Updated: 2/2016
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9th Grade: Ms. Velasquez
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A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10th-12th)
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Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10th-12th)
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M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10th-12th)
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Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10th-12th)
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College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel
Online Registration *New this year*
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A portion of registration will be completed by students online this
year on your own time.
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Easy to follow directions for requesting courses are included in your
registration packet.
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Fill out your paper registration form (and get teacher signatures)
before entering your course requests online.
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You will not be able to select teachers or periods. These are course
requests.
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The online portal will open on Feb 16th and close during the evening
on Feb 23rd.
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You will only be able to submit your course requests online once,
and you will not be able to change them. Be accurate.
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Your counselor will be meeting with you individually to review your
entered course requests after your packet deadline, and make sure
you have met prerequisites.
Registration form is due to your English teacher
February 23rd 2016
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Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their online course requests
reviewed, and will have the opportunity to ask questions at that time.
• Choosing your classes:
• If you are applying to a family, you have to complete an
application (new applicants only). Go to irvington.org under the
About & Departments tab.
• Family Coordinators:
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SHAPE: Ms. Kammerer: kkammerer@fremont.k12.ca.us
ITA: Mr. Albizo: halbizo@fremont.k12.ca.us
CCA: Ms. Friend: cfriend@fremont.k12.ca.us
• Select an English and Government/Economics option.
All 12th graders must take these two classes. Student MUST have
their current teacher sign their registration form if they are
registering for ANY AP class. *Do not list We The People on your reg form. If
auditioning, put the class on your form you would like if you do NOT get in.
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Select a math and science course (Skip if you have completed the graduation
requirement and are choosing to not take a math or science in 12th grade).
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Choose your electives. English and Government are the only required classes for 12th
graders (unless you are missing credits in a subject area). Math, Science and
Language are all considered electives in 12th grade.
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Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements
and keeping your future goals in mind.
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List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective. If
you do not complete each space and the class you want is full, an elective will
be chosen for you.
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Do not list TA or Office Assistant on you reg form. Applications will be done in
the fall. Do not list We the People, Journalism, Publications or ASB on your form if
you are APPLYING for the program. List the class you want if you do not get
accepted. If you are CONTINUING in Journalism, ASB, or Publications, list the
class and get the teacher’s signature.
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Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a teacher’s
signature or the course request will not be honored. Courses that need a
signature say “Teacher Rec” next to them on the Course Options Form.
• For AP Psychology: The signature from your current US HISTORY
teacher is required. MANDATORY MEETING 2/19/16 in room 104 at
lunch.
Off-Campus ROP Classes (Informational assembly Thursday during advisory)
Mission Valley ROP provides relevant career technical education by preparing
students for employment and college through industry standard tools, training,
and experience.
Important Notes:
• Classes are 2 periods in length and are held at the ROP center
(They are 1st and 2nd period or 5th and 6th).
• A bus provides students with transportation to and from the ROP
center.
• Course information/videos and requirements can be found at
mvrop.org
• If a student drops an off-campus ROP class, they must add a
different off-campus ROP class.
• Many classes are “a-g” approved. See the ucop.edu/doorways
website for more information.
• NEWer classes:
• Digital Electronics/Computer Sci & Software Engineering
• Law Enforcement
• Architecture and Civil Engineering
• BioMedical Science
• Emergency Medical Responder
•Course Prerequisites: course prerequisites are stated on the
Course Options form. Many classes require students to have a teacher
recommendation AND a certain 1st semester grade in their current
class. Students must have both. Having a teacher recommendation
without the grade requirement is not enough to enroll in the class.
•Zero Period/7th Period class: If you would like to enroll in a
0 period or 7th period class, list it in the appropriate box.
AP Registration Form: Must be completed by EVERY
student planning to take ANY AP course.
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AP Classes
EVERY STUDENT that is registering for ANY AP course must complete the
AP Registration Form and attach it to their registration packet. Extra copies
can be found online at irvington.org under the “counselors” tab.
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job/volunteer work, etc.
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If you do poorly in your 12th grade classes it can affect your college
admissions.
Understand that you will not have the opportunity to transfer to a college prep
course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are
earning a “c” grade). The number of spaces in college prep classes are
based on student requests at the time of registration.
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DO NOT take AP classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone
has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU
can still do well in.
DO NOT take AP classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most
important factor in college admissions. If you take 6 AP classes but do not
do well in them (“c” grades), it will not matter for college admissions that
you took them and will negatively impact your application.
Course requests and college admissions
Recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project
(endorsed by 80 stakeholders in admissions at Rice, Loyola, Harvard, Michigan State, etc.):
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Engage in meaningful and sustained community service: Lighten your course load
and use your passion/interest to guide your service. Colleges look to see that the
service is “authentically chosen,” and if it helps one develop gratitude, a sense of
responsibility for the future, and/or if it addresses community issues/problems.
Taking a large number of AP classes per year is not as valuable as sustained
achievement in a limited number of areas: How can one gain a deep
understanding of a subject if their time is spread between too many rigorous
courses?
Expand your thinking regarding “good” colleges: There is a broad range of
excellent colleges across the country. There are many paths to professional
success. Students and parents should be more concerned about the best fit
college as opposed to its status.
Contributions to one’s family are important: Tasks including caring for siblings,
taking on major household tasks, and working outside of the home to provide
needed income are valued in the admissions process. Prioritizing family
obligations over course selection is understood.
Quality of extracurricular activities is much more important than quantity: Take a
course load that allows you to participate in a couple of activities that you love
and are passionate about. Give your activities the focus they deserve.
You should have at least credits after semester 140 to be on track.
Graduation Reqs
Versus
UC/CSU Reqs
What are the main differences?(a-g Requirements)
English- 40 credits
(area “b”) English- same
Health- 5 credits
PE- 20 credits
Algebra 1 + 20 more credits
of math
Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE
OR
Algebra 1, Geometry,
and Algebra 2 (minimum)
(area “c”)
(area “f” and “e”) Fine Art AND World Lang
AND
(Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, and Culinary Arts
are NOT fine art classes)
Social Science- World History, US
(area “a”) Social Science- same
Science- 20 credits- Biological
(area “d”) Science- 20 credits
(prefer Bio and Chem/Biotech)
History, Gov/Econ
(Biology, Sports Therapy) AND
Physical (Int. Sci, Chem, Biotech)
Electives: 75 credits required. Any class
taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an
elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an
elective).
* NOTE: computers is not required at IHS
40 hours of community service
SAT or ACT
Where do Irvington Students go to College?
• 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are
most popular with our students)
• 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC
Santa Cruz, etc.)
• 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State,
Most popular schools:
Who
wins?
CSU East Bay, etc.)
1. Ohlone
2. San Jose State University
• 19% attend other 4 year universities including private
California colleges as well as private and public out of
state colleges.
*Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a
“Top 10 college” as determined by U.S. News and World
Report (Stanford,
Harvard, etc.)
• 2% military/vocational schools
Know Irvington’s a-g list
http://www.ucop.edu/doorways
Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g
subject requirement for CSU and UC
admission can be found on this list.
New/Newer Classes:
• Guitar: a-g approved area “f”. No prior experience needed. It is
preferred that student can provide their own guitar.
• Guitar 2: a-g approved area “f”. For students that have prior
experience. See Mr. Anaya for approval.
• Integrated Science: Physical science for graduation. Area “g.”
• Introduction to Engineering Design: a-g approved area “f”. No
experience required. Geometry or higher concurrent. CAAD software
used. Ms. Berbawy.
• Principles of Engineering: area “g.” Algebra 2 or higher concurrent. Ms.
Berbawy.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Mr. Chan. Area “d.”
• Cyber Security: Mr. Albizo. Area “g.”
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers: Equivalent to level 3. Mr. Ballado. Area
“e.”
• Creative Writing: a-g approved area “g.”
• Business Math: math credit for graduation.
• Discovering Geometry: Review of Algebra 1& intro to geometry. Math
credit for graduation.
• AP Music Theory: Need to have 3-4 years of experience reading and
playing music. Area “f.”
Changes:
• Weight Training: Must have 20 units of PE complete. Elective credit only.
• Proof of residency: Attach COPIES (you will not get them
back) of two forms of proof.
• Parent and student signatures are required on the reg
form.
• Note that:
• Course requests cannot be guaranteed
• Students will not be able to drop classes
once the school year begins.
• Teacher recommendations can be revoked
based on 2nd semester performance.
• Your transcript MUST stay attached to this
packet!!!!!
Additional Notes
• On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length (check
ucop.edu/doorways to see what classes are a-g approved).
• Discovering Geometry and Business Math are the only non-college
prep math classes offered at Irvington that students can take to earn
math credits towards graduation only.
• Classes designated as “Ohlone” on the elective options form are
concurrent enrollment courses and become part of the student’s
Irvington High School record and the students’ permanent college
record.
• Sports/Physical Therapy is a science class that students can take to
earn science credits towards graduation only.
• Marching Band is Fall semester only (5 credits of PE).
• Kinesiology (Ohlone) awards PE credits.
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Counselors are available to STUDENTS during lunch and after school during the
registration weeks. They are not in their offices (in classes doing registration)
during class periods.
Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center online for
answers to many frequently asked questions…
Counselor’s Corner:
• Important announcements
• PowerPoints/ FAQs
• Resources for students struggling
academically
• Resources for health and wellness
• 4 year plan
• College Planning Checklist
• Irvington course offerings
• Registration information
• Graduation reqs/college entrance
reqs
• A-g list
• And more!
Career Center Webpage
College and Career Center:
• SAT info and test prep options
• Calendar showing upcoming
visits from college reps and
workshops
• College requirement info
• Financial aid information
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College application information
Career information
Summer opportunities
Military information
Scholarship information
And more!!