Freshman Parent Presentation …from the Counseling Department
Carson High School Counselors Mrs. Chambers Mrs. Grunert Mrs. Hendee Ms. Lewis Mrs. Reyes Ms. Weaver Mrs. Johnson – Counseling Intern
Counselors…What do they do? Help students develop an individual academic plan. Help student explore colleges/careers. Monitor credits. Plan interventions/credit recovery as needed. Offer support/guidance with personal issues.
How Credit is Awarded . 5 credit is awarded for each class that is passed (A,B,C or D) per semester. Student should have 3.5 credits at the end of first semester if all classes are passed, and 7 credits at the end of the second semester.
CHS Requirements for Graduation 24.5 credits 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Science .5 credit Computer Lit (many students fulfilled this in middle school) .5 credit Health 2 credits PE 1 credit World History, 1 credit US History, .5 credit Government, .5 credit Economics 1 credit Humanities/CTE 6.5 credits of electives (more if students have credits waived for computer/PE All students required to take the ACT exam
Diploma Options 24 ½ credits Standard Diploma College and Career Ready Diploma See next slide for details AP Capstone Diploma Earn score of 3 or higher on AP exams in AP Seminar, AP Research, and 4 other AP courses
College and Career Diploma 24 ½ credits • 3.25 GPA • Algebra II • Must complete 1 of the following : • 2 AP classes 2 Dual-credit classes 2 CTE classes in the same pathway 2 World Language classes AND obtain a College and/or Career Ready Endorsement
College and Career Readiness Endorsement College-Ready Endorsement: Earn minimum ACT score of 18 English and 22 Math Career-Ready Endorsement: Earn Silver level or above on ACT National Career Readiness Certificate Complete the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) at a minimum score of 50 Obtain a Career and Technical Education Skills Attainment Certificate Obtain an eligible Nevada Industry credential.
Biliteracy Seal Requirements 4 years of English with a minimum 2.0 GPA Earn a 3 or above on an AP World Language Exam or Score of I4 in all domains on the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Language (AAPPL)
Fine Arts Seal Requirements 4 years of Fine Arts classes Outside performances/lessons Senior project topic related to fine arts See fine arts teacher for details
Grades Matter!!! Most colleges require a minimum 3.0 core GPA. If student is planning to go to college, they should be getting Bs or better. GPA is cumulative . It includes all semester grades from grades 9-12.
Attendance Matters!!! Students receive a No Grade (W) instead of a passing grade if they have 5 or more Unexcused/truant (UNX) absences per semester (10 for AB55) . Absences not excused within 3 days are considered Unexcused/truant. Students that miss more than one third of any class will be considered absent (30 min – 90 min class, 18 min – 55 min class).
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Use to check student’s grades and • attendance. Email teachers. • Log in through CCSD website. • All students have their own username and • password as well.
Strategies for Struggling Students All students have been given a planner – check it often. Student should meet individually with teacher before or after school. Parents are encouraged to call or email teacher with questions or concerns. Schedule a parent/teacher conference with student’s counselor. CHS Solutions.
CHSOL UT I ONS Be fo re & Afte r Sc ho o l T uto ring & E nric hme nt F re shma n ye a r is the ma ke o r b re a k ye a r. Be fo re Sc ho o l: Mr. Ha g a r, Ro o m 256, Mo nd a y-T hursd a y 6:40-7:40 Afte rsc ho o l fo r fre shme n (&E L L ): Che c k in Ro o m 259 T ue sd a y-F rid a y, 2:05-3:50 Math T uto ring : Ro o m 224 (Ho no rs Ge o m in Ro o m 223), T ue sd a y-T hursd a y Sc ie nc e T uto ring : Ro o ms 214 & 209, T ue sd a y-T hursd a y Cre ative Writing : Ms. Pug h, Ro o m 306, E ve ry We d ne sd a y a fte r sc ho o l SPE D T uto ring : Mrs. T ims, Ro o m 235 T ue sd a y-F rid a y L a te Bus & Sna c k Ava ila b le b g o rd o n@ c a rso n.k12.nv.us
Library Media Center Resources Research, Reading, Carsoncityschools.com OR Resources, Study Center, Power stations, Tech Carsonhigh.com Quick Links, Library Support, Social meetings We can help!
Freshman Seminar Class The mission of the CHS Freshman Seminar Class is to provide each student with the tools and resources necessary to ensure academic excellence as they transition to high school. Academic skill development Students develop educational and career plans
Individual Academic Plan All freshman make a tentative individual academic plan with their counselor. All academic plans must be approved by parent/guardian in Infinite Campus. Courses can be found at www.carsonhigh.com, Academics, Student Course Book 2018-2019
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE WORK USE A PENCIL TO FILL IN THE CLASSES YOU PLAN TO TAKE FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS
College/University Requirements Minimum GPA – (UNR: Core GPA – 3.0) ACT and/or SAT Minimum of Algebra II Minimum of 2 Lab Sciences (Biology and beyond) Minimum 2 years Foreign Language recommended
What Do Colleges Want to See? Challenging Classes – Honors, AP High GPA – Good Grades Test Scores – ACT/SAT School/Community Involvement – Quality not Quantity Demonstration of Leadership Characteristics
Community Colleges Technical Institutes Apprenticeship Requirements High School Diploma All Career and Technical Education programs at CHS are aligned with Nevada community college programs so that our high school students have the opportunity to earn FREE college credits. There are scholarships and other sources of funding specifically for students going on to a community college or technical institute. A factor in awarding those scholarships is GPA.
Scholarships – What do they want to see? Competitive GPA ACT/SAT Scores Community/School involvement
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship • Minimum 3.25 GPA • High school course requirements include 4 years of Math (through Algebra II) and 3 years of Science • Must attend a public institute of higher learning in Nevada
Encourage your Student to make a Counseling Appointment All students will go over the individual academic plan with their counselor during their freshman conference. Students are always welcome to make appointments to discuss future plans, scholarships, classes, testing, or issues. Counselors are here to help make high school a positive experience.
How Students Make an Appointment Student comes in to the Guidance Office during one of the breaks (nutrition, lunch, before or after school). An appointment is scheduled and the student is given a pass.
How do Parents Make a Counseling Appointment? Call your student’s counselor at 283-1915. Be specific with your concerns. Counselors can meet with you individually, with you and your student, or can schedule a conference including all your student’s teachers.
PTSA/CHS CRAFT Fair Safe Grad coordinator Kyra Hinton is here to share information on this end-of-the year event. Craft Fair organizer Cathy Barbie will share craft fair and scholarship information.
Thank you ! Here’s to a great four years! Questions?
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