Do you have… ü  A scheduling packet from your middle school? ü  The Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet from your

packet? (First pastel yellow page in packet)

Extra copies of forms are available for your use. Please collect what you need from the tables near the entrance now.

FHS Counseling Department Student Last Name Counselor

A-C Dave Destro D-Je Molly Allen (Co-Head Counselor)

Ji-Mc Michelle Chang Me-Se Michelle Nakamura (Co-Head Counselor)

Sh-Z Susan Shanker (M, W, Th) Heather Cameron (W, F)

Support Counselor Carolann Carter (M, W-F)

Department Staff Counseling Secretary Debbie Tomlin Registrar Donna Willy College and Career Specialist Solana Olsen

Please refer to the “Contact Us” page of the counseling website for emails and numbers.

Keys to High School Success COURSE LOAD Select appropriate courses each year.

HOMEWORK Complete all homework and turn it in on time.

ORGANIZATION Use the Student Planner or Assignment Book.

TIME MANAGEMENT Balance your time between studies, activities, and your social life.

INVOLVEMENT Join a club, team, or activity that interests you.

ATTENDANCE Attend regularly.

GOALS Set goals for yourself and strive to meet them.

Clubs 1.  Art Club 2.  Black Student Union (BSU) 3.  C.S.F. 4.  Chess Club 5.  Chinese Yo-Yo 6.  Chinese-American Youth Assoc.

(C.A.Y.A) 7.  Computer Science Club 8.  Dungeons & Dragons 9.  Earth Club 10.  Engineering Club 11.  Falcon Friends (Best Buddies) 12.  Fellowship of Christian Athletes

(F.C.A.) 13.  F.I.S.H 14.  Free the Children 15.  French Club 16.  French Honor Society 17.  Future Business Leaders of

America (FBLA) 18.  Future Practicing Physicians

Network (FPPN) 19.  Gay-Straight Alliance (G.S.A.)

20.  German Club 21.  Girl Up 22.  Girls Who Code 23.  Health Occupations Students of

America (HOSA) 24.  Interact Club 25.  Involved Teens Club (IT) 26.  Japanese Club 27.  JSA (Junior Statesman of

America) 28.  Junior Civitan 29.  Key Club 30.  Korean Club 31.  Latin Club 32.  LEO (Leadership, Experience

and Opportunity) 33.  Math Club 34.  Math Counts-Coaches Club 35.  MCC 36.  Medlife Club 37.  Mock Trial 38.  Model UN 39.  Mural Club

40.  Music for Change 41.  National Honor Society (NHS) 42.  Nest for Nets Club 43.  Our Movement Club 44.  Physics Club 45.  R.A.D. (Recycle All Day) 46.  Red Cross Club 47.  Robotics Club 48.  Science for Youth 49.  Science Olympiad 50.  Secular Student Alliance 51.  Spanish Club 52.  Speech and Debate Club 53.  STEM (Science, Tech, Eng,

Math) 54.  Student Filmmaker Association 55.  Team HBV 56.  Teens for Literacy 57.  Ultimate Frisbee Club 58.  Unicef Club 59.  Writer's Club

Foothill High School

Extracurricular Athletic Teams Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports

Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Volleyball (Girls) Water Polo (Girls) Water Polo (Boys)

Basketball (Boys) Basketball (Girls) Cheerleading Soccer (Boys) Soccer (Girls) Wrestling

Baseball Golf (Boys) Lacrosse (Boys) Lacrosse (Girls) Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (Boys) Track & Field Volleyball (Boys)

•  You must pass (no F’s) all 2nd semester courses in 8th grade and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible for FHS athletic teams in the Fall.

•  Please check the online athletic packet for more information.

Need Help?

•  Your Teachers

•  Your Counselors

•  After School Tutoring

•  Support Classes

•  Weekly Grade Checks

What is a Credit? •  What is a credit? Something that you earn for passing a class. •  How many do you get? 5 credits for each semester class you pass

with a D- or better. •  How many do you need to graduate? 230 •  How many is it possible to earn? 240

•  How many credits are there to spare? 10 credits, which is equal to 2 one-semester classes.

•  How can you lose credits? Failing and/or repeating classes.

6 classes per semester X 5 credits = 30 credits per semester

30 credits per semester X 2 semesters = 60 credits per year

60 credits per year X 4 years = 240 total possible credits

High School - College Comparison

*4 (P) Recommended

Naviance �  Web-based college and career resource that can be

accessed from home computers. �  All students will get exposure to selected Naviance

lessons each year that focus on assessing learning styles, personality traits, and exploring college and career options.

�  Parents can also utilize this powerful tool.

FHS Academies •  Students may choose to participate in one or more

optional Academies listed in the Scheduling Handbook

•  Applications are required

•  Information about FHS Academies is located in our Online Scheduling Handbook: www.foothillfalcons.org

•  SEQUENCE:

Students & Parentsà Scroll to Counseling/Scheduling/Transcriptsà Scheduling Information (right side of page) à PUSD High School 2017-18 Program Guide

•  List of Academy teachers is available on the FHS website à Students & Parents à Academies à Academy Teachers

Leadership & AVID •  Both Leadership and AVID require applications

•  Leadership: Google Form application due Feb. 3 to Mr. Howard and available on FHS website Sequence: Students & Parents à Scroll to ASB/Leadership

•  AVID: Intent to Apply due Feb. 15 to your counselor. E-mail Mr. Butterfield at jbutterfield@pleasantonusd.net with any questions.

Scheduling Summary �  Complete the Freshman

Supplemental Scheduling Sheet & turn it in TONIGHT before you leave

�  Log into Q Student Connection and select your course requests between February 1 and February 15

�  You may change your course requests until Feb. 15 at midnight

�  As of midnight, Feb. 15, all requests are final!!!

�  After midnight, Feb. 15, future changes will not occur until Fall 2017!

Non-PUSD Course Options •  Some students utilize alternative courses to help

supplement their Foothill course work. There are very specific rules and steps to follow when exploring these options. All information is available on the counseling webpage, but we encourage students to consult directly with their counselors.

•  All students must complete a course permission form before registering for any Non-PUSD courses.

•  Options include:

– Online courses, community college courses, private/ outside high school summer courses

Steps for Scheduling On the 9th Grade Worksheet 2017-2018: 1.  Choose English level 2.  Choose Math level 3.  Choose a semester of Global Studies (Honors or

Regular) / Health 4.  PE (mandatory for all freshmen) 5.  Choose 2 electives—Science (Conceptual Physics or

Biology), World Language, Visual and Performing Art, Culinary Skills, etc.

² Be sure to back your electives with alternates, especially Biology, Spanish I, Spanish II, and American Sign Language I

Register online Feb. 1 – Feb. 15. Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet

must be turned in TONIGHT!!!

Freshman Supplement Scheduling Sheet

Directions: 1.  Mark the courses selected on your 9th Grade Worksheet

2017-2018 2.  Identify Preferred Elective Courses 3.  Identify an Alternative Course for each Elective Course 4.  Make note of your choices on your 9th Grade Worksheet

tonight so you can enter the same courses online! 5.  After midnight on Feb. 15, the online scheduling window

closes. Future changes will not occur until Fall 2017.

The Supplemental Scheduling Sheet is DUE TONIGHT!

Step 1: English ü Select an English Class:

•  Honors English - or - English Example:

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

Step 2: PE ü Select Physical Education:

•  PE is required for all 9th Grade Students. Example:

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

X

Step 3: Math ü Select a Math Class:

•  Use the Math Sequence Chart, FAQs, and consult with your student’s current math teacher to help with proper placement.

Example:

X

X

X

1/24/17 437500 Fred Falcon

Math Recommendations

Math Sequence

Questions? Email Burt Dixon at bdixon@pleasantonusd.net

Step 4: Global Studies & Health ü Select a Global Studies/Health Class (1 sem. of each):

•  Honors Global Studies/Health - or - Global Studies/Health

Example:

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

X

X

X

Step 5: Elective 1 ü Select an Elective Class:

•  Science, World Language, VAPA, Culinary Skills, Intro to Engineering Design, etc.

Example:

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

X

X

X

Spanish II Art 1

Science Life Science Physical Science

Biology (P) Conceptual Physics (P)

AP Biology (HP) Chemistry (P) Anatomy & Phys. (P) Physics (P) Zoology (P) AP Chemistry (HP)

Principles of Biomedical Sciences (P) *pre- or co-requisite of Biology

AP Physics (HP)

*ROP AP Environmental Science(HP) (Juniors/Seniors) •  Meets both Life and Physical Science requirements at FHS

Step 6: Elective 2 ü Select an Elective Class:

•  Science, World Language, VAPA, Culinary Skills, Intro to Engineering Design, etc.

Example:

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

X

X

X

Spanish II Art 1

Biology Conceptual Physics

Common Form Errors •  Looping your preferred and alternate

electives:

•  Leaving alternates blank:

7-Period Day Request Requesting a 7th period means you would like us to consider you for some of our very limited “A” or “B” period options. You do not get to select between an “A” or “B” period. If you are able to get a spot, you will be placed in either one depending on your course selections. Each year we have more students that request a 7th period than we are able to offer a spot. Only students that meet minimum course selection criteria are considered. Example:

X

Biology

Clarinet

Fred Falcon 437500 1/24/17

X

X

X

X Spanish II Art 1 Biology Conceptual Physics

X

Biology

Fred Falcon George FalconGeorge Falcon

(925) 555-5555 gfalcon@foothill.com

Clarinet

Students with IEPs •  If your student has an IEP you do not

submit supplemental forms or complete online scheduling.

•  You are encouraged to bring your questions to your current case managers.

•  Case managers will hand schedule your students for you!

Registering Online �  Q Student Portal will be open Feb. 1 – Feb. 15 at

midnight �  To register online go to:

� www.foothillfalcons.org → Students & Parents → Scroll to Q Connection → Students

� Or go to: https://sis.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/StudentPortal

�  User Name: Student ID number �  Password: Same as your Q Student Connection & Gmail

passwords �  You can change your courses online as many times as

you want until midnight on Feb. 15

DO NOT ENTER ALTERNATIVES ONLINE!!!

New to PUSD? �  If you are new to the Pleasanton school

district, you will not be able to register online.

� Please contact the Foothill Counseling Secretary, Debbie Tomlin, to schedule an appointment after Feb. 1 to complete the registration process.

� You can reach her at: dtomlin@pleasantonusd.net or

(925) 461-6620

Questions? Make sure you turn in the Freshman Supplemental

Scheduling Sheet before you leave tonight!

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