Sophomore Counseling Presentation November 18 & 19

Sophomore Counseling Team

Mr. Camacho

Mrs. Jorgenson

Ms. Yanez

Today’s Agenda:

Academic Updates

Decision Making

Teen Mental Health

Academic Updates

❏ Graduation Requirements

❏ Prerequisite Quick Guide

❏ Finals

Graduation Requirements

All students complete a minimum of 230 credits

Religion4 years

English4 years

Mathematics3 years

Science3 years

Foreign Language2 years

Social Studies3½ years

Visual/Performing Arts

1 year

Physical Education2 semesters

English

Course Sequence

English 1English 2:

American Lit.

English 4: World Lit.

English 2H

English 3: British Lit.

AP English Language

ANDSci-Fi/Fantasy OR

Contemporary Amer. Authors

OR

Sports in Lit.OR

Film as Lit.

AP English Literature

English 1H

AND

Social Studies

Course Sequence

Global Citizenship

World History

U.S. Government

AP European History

U.S. History

AP U.S. History

AP U.S. Government

AP Macroeconomics

OR

Economics

OR

AND

Mathematics

Course Sequence

Algebra 1 Geometry

Geometry H

Algebra 2

Adv Algebra/Trig H

AND

TrigonometryPre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus HCalculus*

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

Statistics*AP Statistics*

Algebra 1H

ADVANCED MATH

*Seniors only

Science

Course Sequence

Biology Physics

AP Biology

AP ChemistryChemistry

Chemistry H Physics HBiology H

Earth Science

AP Physics

AP Environ. Science

Exercise Science

Marine Biology

Other college preparatory lab sciences

Prerequisite Quick guide

Located in eBackpack

Academic Planning

Next Steps…

● Think about what classes you may want to take next year (consult the prerequisite guide).

● We will be meeting individually with you to make a plan starting end of Nov-Spring Semester

● More details and instructions on how to sign up for classes will be presented in the Spring.

Final Exams Schedule

Located in Student Portal

Final Exams

❏ FINALS = 15% of your grade❏ Your class will be assigned a room ❏ You may not have your teacher as a proctor ❏ Handle all personal needs before each final❏ Report to the quad after you finish your first final each day❏ Integrity

Sophomore Year: A Big Year for Making Choices

➔ Identity and Stereotypes ➔ Texting and Driving➔ Substance Abuse

Identity & Stereotypes

Identity and Relationships

Mean Girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8M-howDfWE

Video Discussion

Think, Pair, Share:

● Reaction to the video● What can we learn from this?● Do you think any of these stereotypes exist at Saint

Francis?● What are some ways you can break down

stereotypes?

Texting and Driving

It Can Wait®

Helping save lives. Empowering change. One text at a time.

Videos

It Can Wait/ Next to Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVnRcIXEqaU

One Text. Two Lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDkwd_io7iU

Video Discussion

Think, Pair, Share:

● What was your reaction to the videos?● What can we learn from this?● How can you pledge to not text and drive?

The Numbers…

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Texting and driving is a common behavior

43% of teens text while driving

73% of teens look at their phones at a red light

77% see their parents text and drive

89% expect a response to a text within 5 minutes

The Numbers…

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So why do teens still text and drive?

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“I don't want to miss out or be left out of anything important”

“When someone sends me a text/email, they expect me to respond right away”

“I’m at a red light, so it’s fine”

“Because I text/email all the time-it's a habit”

“It only takes a second to respond”

Under the Influence

The Why

Why might some teens use marijuana or alcohol?

The Why

● to relax● to have fun● to alter their perspective● to fit in● to experiment● to try something new

The Law: Alcohol

● Zero Tolerance Law: CA has a zero tolerance law. The legal maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is 0.01% for drivers under 21.

● Anyone under 21 who drives with alcohol in his/her system will face license suspension or revocation for one to three years.

● Drivers under 21 can still be prosecuted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) ○ DUI convictions stay on your record now for 10 years.○ A license may be refused to a teen if he/she has a history of alcohol or drug

abuse or has used a license illegally

● A minor who is convicted of a drug or alcohol-related offense will suffer a one year license suspension, even if no driving was involved in the offense.

The Law: Marijuana

● Possession of one ounce or less can lead to serious fines (as much as $485)

● Possession of larger amounts of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 and six months is jail under Health & Safety Code 11357c.

● Possession with intent to sell any amount of marijuana is a felony under Health and Safety Code 11359. Police often charge intent to sell if they see such indicia as: scales, cash, multiple packages, "commercial" packaging materials, "excessive" quantity, pay-owe seets, address books, pagers, etc.

The Effects

When you are under the influence your judgement is impaired.

The Choice

What is your plan if (and when) you are confronted with drugs and or alcohol?

Test Your Knowledge!

Teen Mental Health

Teen Mental Health Issues

Video Discussion

Think, Pair, Share:

● What was your reaction to the video?

● What are some signs you can look out for to support those around you?

● What are some things you do to take care of yourself or a friend in need?

Your counselor can…

Counselor

Help you talk

through it

Connect you to

resources

Help you talk to your

parents

Family Connection

Step 1: www.sfhs.comStep 2: StudentsStep 3: Sign In Step 4: Guidance & CounselingStep 5: Family Connection

Survey1. Login to Family Connection2. Click the “My Planner” Tab3. Click “Tasks assigned to me”4. Click “Sophomore Survey”

Directions

Announcements

PSAT Scores

Individual Academic Counseling Meetings