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G N R I N U N S ! O R A T A Y N L E P R E Y O D R F U O CLASS OF 2021 T I S N E S LEARNING OUTCOMES Parents/Guardians (and Students) will... understand graduation requirements, and UC/CSU requirements
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Parents/Guardians (and Students) will...
- understand graduation requirements, and UC/CSU requirements
- be able to help your student consider class options for next
school year
- learn about different summer options
- understand more requirements for the variety of college options
after high school and resources we have at Aragon
- identify supports on campus and how to access them if needed
OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
- Steve Allekotte - 9th Grade
- Lea Sanguinetti - 10th Grade
- Vicky Reyes - 11th Grade
- Josephine Ho - 12th Grade
WELLNESS COUNSELORS
- Max Bernstein, LMFT
- Jill Ma, LCSW
- Staysha Veal, LMFT
GRADE ADVISORS
- Patty Bruce - 9th Grade
- Heather Stretch - 10th Grade
- Angela Castillo - 11th Grade
- Rachel Leota - 12th Grade
Terms you should be familiar with...
- A-G Requirements = Subject area
requirements for admission to the UC/CSU system
- CC= California Community College
112+ locations (largest in the nation) No minimum GPA
- CSU = California State University
(23 campuses) minimum GPA is 2.0+
- UC = University of California
(9 campuses) minimum GPA is 3.0+
- Private Universities = (200+
campuses) Requirements vary
- Trade Schools/Apprenticeships
GRADUATION & UC/CSU A-G COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- 1. 220 Credits are required for graduation
- 2. Graduation requirements must be completed at Aragon High
School, District Summer School or through approved courses
- 3. Classes must be passed with a D- or higher
GRADUATION VS UC/CSU (# of years)
Aragon High School
- Social Science (3.5)
- English (4 yrs.)
- Mathematics (3)
- Science (2)
- World Language (1)
- Visual & Performing Arts (1)
- Career Technical Education (1)
- Physical Education (2)
- Health (0.5)
- Electives (4)
UC/CSU “A-G”
- Social Science (2, 3 recommended)
- English (4)
- Mathematics (3, 4 recommended)
- Science (2, 3 recommended)
- World Language (2, 3 recommended)
- Visual & Performing Arts (1)
- Elective (1, 2 recommended)
Total 220 Credits! “D” or better “C” or better!
F O R 1 2 T H G R A D E
COURSE OPTIONS
CLASSES FOR SENIOR YEAR
- 1. Am. Government/ Economics (CP or AP)
- 2. English 4 (CP or AS)
- 3. Math Class (Strongly Recommended)
- 4. Science/ World Language/ AVID/ Guided
Studies/Elective
- 5. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc.
- 6. Elective or Not At School
- 7. Elective or Not At School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT AP COURSES
Q: What does AP mean? A: Advanced Placement, a college-level course Q: How many AP classes should I take? A: Everyone is different, but students should be taking AP courses based on their interests and wanting to continually grow in a subject area. A full load in college in four classes. Think BALANCE! Q: Will I still get into a good college if I don’t take AP courses? A: YES! It’s not a competition. Base the college search off of best fit for you. Q: How much homework will I have in AP classes? A: More than CP/AS classes! If students are staying up past midnight doing homework this year, they should not overload themselves.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SMUHSD - 35 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 t o 30 credits
9th: College Prep ✓ Introduction to World History (one semester) 10th: College Prep or Advanced Standing ✓ Modern World History (one semester) ✓ Contemporary World Studies (one semester) 11th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ➢ U.S. History 12th: College Prep or Advanced Placement/Honors ⬜ American Government (one semester) ⬜ Economics (one semester)
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS
College Prep OR Advanced Placement/Honors?
Does your student…. ★ LOVE History/Social Science? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AP? Your students History teacher is a great resource! Info Session with current teachers: February 26th at lunch in the MPR
ENGLISH
SMUHSD & UC/CSU A-G - 40 credits
9th: Intensive, College Prep, or Advanced Standing ✓ English 1 10th: College Prep or Advanced Standing ✓ English 2 11th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ➢ English 3 ➢ AP English Language and Composition 12th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ⬜ English 4 ⬜ AP English Literature
ENGLISH 4 OR AP ENGLISH LITERATURE?
Does your student…. ★ LOVE analysis? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ love writing? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AP? Your students English teacher is a great resource. Info Session with current teacher: February 12th at Flex in Room 102
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Compressed Math 1 (Geo/Alg 2)
- Integrated Math 2
- Algebra 2
- Compressed Math 2 (Alg 2/Pre-Calc)
- Pre-Calculus
- Finite Math & Statistics
- Statistics: Pathway to Stats, AP
- Calculus: AP AB, AP BC, Multi-Variable Honors
Your math teacher will talk with you about the best options for you!
MATHEMATICS
SMUHSD - 30 credits UC/CSU A-G - 30 to 40 credits (Geometry required!)
1 year of Biological and 1 year of Physical Science Core: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
~Considered a CTE if Science credits have been met
Biological Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology (optional AP with
Science Research course)
- Biotechnology 1~, 2~
- AP Environmental Science
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (optional AP)
- Physics (two optional APs)
- AP Environmental Science
SCIENCE
SMUHSD - 20 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 to 30 credits
CHINESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language JAPANESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language SPANISH Levels 1, 2, 3, Native Speakers 3, 4H, AP Language, and AP Literature
WORLD LANGUAGE
SMUHSD - 10 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 to 30 credits
VISUAL ARTS ART: Art, Advanced, AP Studio Art - Drawing CERAMICS: Ceramics, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 3D PHOTOGRAPHY: ~ Digital Photo, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 2D VIDEO: ~ Art of Video, Advanced ~Considered a CTE if VAPA credits have been met
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
SMUHSD & UC/CSU A-G - 10 credits
PERFORMING ARTS DANCE: Dance, Intermediate, Advanced DRAMA: Drama, Advanced, Cinema & Society, Technical Theater INSTRUMENTAL: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra VOICE: Chorus, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers
VIDEO: Art of Video, Advanced BIOTECHNOLOGY: Levels 1 and 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE: Principles, AP PHOTOGRAPHY: Digital Photo, Advanced ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Engineering Tech, Advanced CULINARY: Foods & Nutrition, Culinary Arts
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
SMUHSD - 10 credits
9th: PE 1 10th: PE 2 11th & 12th: PE 3 ○ if two year requirement has not been completed
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SMUHSD - 20 credits
HEALTH
SMUHSD - 5 credits
Typically taken during the 9th grade year
- ~ AP Psychology
- ~ AVID: 1, 2, 3 & Senior Seminar
- ~ Creative Writing
- Directed Studies
- Guided Studies
- ~ Journalism Advanced
- ~ Law & Society/Ethnic Studies
- Leadership
- Link Crew
ELECTIVES
SMUHSD - 40 credits UC/CSU A-G - 10 to 20 credits ( ~ select courses count for G Elective)
- ~ Publications (Yearbook)
- Renaissance
- School Community Service (Tutor)
- Service Commission
- Strategic English Support
- Teacher Aid
- Team Sports
- Weight Conditioning
- Yoga
AERIES PARENT PORTAL: TRANSCRIPTS
- 1. Login to your Aeries Parent Portal
- 2. Go to Grades: Transcripts
Personal Information One Semester GPA Graduation Status
WHAT’S NEXT?
- Students consider classes for next year….
○ Elective/AP Course Informational Meetings (February 5-27) ○ Students should talk to teachers, staff, and family ○ Review the online course catalog (update coming soon!)
- Students choose Course Requests for next year
○ Monday, March 2nd in US History classes ○ Parents/Guardians will receive information for how to view student
course requests via Aeries (make sure you receive Aeries emails!)
- Counselors will review Course Requests one-on-one with your students
before Spring Break, including prerequisites
- The last day for students/families to change course requests is Tuesday,
April 14th
HELP YOUR STUDENT CHOOSE THEIR CLASSES WISELY
- Have them reflect on their current schedule
○ Are they being challenged or over challenged? ○ Are they getting enough sleep? ○ Do they have time to spend with friends and family?
- Clubs /Sports/Community Engagement
○ Are they involved in extracurricular activities? ○ Are they getting involved/serving in their community?
- Prerequisites
○
Go through our online course directory (update coming soon!)
- AP/Honors
○ Encourage AP classes in subjects they are interested in and would like to be challenged ○ Rigorous classes = Extra study time ○ Must complete AP Acknowledgement for more than 2 AP/H/AS classes
SELECTING ALTERNATES IMPORTANT!!
- Students are required to add ALTERNATE courses for all
electives in case a 1st choice is full or not offered
- Students add alternates in Aeries when picking classes
Alternates will be chosen by the counselor if student opted not to provide alternates!
SUMMER OPTIONS
2020 SUMMER SCHOOL
- Location: Burlingame High School
○ Schedule (8:30 am - 12:50 pm) ■ Session #1: June 8 - June 23 ■ Session#2: June 24 - July 9, (no school July 3rd)
- Programs available
○ Credit Recovery ■ English ■ Mathematics ■ Science ■ Social Science
○ Summer Enrichment Courses
■ Still to be determined...
CREDIT RECOVERY @ SUMMER SCHOOL
- SMUHSD summer school is to make up D’s or F’s only
- Counselors will register students in March when meeting with students
- ne on one
- Free bus transportation will be available
- Attendance is mandatory. Students will be dropped after TWO absences.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES @ SUMMER SCHOOL
- FREE CSM enrichment classes
- Earn college credits
- Interested?
Counselors will be sending out more information soon!
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT…
taking a community college class while in high school
- Earn college credits for free & save $$
- Class taken will fulfill high school elective credits
- During summer or school year
- Did you know?... Eligible seniors can take just 4 classes at Aragon, and
the 5th one can be a community college course! (Talk to your counselor if interested)
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
“SOUNDS GREAT! How do I sign up?”
- Pick up a Concurrent Enrollment form from College &
Career adviser, Laurie Tezak, in the Counseling Office OR visit smccd.edu for application
- Fill in the course(s) you want
- Get counselor & parent signatures
- Register online & upload your form
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Opportunities Fair Tuesday, March 31 at Aragon at lunch
- Get an Internship
- Visit Colleges
- Get a Job
- Do Community Service
- Travel
- Take a Community College elective course
○ See Mr. Reyes if you are interested in this option!
See Mrs. Helen O’Brien, CTE and Career Coordinator, in the counseling office! Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-2:45pm
COLLEGES
COLLEGE OPTIONS
California Community Colleges California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private Colleges
Number of campuses 112 campuses 23 campuses 9 Campuses Over 1,800 campuses Minimum GPA requirement N/A 2.0 3.0 Varies Annual Tuition (not including room & board) ~$1,380 $46 per unit ~$6,460 ~$11,000 ~$33,000 (can vary depending on scholarships) Selectivity Accepts the top 100% of every class Generally less selective Generally more selective Varies greatly Local examples Skyline College San Francisco State UC Santa Cruz University of San Francisco College of San Mateo San Jose State UC Davis Saint Mary’s College of CA
COMPARISON OF COLLEGE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Online Application ACT or SAT scores Application Essays Letters of Rec Official Transcript
Community Colleges
X
CSU’s
X X
UC’s
X X X
Private Colleges
X X X X X
* Requirements vary for out-of-state public colleges.
WHICH GRADES COUNT FOR 4-YEAR COLLEGES?
UC’s & CSU’s: ■ 10th & 11th grade A-G classes are used to calculate your 4-year college GPA ■ C’s or higher are required (including freshman year) Private / Other Colleges: ■ Other colleges may also use grades from 9th grade & non-academic classes
COLLEGE APPLICATION WEBSITES
- CSU Application
○ calstate.edu/apply
- UC Application
○ admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
- Private college applications
○ Common App: commonapp.org
COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES
- CSU & UC Application Deadline:
■ November 30th
- Private College Deadlines:
○ Early Applications in November ■ Early decision is binding ■ Early action is non-binding ○ Regular Application varies (Dec. to Jan.)
- Out-of-State Public Colleges: Varies
- Community Colleges: February to April 2021
COLLEGE, CAREER & FINANCIAL AID
Questions or Concerns about plans after high school? Make an appointment with Ms. Tezak and/or
- Ms. Moala:
- learn about different colleges and specialty
schools
- military services
- scholarship & financial aid resources
- questions about Naviance
Please visit
- Mrs. O’Brien
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
- Technical and Vocational Studies
- Career Interest Exploration
- CTE Field Trip Coordination
- Career Opportunities
○ Jobs ○ Internships ○ Programs ○ Events
- Resume and Interview Practice
- Work Permits
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Standardized Testing: SAT & ACT
- SAT or ACT is required for admission to 4-year colleges
- SAT and ACT access English, Math and Writing. The ACT also has a
science section.
- Students should take one standardized test before the end of
their Junior year. We recommend students take both!
- Fee waivers are available. Please see Ms. Tezak.
SPRING 2020 DATES & DEADLINES
- SAT: Register at https://www.collegeboard.org
- ACT: Register at http://www.actstudent.org
Date Registration Deadline March 14 February 14 May 2 April 3 June 6 May 8 Date Registration Deadline April 4 March 28 June 13 May 8 July 18 June 19
PREPARING FOR THE TEST
- SAT Official Test Prep - FREE!
○ Send your PSAT scores to Khan Academy for personalized test prep based on areas you need to work on. ○ https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
- ACT Test Prep
○ ACT Online Test Prep ○ http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
SUPPORTS AT ARAGON
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
- Have students ask teacher(s) for support!
○ Encourage to ask them for help during class ○ Visit them during Flex Time ○ Ask about other times the students can meet with them
- Canvas
- Peer Tutors
○ Sign up with Ms. Reyes or Ms. Angela
- After School Tutoring Program - Library
○ Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM ○ Sign up with Ms. Reyes or Ms. Angela
Be Mindful; The Teenage Brain Is Not Fully Developed
THINGS COUNSELORS HEAR...
- “I’m so worried about disappointing my parents.”
○ Talk to them, they may understand more than you think.
- “I feel like nothing I do is good enough.”
○ What makes you say that? What does “good enough” look like to you?
- “I want to do well, but I’m so exhausted all the time, I feel like I can’t
focus on anything.”
○ What’s making you so exhausted? What can you prioritize?
- “I just want my parents to be proud of me.”
○ How do they show pride in your accomplishments?
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO STUDENT STRESS AT ARAGON?
- Multiple AP classes students may not be ready for, especially to
raise GPA
- Lack of sleep
- Competition with peers
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Communication breakdowns between students and parents
SUPPORTING STUDENT STRESS AT ARAGON
- Communicating with your students about what is triggering their
stress
- Validating your students experiences
- Normalizing their feelings
- Reframing the messages they are telling themselves
- Ultimately, have empathy!
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- See Ms. Reyes or Ms. Angela
- Talk to a teacher/staff member you have connected with
- Utilize our Wellness Center (224 in E hallway)