Welcome AVHS Class of 2020!

AVHS Counseling Staff• Carrie Bennett: A-Bo & ELD

• Shannon Flaskerud: Bp-D

• Nicole West: E-Hn

• Sheryl Pacheco: Ho-Led & AVID

• Tara Walker: Lee-Or

• Audrey Zarrinkhat: Os-Sl

• Winter Jones: Sm-Z

• Support Counselor TBD

Keys To Success in High School

• COURSE LOAD:

• COMMUNICATION

• HOMEWORK:

• ORGANIZATION:

• TIME:

• INVOLVEMENT:

• ATTENDANCE:

• GOALS:

What’s right for you/your student?

Students – ask questions, seek

clarification, self advocate w/teachers

Develop a homework routine

Use a Student Planner

Balance your time between studies,

activities & your social life

Join a club, team or activity that

interests you

Attend regularly

Set goals & strive to meet them

– PUSD Gmail – check it!– AVTV/Bulletin– Amador’s website(amador.pleasantonusd.net)– Athletics (2nd semester MS

grades = eligibility)– Amador Express (PTSA link)– Organizer – Naviance– Leadership texting/Twitter– Academies/Career Pathways– DON Squad – Club day

What is a Credit? High school units earned for passing a class.

How many do you get?5 for each semester class you pass

How many do you need to graduate?230

How many is it possible to earn? 6x530x260x4

240How many credits are there to spare?

10(2 one semester classes)

How can you lose credits?Fail classes

Repeat classes

Comparative Subject RequirementsSubject Area

History/Social Studies

English

Math

Science

Language Other Than English

Pleasanton Unified

3 1/2 Years to include: 1 yr. US, 1 sem. Civics, 1 sem. Economics, 1 ½ yr. other social studies – usually Global Studies and World History (35 credits)

4 Years (40 credits)

2 Years (20 credits)(1 year must be Algebra or the equivalent of Algebra)

2 Years ( 20 credits)1 Year Physical

1 Year Life1 Year (10 credits)

Or1 year (10 credits) VAPA –

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UC/CSU

2 YearsUS and World

4 Years College Prep

3 LevelsAlgebra, Geometry,

Algebra IIor Math I-IV

(UC Recommends 4 levels)

2 YearsLab Science

(UC Recommends 3 yrs)

2 Levelssame language

(UC Recommends 3 levels)

Visual and Performing Arts

PE

Health

Electives

Totals

1 Year (10 credits)Or 1 Year (10 credits) Language Other Than

English

1 Year

2 Years (20 credits) ----

1 Semester (5 credits) ----

80 Credits(over 4 yrs)

1 YearCollege Prep

Elective

230 Credits(10 credits = 1 year)

15 Units(1 Unit = 1 year)

Comparative Subject RequirementsSubject Area Pleasanton Unified UC/CSU

Additional graduation requirement:

Speech Proficiency

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS:• Reinforces fundamentals of Algebra• Builds strong foundation for advanced science classes

BIOLOGY:• Completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I, strong reading comprehension,

independent learning skills and abstract and higher level thinking skills

CHEMISTRY:• Completion of Algebra with a C or better• Strong reading comprehension, independent learning and problem solving skills

PHYSICS:• Completion of Algebra, Geometry and Intermediate Algebra II• Strong reading comprehension, independent learning and problem solving skills

*Science is not a required class freshman year

Which science class is best for me?

Sample 9th grade schedule:• English – required• Math – required• PE – required• Health/Global Studies – required• Electives:

Science – choiceWorld Language – choiceVAPA – choiceOther Classes – choice (ie. Study skills, Engineering, AVID, Debate,

Journalism, Culinary Skills)

9th Grade Band/Choir Students:• IF – you are taking 6 classes, • THEN – sign up for 4 academic courses,

PE, & Symphonic Band

• IF – you are taking 7 classes,• THEN – sign up for 5 academic classes &

Symphonic Band. DO NOT sign up for PE, it will be added to your schedule A Period (7am class)

Q Student Connect

• https://sis.pleasantonusd.net/zangletest/StudentPortal/

• Student Connect is open to select classesFeb 1st – Feb. 15th 2016

• Username: Student I.D. #

• Password: Q & PUSD Gmail password

Scheduling Resources:AVHS Website

• amador.pleasantonusd.net• Under Counseling tab, Scheduling Link:

– Scheduling instructions for Q– PUSD program guide (course descriptions)– Grade 9 course selection form (current 8th

graders)– FAQs for Incoming Freshman– FAQs for English & Social Studies– Math Course Guidelines