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ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL 9th & 10th Grade Parent PROGRAMMING NIGHT

JANUARY 2020

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TONIGHT

Parents/Guardians will...

• understand graduation requirements, A-G College

requirements, and the different post high school options available to your students

• be able to help your student consider class options for

next year

• learn about different summer options
• identify supports on campus and how to access them if

needed

• teenagers and wellness

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
• 4. Students do not need to take 7 classes. If a student took 6 classes each

year and passed all classes they would have 240 credits. They have cushion!

AERIES PARENT PORTAL: TRANSCRIPTS

• 1. Login to your Aeries Parent Portal
• 2. Go to Grades: Transcripts

GRADUATION VS UC/CSU (# of years)

Aragon High School

• Social Science (3.5)
• English (4)
• 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!

COURSE OPTIONS for 10th/11th Grade

WHAT CLASSES WILL YOUR STUDENT TAKE NEXT YEAR?

10th Grade

• 1. MWH/CWS
• 2. English 2
• 3. Math Class
• 4. Chemistry
• 5. PE 2
• 6. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc.
• 7. Elective or Not At School

11th Grade

• 1. United States History
• 2. English 3
• 3. Math Class
• 4. Science Class (or Chemistry if not taken last

year)

• 5. Elective: WL,VAPA,CTE, etc
• 6. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc.
• 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 10th grade/AS classes! If you are staying up past Midnight doing homework this year, you should not overload yourself.

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)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

College Prep OR AS/AP?

Does your student…. ★ LOVE History/Social Science? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Standing/Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AS/AP? Your students History teacher is a great resource. For US History:

• In early February, current AP students will be visiting your students classes.

They should take this opportunity to ask questions!

• Info Session with current teachers: February 20th 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

College Prep OR AS/AP?

Does your student…. ★ LOVE English? ★ advocate for yourself and ask questions? ★ feel you’re a strong reader? ★ love writing? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Standing/Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AS/AP? Your students English teacher is a great resource. For AP English Language:

• In early February, current AP students will be visiting your students classes.

They should take this opportunity to ask questions!

• 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

MATHEMATICS

SMUHSD - 30 credits UC/CSU A-G - 30 to 40 credits (Geometry required!)

MATH ACCELERATION POLICY

• Aragon’s math department recommends that all math courses be taken

at Aragon High School

• Students wishing to take an outside course to fulfill a prerequisite must

get pre-approval from the math department chair and their counselor

• Students who qualify will be given information in their math classes.

Teachers will meet with your student to discuss appropriate summer and fall 2020 placement.

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 Aide
• Team Sports
• Weight Conditioning
• Yoga

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!

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 class in subjects they are interested in and would like to be challenged ○ Rigorous classes = Must allot extra study time ○ Must complete AP Acknowledgement for more than 2 AP classes

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Consider classes for next year….

○ Elective/AP Course Informational Meetings (February 5-27) ○ Talk to your student about their interests in classes ○ Review the online course catalog (update coming soon!)

• Students Sign-up for Course Requests for next year

○ In History/Health classes from February 28th to March 6th ○ Parents/Guardians will receive information for how to view student course requests via Aeries (make sure you receive Aeries emails!)

• Course Requests, including prerequisites, will be reviewed with your student
• ne-on-one before spring break
• The last day for students/families to change course requests is Tuesday, April 14th

MIDDLE COLLEGE at CSM

The Middle College program at the College of San Mateo is a collaboration between the SMUHSD and the San Mateo Community College District. Students complete graduation requirements while also concurrently enroll in college level courses at CSM. ○ Shadowing ■ February 3rd - 7th (for Monday and Tuesday, you would not miss school at Aragon!) ■ Register for shadowing online:

• collegeofsanmateo.edu/middlecollege
• “How to Enroll”
• “Middle College Shadow Day 2020”

○ Application due March 13th

SUMMER OPTIONS

SUMMER SCHOOL 2020

Dates Session 1: ■ June 8 to 23 Session 2: ■ June 24 to July 9 (no school July 3rd) Time: 8:30am-12:50pm Daily

@ Burlingame High School Credit Recovery & CSM Enrichment Courses

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

ADDITIONAL 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 Ms. Sanguinetti if you are interested in this option!

• Mrs. Helen O’Brien,

CTE and Career Coordinator, in the counseling office! Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-2:45pm

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Students should ask their teacher(s) for support!

○ During class ○ During Flex Time ○ Ask about other times you can meet with them

• Canvas
• Peer Tutors

○ Sign up with your grade-level counseling team

• After School Tutoring Program

○ Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM ○ Sign up with your grade-level counseling team

POST SECONDARY OPTIONS

COLLEGE OPTIONS

University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) Private Colleges California Community Colleges

Number of campuses 9 Campuses 23 campuses Over 1,800 campuses 112 campuses Minimum GPA requirement 3.0 2.0 Varies N/A Annual Tuition (not including room & board) ~$14,000 ~$7,000 ~$33,000 (can vary depending on scholarships) ~$1,400 $46 per unit Selectivity Generally more selective Generally less selective Varies greatly Accepts the top 100%

• f every class

Local examples UC Santa Cruz San Francisco State University of San Francisco Skyline College UC Davis San Jose State Saint Mary’s College of CA College of San Mateo

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

ACT & SAT: WHAT ARE THEY?

• The ACT & SAT are standardized tests required for

admission to 4-year colleges

• Both test English, Math and Writing
• The ACT also has a science section

THE PSAT

• 9th grade students will take this PRACTICE SAT for the first time in

October of their 10th grade

• 10th grade students will take this PRACTICE SAT for the second

time in October of their 11th grade. (National Merit Scholarship

• pportunity)
• Current 10th grade students scores from this years PSAT test were

returned to them in early January: ○ Students can create an account at www.collegeboard.org (see Ms. Tezak for help) to learn more about their scores ○Students can send your PSAT scores to the Khan Academy website to access FREE personalized test prep

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

• High School Diploma or 18 years of age
• ACT/SAT not required for acceptance
• 2-year transfer programs to UC/CSU
• 2-year Associate Degree/Vocational Training

Over 50 Certificate & Associate Degrees offered, including Fire Technology, Automotive, Broadcasting, Computers, Landscaping & Cosmetology

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• Learn a trade and earn money simultaneously
• Salaries can start as high as $60,000 the first year (plus

benefits), and can increase to $90,000 within 4 years

• Examples: Electrical, Culinary, Carpentry, Automotive & more
• All require high school diploma/GED and aptitude test
• For more info, go to CA Dept of Industrial Relations:

www.dir.ca.gov/das/

TEENAGERS AND WELLNESS...

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

Students can utilize our Wellness Center (224 in E hallway)

HOW TO HAVE EMPATHY

THANK YOU!

QUESTIONS?