CVHS Registration th 9 grade Class of 2024

CVHS Registration th 9 grade Class of 2024

CVHS Counselors • • • Mrs. Evans G, H, J, L Dr. Hairapetian I, K, O, S Mrs. Bomar C-F, T, U, V, Z Ms. Carlson A, N, P, Q, R Ms. Sheridan B, M, W, X, Y

IMPORTANT DATES Current 8 th grade students Classroom presentations: Tuesday, February 11 th ONLINE REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE: Thursday, February 20 th Incoming 9 th grade Parent/Student Meeting: Tuesday, February 11 th, 6: 30 p. m. , CVHS Auditorium *Special Education Program 5: 45 -6: 15 p. m. CVHS, Rm 3101 CVHS Open House- Thursday, March 26 th Incoming 9 th grade Athletic Information Night: Monday, May 18, 2020 @ 6: 30 p. m. , CVHS Main Gym

Transcript th Review-8 1. Name and personal information 2. Official/ Unofficial 3. Cumulative Weighted G. P. A 4. Total credits earned 5. Course History – each semester is listed 6. Work in Progress – your current classes 7. Middle School Promotion Requirements (High school graduation requirements will be subject specific) grade 2 1 3 5 6 7 4

Graduation Credit Status Check Completed Credits section listed under Graduation Requirements: Warning for possible non-grad status • < 130 as a current 11 th grader (consider Daily) • < 70 as a current 10 th grader • < 20 as a current 9 th grader Warning for possible non-promotion • < 80 as a current 8 th grader

GUSD Graduation Requirements Class of 2024+ 40 English credits (9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th) 20 Math credits (minimum Integrated Math I & II) 30 Social Science credits (World or European, U. S. , American Gov’t/Econ) 30 Science credits (Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, Physics of the Universe) 10 Fine Art credits 5 Career Prep (CTE) credits 5 Health credits 20 Physical Education credits 60 Elective credits (Once a subject department is completed, additional credits will count in the elective category) Total Needed = 220 Credits (1 semester =5 credits)

UC and CSU Qualifications “A-G” College Admission Requirements A B C D E F G 2 years Social Science - World History & U. S. History 4 years English 3 years Math – Integrated I, III 2 years Lab Science - Bio & Chem/Physics (3 yrs. rec. ) 2 years Language other than English - same language (3 yrs. rec. ) 1 year Visual or Performing Art 1 year College Preparatory Elective ü Refer to the UC and CSU websites for more specific details ü Minimum GPA to apply to University of California schools is 3. 0 ü Minimum GPA to apply to California State University is 2. 0 ü C grades cannot be made-up/repeated ü Repeated courses do not earn duplicate credits (GPA is impacted but original grade is still posted)

Grades and Credit • “D” grades = 5 credits Ear As, n & C Bs, s fo col leg r e! – Credit for high school graduation only! – “D” grades don’t count for college admission. – Not given extra GPA point for honors/AP • “F” grades = 0 credits – If you fail a required graduation course you MUST make it up in summer school or the next year. Students are responsible for registering for summer school classes!

PLANNING FOR 2020 -2021 SCHOOL YEAR

High School and College & Career Planning • Find YOUR best path • Identify YOUR career goals/interests and post high school plans (explore websites like xello. net or cacareerzone. org ) • Discuss YOUR plans with your parents, friends, and counselor • Where have you been? Where are you going? • Review the graduation checklist and your transcript • Consider UC/CSU “a-g” requirements • Your plan should be flexible and modified each year • How do you plan to “fit it all in”? • Review information on the CV counseling website

The 4 year plan is a guide to help choose and track courses. Use it as a graduation/UC/CSU checklist. It is available on the CVHS website or in the Counseling Office.

CVHS COURSE LIST Use the course list to complete your planning guide, your time management tracker, and your 2020 -2021 registration form.

Complete the Time Management Tracker Use the estimated times on the course list to calculate the homework hours for the 2020 -21 courses you choose. Focus on BALANCE: School Extra-curricular Daily Living Total hours = 168

Complete the Grade Level Registration Form All students take 6 classes each semester. (Some Seniors needing <50 credits may opt for 5 classes. ) Complete each subject section on your planning sheet for next year. NOTE: If you are planning to take a class in Summer School, indicate intent to enroll on your Registration sheet and complete summer forms when available!

9 th Grade Registration Form

Completing the Registration Form • Answer the questions at the top of the form about post high school goals, career/major interests, Career Education (CTE) pathways, and GCC Dual Enrollment/Jump Start • If you want to take a “ 0” period class, the maximum number of classes would still = 6. – (Band/Drill Team, possible Spanish 3 -4? )

English • Circle the desired English and/or indicate ELD level. • English 9 Advanced is only recommended for students with strong As in English 8 or As/Bs in Adv English 8 • Students/Parents must submit a waiver if they do not meet the above criteria. • Counselors will confirm your choices and eligibility before you are placed in the class.

Math CV requires all students to be enrolled in math for all 4 years. • Students passing Math 8 should circle Integrated Math I. • Students failing Math 8 should circle Integrated Math I and consider requesting Math Intervention as an elective. *Students passing Integrated Math I should circle Integrated Math II. ►Students in Int Math I who wish to accelerate to Int. Math II/III Accelerated may circle the II/III Acc class. Placement will be pending the Math Diagnostic Test and final grades • Students will need to submit a Waiver if they do not have As in both semesters of Integrated I or do not score high enough on the Diagnostic Test • Please refer to the GUSD Math Placement guidelines on the CV website.

GUSD Math Flowchart Check the GUSD website for any changes

9 th Grade: Health/Social Science • In the 9 th grade Health/Social Science section, circle Health and Human Geography. -Human geography is not a graduation requirement. If you take health during the summer, both Health and Human Geography will be replaced with a year-long elective. • If you plan on taking Health during summer, check the box for “summer” and indicate your preferred alternate. • Complete Summer registration forms in March. • Health and Human Geography will be preloaded on the portal. • Counselors will replace Health and Human Geography with an alternate course AFTER summer school enrollment is confirmed.

PE: 9 th • Circle Air Force ROTC, Band, Beg Dance, Drill Team, Physical Education, or PE-Yoga • Students interested in joining Band should register on www. falconmusic. org Band Camp is Aug 3 rd -14 th • All Sports, Int/Adv Dance, and Pep Squad have “try-outs”. If you plan to try out, please check the bulletin for dates and more information. • Register for both semesters of your PE choice in the student portal. Counselors will consult lists from coaches for all sports. • DO NOT pre-register for a sport or pep squad in the portal. Athletic Information Night: Monday, May 18, 2020 @ 6: 30 p. m. , CVHS Main Gym

CVHS Falcon Sports

Science CV requires all students to be enrolled in science for 3 years. 9 th grade: Circle Living Earth • If you successfully complete Biology this summer, the counselors will adjust your schedule to Chemistry in the Earth System in July. • GUSD graduation requirements for the Class of 2024 and beyond include 30 credits of science. Students must pass Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, and Physics of the Universe before enrolling in any advanced or AP science courses.

Electives v. World Languages (LOTE) v Visual or Performing Arts v. Career Prep/CTE v Other Academic Electives Be sure to write alternates for these classes! Please note: Once a graduation category is completed, any course in that subject area counts as elective credits

CTE Classes and Pathways Career Technical Education https: //www. gusd. net/cte • Designed to give practical, hands-on experience in the work place. • CV Pathways include: Graphic Communications, AF ROTC, Cinematography, Computer Science, Entertainment Tech & Live Production, Sports Medicine, and the Medical Academy • Consider including a CTE Pathway in your 4 year plan. • CTE classes offered after school or on weekends include Water Safety, Cosmetology, and Game Design. – Sign up for extra CTE classes in the fall with your counselor. – See Ms. Tuason regarding Biotechnology.

Application & Audition Classes v If you want to take any special audition or application class, write it on your registration form with alternates. v It is YOUR RESPONSIBILTY to contact the teacher. v Check the CVHS website for application information, audition dates, and DEADLINES. v Counselors will check the teacher lists before placing you in the class.

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Courses • Must sign and submit an AP/Honors Contract • Must sign a waiver if you do not meet recommended prerequisites (A/B grades) • Do not overload with AP/Honors courses • AP Courses are a year-long commitment • UC/CSU only count a total of 8 semester bonus points from Honors and AP classes taken during 10 th and 11 th grade when weighting GPAs

READ and initial each statement. Attach the contract to your registration form. Honors/AP Contract ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED.

AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA • AP Seminar + AP Research + 4 other AP classes/tests w/scores of 3 or higher = AP Capstone Diploma – 10 th, 11 th, 12 th grade only – Must take Seminar and Research in a 2 year progression – more information on www. collegeboard. org

IF you are requesting an Honors/AP level course and do not meet the recommended CVHS or GUSD pre-requisites, complete and attach a waiver to your registration form. Waiver Form ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED.

Glendale Community College (registration forms available from your CVHS counselor) Dual Enrollment Jump Start • College classes taken on GUSD High School campuses • Taught by GCC professors • Free Tuition, textbooks provided, other fees waived • Grades/credits count for high school elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill GUSD core graduation requirement courses • https: //www. glendale. edu/dual • College classes taken while in high school on the GCC campus • Suggested for grades 10 -12 • Free tuition • Must purchase textbooks and pay health/campus fees • Grades/credits usually NOT posted to high school transcript • https: //www. glendale. edu/jumpstart

Reminders… When Choosing Classes ü Check high school graduation requirements. ü Review your 4 -year plan and post high school goals. ü Review your Time Management Tracker, school-life balance, and personal well-being ü Check required classes for each grade level. ü Check Cal State/UC or other college requirements. ü Talk to friends and teachers about the content of the classes. ü Check the online Course Catalog on student. gusd. net. ü Sign and submit AP/Honors contracts and any necessary waivers.

Online Registration/Q Student Connection Ø ALL students must enter course requests online through Student Connection student. gusd. net for the 2020 -21 school year. (not Parent Connection) Ø A Power. Point and a video explaining the process are posted in the Registration section of the CVHS Counseling website Ø Students can reset passwords on student. gusd. net Ø Students who do not enter courses online will be given last priority for courses. Ø If you do not have a “future” status (permit students) write a note on the top of your registration form.

Online Registration • Submit all course requests ONLINE prior to returning your registration form. • Counselors will meet individually with all current CV students to review everything and make any adjustments. • Any requests for changes after meeting with the counselor must be submitted on a Change Request Form no later than May 22 nd. • Change Request Forms will be available online and in the Counseling Office after spring break.

Return Forms Where: To your History teacher at Rosemont When: By Thursday, February 20 th (Late forms should be returned directly to CV. ) What to Include: ü 2020 -2021 Registration form with parent & student signatures. Be sure to list alternate choices for all electives. ü Completed Time Management Tracker ü Honors/Advanced Placement Contract (signed and attached, if applicable) ü Pre-requisite waiver (if needed)

Remember!!! NO CHANGES after May 22 nd, 2020 NO TEACHER REQUESTS ü The master schedule is built by the administrators and schedules are generated by a computer program. ü Counselors only look at conflicts. ü With 3, 000 students at CVHS it is like an 18, 000 piece puzzle. ü A change in one class creates a domino effect for all other classes.

Summer School Tentative dates pending GUSD Board approval Semester 1: Monday, June 15 th –Tuesday, June 30 th Semester 2: Wednesday, July 1 st – Friday, July 17 th Check the Website in March!!! • • REMEDIAL To improve skills or repeat Fs for required graduation requirements YOU are responsible for returning summer school forms to register. Student with Ds in Int Math I or II should consider repeating FREE ADVANCEMENT • Offered through Glendale Educational Foundation • To advance, take electives, or repeat a D in a college course • Indicate your intent to take Summer School and list alternates. • YOU must register/pay online. • Registration begins in March • FEE based courses • www. gefsummerschool. org

Summer School Check the Website in March!!! • STUDENTS MUST HAVE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL for all courses taken outside of CVHS or GEF. (including online or other public/private schools) • Request Forms will be available on the CVHS website and in the CVHS counseling office. • Check Accreditation, UC approval, and NCAA status of school or program. • It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all summer grades/transcripts are submitted before school begins in August.

Summer Possibilites • Visit college campuses and take a tour! • Begin preparing resume and personal statement essays for college applications. • Take Summer School (if necessary or desired). • Consider job shadowing, volunteer work, internships or a part-time job. • Relax and have fun!

Questions? • Do your best completing forms and online registration. • You may email your CVHS counselor if you have questions or concerns but please be patient for a reply. • Come to the CV Open House in March! Don’t worry!