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Welcome Auburn Riverside Class of 2017

Your support team:The Counseling Center StaffSam HarttA FaJan SigurdsonFb KDan PolleyL RnVeronika HollomanRo - ZSteve Mead Career CenterOffice # 804-5161Secretary, Sandi ThompsonRegistrar, Ashlea Muxen

Ways in which counselors assist students:

Help students stay on track for on-time graduation

Personal issues: friends, family, school, general

Crisis intervention and support, mediation

Academic support, advisement, and encouragement

Our goal today:Introduce you to Auburn Riverside High SchoolGive you an Auburn School District catalog (name)Help you learn how to register for classes next yearSCHEDULE

School starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m.

6 classes per day approx. 55 min. each

5 minute passing time

2 lunches determined by 4th period class

Lockers are availableHow does high school differ from middle school?

Non-attendance impacts grades significantly

Treated as a young adult responsible for actions and decisions

The teacher/student relationship is a partnership. Need to talk to your teachers

Less drama and fewer rumors. Fighting and drama are considered immature

TRANSITION: FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY, SELF-RESPECTFreedomMore independenceChoosing classesChoosing career pathPersonal choices peers, work habits, activitiesSpecial events, DancesOpportunityClubsSportsActivities Honors & AP classesTech Prep classesRunning StartJobsSelf-RespectGood choices can lead to respect . . . of peers of family of community . . .diploma/graduation, honors, awards, work, monetary rewards, feeling of accomplishment, self-confidence, resilienceAdvice from Counselors:Take the most rigorous classes you can (family access)Maintain highest grades possible (transcript)Get involvedDevelop clear goals for your futureBegin networking with your teachers, counselor, coaches, etc.Stay organizeduse planners and calendarsLearn to be resilient

What can you do to prepare for high school NOW?Attend school every day (absences hugely affect grades)Practice taking notes in core classesscience, math, social studiesComplete every assignment and turn in on due dateAsk your teacher for help, increase your class participationStudy over time for a test rather than crammingImprove your ability to memorize, summarize, and integrate knowledge

Graduation RequirementsClass of 20174 years Language Arts2.5 years Social Studies +meet WSH req.3 years Math (must include Algebra I and Geometry)2 yearsPE/Health2 yearsScience (1 yr Biology)1 yearOccupational: CTE Code1 yearArt7 creditsElectivesGraduation Requirements2017Earn 22.50 credits to graduatePass HSPE (Reading, Writing)Pass end-of-course exams in Algebra, Geometry, and BiologyComplete and present culminating portfolio

Choosing classes/earning creditFreshman year you will take the following YEARLONG courses and earn 6.0 credits1.0 credit English 9 Required1.0 credit Math Required .5 credit Science Required .5 credit World Studies Required .5 credit Health - Required .5 credit Orientation Required1.0 credit Your Choice/Elective #11.0 credit Your Choice/Elective #2

AUBURN RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL On-line catalog available athttp://www.auburn.wednet.edu/arhs

MINIMUM 4-YEAR STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSpage 23Language Arts/English4 yearsMathematics3 years (including Advanced Algebra/Trig or beyond) Senior math required(meaningful math or algebra-based science class)Social Studies3 yearsScience2 years of lab science (one year must be algebra-based--either chemistry or physics)World Language (same language)2 yearsFine, Visual, or Performing Arts 1 yearCOLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES - NCAApage 22Earn a GPA of at least 2.30 (on a 4.00 scale.)This GPA is calculated for only the core academic courses which were successfully completed during grades 9-12. Only courses that have been approved by the Clearinghouse are accepted In addition, no special values are allowed for + or - grades.Core Units Required for NCAA Certification English Core4 years Math Core (Algebra & higher) 3 yearsScience Core 2 yearsSocial Science Core 2 yearsEnglish, Math, or Science 1 yearAdditional Core 4 years (English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Non-doctrinal Religion) TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED = 16Registration form is due next Wednesday, March 13! NEED: Completed form with your signature and your parents signature and teacher initials for honors classes AND alternates

Please return your Auburn School District registration form on March 13 as well.Things to think aboutWorld languages Sports physicals after June 1Letter sent in early August RAVEN dayAugust 20First day of schoolForms are due to us next Wednesday, March 13More things to think aboutDo we get lockers?Are we going to be in class with seniors?If I take Algebra 1/2 now is this a high school credit?Who is my counselor?When can I take a higher level PE like weight lifting?Any Questions?