ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL 9th & 10th Grade Parent PROGRAMMING NIGHT JANUARY 2020 OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM SCHOOL COUNSELORS GRADE ADVISORS ● Steve Allekotte - 9th Grade ● Patty Bruce - 9th Grade ● Lea Sanguinetti - 10th Grade ● Heather Stretch - 10th Grade ● Vicky Reyes - 11th Grade ● Angela Castillo - 11th Grade ● Josephine Ho - 12th Grade ● Rachel Leota - 12th Grade

WELLNESS COUNSELORS ● Max Bernstein, LMFT ● Jill Ma, LCSW ● Staysha Veal, LMFT 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 ● A-G Requirements = Subject area Terms you requirements for admission to the UC/CSU system should be ● CC= Community College familiar 112+ locations (largest in the nation) No minimum GPA with... ● 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 , 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 UC/CSU “A-G” ● Social Science (3.5) ● Social Science (2, 3 recommended) ● English (4) ● English (4) ● Mathematics (3) ● Mathematics (3, 4 recommended) ● Science (2, 3 recommended) ● Science (2) ● World Language (2, 3 recommended) ● World Language (1) ● Visual & Performing Arts (1) ● Visual & Performing Arts (1) ● Elective (1, 2 recommended) ● Career Technical Education (1) ● Physical Education (2) ● Health (0.5) ● Electives (4)

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 11th Grade

1. MWH/CWS 1. History

2. English 2 2. English 3

3. Math Class 3. Math Class

4. Chemistry 4. Science Class (or Chemistry if not taken last

5. PE 2 year)

6. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc. 5. Elective: WL,VAPA,CTE, etc

7. Elective or Not At School 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! MATHEMATICS SMUHSD - 30 credits UC/CSU A-G - 30 to 40 credits (Geometry required!)

● 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 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. SCIENCE SMUHSD - 20 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 to 30 credits

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

Biological Sciences Physical Sciences ● Anatomy and Physiology ● Chemistry (optional AP) ● Biology (optional AP with ● Physics (two optional APs) Science Research course) ● AP Environmental Science ● Biotechnology 1 , 2 ● AP Environmental Science

~Considered a CTE if Science credits have been met WORLD LANGUAGE SMUHSD - 10 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 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SMUHSD & UC/CSU A-G - 10 credits PERFORMING ARTS DANCE: Dance, Intermediate, Advanced VISUAL ARTS ART: DRAMA: Art, Advanced, AP Studio Art - Drawing Drama, Advanced, Cinema & Society, Technical Theater CERAMICS: Ceramics, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 3D INSTRUMENTAL: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz PHOTOGRAPHY: Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Digital Photo, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 2D String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra VIDEO:

Art of Video, Advanced VOICE:

Chorus, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers ~Considered a CTE if VAPA credits have been met CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) SMUHSD - 10 credits

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 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SMUHSD - 20 credits 9th: PE 1

10th: PE 2

11th & 12th: PE 3 ○ if two year requirement has not been completed

Health SMUHSD - 5 credits Typically taken during the 9th grade year ELECTIVES SMUHSD - 40 credits UC/CSU A-G - 10 to 20 credits ( ~ select courses count for G Elective)

● ~ AP Psychology ● ~ Publications (Yearbook) ● ~ AVID: 1, 2, 3 & Senior Seminar ● Renaissance ● ~ Creative Writing ● School Community Service (Tutor) ● Directed Studies ● Service Commission ● Guided Studies ● Strategic English Support ● ~ Journalism Advanced ● Teacher Aide ● ~ Law & Society/Ethnic Studies ● Team Sports ● Leadership ● Weight Conditioning ● Link Crew ● 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 one-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 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 Dates Session 1: SUMMER SCHOOL ■ June 8 to 23 2020 Session 2: ■ June 24 to July 9 @ Burlingame High School (no school July 3rd)

Credit Recovery & Time: CSM Enrichment Courses 8:30am-12:50pm Daily 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 one 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

Mrs. Helen O’Brien, ● Get an Internship CTE and Career ● Coordinator, in the Visit Colleges counseling office! ● Get a Job Tues, Wed, Thurs ● Do Community Service 8-2:45pm ● Travel ● Take a Community College elective course ○ See Ms. Sanguinetti if you are interested in this option! 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

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

Number of campuses 9 Campuses 23 campuses Over 1,800 campuses 112 campuses Minimum GPA 3.0 2.0 Varies N/A requirement

Annual Tuition (not ~$33,000 (can vary ~$1,400 including room & ~$14,000 ~$7,000 depending on board) scholarships) $46 per unit

Generally more Generally less Accepts the top 100% Selectivity Varies greatly selective selective of every class

University of San UC Santa Cruz State Francisco Local examples Saint Mary’s College of UC Davis San Jose State College of San Mateo CA 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 opportunity) ● 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!

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