Unity
Renaissance
Community Service
Volunteer Work
Don’ts
Waste too much time on social media
Post incriminating or harmful information
Use social-networking to disparage or bully
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Do’s
Keep in touch with friends and family
Take advantage of privacy controls
Become aware of who can view your online information
Follow the a-g coursework
Use California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to research careers, majors, talents, skills, etc.
Study for and take the PSAT
Study for and take the SAT, and/or ACT
Research specific campus information to determine a good fit
School, location, and climate
Cost
Available programs and majors
Expected outcome
Get connected!!
Follow the graduation coursework
Use California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to research careers, majors, talents, skills, etc.
Inquire on internships and/or volunteer work in your areas of interest (maybe work Experience)
Research specific information for your specific plan
Institution and location
Cost
Programs offered
Expected outcome
Get connected!!
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Now that you have reviewed your transcript, take the time to analyze your post-graduation options
Tuesday, August 29th, you will be attending a more specific presentation which should correlate with your post-graduation plan
Tuesday, August 29th
Go to your Language Arts class first to take attendance
Your teacher will tell you where to go
Proceed to your designated location
Be prepared to receive detailed information
Actively participate during the presentation
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Mrs. Matthews Room 303
Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship Search Computer and Internet Access College Entrance Exam Information College Fair Information CCGI (login instructions steps to follow)
College Search Resume Writer Scholarship Search Career inventory tasks
Brochures Guest Speakers
College reps Military recruiters
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Is the same as: COLLEGE FAIR NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
Location: PAC
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Receive reminders from your counseling team
TEXT and/or E-MAIL
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