Mountain View High School Counseling Department Presents

Sophomore ClassGuide to

Registration for School Year 10-11

Introductions

Carol Bastian – Counselor CoordinatorMariela Ho - CounselorDavid Marroquin – CounselorMarti McGuirk – CounselorLinda Schortz - Counselor

Laurel Brock - College and Career CoordinatorFunded by MVLA Foundation

Carol Johnson– Counseling Admin- AssistantCarmen Mercado—Bilingual LiaisonRose Russo - Registrar

Counselor AvailabilityCounselor Availability

• Before/after school

• Brunch/lunch

• E-mail: first.last@mvla.net

• Guaranteed one appointment each yr.

• Appointments on request Carol Johnson : 940-4614

Individual Appointment Schedule

• Sept-Oct Seniors

• Nov-Dec Juniors

• Feb-MarSophomores

• Apr-May Frosh

A to G Requirements

• A—History/Soc/SocialSci

• B—English

• C—Mathematics

• D—Lab Science

• E—World Lang

• F—Visual/Performing Arts

• G—College Prep Elective

• 20 credits

• 40 credits• 30 req; 40 rec• 20 req; 30-40 rec• 20 req; 30 rec• 10 specific• 10 specific

No D’s or F’s accepted on transcripts— students must re-take course to be eligible.

A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements

A. History/ Social Science- 2 years required• World History 1 year• U.S. History/Civics 1 year

B. English- 4 years required• College preparatory English-4 years

C. Mathematics-3 years required/ 4 years recommended.Algebra 1 1 year (required)Geometry 1 year (required)Algebra II 1 year (required)4th year (recommended)

D. Laboratory Science-2 years required/ 3 years recommended.Biology 1 year (required)Chemistry or Physics 1 year (required)

A-G Requirements

E. Language other than English- 2 years required/ 3 years recommended• Must be in the same language.

F. Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year required• Including dance, drama/theatre, music

and/or visual art.

G. Electives- 1 year required

15 Units (1 unit= one year long course)

MV Graduation Requirements

Social Studies 3.5 years/ 35 credits

English 4 years/ 40 credits

Mathematics 2 years/ 20 credits

Science 2 years/ 20 credits

World LanguageFine Arts 2 years/ 20 creditsPractical Arts

Physical Education 2 years/ 20 credits

Health 1 sem/ 5 credits

Electives 60 credits

Total = 220 credits + High School Exit Exam

What are AP & Honors Classes?

Honors Classes –

High school level courses that provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college. All honors & AP classes are weighted locally. Universities will calculate applicants GPAs according to their formula.

AP (Advanced Placement) Classes –

Nationally normed college curriculum offered in a high school setting. Students are expected to take AP exam. The cost is $86.

Process of Registration

• Complete on-line registration• Receive letter listing requested courses [May]• Two weeks to make changes• Master schedule built based on requests• Final schedule with periods and teachers

provided prior to start of school• Changes may be made without penalty ONLY if

there is room to move to another class for the 1st 6 weeks of school .

Math Options

• Algebra/Geometry

• Geometry/Geometry H

• Algebra II/Algebra II H

• Trigonometry/Math Ana/

Trig/Math Ana Honors

• 2-yr class for students who have not taken Algebra or have not taken or passed Geometry

• Students passing Algebra

• Students passing both Algebra and Geometry

• Students passing Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

Science options

• Physics

• Physics C AP

• Chemistry Honors or AP• Biology Honors or AP

• 4 hours of homework a week• Overview of all physics topics

• 6 hours of homework per week

• Concurrent enrollment in Calculus

• Mechanics focus

• More time needed for homework and curriculum covered more quickly

English and Social Studies

American Lit Survey• Explore historical

influences on literature and American heritage

US History• Emphasis on the 20th

century and relating to current events

American Lit Honors• Define the American

literary voice• Year-long intensive

research project

US History AP• Colonial period to the

present• College course • Research paper

Other Electives

• World Languages

• Visual/Performing Art• [Fine Art] : all MVHS • art courses may not

meet the “F” A-G requirement

Practical and Fine Art • Technology

• Take in sequence • Spanish, French, Japanese,

• Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Dance, Acting, Stagecraft, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Auxiliary, Commercial Art

• Pre-Engineering, • Engineering I and II• Architectural Design

Electives Continued

• Physical Education

• Rally

• Yearbook• Journalism• Stu government

• 10 credits 9th grade/ pass fitness exam• 10 credits 10th grade OR• 5 credits each sport/limit 10 cr.• Sophomore band will no longer

count for PE credit

• Elective credit only

• All grades welcome

ROP and New Courses

• Broadcasting

• Construction— requires two class periods

• ROP Courses• Auto Tech at LAHS

• Students will produce radio & TV programs for delivery to MVHS.

• Students will receive industry certifications in masonry

• Must be 16 to enroll and have own transportation

Alternative Programs

• Middle College• Must be 16

• Freestyle Academy• Focus on digital media,

film, commercial art, photography and design

• Must be junior or senior

• Attend Foothill for high school and elective courses

• Project based learning• Credits for English and

electives• Build creative portfolio

Naviance Family Connection

• Web-based resource that supports career and college planning

• Specific to MVHS

• Allows your counselor and the College & Career Center to communicate with you via e-mail

Complete “my game plan”.

Game Plan

Click “save changes and I am finished”.

Go through this search to select colleges.

Click “pick” and then click “add to my colleges”.

College Search

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Family Connections

• Visit the website often!• Explore on your own: college search, college

compare, resume, game plan• Schedule college representatives visits• Complete Milestones as directed.• Receive important messages from counselors• Consider an appropriate email address.• For technical questions contact:

Laurel Brock in the College and Career Center

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs

Sports

MVHS Ambassadors

Community Service Opportunities: Students are responsible for recording

and providing proof of hours to colleges, if colleges ask.

College Prep Tips

• 4 years of high school growth and self-discovery! Colleges want students with diverse interests and experiences. Embrace intellectual challenges and explore possibilities.

 

• CAUTION:

Suspension, discipline problems, criminal activity

Only Cs or better are accepted / retake Ds and Fs

Maintain good relationships with faculty/counselor.

• Colleges want to see students take more challenging classes; do not plan “easy” years

College & Career CenterCollege & Career Center

•Scholarship Information

•College Exploration

•College Representatives Visits

•Employment / Volunteer Opportunities

•Summer Enrichment Opportunities

•Financial Aid

•CSF [California Scholarship Federation]

What to Do Now?

• Keep grades up!

• Get involved at MVHS: clubs, sports, music drama

• Take on new challenges, explore interests

• Volunteer ! Get a JOB!

• Take Community College Courses

• Become familiar with Family Connection

Q & A