Granite Bay High School
Freshman
Advising Guide
2010 – 2011
Grizzly Guidance
Table of Contents
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Power Point ……………………………………………1 - 4
9th Grade Time Line & Blackboard Information………… 5
Grizzly Guidance Website/Resources……………………. 6
Strategies for Improving Grades …………………………. 7
Study Skills Resources ……………………………….. 8 - 9
4 – Year Plan……………………………………………..10
Granite Bay High School
#1 Grizzly Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
GBHS Counseling Blackboard
Page
Instructions
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Go to: http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us
Click on “Blackboard” under Home on left
Click on “User Login”
Username = firstname.lastname (i.e. – Beetle.Bailey)
Password = Student ID #
Select GBHS Counseling on the right side of the screen
Click on “9th Grade” button on left
9th GRADE Time Line
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Begin researching post-secondary options. Check out some of the Web-based
College and Career Exploration Resources. Begin creating a list of the programs
and colleges you are interested in.
Become familiar with the admissions requirements of the California Community
Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, and any
independent colleges and universities you are interested in.
Review the RJUHSD College and Career Handbook with your parents. Note that
the admissions requirements of UC and CSU schools (as well as many
independent colleges and universities) include additional courses beyond those
required by our district for graduation.
Work to establish a four-year plan of your college preparatory classes using the
UC required a-g courses as a guide. (For a sample academic planner, see the UC
Individual Academic Planner for High School Students.) To see which Granite
Bay High School classes meet the a-g requirements, check out the UC approved
a-g course list using keyword “granite bay”.
Create a file for yourself which contains: 1) Copies of your high school report
cards, 2) Awards and honors, 3) Descriptions of paid and/or volunteer school and
community activities you participate in.
Take credit recovery classes to correct any failed courses. Participate in summer
academic enrichment programs and workshops.
(Compiled with information available at www.nacacnet.org/StudentResources/CollegePrep/Pages/default.aspx and
studentaid2.ed.gov/prepare/timeline/ - see this source material for comprehensive, updated information.)
CHECK THIS OUT!!!
GBHS GRIZZLY GUIDANCE/
COUNSELING WEB SITE
FIND US AT:
http://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/news.php
OR ON THE GBHS HOME PAGE AT:
www.granitebayhigh.org (click on Resources/Counseling)
FIND DIRECTIONS AND CONNECTIONS WITH THESE REMARKABLE
RESOURCES:
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Updated news bulletin
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School profile
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Frequently Asked Questions with Answers
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Academic Resources
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Community Resources
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Study Skills
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Test-taking strategies
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Personality tests
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College searches
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Career Inventories and Much, Much, More!!!
GBHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING GRADES
1. Have a system for keeping track of homework.
____ Homework sheet, planner
____ Use calendar or whiteboard at home to track assignments
____ Have a consistent place to keep finished homework prior to turning in at school.
2. Keep binders organized. Use a system that works!
3. Have a consistent time and location for doing homework. Make an appointment with
yourself!
____ If doing homework in your room really doesn’t get the job done, move to the
kitchen table. Do what works!
____ Avoid the distractions that keep you off task. (phone? Computer? TV? Music?)
4. Use Homelink to track progress and grades.
5. Meet with the teacher before or after school (by appointment if necessary) to get extra
help.
6. Use the after school Learning Center, or the Peer Tutoring Center during lunch for extra
help in those subject areas.
7. Find a study buddy in each class to exchange phone numbers with to assist with course
work and test preparation.
8. Form a study group with class members.
9. Use student tutors from tutor list available in counseling office. (students typically charge
around $15.00 per hour)
10. Learn different strategies for studying and test preparation:
_____ are you a visual, verbal, tactile learner?
_____ do mnemonic study techniques help? Note cards? Post it notes?
repetition over time?
_____ research best study strategies on GBHS’s counseling website
Learning Strategies Center
Cornell University
420 CCC, Garden Ave. Ext.
Ithaca, NY 14853-6601
Phone: 607-255-6310
Fax: 607-255-1562
Cornell University Learning Strategies Center
Study Skills
 LSC Home
 About the LSC
 Contact Us
 Meet the LSC Staff
 Supplemental Courses
 Tutoring
 Study Skills Workshops
 Study Skills Resources
 HE 1100: Critical Reading & Thinking
 Math 1000: Calculus Preparation
 Statistics Lab
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LSC CyberTower
Study Skills Resources
(clicking on a title will download a pdf file copy of the document)
Time Management
A Simple, Effective Time Management System - A time management system using a semester
planner and a weekly planner.
Blank Fall 2009 Calendar/Semester Planner - Shows the whole semester on one page.
Weekly Planner - Shows whole week on one page by the hour.
Creating a Daily To-Do List - How to make a prioritized to-do list
To-Do List with Time Estimates - How to make a prioritized to-do list with space to estimate the
time a task will take you, and space to note the actual time.
Time Management - Tips on time management.
Time Management for Right Brained People - What to do if to do lists aren't your style.
Overcoming Procrastination - Tips for overcoming procrastination.
Tips on Reading and Learning from Lecture
Rapid Reading - Reading rate goals and "Alarmclock" speed reading technique.
Concept Mapping - How to make a concept map. Good for studying for exams
Textbook Reading Systems - How to use the SQ3R and other reading systems.
The Cornell Notetaking System - How to use the Cornell notetaking system.
Tips on Studying and Taking Exams
Office Hours - What they are and how to make the best use of them.
Guidelines for Study - Suggestions for making your study more efficient.
Exam Strategies: How to Tackle Exam Questions - Strategies for different types of exam
questions (e.g. multiple-choice, essay, etc...)
Words to Watch for in Essay Questions - Defines words used in essay questions, and explains
how to structure your answer.
Multiple Choice Tests - Tips for tackling difficult multiple choice tests
The Five Day Study Plan - A way to plan when and how to study for exams.
Stress Management
The Basics of Stress Management - Tips for stress management.
Understanding Academic Anxiety - Tips for understanding and managing academic and/or test
anxiety.
Letting Go of Test Anxiety - Strategies for relaxing and forgetting your anxiety
Related Resources
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Student Disability Services
This page was last updated on 09/16/2009
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FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Name_______________________________
Graduation Date________________________
Counselor___________________________
Post Graduation Goal____________________
Career Goal_____________________________
High School Graduation Requirements (Each box represents 5 credits)
In addition to the requirements below each student must acquire a minimum of 260 credits.
Semester
1 2
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English 9
Semester
1 2
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Physical Science
(i.e. Chem., Physics)
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Life Science
(i.e. Biology)
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Fine Art/For.
Lang
MY PERSONAL PLAN
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English 10
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English 11
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English 12
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Health/Safety
English 9
English 10
English 11
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Algebra 1
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World Studies
Health/Safety
US History
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Geometry
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US History
World Studies or AP
European History
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PE 9
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Gov/Econ
PE 9
PE 10
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PE 10
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Exit Exam
English
Math
9
10
11
CSU/UC College Entrance
a. History/Social Science
b. English
c. Math
(through Algebra 2)
d. Lab Science
e. Language other than English
f. Visual and Performing
Arts
g. Elective Courses
(Check UC List)
2 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
(3 rec.)
2 years req.
(3 recommended)
Planned dates for:
SAT I__________________
SAT II________________
ACT __________________
PSAT_________________
1 year
1 year
ASVAB________________
12
English 12
Government /
Economics