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Welcome to San Marcos High School
Who Is My Counselor?
Mrs. StoutMu- R
Mrs. NGUYENA - C
Mr. ESCOBARD - H
Mrs. PAULI - MO
Mrs. BERRYS - Z
What do school counselors do?
Academics• Link Crew Orientation• Academic Success Lesson (PACE and grad requirements)• Freshman Focus (Support for freshmen with D’s or F’s)
Career / Future Planning• College Expo• Course Selection Lesson (self-evaluation of progress towards
PACE)• Individual Course Selection Meeting• Californiacolleges.edu
Personal / Social Support• Student support groups• Crisis intervention• Provide school and community resources
San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements
English 40 credits Math 20 credits Social Studies 40 credits Science (Life & Physical) 20 credits PE 20 credits Foreign Lang./Fine Art 10 credits Electives 80 credits Total Credits 230
credits
10 credits = 1 year
University Requirements “A-G”
(a) History 2 years -World History-American History / U.S. Government
(b) English 4 years college prep
(c) Mathematics 3 years required-Minimum: Algebra 2
(d) Science 2 years with lab ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
(e) Foreign Language
2 years same language
(f) Visual / Performing Arts
1 year
(g) Elective 1 year
Requirements: Attend a high school in San Marcos for 4 years Complete the “Are you on PACE?” requirements
• University minimum requirements also known as “a-g” C or better in every class (at least a 2.0)- meet the eligibility
index• Grades COUNT!
Take additional CAASPP (state testing) Questions junior year• High scores in Math and English= PACE Scholarship ($1,000/year
for four years) and you can test out of remedial Math and English college courses
PACE Promise
AVIDAdvancement Via Individual
Determination Support with college application,
financial aid, and scholarships Goal setting, organization and
study skills Tutoring College Field Trips Community Service
Application required- see Counseling Office if interested
LOOK OUT!
I’LL BE
COMING
HOME
SOON!*School policy does not allow teacher requests or changes
How to Read Your Transcript
Grade Point Average*reminder SMUSD does not rank*
Course Selection Schedule
Part 1: Presentation from counselors (course selection sheets, transcripts)Part 2: Counselors meet one-on-one with each student
**CLASSESWILL NOT BE PUT IN THE COMPUTER WITHOUT PARENT SIGNATURE** (change in policy)
Current 11th grade: Part 1- February 17th Part 2- week of February 23rd
Current 10th grade:Part 1- February 20th Part 2- week of March 2nd
Current 9th grade:Part 1- March 9th Part 2- week of March 19th Choose Carrrr-
fully…
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! Students are given ample time to look through the
Online Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions.
Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests.
Please understand that students will not be able to make changes to schedules (this includes electives) once this school year ends, unless it is a level change within the drop timeframe or summer school attendance.
All courses are year-long Course catalogue is online under Counseling tab
NEW HONORS/AP DROP POLICYStarting in fall of 2015, students
will have the first 3 weeks of first semester in order to drop from honors or AP into college prep.
Students have the first 2 weeks of second semester to drop from honors or AP into college prep.
Please see page 10 of the course catalog online for the detailed policy on adds/drops.
Spring Test Dates (2015)SAT Registration DeadlineMarch 14 February 13May 2 April 6 June 6 May 8www.collegeboard.com
ACT Registration DeadlineApril 18 March 13 June 13 May 8www.actstudent.org
Students are responsible for sending official scores from the testing agency to the university.
SAT vs. ACT 7 times per yr. ¼ pt. penalty for wrong
answers 200 – 800 2-12 on essay Score choice Aptitude – good test taking 10 sections
*REDESIGNED SAT beginningMarch 2016(check out Collegeboard.orgfor more details)
6 times per yr. No penalty for wrong
answers 1 – 36 2-12 on essay Score choice Curricular based,
engaged classroom learner
5 sections
Summer School At SMHS Limited number of courses offered Registration day 8:30 am on Friday, June 19 at SMHS First
come, first served with priority to current juniors Session1: June 29- July 17 Session 2: July 20- Aug 6 Online (Plato) program for English and History courses.
INFORMATION AND FORMS AVAILABLE SOON (on SMHS website)
NCAAIf you are hoping to compete in a sport in collegeInform your counselor, your coach and the
athletic director, Coach MeyerVisit www.eligibilitycenter.org You must register with NCAA in 11th grade
Parent & Student Stress
“It’s hard for kids to get into colleges because they only want to get into colleges that are hard to get into.” Bill Mayher, Author: The College Admissions Mystique
“Research demonstrates the ultimate success in life will be determined by your child and not by the institution from which he or she receives a diploma” (challengesuccess.org)
Academics are the most reported stressors in teens lives; teens feel a lot of pressure to do more
Learning to lead a balanced life = doing what is meaningful, not doing it all
There is no magic formula to College AdmissionsAim for a high GPA but don’t go for the “easy A”
Choose most rigorous course of study without overwhelming the student.
Encourage balance Stress the importance of grades and extra-curricular activities but let them still enjoy being a kid
Value vs. Volume Admissions officers are more impressed by the quality of a student's participation in extracurricular activities--
leadership positions held, honors won, programs started--than by the quantity of activities
What’s your LID Factor?
Concept courtesy of UCLA admissions
CA Public & Private Colleges Community Colleges – 112 campuses www.cccco.edu California State University – 23 campuses
www.csumentor.edu University of California – 9 campuses
www.universityofcalifornia.edu Private Universities in CA – 75+ www.aiccu.edu Out of State Private and Public Universities – 3000+ Vocational, Trade and Art Schools
WWW.CALIFORNIACOLLEGES.EDUNationwide University Search and College Planning Resources
Western Undergraduate Exchangewww.wiche.edu/sep/wue
Our students like colleges in neighboring states and those colleges like our students
Program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Students in western states may apply to enroll in participating out of state 2 and 4 year colleges at reduced tuition – 150% of resident tuition
College and major participation varies, check website for specifics
Hidden Gems University of Iowa – Top in Writing – 80% Guilford College -N. Carolina–Award winning newspaper-68% St Mary’s of California – Nursing – 69% Western Washington University – pre professional programs, lots
of environmental majors –84% Clark University – Colleges That Change Lives – 78% Ithaca – Performing arts, Radio, TV – 67% Univ. of Northern Colorado-outdoor pursuits, free bikes – 70% George Mason – diverse, outside of D.C. – 62% Landmark College - 2 year, ADHD, ASD – 86% Pace University–NYC–77%/Suffolk–Boston–83%/USF 61% Quinnipac College-New Eng., high tech.–Video gaming-67% Western Oregon University – D2 Football - 88% University of Idaho – College of Art and Architecture – 66%
It’s all about the fit…’bout the fit!
Do I want to commute or live on campus?What kind of weather do I prefer?Does fraternity or sorority life interest me?Do I want to attend college in a city or in a small college town? In what area of the country would I like to attend college?What size college appeals to me?
Small: up to 5,000 studentsMedium: 5,000-10,000 studentsLarge: over 10,000 students
Do I want an extensive athletics program?Do I want a strong creative arts program?
What Can I Do Now?Visiting campuses over the summer
(student led tours) UCSD = Large UC SDSU = CSU USD = Private
Summer ProgramsVolunteer/Job Shadow/Internship/WorkDo online research using GPA, SAT/ACT
scores and major. www.collegeboard.com www.californiacolleges.edu
Counseling Help Senior Year
Academic Success Lesson(self-review of transcript and A-G in English classes)
CSU, UC, USC, Common Application Workshops FAFSA Pin Workshop Parent College Seminars Palomar EAP (placement testing) College Expo
*Please check Counseling website and remember to read ourmonthly newsletter
Sign up for REMIND 101 to receivePeriodic updates from the counseling office
ENTER THIS NUMBER (760) 621-5502
WITH THIS MESSAGE @35ed77
College & Career CenterRoom 158 (in the Student Union)
$$$ Scholarship information FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational Opportunities
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM every school day.
Visit at least once a week!
SMHS GEAR UPROOM 301
Programs and Services In class/lunch/ and after
school tutoring Mentoring
Educational Workshop activities
Parent student engagement College Visits
*REPRESENTING Class of 2017 and Class of 2018
KNIGHT ZONEJovana Arellano x 2268Room 305 FREE tutoring everyday 3-6PM (schedule posted online)
Academic Enrichment, Dance, Game Development, Woodturning, Jewelry Club, Karaoke, Drivers Ed, Poetry, and much more!
Career CenterCOFFEE TALKS
Wednesday, February 18th 8:30-9:30 AMCareer Center- Room 158Topics to discuss: - Meeting our NEW Guidance Tech!- California Colleges Website- Resources at your fingertips- NEW Instagram account- Events to come
College ConversationsGrade-level parent meetings
with former Senior Director of Admissions at USC and the Director of College Counseling at The Buckley School, ANN RIKE
Ann will share suggestions for college planning based on your child’s grade in school and recommend action steps for you and your future college student.
8:30-9:30amCareer Center
9th gradeTuesday, May
5th10th grade
Tuesday, April 21st
11th gradeTuesday, April
14th
The SMHS Counseling Office Presents…
Selective College Admissions Seminar
ALL 11TH GRADERS ARE INVITED!
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
8:00 – 8:45 am
Career Center
Counselor ContactA-C… Lori Nguyen x2219 [email protected]
D-H… Ruben Escobar x2252 [email protected]
I-Mo… Janet Paul x2220 [email protected]
Mu-R... Lisa Stout x2259 [email protected]
S-Z... Lisa Berry x2227 [email protected]
The End…