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ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT PROGRAMMING NIGHT

SPRING 2019

OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

• Lea Sanguinetti - 9th Grade
• Steve Allekotte - 10th Grade
• Vicky Reyes - 11th Grade
• Josephine Ho - 12th Grade

WELLNESS COUNSELORS

• Max Bernstein, LMFT
• Jill Ma, LCSW
• Staysha Veal, LMFT
• Joanne Michels, LMFT

ACADEMIC ADVISERS

• Mackenzie Shay - 9th Grade
• Patty Bruce - 10th Grade
• Angela Castillo - 11th Grade
• Rachel Leota - 12th Grade

TODAY’S AGENDA

• Teenagers and Wellness
• Graduation and College Requirements

○ Graduation Requirements ○ Concurrent Enrollment ○ Summer School

• Selecting Courses for Next Year

○ Course Selection ○ Student Stress ○ Academic Support

• College and Career

○ Summer Opportunities ○ College Admissions Myths

TEENAGERS AND WELLNESS...

EACH STUDENT IS AN INDIVIDUAL

• Individual choices and abilities
• Find passion
• Depth of interests
• Choices
• Get connected
• Stress Level
• Whole person

Be Mindful; The Teenage Brain Is Not Fully Developed

THINGS WE 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?

YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

When talking to your child, shift your perspective From “What is wrong with you?” to “What has happened to you?” This approach provides context, fosters compassion, helps us to see strengths in face of adversity

RESOURCES

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

○ How we can learn to fulfill our potential ○ Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

• Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

○ How the teenage brain is changing and developing ○ Parenting the adolescent

• Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

○ How being vulnerable is a strength ○ Understanding and combating shame

GRADUATION & COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Social Science - 35 Credits
• English - 40 Credits
• Math - 30 Credits

○ Algebra I (10) ○ Geometry (10) ○ Algebra II (10)

• Science - 20 Credits

○ Biological Science (10) ○ Physical Science (10)

• World Language - 10 Credits
• Visual and Performing Arts -

10 Credits

• CTE (Career Technical Education) -

10 Credits

• Physical Education - 20 credits
• Health - 5 credits
• Electives - 40 credits

○ Any classes that exceed the minimum requirements

SMUHSD - 220 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• A. History – 3 years (UC/CSU)
• 9th Grade

○ Introduction to World History (one semester)

• 10th Grade

○ Modern World History CP (optional AS) ○ Contemporary World Studies CP (optional AS)

• 11th Grade

○ U.S. History (optional AP)

• 12th Grade

○ American Government (optional AP) - 1 Semester ○ Economic (Optional H) - 1 Semester#

*Considered a G elective for UC/CSU #Fulfills “G” elective for UC/CSU

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• B. English – 4 years (UC/CSU)
• 9th grade: English 1 CP (optional AS)
• 10th grade: English 2 CP (optional AS)
• 11th grade: English 3 (optional AP English Language)
• 12th grade: English 4 (optional AP English Literature)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• C. Math – 3 years (UC/CSU 3+ years preferred)
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Integrated Math 2
• Pre-Calculus
• Accelerated Geo/Alg 2, Alg 2/Pre-Calc
• Finite Math & Statistics
• Pathway to Statistics ( formerly Math 190)
• AP Calculus AB, AP Caluclus BC
• AP Statistics
• Multi-Variable Calculus Honors

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 their teacher and counselor

• Eligible freshmen in Algebra I may take Geometry Acceleration -

Students who qualify will be given information in their math classes. Teachers will meet with your student to discuss appropriate summer and fall 2019 placement.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• D. Lab Science – 2 years (UC/CSU 3+ years preferred)

1 year of Biological and 1 year of Physical Science Core: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

~Considered a CTE

Biological Sciences

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biology (optional AP with

Science Research course)

• Biotechnology 1 , 2

Physical Sciences

• Chemistry (optional AP)
• Physics (two optional APs)
• AP Environmental Sci

(can count as biological or physical)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• E. World Language – 1 year (UC/CSU 3+ years preferred)
• Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 H, AP Language
• Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4 H, AP Language
• Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 H, AP Language, AP Literature
• Spanish for Native Speakers 3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• F. Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year (UC/CSU)
• AP Studio Art --

Drawing, 2D, 3D

• Art, Art Adv.
• Art of Video , Art of Video Adv.
• Ceramics, Ceramics Adv.
• Cinema and Society
• Dance, Dance Adv.
• Digital Photo , Dig. Photo Adv.
• Drama, Drama Adv.
• Technical Theater
• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• Jazz Ensemble
• Wind Ensemble
• String Orchestra
• Chamber Orchestra
• Chorus
• Concert Choir
• Chamber Singers

~Considered a CTE if VAPA credit has been met

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• G. College Electives – 40 credits (UC/CSU 2+ years preferred)

All courses listed in the previous slides, which go beyond the A-F minimum, may satisfy the “G”/elective requirement in addition to these following courses:

• AP Psychology
• AVID: 1-3 & Senior Seminar
• Creative Writing
• Journalism Advanced
• Law & Society/Ethnic Studies
• Publications (Yearbook)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CTE – 1 year

• Art of Video, Art of Video Adv. (or fulfills F - VAPA)
• Biotechnology 1, Biotechnology 2 (or fulfills D - Science)
• Digital Photo, Digital Photo Adv. (or fulfills F - VAPA)
• Engineering Tech#, Engineering Tech Adv.#
• Foods & Nutrition#, Culinary Arts (must take Foods & Nutrition first)
• Computer Science Principles#
• AP Computer Science A#

#Fulfills “G” elective for UC/CSU

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

PE - 2 years

• 9th Grade: PE 1
• 10th Grade: PE 2
• 11th Grade & 12th Grade: PE 3

○ if two year requirement has not been completed

Health - 1 semester Typically taken during the 9th grade year

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Additional courses that fulfill elective credits for high school graduation

• nly:
• Directed Studies
• Guided Studies
• Leadership/Renaissance
• School Community Service (Tutor)
• Service Commission
• Teacher Aide
• Strategic English Support
• Team Sports
• Weight Conditioning
• Yoga

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

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 VS. AP COURSES

Community College Courses (UC-CSU transferable courses only) AP Courses GPA Weighted like an Honors course Course types Online or classroom courses Classroom courses only Earning credits Earn college credit with “C” or higher Must pass AP exam to earn credit; Some colleges don’t accept AP credit Cost FREE (aside from book/supply fees)

• Approx. $100 per AP Exam

Time invested Earn units after a single semester Earn units after 2 semesters (i.e. twice the time investment)

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Popular classes for high schoolers:

○Intro to Business ○Psychology ○Computer courses ○Kinesiology (exercise science) ○Astronomy … and much more!

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

SUMMER SCHOOL 2019

• Dates

○Session 1: ■ June 10 to 25 ○Session 2: ■ June 26 to July 12 (no school July 4th & 5th)

• Time: 8:30am-12:50pm Daily

@ San Mateo High School Credit Recovery & CSM Enrichment Courses

Credit Recovery @ Summer School

• SMUHSD summer school is to remediate D’s or F’s
• Counselors will register students when application is live
• Free bus transportation will be available
• Attendance is mandatory. Students will be dropped after TWO absences.

NEW!! Community College Classes @ Summer School

• FREE CSM enrichment classes
• Earn college credits
• Interested?

Counselors will be sending out more information soon!

SELECTING COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

• Course Informational Meetings are going on now
• All students will attend a grade-level presentation during flex time
• Please review our Course Catalog with class descriptions on our

website under Counseling > Academic Counseling

• All students will request courses online through the Aeries Portal

during their history/health class on the following days: ○ 9th graders - Tuesday, February 12th ○ 10th graders - Tuesday, February 19th ○ 11th graders - Monday, February 25th & Tuesday the 26th

REQUESTING COURSES

• After the student’s scheduling date, course request changes will

require counselor’s assistance

• Parents will receive information via Aeries for how to view student

course requests online once they have been finalized

• Students and Parents can schedule a meeting with a counselor if they

have questions

• Friday, April 19th is the last day to make course request changes for

the 2019-2020 school year

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

Alternates will be chosen by the counselor if student opted not to provide alternates!

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE: TUTORS NEEDED!

Want to make a difference at AHS next year?

• 11th & 12th Grade Tutors needed for our support classes
• Tutors earn over 150 community service hours plus 10 elective

credits Requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Friendly, responsible & good communicators

Interested? Select “School Community Service” when requesting courses.

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

• 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 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!

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Canvas
• Flex Time
• Aragon Library
• Peer Tutors

○ Sign up with counselor

• After School Tutoring Program

○ Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM

• Guided Studies Program
• Most important...ask teacher for support!

COLLEGE & CAREER

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer Opportunities Fair

○ Tuesday, March 5th @ Aragon

• Career Day

○ Friday, March 15th @ Aragon ○ Students sign up for 3 sessions

• Industry Days @ District Office in March

○ Arts, Music & Entertainment ○ Culinary ○ Engineering & Architecture

• Visit Colleges
• Jobs/Internships
• Community Service
• Travel

See Mrs. Helen O’Brien, CTE and Career Coordinator, in the counseling office! Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-2:45pm

TOP 4 MYTHS ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

MYTH #1: COLLEGE IS HARD TO GET INTO, AND ONLY THE TOP STUDENTS MAKE IT

The Reality: The AVERAGE acceptance rate across all U.S. 4-year colleges is 65%

MYTH #2: COLLEGE RANKINGS REFLECT QUALITY

The Reality:

• College rankings are often based on a college’s

reputation and selectivity (how difficult it is to get in)

• SELECTIVITY is not equivalent to QUALITY of education
• One study showed that selective colleges may fare

worse in the quality of classroom instruction, since they sometimes emphasize research over undergraduate education.

The Reality: In a national survey of business leaders*, 84% identified field-relevant knowledge as the most important criteria for hiring.

• Less than 10% identified where an

applicant attended college as important.

*“Ready or Not” https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/02/26/provosts-business-lead ers-disagree-graduates-career-readiness

MYTH #3: PEOPLE WHO ATTEND SELECTIVE COLLEGES GET BETTER JOBS AFTER COLLEGE

MYTH #4: WHICH COLLEGE YOU ATTEND PLAYS A BIG FACTOR IN YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING

The Reality: A landmark study* of over 30,000 graduates revealed: “There is no difference in workplace engagement or a college graduate’s well-being if they attended a public or private institution, a highly selective institution, or a top 100-ranked school in U.S. News & World Report.”

*Gallup & Purdue University 2014 report

MYTH #4: WHICH COLLEGE YOU ATTEND PLAYS A BIG FACTOR IN YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING

The Reality: What matters?

• Student debt (less is better)
• The nature & quality of time spent in college
• The major chosen

A HEALTHIER APPROACH

• Start by helping your student figuring out a career path
• Look beyond “name brand” colleges and explore colleges that would

be a good fit

○ There are about 200 colleges identified as “highly selective.” Research the other 2,000! ○ The best fit may be a college you’ve never heard of!

• Help your student build a balanced list of schools to apply to:

○ Safety ○ Target ○ Reach

• Relax, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that there are multiple

paths to success!

RECOMMENDED READING

Note: Quotes & research from slides on college myths were borrowed from Bruni’s book (published in 2015)

SAVE THE DATE!

COLLEGE NIGHT FOR 11TH GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES! LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. APRIL 2019

HOW TO HAVE EMPATHY

THANK YOU!

QUESTIONS?