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A Special Presentation for our 9th Grade Families

Check your Vitals

Routine Physical (Overview of Academic Options & Expectations)

Questions and Answers (Small Groups)

Recommendations and Tips (until we meet again)

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“All students graduate demonstrating the knowledge and the skills necessary to be prepared for college and career.”

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ReadingWritingCritical ThinkingSelf-ManagementCollege and Career Knowledge

Citizenship

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Interesting facts you should know…◦ The number of students taking IB courses has

increased each of the past three years 2008 – 185 2009 – 226 2010 – 306

◦ 92% of our graduating class enrolled in post-secondary education after graduation.

◦ 200 freshman have visited a college campus (SF State, UC Berkeley)

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12 WEEKS Progress ReportsA.Students Grades are Accumulative B.Final grades go on transcripts (end of

December) 5 more weeksC.If your child has a D or F on this progress

report, it is time to do the following:-email or call the teacher- arrange for your child to stay

after school for help in the Homework Center

-Sign-up for School Loop

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www.chs.schoolloop.com

This link allows you to check in real time your child’s Attendance, Class Assignments, and Grades (84% of our teachers post

grades on School Loop.)Available in Spanish

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Grade Experience

9th Freshman Team Cohort, College Visit

10th AVID (9-12)

11th 1+ IB Class

12th 1+ IB Class

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Students not at grade level will take English, Algebra Supports. ELD and Special Ed services always available

9th

Learn good study habits, including organization and time management. Take college prep/AS classes. Aim for A’s and B’s, earning C’s at minimum. Freshman year counts!

10th

Aim for A’s and B’s, earning C’s or better. Continue to take CP and AS classes. Grades calculated in CSU/UC GPA.Take the PLAN test in October. Offered here at Cap.

11th

Take PSAT in the Fall. Offered here at CapTake SAT/ACT in the Spring.Enroll in one or more IB class.

Continue to aim for A’s and B’s.

12th

Continue to take SAT/ACT’s if needed. December is the last date.Take challenging classes and keep your grades up. You can’t afford to get Senioritis!Apply for Universities in the Fall, Community College in the SpringComplete Financial Aid application in January/FebruaryComplete Intent to Register form by March (CSU/UC or Private)Complete Community College Application (CC)

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1st in the family to go to college? Need organizational skills to manage life and

school? What is a FASFA? How do I apply to college? Need better Study Habits? Need support in Reading, Writing and Inquiry?

THEN AVID IS FOR YOU!

(Advancement Via Individual Determination)

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It’s never too early to begin researching college and the entrance requirements

Monitor your child’s study habits and use of free time

Encourage your child to participate in school activities, clubs, and sports

Consistently communicate with your child’s teachers and counselors

Participate in PTO, LPO, Music, Drama, Sports Boosters, Cap IB Boosters, SSC

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30 minutes for small groups (select 2 groups/15 minutes each (rotate)

Group 1: Meet with a Counselor to review your child’s progress report

Group 2: Learn more about AVID

Group 3: Meet with the Administrators to discuss the 4 year plan and school progress

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“Building Healthy Habits in Your Teens”

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Final ThoughtsSurveyDoor Prizes

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