2014-2015
The CCA Counseling Department
thanks the CCA Foundation
for its support of
Counseling, College & Career
Services.
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Contacting Your Student's Counselor
Staying Informed
Tips for 9th Grade Students
High School Graduation Requirements
Grading on the 4 x 4 Schedule
4-Year College Requirements
College and Career Center
Naviance
Creating a “4-year plan”
PALs
Ashley Bahner
Rebecca Vincent
Melissa Sage
Sarah Djernes
Student Last Names A-El
Student Last Names Em-La
Student Last Names Le-Rh
Student Last Names Ri-Z
Contact your student’s alpha-counselor
if you have any questions
Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator
Andy Shephard CCA Registrar
Your counselor is available for
• Academic Planning and Course Selection Guidance
• College and Career Planning/Preparation
• Social/Emotional Support and Intervention
How students contact their counselor
• Visit before school, during lunch, or after school Monday-Friday. This method
is best if there is a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.
• Fill out a “call slip" (available in the Counseling Office at the secretary’s desk).
This method is best if there is a concern or question that may take more time
to address. Students can also indicate the period during which he or she
would like to be called.
• For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be
addressed through the other methods, students may come in to see a
counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling
Secretary.
• Listen to Daily Bulletin announcements and watch CCA-TV
• Read the Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter
• Visit the Counseling Website and the 9th Grade page to use the
9th grade Counseling Calendar
• Get to know your teachers
• See your counselor and ask questions
• Attend the CCA Club Fair.
• Register and use Naviance
• Check the CCA website
Develop your study skills
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Practice good time management
Identify and utilize efficient study methods that work for you
Seek help when needed (attend teacher tutoring hours, form study groups, consult
with your counselor)
Monitor your grades
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Communicate with your teachers
Regularly check your grades using Aeries
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance
between their home, school and social lives
Get involved in school activities (clubs, Athletics, Envision, ASB, PALs etc.)
Maintain good grades
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Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities.
Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can
handle
SUBJECT
Credits
Terms
ENGLISH
SOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ)
MATHEMATICS*
SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)
FINE/PERFORMING ART
PHYSICAL EDUCATION**
PRACTICAL ART (CTE)
ELECTIVES
40 Credits
30 Credits
30 Credits
20 Credits
10 Credits
20 Credits
10 Credits
70 Credits
4 Terms
3 Terms
3 Terms
2 Terms
1 Term
2 Terms
1 Term
7 Terms
TOTAL
230 Credits ***
*Must pass Algebra 1 or Integrated Math I (can be met in 7th or 8th grade)
**Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum (included in Year 1 PE & Dance)
***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)
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On the 4 x 4 schedule, students will receive two permanent grades
each term, which will be posted to the CCA transcript. These are
the equivalent of semester grades on a traditional schedule. Each
term is equal to one year.
Plus and minus signs are not shown official transcripts.
You can review your student’s transcript and graduation status
throughout high school by using the Aeries portal.
If you have a question or concern about grades, or the content or
procedures in a class, please contact the teacher directly. You can
use Aeries to monitor your student’s academic progress and
attendance.
Minimum eligibility requirements:
A. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED
B. English – 4 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED
C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 4 TERMS RECOMMENDED
*Must complete through Algebra II or Integrated Math III
D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 3 TERMS RECOMMENDED
E. Language Other than English – 2 YEARS/TERMS REQUIRED, 3 TERMS RECOMMENDED
*2 terms must be the same language; taking level 2 or higher equals two years or more
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Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR/TERM REQUIRED
*Must be UC-approved
G. College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR/TERM REQUIRED
*All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher
*CSU/UC approved course list for CCA
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• Ms. Burton, the College & Career Center Coordinator, is on campus
Mon.-Thurs. 11:05 am - 3:15 pm, and Fridays 11:05 am - 2:00 pm
• Ms. Burton is available to answer questions and assist with Naviance, a
program with college and career information, scholarship searches and
more
• Computers with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are
accessible for student use
• PSAT/ACT/SAT/AP guides, prep books, catalogs, and various other
college materials are available for students and parents
Students should start using Naviance to
• Track extra-curricular activities and begin to create a résumé
• Complete “Do What You Are” to help identify careers & majors that match their interests
• Research colleges & majors: Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes.
If you find a college/university you are interested in, add it to your “Colleges I’m Thinking
About” list now.
A Naviance tutorial
is available on the
Counseling website
Student account – if you haven’t
registered, use student ID number as
the registration code
Parent account - parents who haven’t
registered should use the student ID
number with a letter p (ex.123456p)
as the registration code
Counselors suggest that students do not start a four-year plan until the
spring term so that they can make more informed choices.
When you start creating a plan, remember
Include all courses required to graduate and for college eligibility.
2. Be challenged but not overwhelmed.
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There is no universal plan. It should be unique to you and your goals.
You can research various colleges and careers using Naviance and the
college websites to find out exactly what is required and recommended for
admission.
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The plan should be considered tentative and can be revised at any time.
This presentation and much more
information can be found on the Counseling
Department Website.
http://cc.sduhsd.net/Counseling/index.html
PALs (Purposeful Action Leaders/Listeners) act as role models to their fellow students.
Their sole mission is to get you connected on campus and help you find your niche here at
CCA. These students are passionate about CCA and all the awesomeness this campus has to
offer. They are students who unselfishly donate their time, energy, and skills to helping other
students and staff. The premise of PALs is that everyone has the need to feel connected and
adolescence is a very difficult and challenging time of life. Often students find it easier to
connect and talk to another student than an adult.
The mission of the CCA PALs is to promote student well-being and facilitate student
connectedness through exposing students to campus activities and organizations, and inspire
unconditional acceptance to create an open, safe, and positive high school experience. PALs
promote acceptance by attending events on campus at CCA, promoting a positive
environment in the social media realm, and offering student counseling as a resource on
campus.
CCA PALs Website:
http://www.ccapals.com/
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PALs are available in the Counseling Office Group Room at lunch on M,T,
W, and F
Lunch hang out with picnic blankets on Thursdays on the grassy area
heading down to the NEST.
PALs are in the Counseling Office at STUDY HALL Monday-Thursday
after school from 3:15-5:00 pm to connect with students and offer
academic assistance.
A group of PALs go to events and meet up at a pre-determined spot
before the show/game and go in together.
Please see the PALs EVENTS calendar on
their website for upcoming events.
MEET THE PALS!