Woodlake High School 2013 2014 Casandra Ledesma AL

Woodlake High School 2013 -2014

• Casandra Ledesma: A-L • Steve Katz: M-P & RSP Students • Carmita Pena: R-Z & Spanish Speaking

• • Course Scheduling & Academic Planning Academic Support College/Post-High School Planning Social/Emotional Support

• Guide students towards college resources • Assist students with applications and essays- through workshops & individual appointments • Write letters of recommendation • Connect students with College Representatives

• Progress Reports are mailed home at the middle (9 weeks) of each semester. • Students receive semester grades (semester grades are final). • Grades are mailed home approximately one week after grading period. • Semester grades are the only grades that appear on the student’s official transcripts. • The 2013 -14 Grading Cycle: 2 nd Semester Progress Report = March 21, 2014 2 nd Semester Final Grades = June 6, 2014

• Math – Mr. Burchett Rm. 6 Tuesdays 3: 30 -4: 30 Mr. Skeen Rm. 6 Thursdays 3: 30 -4: 30 • Science – Mr. Campe Rm. 5 Tues. 7: 10 -8: 10 -Mrs. Frazier Rm. 2 Thurs. 3: 30 -4: 30 • English – Mr. Hopper Rm. 58 Wed. 7: 00 - 8: 00 A. M. & Wed. 3: 30 -4: 40 P. M. • History –Mrs. Rocha & Ms. Morgan Rm. 53 & 23 Tuesdays 3: 30 -4: 30

• • Credits (220 total) Required Classes (165 credits) Electives (55 credits) 85 Hrs Of Youth Service Learning CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam) Portfolio And Senior Exit Interview Attendance (94%)

• P = College Preparatory Coursework these courses meet A-G requirements • H = Honors Courses • AP = Advanced Placement Courses

• WHS students can enroll in Honors, AP and College courses • Extra Point is given to a student who earns an A, B or C in one of these classes UNWEIGHTED GPA A+, A = 4. 0 A- = 3. 7 B+ = 3. 3 B = 3. 0 B- = 2. 7 C+ = 2. 3 C = 2. 0 C- = 1. 7 D+ = 1. 3 D = 1. 0 D- =. 7 NG, P, I, F, WF = 0 WEIGHTED GPA A+, A = 5. 0 A- = 4. 7 B+ = 4. 3 B = 4. 0 B- = 3. 7 C+ = 3. 3 C = 3. 0 C- = 2. 7 D+ = 1. 3 D = 1. 0 D- =. 7 NG, P, I, F, WF = 0

• Both have weighted grades for WHS • Both are rigorous courses with a greater workload than a regular ed. course • AP courses are college level courses geared toward preparing a student for the AP examination in that subject. • Students can earn college credits by passing the AP examination.

• Cum GPA Simple: Includes all courses taken in grades 9 -12 • Cum GPA Weighted: Includes all courses taken in grades 9 -12 with extra point in Honors & AP classes • Cal Grant GPA: 10 -12 Academic Courses • CSU/UC GPA: Includes college prep courses (A-G) taken in 10 -12 th grade with extra point in Honors & AP

• • Top Ten Graduating w/ Honors CSF Renaissance

• CA state requirement to earn high school diploma • Students are tested on Math & English proficiency • First opportunity to take CAHSEE is Spring of 10 th grade year – March 18 & 19, 2014. Students who do not pass on first attempt will retake test in 11 th & 12 th grade until they pass • Students who do not pass are placed in support classes (lose an elective).

• • • PSAT (practice SAT) PLAN (practice ACT) ACT –should take in Spring of Grade 11 SAT- should take in Spring of Grade 11 SAT II- may be required for specific majors or schools.

• Practice ACT exam. • Given to all 10 th grade students to identify academic strengths and weaknesses. • Score to determine if they are college ready: English = 22 or higher Math = 23 or higher (will not need to take the placement tests)

Am I on Track? • PLAN is designed for 10 th graders and the ACT is designed for 11 th and 12 th graders. Over time, PLAN and the ACT measure your college readiness skills as you progress through high school.

PLAN RESULTS • Your scores are between 1 (the lowest score you can receive) and 32 (the highest score you can receive). PLAN takes the number of questions you got right on each test and translates it into a number between 1 and 32. • Just like grades, your scores tell you how well you did on each test. • Your Composite score is simply the average of your test scores in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science (rounded to a whole number).

How Can I Improve? • The back of your Score Report describes the skills and knowledge you already probably have. • You'll also see some ideas for improving even more in the different subject areas. The suggestions are based on your scores and can help you do better.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Know Yourself Ask Advice of Others Learn More About Colleges Make a Preliminary List Visit Colleges Finalize Your List/Submit Applications Make Decision by May 1 or senior year

CSU System

EPT/ELM

UC System

Private/ Independent System

Community Colleges

Cost of College Expenses CCC CSU UC Independent Educational Tuition & Fees $1, 500 $4, 230 $11, 927 $30, 000 Books & Supplies $1, 200 $1, 500 $1, 661 $1, 500 Room & Board $4, 000 $10, 500 $11, 400 $10, 500 Transportation $1, 250 $1, 450 $1, 550 Personal Expenses $2, 000 Average Total Cost $9, 950 $19, 680 $28, 438 $35, 550$45, 550 Living

Financial Aid

Know Yourself Know the Test • What subjects you do well in? • What are your weak areas? • How do you handle test anxiety? • What is your “study style” – individual, group, or a class? • www. studygs. net • Which test plays to your strengths? • ACT – optional Writing Test – measures skills in planning & writing a short essay. • SAT – 3 tests: Critical Reading, Math, Writing - which now includes a short essay. • www. act. org • www. collegeboard. com

NCAA NAIA • If you want to participate in • • www. ncaaclearinghouse. org • $65 to register • www. playnaia. org • $60 to register Division I or II athletics as a freshman, you must first register and be certified by the NCAA Initial. Eligibility Clearinghouse. Refer to the NCAA Academic Eligibility section to determine the initialeligibility standards that apply to you. If you don't register you will not be eligible to play or practice during your freshman year. The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student -athletes. Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.

• • • Graduation Requirements Portfolio Resources Course Description Book Student Handbook Beyond Woodlake High School Book Community Service Requirements Honors/AP Sophomore Counseling Resources & Forms CAHSEE Testing Scholarship Information

• Powerschool website is a resource which provides access to your student’s current attendance and grades. • Website: www. powerschool. wps. woodlake. k 12. ca. us/ • Request your password and ID from counseling.

• • • www. whstigers. org www. collegeboard. com www. act. org www. ucop. edu/pathways www. csumentor. edu www. cccco. edu www. aiccu. edu www. californiacolleges. edu www. cos. edu www. fafsa. ed. gov www. fastweb. com

• All student, must have a 2. 0 + GPA and no “F’s in any current courses. Student must attend mandatory content tutorials in the course/s they are doing poorly in. • Eligibility will be Week to Week. Failure to meet academic Student Academic Expectations will result in loss of playing time, participation in sports, school events and or activities.

Boys • • • Football Cross-country Basketball Soccer Wrestling Baseball Swimming Track Tennis Golf Girls • • • Volleyball Cross-country Tennis Basketball Soccer Cheerleading Softball Swimming Track

Extra-Curricular • • • • Key Club Maya Club Art Club Interact Club IET Friday Night Live Club FFA Mock Trial Career Day Committee Academic Decathalon Police Explorers ASB Journalism Co-Curricular • • Annual Drama Choir Band Mexican Folk Dance Leadership Jazz Band Art

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