Folsom High School StudentParent Evening Symposium Folsom High

Folsom High School Student/Parent Evening Symposium: Folsom High School Registration Navigation Presented By: Nikka Vaughan and Nicole Cruz

Agenda for the Evening Meet your Folsom High Counselors High School Requirements Registration Process New Policies and Procedures Academic Planning: College Perspective Question and Answer Session

Meet your FHS Counselors Clara Brown: Nikka Vaughan: A-D L-Rd Mike Adorjan: E-K Nicole Cruz: Re-Z

Counseling Office The most efficient way to contact your student’s counselor is to send an email with your questions. This way we have the opportunity to research and provide the answer you are seeking. If an appointment is needed, please send your student’s counselor an email or call them to schedule a meeting. Counseling Office Hours Counseling Office is open daily from 7: 30 am - 4: 00 pm Student Drop in times: Before School At Lunch After School Students may sign up for an individual appointments

Folsom High School Graduation Requirements Subject Years/Number of Credits Required English 4 years – 40 credits Fine Art, World Language or CTE (Career Technical Education) 1 year – 10 credits World Cultures 1 year – 10 credits U. S. History 1 year – 10 credits Government 1 semester – 5 credits Economics 1 semester – 5 credits Integrated Math 1 (Algebra) and Integrated Math 2 (Geometry) 2 years– 20 credits Mathematics 1 year – 10 credits Science 2 years – 20 credits Career Technical Education (CTE) or 3 rd Year of Science 1 year – 10 credits Health Education Physical Education Electives TOTAL 1 semester - 5 credits 2 years – 20 credits 55 credits 220 credits

Four-Year College Admission Requirements UC / CSU a-g Requirements (College Prep Courses) a. History/Social Science 2 Years Required b. English 4 Years Required c. Mathematics 3 Years Required / 4 Years Recommended Including IM 1 (Algebra 1), IM 2 (Geometry), and IM 3 (Algebra 2) d. Laboratory Science 2 Years Required / 3 Years Recommended Chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics e. Language other than English 2 Years Required / 3 Years Recommended Must be the same language f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year Required g. College Preparatory Electives 1 Year Required Chosen from approved UC “a-g” course list Remember: The SAT or ACT plus Writing is also required for most colleges. Listed in BOLD in FHS Curriculum Guide & on registration form Official “a-g” list at https: //doorways. ucop. edu/list

Helpful Planning Resources Folsom High School Curriculum Guide Folsom High School Website Bookmark the Curriculum Guide for future use! It can be found on the Counseling page of the FHS website

NCAA Requirements There are very specific requirements for college athletes. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are eligible for Divisions I, II, or III. NCAA requirements are posted on the school website. You may be CSU/UC Eligible and not qualified for NCAA. Be aware that online courses may not meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

Developing a 4 Year Plan Use your plan to map out your classes for high school to ensure you are meeting graduation requirements, UC/CSU a-g requirements, and to complete Pathways. FHS Counseling webpage-High School Planning- Course Planning Tool Log into Naviance-Courses-Course Plan

Sample Four-Year Plan: UC/CSU Eligibility + 4 Years with 2 Electives 9 10 11 12 Zero Period: ex – Biology Zero Period: ex – World Language English Math Fitness 1 World Cultures U. S. History Government/ Economics Science World Language Elective: VAPA Elective Summer School: Counselor approval *Must have completed 9 th grade at FHS Elective

How to earn credit for a course if I cannot fit it into my schedule? Zero Period Classes (Limited Options, 10 -12 th grade) Summer School (Remedial/Enrichment - prior counselor approval required) School Approved Online Courses Independent Study P. E. (for Nationally Ranked student athletes) Community College Classes (Limited space, must be a course FHS does not offer, students must be 16 or older with 2. 75 GPA, requires counselor approval) *Only courses required for graduation with prior counselor/admin approval will be placed on FHS transcript.

High School Summer School 9 -12 th grade Remedial Summer School: Can only repeat course if earned a D or F. VS Enrichment Summer School: Courses you have never taken before. Student MUST demonstrate an “impacted schedule” by turning in a completed course plan from Naviance All courses must be approved by your counselor. Summer School Schedule: June 6 th - July 3 rd at Cordova High School (8: 00 am-2: 30 pm)

Advanced Placement/Honors Selection It is highly recommended that a student’s GPA is a 3. 0 or higher GPA for AP/Honors courses are open to all students who meet the prerequisites. Students should only select the AP/Honors courses they really want on their registration form. All students enrolled in AP/Honors courses will be required to complete a contract. By signing the contract students/parents acknowledge that they have reviewed the summer work, course requirements and syllabus. You will not be able to request a schedule change once you have signed and submitted your contract. Summer work may be required - visit FHS website: For Students, Advanced Placement.

AP=Advanced Placement Courses and Honors Courses College level courses Weighted GPA (except Honors English 9/10): A=5. 0 B=4. 0 C=3. 0 Potential to earn college credit with high AP test scores Helps with demonstrating rigor and strength in your curriculum

Registration Schedule FHS 2018 -2019 REGISTRATION CURRENT GRADE AS INCOMING PRESENTATION DATE ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION OPENS ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE STUDENT/COUNSELOR MEETINGS 11 th Seniors January 31 PAWS February 1 February 6 February 7 and 8 February 14 and 15 10 th Juniors February 7 PAWS February 8 February 20 February 21 and 22 February 28 and March 1 9 th Sophomores February 28 PAWS March 1 March 6 March 7 and 8 March 14 and 15 8 th Freshmen March 13 SMS March 14 March 19 SMS - March 20 and 22 FMS - March 21 Please note: • Students will receive packets which include course registration and enrollment instructions prior to their presentation. • Approved School Choice Request notifications will be sent out with instructions on how to complete the registration process tentatively in mid March. New Students to FHS who either live within FHS boundaries or have recently moved here AND did not attend an FCUSD school during 2017 -2018, enrollment packets can be picked up from our Counseling Office starting on March 19, 2018 between the hours of 8 am - 3: 30 pm.

Course Registration Form

Student Enrollment & Course Registration Information Step 1: Online Course Registration Fill out your course selection sheet (colored) and then enter your 1 st choice courses online Step 2: Info. Snap Annual Online Enrollment Access window opens February 1, 2018 Step 3: Address Verification Form Proof of Residency- only if you have moved

Student Request Form & Schedule Changes It is essential that all students seriously consider into course selections during the registration process because there may be limited opportunities to make changes in the future. Folsom High School classes are yearlong. Schedule Change Process 1. If a parent or student believes that there is a compelling need to change a class/schedule, the student or parent should contact the counselor during the published schedule change window (before the first day of school). 2. The counselor will review the schedule change request and pass it on to administration. 3. Administration will determine final class placement. 4. Folsom High does not honor requests for specific teachers or lunches. District Policy: A student who drops a course after the first two weeks of the semester shall receive an F grade on his/her permanent record. (cf. 5125 -Student Records)

Schedule Distribution Students will be able to access their schedule through Power. School the week before school starts and/or pick up a copy of their schedule at the Dog Walk. If there is an error with your schedule, you must inform your counselor by submitting a schedule change form so the error can be corrected. All schedule changes will be completed the week before school starts. Courses will be selected for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR and in most cases, schedule changes are not permitted after school starts.

Planning with a College Perspective

Post High School Options College • Community College - 112 options • All high school graduates are accepted • Understand transfer agreements • California State University - 23 options • University of California - 10 research colleges, highly competitive • Private University - large endowments may help financial aid - may have specific affiliations - small classes • Out-of-state college: scholarships such as WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Career/Job • Food service • Sales • Public service • And many more Trade Schools • Electrician • Welding • Cosmetology • Medical Assistant Military • Army • Navy • Coast Guard • Air Force • Marines

Student Athletes: Division I NCAA Requirements • Complete 16 core courses, including 10 completed before senior year • Earn SAT or ACT score that maps to your GPA on the sliding scale • Earn a minimum 2. 3 GPA in core courses to compete freshman year in college See www. eligibilitycenter. org to determine eligible FHS core courses

How to “Plan A Purposeful High School Experience” and Build Your Story For College Admission What are colleges looking for? Colleges want to see your commitment, dedication and genuine interest in expanding your intellectual horizons. UC - Comphensive Review § § § § Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors (weighted) Courses Top 9% Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior Year Academic Opportunities in California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location

Academic Admissions Criteria What are colleges looking for? ? • Strong grades in college prep classes • Strength of curriculum • Build a profile in your field of interest • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity • Non-college prep classes when applicable • Focus on challenging yourself in your area of interest Find the balance

Get Involved! Music: Jazz, Marching Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Choir Drama and Arts: Film, Drawing and Painting, Theater, Digital Art…. . Student Government Academic: California Scholarship Foundation (CSF) Cultural: Global Perspective Studies, World Language Scholars Technology: Robotics Club, Science Club Community Service: Interact, Key Club, BRO List of clubs and advisors will be on FHS website - Student Activities DEDICATION IS KEY!

How do I demonstrate commitment, dedication and genuine interest in expanding intellectual horizons? Non-college prep classes in a specific area Online courses - either for credit or not for credit Reading books and articles Summer programs Internships/Employment Community Service Performances Ted Talks, NPR, exposing your mind to other avenues of learning Cultural activities/Religious or church involvment Participating in fairs and competitions DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF! BE ORIGINIAL!

It’s a GREAT day to be a BULLDOG!