Welcome!

9th Grade Advising Session

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-Ek Mrs. Gieck El-K Mrs. OrchardL-Ra Mr. StordahlRe-Z Mrs. Cross

AdministratorsMr. FischerMrs. HealyMr. McNultyDr. VujovichPrincipal Mrs. Leighton

Intervention/EL Counselor Mrs. BusseySpecial 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 ins before and after school and during lunch

Other Resources

Resource Officer…Officer Herrick College and Career Center

Tech… Mrs. Underwood Nurse… Mrs. Serrano Learning Support Specialist: Mrs. Nozue Homelink Help & Registrar: Mrs. Hollwager Naviance Help & Counseling Secretary: Mrs.

Klusnick Counseling Website: http://granitebayhigh.org/domain/30

Graduation Requirements 4 Years of English 2 Years of Math (Must pass Integrated Math 1 and Int Math 2/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 (must be UC approved):

1 Life Science 1 Physical Science

Graduation Requirements Cont’d

1 Year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language 2 Years of PE

PE 9 PE 10

1 Year of Health and Safety 110 Additional Credits 260 Credits Total Pass Exit Exam

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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 = 4 B = 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 Universities

***Don’t limit yourself to the “name brand” schools. There are over 4000 colleges in the U.S. The key is finding a good fit.

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

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

o Organizationo Develop a system that works for you!

o Time Managemento Prioritize, create a schedule, and be consistent

o Study Skillso Be prepared for class, participate, ask for

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

Places to Get Help1. GBHS Learning Center (a.k.a. Library) –all subjects Walk in program offers a quiet place to study Librarian and Peer Tutors will be available as a resource Available Monday - Thursday from 2:45 – 3:45.

2. Math Tutoring Center – math support Walk in program in room 650/651 after school Available Monday-Friday from 2:35 – 3:35

3. Student Tutors There is a list of student tutors available from your counselor. These are good

students who have expressed an interest in tutoring others. Student tutors typically charge $10-$15 per hour. Students will need to contact the student tutors on their own to work out arrangements for tutoring.

4. 5th Period- in the Learning Centero Monday – Thursday 2:45-3:45. Opportunity to make up missing assignments,

tests, quizzes.

Goal Setting

What is a goal? How do we create goals? Types of goals:

Short term: one year or sooner Intermediate: 2-5 years Long 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

Quicklinks on GBHS website) Read the School Newsletter Utilize Naviance Computer 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, academic decathlon, 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 under “grade us” on left

side of web page).

Click “Log on to RJUHSD Homelink”

You must use your new district email and password 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 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!

For log-in instructions, please refer to the Naviance hand-out https://connection.naviance.com/gbhs

NAVIANCE: What it can do for you