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The Freshman Foundation
Your Success Starts Now
Grade 9 Counselor name and Email Ext.
A-Cg Heather [email protected]
276
Ch-Gk Kelly [email protected]
289
Gl-Kh Patricia [email protected]
281
Ki-Ma Katina Tzetzos [email protected]
271
Mb-P Adam Wolven [email protected]
277
Q-S Graham [email protected]
275
T-Z Mary Fournier [email protected]
272
Safe Schools Christine [email protected]
274
Counselors
Grad Req’s A-G Req’s
English 40
Math 20 (Algebra 1)
Life Science 10
Phys Science 10
World Hist 10
US Hist 10
Economics 5
Government 5
Physical Ed 20
Fine Art / Foreign Lng / CTE 20
Total: 220 units
1 yr = 10 units
Need grade of D or better
“D for Diploma”
History 2 yrs
English 4 yrs
Math 3/4 yrs
Lab Science 2/3 yrs
Foreign Lang. 2/3 yrs
Visual Performing Arts 1 yr
Electives 1 yr
Only certain courses meet these requirements
Need a grade of C or better
“C for College”
Grades in academic courses
– Plan your time
– Complete homework
– Learn to study
– Take advantage of tutoring
– Balance academic workload and extra curricular activities
What to do if you’re not happy with your grades?
• Speak to your teacher
• Seek out the help or tutoring
• Develop a study group
• Analyze study patterns at home
• Limit distractions (phone, computer, TV,
video games, etc.)
• Conduct nightly review of previous
material (review vocab words, math study
guides, etc.)
Tutoring Resources Zero Period Tutoring:
Free Math tutoring is offered zero period covering all subjects through Pre-calculus Honors.
Mrs. Tran tutors Monday through Friday in room S43.
Learning Center after school tutoring:
Free after school tutoring covers Essential of Algebra (A & B), Algebra 1, and Geometry MCR
Ms. Williams tutors Monday through Thursday in the Learning Center.
National Honor Society:
Free lunch time tutoring in all subjects, email Mrs. Okamoto: [email protected] , Room H64
Spanish Honor Society:
Free lunch time Spanish tutoring every Tues (Room P122) [email protected] or
French Honor Society: Free lunch time and after school for French 1, 2, 3 (Room P110) contact Mrs. Sam
Current Peninsula High School student tutor list – Available in the counseling office.
SBUT Tutoring:
www.sbut.org/tutorprogram for information regarding this tutoring service.
Many of the members of the South Bay United Teachers provide private tutoring.
This program is strictly an agreement between the teacher and the individual requesting services.
All tutoring parameters are set by the teacher (location, time, and cost).
Helpful Hints
Work at your own level
Balance your life
Discover and develop your strengths and interests
Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts, Club
Sports, Music Lessons, Mock Trial, Debate)
Give back: volunteer opportunities
Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of
same class/club/etc.
Plan your own course; do not adopt your friend’s
course
Withdraw/Drop Policy 2015 - 2016
Voluntary Drop/Level Change: Initiated by student or parent
Effect on transcript: 1. DROP/LEVEL CHANGE*: If request occurs on or before October 3, first semester, or February 27, second semester, there will be no record of the class on the transcript. 2. WITHDRAW: If withdraw occurs from October 6 – December 12, first semester or March 2 – May 8, second semester, a grade of W will be recorded on the transcript. 3. WITHDRAW “F” If withdraw occurs from January 5 – January 16, first semester, on May 18 – June 4 second semester, an “F” will be recorded on transcript, regardless of academic grade.
*Please Note: Level changes are based on space availability and are not guaranteed
Preparing for College
The counseling department at PVPHS supports you through:– Individual planning (March)
– Grade level group conferences / lessons
– Academic progress checks (grad/A-G)
– Evening presentations
– Drop in times / request to see counselor
Myths
Freshman year doesn’t matter because the UC’s only look at grades from sophomore and junior years– Freshman year establishes study habits
– Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade
– Colleges review the entire transcript
A college’s ranking is more important than finding the right fit for you– How rankings work
– Rankings don’t matter if the college is not a good fit for you
Naviance
Your Naviance login and password will be in the mail soon
Go to PVPHS.com
Click the link to Naviance
Login to Family Connection
If you are having problems logging on, please see the support staff in the counseling office or go to the CCC
Naviance Resume
Resume
Sports
Clubs
Honor Roll
Music Lessons
Drama
Choir
Extra Curricular Activities
Volunteer Hours
Internships/Paid Jobs
Build a record of commitment rather than involvement.
The Freshman Foundation
What is your learning style?
Auditory vs. Visual
Individual vs. Group
Mover vs. Sitter
Morning vs. Afternoon
How Should I study?Auditory Learners:
How to study: You like to learn by listening and talking.
Suggestion: Study with someone else and occasionally stop to discuss the information.
Visual Learners:
How to study: You like to learn by reading, observing, and seeing things.
Suggestion: during a lecture take notes or create diagrams.
How Should I study?
Individual:
How to study: You prefer to work on projects or papers on your own. Working with others is distracting.
Suggestion: When faced with group work, prepare on your own and learn the material before working with the group.
Group:
How to study: Incorporate discussion and feedback. Discuss the material with a friend as you are learning it. Find motivated and bright friends to work with.
Suggestion: Study with a “study buddy” or in a group. Interact with your teacher and peers during classroom discussions.
How Should I study?Mover:
How to study: You are probably miserable sitting in the library or at your desk for long periods of time.
Suggestion: Take breaks - if only to stretch-every half-hour or so.
Sitter:
How to study: Sitting still in an uncluttered environment allows you absorb material without losing your train of thought.
Suggestion: Study when and where the only interruptions will be the ones you choose.
How Should I study?Morning Learner:
How to study: If you are a morning learner you may lose energy and wind down by mid-afternoon.
Suggestion: Don’t start homework late at night. Review your notes in the morning before leaving for school.
Afternoon:
How to study: You reach your peak in the late morning or afternoon.
Suggestion: Plan your most challenging work during that time period.
Ultimately, learning is up to you!
Profile of a Successful Freshman
AssertivenessWhat does being assertive mean to you?
Why do you think so many people find it difficult to stand up for themselves?
What is the difference between an assertive response and an aggressive one?
What are the advantages of being assertive?
Successful freshman know how to stand up for their thoughts or feelings without hurting others.
Profile of a Successful Freshman
Coping with Anxiety
Feeling nervous in situations where we are afraid we won’t do as well as we would like to.
- physical vs. cognitive
It is important for individuals to know what triggers their anxiety in order to develop appropriate coping skills.
Profile of a Successful Freshman
Coping with Anxiety
What to do:
- Deep breathing
- Mental rehearsal
- Positive self talk
- Exercising
- Sharing concerns
Who can help you?
Parents
Administrators
Nurse
School Psychologist
Teachers
Counselors
