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 10th graders) - note: they are changing
Freshman Eligibility Changes Coming in 2012 ******************************************************************************************************************* Welcome to the family! The counselors extend a special welcome to all our new ninth graders and incoming students. It's going to be another exciting year ahead.
Grizzly Retreat: On August 6th 9th graders and new students will come together for a time of fun in an effort to get connected and used to the school before it actually starts. For more information or to sign your student up for the retreat, please complete the sign up form that was sent to you with your course confirmations in early May. These forms can also be found on the GBHS website...click "Start Up Information for 2010-11. "
Fall Schedules: can be picked up for fall classes on the student's assigned day (see assigned days below). Changes will be made on registration pick up days only for obvious academic errors (i.e. missing a class or required academic level changes). As we strive to make schedule changes as quickly as possible, and have the process as equitable as possible, please note that email and voicemail change requests cannot be honored. Once school begins, students can request a schedule change starting the first day of school by picking up a blue form at the front office, filling out the request with a parent signature of approval, and turning the form in to the front office. The form must be completely filled out. These forms will then be processed as quickly as possible the first week of school. Notices of the changes and/or denials will be sent to the student in one of his/her classes as soon as possible. Forewarning: Due to fewer sections and anticipated higher class sizes it is likely to be much more difficult this year to accommodate schedule change requests. Thanks in advance for your cooperation in working with our process as we strive to make it fair and equitable for everyone. This process is designed to get students settled into classes as soon as possible.
Math and Foreign Language Recommendations: Please be aware that there are certain grade prerequisites for placement in the next level of math and foreign language. If your student has signed up for the next level but doesn't meet the grade requirement after finals in June, the class may be changed to repeat the current course before moving on. Refer to the course planning guide for more details: http://www.granitebayhigh.org/resources/ppg/ .
Schedule Pick Up Days: Seniors: Aug. 2nd, Juniors: Aug. 3rd, Sophs: Aug. 4th,, Frosh: Aug. 5th
Spring Schedules: Spring schedule issues will be addressed at the beginning of December.
Drop "F" Policy: Remember that we have a two-week "drop-F" policy which means any necessary changes must be made within the first two weeks of the term. Because of the 4X4 schedule, most academic changes must be made during the first week of school. After the second week of school, a student will receive a "drop F" grade from any class being exited. Exceptions will be made only for teacher initiated/approved level changes within the same subject area.
GBHS Counseling Department Website http://www.granitebayhigh.org/administration/counselors/news.php We would like to continue to point you to the GBHS Counseling website!!! We have been working hard to provide relevant information in a timely and readily accessible format. Hopefully you will find it helpful in providing current school news, grade level advising, 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 The counseling faculty has advising resources now on BLACKBOARD. You will find many valuable resources on such issues as: grade level advising, college and career searches, study skills help, athletic eligibility, and much, much more!
Log in today using these instructions: Blackboard 1. Click "User Login" 2. Username: firstname.lastname 3. Password = Student ID# 4. Select GBHS Counseling/Advising (on right side)
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.
GREAT RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS:
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.ucgateways.org/, http://www.princetonreview.com/, http://www.californiacolleges.edu/, http://www.osha.gov/
Career Searches: http://www.cacareerzone.com/, http://www.ucgateways.org/
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
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