Mills High School Academic Planning Workshop
February 28, 2019
If you would like interpretation in Cantonese or Spanish, please pick up a headset in the lobby. Thank you. 如果您需要广东话翻译, 請在入口大廳拿取一 付耳機。谢谢. Si desea traducción en español, por favor recoger un auricular en el vestibulo. Gracias. Counseling Team
School Counselors A - He: Rachel Mack HI-M: Kalani Vasquez N-Z: Alex Stillman
9th: Lisa Cole Laux & Tina Graf
Assistant Principal: Jose A. Gomez College & Career Advisor: Sandy Murtagh CTE Career Coordinator: Nina Woolsey Counseling Secretary: Andrea Crowley
English Learner Specialist: Stefany Peng Agenda
● A Message from Joy Henry, PTO President ● High School Graduation vs. College Requirements ● Scheduling courses for next year ● Preparing for College ● Kahoot! Quiz ● Understanding Our Teens: Critical Statistics ● Resources: Naviance, Aeries & more
This presentation is available online: www.millshigh.org → School Counseling → Parent Night Presentations → Academic Planning Workshop 2019 Mills High School PTO
Joy Pasamonte Henry, President millshigh.org
[email protected] What can i do? What do you need?
Role of the school counselor
Academic Support ● Individual advising on course selection ● Interventions for struggling students ● Plan for graduation
Personal/Social Support ● Social-emotional curriculum ● Drop-in counseling & referrals
Career/Post-Secondary Support ● College and career guidance ● College application process
How do students meet with a school counselor?
● Students can stop by the counseling office during Flex, lunch, brunch or an open period ● Students can schedule an appointment on our counseling website ● Students and parents can send an email - we check them every weekday ● Parents should call or email to set up an appointment Graduation & UC/CSU “A to G”
Requirements Terms you will hear tonight...
● UC = University of California ● CSU = California State University ● CC = Community College ● A to G Requirements = Subject area requirements for admission to the UC/CSU system Graduation Requirements
220 Credits required for graduation
Classes must be passed with a D- or higher Mills High School UC/CSU “A to G”
▪ Social Science / History ▪A) Social Science / History 3.5 years required 2 years required ▪ English 4 years required ▪B) English 4 years required ▪ Mathematics 3 years required ▪C) Mathematics 3 years required, *4 recommended ▪ ▪ Science 2 years required D) Science 2 years required, *3 recommended ▪ World Language 1 year required ▪E) World Language 2 years required, *3 recommended ▪ Visual & Performing Arts ▪F) Visual & Performing Arts 1 year required (VAPA) 1 year required ▪ ▪ Additional grad requirements: G) Elective ○ 1 year required 1 semester Health ○ 2 years of P.E. Classes must be passed with a “C” or better ○ 1 year Career/Technical Education Social Science/History “A”
3.5 years required at Mills
● 9th grade – Modern World History* (1 semester) (CP or AS) ● 10th grade – Modern World History & Contemporary World Studies (CP or AS) ● 11th grade – U.S. History (CP or AP) ● 12th grade – Economics & American Government (CP or AP)
2 years required for UC/CSU
* Starting with next year’s freshman class, 9th graders will take Ethnic Studies instead of Modern World History English “B”
4 years required at Mills
● 9th grade – English 1 CP or AS
● 10th grade – English 2 CP or AS
● 11th grade – English 3 CP or AP
● 12th grade – English 4 CP or AP
4 years required for UC/CSU Math “C”
3 years required at Mills
● Algebra 1 * ● Pre-Calculus ● Geometry * ● AP Statistics ● Algebra 2 * ● AP Calculus AB or BC ● Integrated Math 2 ● AP Computer ● Finite Math & Science Statistics ● Math 190 (Path to Statistics)
3 years required for UC/CSU (4 recommended) MATH SEQUENCE
AP CALCULUS AB or BC AP STATISTICS AP COMPUTER SCIENCE
PRE-CALCULUS FINITE MATH
MATH 190
ALGEBRA 2
Required for INTEGRATED GEOMETRY college MATH 2 eligibility
ALGEBRA 1 COURSE PREREQUISITES
Algebra 1 None
Geometry D in Algebra 1, C recommended Integrated Math 2 D in Geometry Algebra 2 C in Geometry Pathway to Statistics (Seniors D in Geometry only) Finite Math D in Algebra 2 Precalculus C in Algebra 2, B recommended AP Computer Science A C in Algebra 2 AP Statistics C in Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB C in Precalculus, B recommended AP Calculus BC B in Precalculus Math Placement Policy ● The Math Department recommends that students take all math courses at Mills High School ● Students wishing to fulfill a prerequisite outside of Mills (against our recommendation) must: ○ Get pre-approval (complete form) from Math Department Head ○ Sign a waiver acknowledging that the course may not be Common Core aligned and the student may not have exposure to all topics taught in the Mills HS courses For details about our policy, visit the Math Department page on the Mills website (click on “Math Placement Criteria” on left side) Geometry Acceleration for Freshman in Algebra
Eligible students will be notified in mid-March if they meet eligibility criteria for our school district’s Geometry summer course. It is only for students who meet ALL of the following criteria: 1. Passed SMUHSD Algebra 1, Fall with an “A-” or better 2. Math Inventory Quantile Score of 1140 or higher 3. 8th Grade CAASPP score greater than 2600
Questions can be directed to the Math Department Heads. Science “D”
2 years required at Mills 1 year Biological, 1 year Physical
● Biology ● AP Environmental ● Chemistry Science ● Physics ● AP Biology ● Biotechnology ● AP Chemistry ● Physics 1 AP
2 years required for UC/CSU (3 recommended) Science Prerequisites
AP Science courses are listed across the top row, and prerequisites are listed along the left column. AP Environmental AP Biology AP AP Science Chemistry Physics
Biology X X X X
Chemistry X X X X (may be taken concurrently)
Physics X X (may be taken (may be taken concurrently) concurrently)
Algebra II X World Language “E”
1 year required at Mills
● Spanish ● Chinese ● Japanese
2 years required for UC/CSU (3 recommended) Must be the same language
Note: If you take Spanish/Chinese/Japanese 2 as a freshman, you are eligible for UC/CSU after 1 year. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) “F”
1 year required at Mills
● Architectural Design 1 & ● Media Arts 1 & 2 2 ● Jazz Ensemble ● Art 1 & 2, Studio Art AP ● Drama 1 & 2
● Art of Video 1 & 2 ● Chamber Orchestra ● Ceramics 1 & 2 ● Symphonic Band ● Concert Choir ● AP Music Theory
1 year required for UC/CSU Must be the same discipline Electives “G”
● Psychology ● International Relations ● Law and Society ● Principles of Computer ● Foods & Nutrition Science ● Economics (Required for ● Journalism seniors) ● Publications ● Engineering Technology
Any “A-F” course taken beyond the minimum requirement also counts as an elective
1 year required for UC/CSU Career Technical Education (CTE)
1 year required at Mills
● Architectural Design 1 & ● Culinary Arts 2 ● Woodworking ● Art of Video 1 & 2 ● Media Arts 1 & 2 ● Engineering Technology ● Publications ● Biotechnology ● Journalism ● Foods and Nutrition ● Principles of Comp. Science ● AP Computer Science
Not Required for UC/CSU Potential New Electives this Fall
● Biotechnology 2 ● Yoga ● Weight Training ● Creative Writing ● Theater Tech
* Subject to student interest Scheduling Classes for 2019-2020 Scheduling: 2 Steps
● PARENTS: Have you reviewed & signed your student’s Course Request Form yet? ● The following are due TOMORROW! (March 1st): 1) Select courses Aeries online 2) Course Request Form (and AS/AP commitment form) signed by parent ● Student Aeries accounts are accessible until March 1st. After that, students cannot make changes until they meet with their counselor. Scheduling
● Classes are year long commitments
○ No class changes at the semester ○ No dropping AP/AS classes
● Specific teacher or period change requests cannot be accommodated
● For detailed course descriptions & prerequisites, refer to the Course Catalog on our counseling website Scheduling Quiz!
True or false?... ● All students should take a 7-period day at some point in high school. ○ False! Students do not ever need a 7-period day to earn sufficient credits for graduation/college ○ The 7-period day is recommended for students needing support classes or makeup credits ○ 6-period Day = Less stress & burnout, more balance, and more time for enriching activities! Recommended: 1st Period Off!
Research shows that a later start time: ● Increases how much sleep students get (since adolescent sleep cycles run later than adults) ● Improves students’ mood and mental health ● Improves grades 7th Period Off
● Only athletes may request 7th period off
● Other students requesting 6 periods will be randomly assigned 1st or 7th period off Scheduling
● For the month of March, counselors will meet individually with students to approve course requests ● Students and parents can log into Aeries to view course requests at any time ● May 31st is the deadline to change course requests Summer School
● SMUHSD summer school is to remediate D’s or F’s ● Counselors will sign students up in March during scheduling ● San Mateo High School will host summer school: ■ Session 1: June 10 to June 25 ■ Session 2: June 26 to July 12 ● No more than 2 absences Important Dates
● Course Information Day (this morning)
● Course Requests Due (Aeries + Course Selection Worksheet + AS/AP commitment form) - March 1st!
● Open House – March 14th @ 7 PM
● Scheduling – March 4th-22nd
● College Planning Night for Juniors - April 23rd @ 6:30PM (All families welcome!) Preparing for College College Options
California University of California State Private Colleges Community California (UC) University (CSU) Colleges Number of Over 1,800 9 Campuses 23 campuses 112 campuses campuses campuses Minimum GPA 3.0 2.0 Varies N/A requirement Annual Tuition ~$36,000 (can vary ~$1,400 (not including ~$14,000 ~$7,000 depending on room & board) scholarships) $46 per unit
Generally more Generally less Accepts the top Selectivity Varies greatly selective selective 100% of every class
San Francisco University of San UC Santa Cruz Skyline College State Francisco Local examples Saint Mary’s College of San UC Davis Cal State East Bay College of CA Mateo ACT & SAT: What are they?
● The ACT & SAT are standardized tests required
for admission to 4-year colleges ● Both test English, Math and Writing (optional) ● The ACT also has a science section PSAT
● The PSAT is a practice SAT exam that all 10th & 11th graders take in October ● Students can send their PSAT scores to the Khan Academy website, which provides FREE personalized test prep ACT/SAT
● Students should take the ACT/SAT in Spring of junior year, and no later than November or December of senior year ● SAT Subject Tests can help a student demonstrate proficiency in a subject area (e.g. history, science, etc.) They are required by some colleges -- check with each college to find out! ● The ACT now offers free online test prep! ACT/SAT
● Want more info about the ACT/SAT? ○ Come to College Info Night in April ○ ACT/SAT info also located on our counseling website ■ www.millshigh.org → Counseling tab → College and Career Center College Info Night SAVE THE DATE!
April 23rd at 6:30PM
We will go in depth on topics such as... ● How to build a strong application ● Navigating the private college admissions process ● How to get more money for college ● Debunking myths about college admissions … And much more! ALL 11th graders (& parents) applying to 4-year colleges should attend... Don’t miss out!! (9th & 10th grade families also welcome!) Please get your cell phones out...
● Get ready to play! ● Open your browser and go to www.kahoot.it ● Enter the game pin Community Colleges Community College
● High School Diploma or 18 years old ● SAT/ACT not required for acceptance ● Priority transfer to UC/CSU after 2 years, including transfer guarantee programs
● 2-year Associate’s Degree/Vocational Training Community College Highlights
● 29% of UC and 51 % of CSU graduates started at a community college ● California community colleges educate 70% of our state’s nurses and 80% of firefighters, law enforcement, and EMT’s Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment
● “Concurrent Enrollment” = Taking a community college class while in high school ● Earn college credits for free & save $$ ● Recommended for enrichment only -- Not to fulfill math or science prerequisites! Concurrent Enrollment Popular classes for high schoolers: ○ Pathway to Healthcare Careers ○ Intro to Business ○ Psychology ○ Computer Science ○ Accounting … and much more! Summer CSM Classes Offered at San Mateo High School
• Introduction to Film (Online) • Introduction to Business (SMHS) • Digital Media Center Pathway (Online) • College and Academic Success (SMHS) Free round-trip bus transportation available! Concurrent Enrollment
“How does my student sign up?” ● Pick up a Concurrent Enrollment form in the Career Center ● Talk to school counselor Understanding Our Teens
Critical Statistics from iGen by Jean Twenge, PhD Sense of Self-Competence & Self-Liking Among Teens (1989-2015)
2012 Percentage who “Often feel left out” (By gender) (1991-2015)
2011 Teen Depression Rates by Race (2005-2015)
2011
Rates of depression and anxiety among teens have skyrocketed since 2011. Depression rates for girls increased by 50% between 2012 & 2015. Suicidality & Self-Injury among College Students (2011-2016)
2011
Between 2011 and 2016, 30% more intentionally injured themselves, and 43% more seriously considered suicide. What happened in 2011??! 2010 2011 Hours spent on electronic devices by race (2003-2015)
The average teen now spends an average of 4 to 5 hours per day with “new media” (texting, internet, gaming & video chat) Percentage who spent an hour or more of leisure time alone per day (1976-2016)
Percentage of teens who frequently get together with friends declined by about 30% between 2010 to 2015 What is happening to our teens?
● Increased social media usage is strongly correlated with increased rates of unhappiness, loneliness, anxiety and depression ● Spending 3 or more hours per day engaged in screen time is associated with increased suicidal risk factors
What can parents do? A few tips from experts...
● Encourage face-to-face time with peers and family ● Set boundaries around texting & social media usage, especially while studying and during meal times ● Engage in frequent conversations about what your student is doing online ● Set a time in the evening by which all devices are out of the bedroom ● Be a role model by using devices in moderation Recommended Reading
* Most of today’s statistics were drawn from the book iGen New Documentary Movie
Like: The impact of social media on our lives
FREE screening: ● Hillsdale High School ● March 6th @ 7PM ● RSVP: tinyurl.com/likemarch 6 When is it time to seek a counselor for help?
● Grades are dropping ● Tired all the time ● Physical symptoms: trouble sleeping, change in appetite, headaches, stomach aches ● Feeling sad or hopeless ● Self-harm ● Using unhealthy coping strategies Mills Wellness Program
❖ Prevention and short-term intervention for social/emotional challenges impacting academics, attendance and school behavior
Services Provided: • Group counseling • Drop-in & crisis support • Short-term individual counseling (limited basis - for qualifying students only) • Referrals to community partners
STAFF: • ROSAMARIA OCEGUERA, MFT/Wellness Service Coordinator • SOPHIA LU, LAURA ADAMS & LAURA HAHN, Wellness Counselors What are other resources we offer? College & Career Resources
● College & Career Website: www.millshigh.org → Counseling Tab
AMAZING NEW RESOURCE: CAREER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES Naviance Online College and Career Planning Naviance Assessments by Grade
9th Grade: Strengths Explorer 10th Grade: Personality Assessment 11th Grade: Career Interest Inventory 12th Grade: Review & explore
● Assessments help students explore career pathways ● Parents are encouraged to log into Naviance with their students to discuss results & possible careers Naviance & the College Application Process
● Students use Naviance to: ○ Research colleges based on their interests, intended major, etc. ○ Finalize college application list ○ Request transcripts and letters of recommendation for private colleges Naviance Scattergrams
Sample Student (3.45 GPA, 1090 SAT) - UC Riverside
Is this a reach, target or safety school? Naviance Scattergrams
Sample Student (3.45 GPA, 1090 SAT) - University of Hawaii at Manoa
Mills Website - College & Career Counseling Academic Supports
● Flex Time (Tues/Wed): Access help from teachers ● Free After-School Tutoring: Mon thru Thur from
3:30 to 5:00PM in the Mills library
● Support Classes: Math Support, Guided Studies, etc. ● Free Live Online Tutoring: San Mateo County Library website (log in using library card) Canvas
● View your student’s current grades online ● To create an account, Mills website → Family Portal → Canvas. You will need an access code from your student. ● Need help or access code? Contact Cybil Schroder (librarian) at [email protected] Aeries
● View your student’s course requests, attendance, report cards, transcripts & more ● Email teachers ● To create an account, Mills website → Family Portal → Aeries. You will need a verification code (mailed home last summer). ● Need help or verification code? Contact Cybil Schroder (librarian) at [email protected] Counseling Resources
● School Counseling Website: www.millshigh.org → Counseling Tab
Tonight’s presentation Counseling Resources
● PTO newsletter: Counselors’ Connection ○ Sign up now for PTO newsletters! ■ tinyurl.com/millspto ● Counseling Team
○ Sandy Murtagh: College and Career Advisor ○ Nina Woolsey: Career Technical Education Coordinator ○ Your Mills Counselors!! Thanks for coming!
Remember to join us for College Info Night on April 23rd!