1111thth Grade Grade AdvisementAdvisement Class of 2013Class of 2013

Parent Night March 1Parent Night March 1stst 7:00- 7:00-8:008:00

Counselor Webpage:Counselor Webpage:http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html

Required Senior ClassesRequired Senior ClassesEnglish English AP English Language CompositionAP English Language Composition Senior English Senior English ELDELD

History/Required ElectiveHistory/Required Elective Civics/EconomicsCivics/Economics

1 semester of each subject1 semester of each subjectIncludes 15 hours of community service to be completed by Includes 15 hours of community service to be completed by the end of the 1the end of the 1stst semester (start now) semester (start now)

Graduation requirementsGraduation requirements Take enough additional classes in order to meet Take enough additional classes in order to meet

ALLALL graduation requirements. graduation requirements.

Additional Senior Class OptionsAdditional Senior Class OptionsMath (3 years required)Math (3 years required)

Algebra 1 and two additional years of mathAlgebra 1 and two additional years of math

Science (2 years required)Science (2 years required) One year of physical scienceOne year of physical science One year of life scienceOne year of life science

Additional Electives Additional Electives Up to 4 depending on over all scheduleUp to 4 depending on over all schedule Continue to take College Prep ElectivesContinue to take College Prep Electives

5/6/7 Periods5/6/7 Periods 6 classes are required, some student opt for 7 classes but this is 6 classes are required, some student opt for 7 classes but this is

not guaranteed unless it is required for graduation.not guaranteed unless it is required for graduation. Seniors can take 5 classes provided they are on track for Seniors can take 5 classes provided they are on track for

graduation and they are either attending DVC or they have a job.graduation and they are either attending DVC or they have a job.

Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities Continue to participate Continue to participate Look for summer opportunities: job, internship, or volunteer Look for summer opportunities: job, internship, or volunteer

opportunities.opportunities.

SUBJECTSUBJECT ALHAMBRA GRADUATIONALHAMBRA GRADUATION

(230 credits minimum) (230 credits minimum)

By the end of 11By the end of 11 thth should be at 180 credits should be at 180 credits

UNIVERSITY OF CA and CA STATE UNIVERSITY OF CA and CA STATE UNIVERSITY (Also known as A-G UNIVERSITY (Also known as A-G requirements)requirements)

(Minimum grade C- A’s & B’s are best)(Minimum grade C- A’s & B’s are best)

EnglishEnglish 4 years                          4 years                          One class at each grade level, can be a One class at each grade level, can be a combo of ELD & Englishcombo of ELD & English

4 years         4 years         All must be College Prep Classes All must be College Prep Classes

Fine ArtsFine Arts 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

OROR ANDAND

World LanguageWorld Language 1 year 1 year 2 years-(Same Language)                         2 years-(Same Language)                            (3 years recommended for UC)(3 years recommended for UC)

MathematicsMathematics 3 years:3 years:1 year Algebra1 year Algebra2 years of additional Math2 years of additional Math

3 years: 3 years: Alg. 1, Geometry & Alg. 2 Alg. 1, Geometry & Alg. 2 (4 years (4 years recommended for UC)recommended for UC)

Physical EducationPhysical Education 2 years:                     2 years:                     1 year must be PE 9 1 year must be PE 9

not requirednot required

ScienceScience 2 years:                        2 years:                        1 year Life Science          1 year Life Science          1 year Physical Science 1 year Physical Science

2 years Lab Science:                    2 years Lab Science:                    

1 year Biology                 1 year Biology                 

1 year Chemistry or Physics  (1 year Chemistry or Physics  (3 Year3 Year

recommended for UC)recommended for UC)                                                    

Social ScienceSocial Science 3 years:                     3 years:                     

1 year Modern World 1 year Modern World

1 year U.S. History1 year U.S. History

½ year Civics, ½ year Economics ½ year Civics, ½ year Economics

2 years:                                      2 years:                                      1 yr.  Modern World         1 yr.  Modern World         1 yr. U.S. History                        1 yr. U.S. History                       

ElectivesElectives 8 classes                 8 classes                 (16 semesters) (16 semesters)

1 year College Prep Elective from:                     1 year College Prep Elective from:                     English, Adv. Math, Lab Science, Social English, Adv. Math, Lab Science, Social Sciences, Computers, Arts, History, World Sciences, Computers, Arts, History, World Language, Etc. Language, Etc.

California HS Exit California HS Exit Exam (CAHSEE)Exam (CAHSEE)

The test is taken in 10th grade and students The test is taken in 10th grade and students must pass both the English and Math portions. must pass both the English and Math portions.

not requirednot required

TranscriptTranscriptCourse Tags: Course Tags: * Non Academic* Non Academic (Ex. PE 9)(Ex. PE 9) + Honors (Ex. Honor Chemistry and/or AP English)+ Honors (Ex. Honor Chemistry and/or AP English) P College PrepP College Prep (Ex. English 9)(Ex. English 9) r Repeated (Rarely used)r Repeated (Rarely used)

WeightedWeighted Non-Wgtd.Non-Wgtd.Acad. GPA (9-12)Acad. GPA (9-12) 3.69573.6957 3.4783 3.4783 Acad. GPA (10-12)Acad. GPA (10-12) 3.65623.6562 3.34383.3438 Total GPA (9-12)Total GPA (9-12) 3.72003.7200 3.52003.5200

Credit Attempted 150Credit Attempted 150Credits Completed 150Credits Completed 150

Class Size 311Class Size 311Class Rank: 58Class Rank: 58 10-12 Rank: 7810-12 Rank: 78

CAHSEE CAHSEE ELA: PassedELA: PassedMath: PassedMath: Passed

Credit SummaryCredit SummarySubject AreaSubject Area Credit Req'd.Credit Req'd. Compl.Compl. Needed Needed Modern WorldModern World 10.0010.00 10.00 10.00 --US HistoryUS History 10.0010.00 5.005.00 5.00 5.00 CivicsCivics 5.005.00 -- 5.005.00EconEcon 5.005.00 -- 5.00 5.00 English 9English 9 10.0010.00 10.0010.00 --English 10English 10 10.0010.00 10.00 10.00 --English 11English 11 10.0010.00 5.005.00 5.005.00English 12English 12 10.0010.00 -- 10.0010.00MathMath 20.0020.00 15.0015.00 5.005.00Science LifeScience Life 10.0010.00 10.0010.00 --Science PhysicalScience Physical 10.0010.00 5.005.00 5.005.00Fine/Arts/LanguageFine/Arts/Language 10.0010.00 10.0010.00 --PEPE 20.0020.00 20.0020.00 --HealthHealth -- -- --Computer ApplicationComputer Application -- -- --Life Long LearningLife Long Learning -- -- --Algebra 1Algebra 1 10.0010.00 10.0010.00 --ElectivesElectives 80.0080.00 40.0040.00 40.0040.00*Total* *Total* 230.00230.00 150.00150.00 80.0080.00

Algebra 1 Requirement MetAlgebra 1 Requirement Met

College Entrance TestsCollege Entrance Tests ACT with WritingACT with Writing

Take Spring Junior yearTake Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Test Sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, WritingTest Sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Measures “What you know”Measures “What you know”

SATSAT Take Spring Junior yearTake Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Test Sections: Critical Reading, Math, WritingTest Sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Measures “How you know it”Measures “How you know it”

SAT Subject testsSAT Subject tests Starting with the Fall class of 2012 the UC’s will no longer be Starting with the Fall class of 2012 the UC’s will no longer be

requiring SAT subject tests. However, depending on your requiring SAT subject tests. However, depending on your major/school they may recommend subject testsmajor/school they may recommend subject tests

Many private colleges require/recommend SAT subject tests Many private colleges require/recommend SAT subject tests If student needs them, take Spring Junior yearIf student needs them, take Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Offered in a variety of subject areas: History, Literature, Offered in a variety of subject areas: History, Literature,

Mathematics (Level 2 only), Science or Language Other Than Mathematics (Level 2 only), Science or Language Other Than English.English.

College Search College Search Continue to research this yearContinue to research this year

– AHS counselor website: AHS counselor website: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.htmlhttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html

– By the end of Junior year students should have a List of 3-4 Dream/Reach, 3-4 By the end of Junior year students should have a List of 3-4 Dream/Reach, 3-4 Good/Probable, 3-4 Safe/Acceptable SchoolsGood/Probable, 3-4 Safe/Acceptable Schools

– Students should narrow their choices by the fall of their senior year to the 8-12 Students should narrow their choices by the fall of their senior year to the 8-12 schools that they will be applying to which cover dream/good/safe schools.schools that they will be applying to which cover dream/good/safe schools.

Continue to Visit CampusesContinue to Visit Campuses – In sessionIn session– Take toursTake tours– Talk to students on campusTalk to students on campus– Schedule interviews with admissions counselors for those schools you are Schedule interviews with admissions counselors for those schools you are

serious aboutserious about Visit college fairsVisit college fairs

– In April, St. Mary’s College offers one of the Bay Area’s biggest college fairs.In April, St. Mary’s College offers one of the Bay Area’s biggest college fairs. Look for the right “fit”Look for the right “fit”

– SizeSize– LocationLocation– Type and priceType and price– MajorMajor– Activities availableActivities available– Your academic match (GPA, test scores, course pattern, etc)Your academic match (GPA, test scores, course pattern, etc)

College PreparationCollege Preparation Attend AHS College Night/Financial Aid Night Attend AHS College Night/Financial Aid Night

– Do not rule out any colleges at this time because of money. Do not rule out any colleges at this time because of money. – Start searching for scholarshipsStart searching for scholarships

Check out the weekly AHS Scholarship Bulletin on the counseling pageCheck out the weekly AHS Scholarship Bulletin on the counseling page– http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bullehttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulle

tin.htmtin.htm Get a Social Security CardGet a Social Security Card

– You will need it for college and financial aid applications You will need it for college and financial aid applications ApplicationsApplications

– Applications open October 1Applications open October 1st st CSU’s/November 1CSU’s/November 1stst UC’s/Private schools vary UC’s/Private schools vary– UC/CSU applications are due November 30UC/CSU applications are due November 30th/th/Private school deadlines vary.Private school deadlines vary.

Personal statementsPersonal statements– UC’s/Private Schools require, it is not to early to get startedUC’s/Private Schools require, it is not to early to get started

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation– Private schools require, now is the time to start thinking about who you want to Private schools require, now is the time to start thinking about who you want to

write them. write them. – You counselor is often required to write a letter, in order for us to do this you will You counselor is often required to write a letter, in order for us to do this you will

need to complete a “Brag Sheet”. You can pick one up from the counseling need to complete a “Brag Sheet”. You can pick one up from the counseling office.office.

Prospective College AthletesProspective College AthletesCheck out Counselor Student Athlete WebsiteCheck out Counselor Student Athlete Website http://px.martinez.k12.ca.us/ahs-counseling/athletes.htmhttp://px.martinez.k12.ca.us/ahs-counseling/athletes.htm – 4 year plan4 year plan

Check out NCAA Web siteCheck out NCAA Web site– www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org or or www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net – Print the “Guide for the College-Bound Student-AthletePrint the “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.”.”– Register at the end of your junior yearRegister at the end of your junior year– NCAA Core course requirements (Important: The requirements are NCAA Core course requirements (Important: The requirements are

changing)changing)Div 1: 16 core course are still required, but starting August 2015 there are new Div 1: 16 core course are still required, but starting August 2015 there are new academic rulesacademic rulesDiv 2: Starting August 2013 16 core courses not 14 will be requiredDiv 2: Starting August 2013 16 core courses not 14 will be requiredStudents should check the NCAA site for the specificsStudents should check the NCAA site for the specifics

Other OptionsOther Options– National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics www.naia.orgwww.naia.org – National Christian College Athletic Association National Christian College Athletic Association www.thenccaa.orgwww.thenccaa.org – National Junior College Athletic Association National Junior College Athletic Association www.njcaa.orgwww.njcaa.org

Start athletic resume/video of skills. Start athletic resume/video of skills. Talk with coach about your potential.Talk with coach about your potential.Contact coaches at prospective colleges.Contact coaches at prospective colleges.Participate in tournaments/events where potential college scouts may Participate in tournaments/events where potential college scouts may be.be.Continue college search, make lists of abilities, preferences, personal Continue college search, make lists of abilities, preferences, personal qualities.qualities.

Online Scheduling for Online Scheduling for School Year 2012-2013School Year 2012-2013

March 12March 12thth to March 23 to March 23rdrd You will need: You will need:

A Copy of your transcriptA Copy of your transcript Web Address: AHS Home Page: Web Address: AHS Home Page:

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.htmlhttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html Student User Name: (Used to log on to school computers) Student User Name: (Used to log on to school computers) Student/Password: (Used to log on to school computers)Student/Password: (Used to log on to school computers) Course Catalog for 2012-2013 which is only available onlineCourse Catalog for 2012-2013 which is only available online Grade level course planning guideGrade level course planning guide It is recommended to complete the 4-year course planning guide It is recommended to complete the 4-year course planning guide Parent/Guardian for Advice/ReviewParent/Guardian for Advice/Review

Changes To Locked ClassesChanges To Locked Classes AP Classes: Sign up as an additional class. We will remove the non-AP AP Classes: Sign up as an additional class. We will remove the non-AP

class from your schedule once the recommendation has been confirmedclass from your schedule once the recommendation has been confirmed Alternate Electives:Alternate Electives:

Be sure to provide alternate choices for each elective class. If you do not Be sure to provide alternate choices for each elective class. If you do not we will.we will.

Problems?Problems? Come to the Counseling Office or the Writing Center for help Come to the Counseling Office or the Writing Center for help before the March 23before the March 23rdrd deadline. deadline.

Computers are availableComputers are available for student use at the Writing Center and the Library for student use at the Writing Center and the Library Media Center during school hours and immediately after school each day.Media Center during school hours and immediately after school each day.

Websites of interestWebsites of interest• AHS Counseling Web page AHS Counseling Web page

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html • AHS WebstoreAHS Webstore

• http://alhambrahs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp• Career Interest InventoryCareer Interest Inventory

• http://www.cacareerzone.org/index.html• College Search/SAT/AP Exam PrepCollege Search/SAT/AP Exam Prep

• www.collegeboard.com • ACTACT

• www.actstudent.org • CollegeWeekLiveCollegeWeekLive

• CollegeWeekLive are free, online events designed to connect prospective CollegeWeekLive are free, online events designed to connect prospective students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Go to students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ for more information or to register for free. for more information or to register for free.

• Financial AidFinancial Aid• AHS Scholarship BulletinAHS Scholarship Bulletin

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulletin.htm Fast Web: Fast Web: www.fastweb.com

• FAFSA: FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov. . • Cal Grant: Cal Grant: www.calgrants.org • CSS/Financial Aid Profile:CSS/Financial Aid Profile: www.collegeboard.com