Counselor's Corner (Newsletter)Grizzly Guidance Directions and Connections http://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/page.php
Important UC Admission update beginning with class of 2012 (beginning with current 11th graders) - note: they are changing
Freshman Eligibility Changes Coming in 2012 *******************************************************************************************************************
Thanks to all of you for your patience and cooperation with our schedule pick up and change process. Our goal is always to have the quickest and most equitable process possible in helping students settle into their classes and, with very few exceptions, we had all of our schedule changes done within the first week. So thanks again for your cooperation and help!
***Please note that Spring schedule adjustment requests are not being considered at this time. A window will open up for this later in the fall term. Dates and process will be forthcoming.
During the next two months we will be doing classroom presentations. A big focus will be on Seniors during this busy college application period and making sure graduation requirements are on track. Later in the fall we will be focusing our attention more on Juniors and making sure they are dialed in to important information regarding college and other post-high school pursuits. Fall is a busy time, especially for our college bound seniors!
PARENTS OF FRESHMAN Hopefully you were able to make it to our Freshman Parent Night presentation before Back to School Night. As noted in the presentation, we visited the fall Health and Safety classes to help acquaint students with all the services available here at GBHS as well as give them a chance to meet with us and ask any general questions of concern. The four-year planning sheet found in the Four Year Planning Guide was also reviewed and we encourage you to discuss that with them. These visits will be held again spring term for students taking Health and Safety at that time.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR Advising Sessions Seniors will soon be facing crucial deadlines for college and other career options and we look forward to helping them at this very exciting stage of their academic life! A Senior Advising Session will be forthcoming in late September. Counselors will meet with Seniors to provide information and advice pertaining to transcript reviews, graduation credits, college application deadlines, SAT/ACT information, and other vocational and career options. Similar meetings will be held with Juniors in November and December. After meeting with your student, we will send a copy of their transcript and a list of courses they need to complete for graduation home to you. Encourage your students to share with you the packet of information they will receive during their advising session. This information will also be available on Blackboard and the counseling website.
HELPING STUDENTS FORGE A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL PATH TO COLLEGE OR POST GRADUATE PLANS- For those of you new to the high school experience, we thought it might be helpful for you to know how we advise for college planning in a systematic way. In addition to meeting with students on an individual basis as needed, the counseling department meets with each student every academic year in small groups or in classroom settings for advising and guidance.
FRESHMAN YEAR Counselors do an Introduction to High School guidance lesson in Health and Safety classes as part of our "Get connected, Stay Connected" program. Topics include grades, study skills, graduation and college requirements, athletic eligibility, clubs, campus support people, the importance of careful personal choices, and how to complete (or update) a four-year plan.
Additionally, counselors meet individually each grading period with students who have multiple poor grades.
SOPHOMORE YEAR Continuing our "Get Connected, Stay Connected" program, our Sophomore Advising is delivered in World History and AP European History classes. These sessions focus on college admission requirements in terms of grades and testing and understanding the different hierarchy of colleges and requirements. A review of their individual transcripts and a discussion of four-year plans are also covered at this time.
JUNIOR YEAR Junior Advising will be held in late fall where we review transcripts, graduation and college requirements, and timelines with students. Status reports are sent home.
SENIOR YEAR Senior Advising sessions are held in late September regarding high school graduation credits, college application information, timelines, and choices after high school. Status reports are sent home.
Other program components to keep you and students informed include: College and Career Fairs, College Nights, College and Career Newsletter inserts, College Handbook, and the Program Planning Guide.
GBHS Counseling Department Website http://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/ We have been working hard to provide relevant information in a more timely and readily accessible format. Hopefully you will find it helpful in providing current school news, academic resources, social/emotional resources, test-taking strategies, stress management help, college and career searches, college handbook, study skills help, etc.
GBHS Counseling/Advising on Blackboard Another great resource to find pertinent information regarding college and career planning info, tips for success, web resources, study tips, and much more. Log in to GBHS Counseling/Advising on Blackboard using these instructions:
Go to Blackboard site available at http://online.rjuhsd.us/ 1. Click "User Login" 2. Enter Username: firstname.lastname (i.e. Beetle.Bailey) 3. Enter Password = Student ID# 4. Select GBHS Counseling/Advising (on right side)
College and Career Handbook Online www.rjuhsd.k12.ca.us/services/career/careerhome.html Be sure to check out this wonderful resource for up-to-date information on SAT/ACT testing, college application procedures, college visitation guidelines, career search info., NCAA info., alternate routes to your dream college, financial aid and scholarship info. and much, much more!
It's Time To Start and/or Continue Your College/Career Search @ http://www.californiacolleges.edu/ CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state's official website that provides information about higher education and career planning in California for students and parents. It has been developed in collaboration with the California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), California Community Colleges (CCC), Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), and the California Department of Education. You will find it is a great place to start the college/career planning journey with guidelines for exploring colleges/careers, paying for college, how to navigate the admissions process, how to pick the college right for you, etc.
Required Testing for College Bound Seniors A reminder that in order to be eligible for 4-year colleges all students must take the SAT and/or ACT exams. Students who want to repeat the test in an effort to raise their scores can do so in the early fall of their senior year. All testing must be done no later than December of the senior year for most colleges while some colleges require testing to be done as early as October. Check with specific campuses for more information or contact the Career Center if you have questions about this.
GREAT RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS:
Guidance Counselors If your student needs help with homework, study habits, stress management, time management etc. or seems to be struggling in school (defined as getting Ds and Fs) and you can't figure out why, please contact your student's counselor for further help.
GBHS Homework Center: The Learning Center will soon be available for students who need a place to complete their homework, or hold study groups. Peer tutors will also be available to help if needed. It will be held in the GBHS library, most likely on Monday - Thursday, from 2:45 - 4:00. It will be available on a drop-in basis and is a safe and supportive environment to help students on their road to success!
Lunch Tutoring Center: The Lunch Tutoring Center is now open during 1st lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2nd lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 813. Peer Tutors are available to assist during this time in all subjects and it is permissible to bring your lunch.
Homelink: Remember you can access your student's classroom assignments, current grade, attendance status, transcripts etc. from home on your own internet-connected computer. To create a student or parent account, please visit this address http://rosevillehsd.net/ .
Study skills: http://www.studygs.net/, http://lsc.sas.cornell.edu/
Stress Management: http://www.stressmanagementtips.com/
College Searches: http://www.princetonreview.com/, http://www.californiacolleges.edu/, http://www.osha.gov/
Career Searches: http://www.cacareerzone.com/
SAT and ACT Practice Tests: http://www.collegeboard.com/, or http://www.actstudent.org/
Volunteer Work : www.roseville.ca.us/hr/volunteer_center/default.asp
Occupational Handbook: http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ -O-net
Personality Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/, http://www.2h.com/index.html
SOME REMINDERS! Career Center: Our Career Center continues to be an excellent resource for testing and college application information. Is your student not sure what they should be considering career wise? Contact Cindi Underwood, our Career Center Tech., in the Career Center, about e-Choices, a new website career assessment that can be accessed from home. COUNSELOR AVAILABILITY: Remind your students that they can see their counselor during both lunchtimes and before and after school (when we do not have a scheduled meeting) without an appointment!
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