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FRESHMAN

REGISTRATION

INFORMATION

2026

Clovis Unified Counseling Department

Welcome to Buchanan,

Class of 2030!

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TODAY’S OBJECTIVES

    • Introductions & Counselor Info
    • Buchanan Information/Resources
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Class Placement
    • Letter Grade Explanation
    • Getting Connected

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COUNSELING TEAM

COUNSELING & CAREER CENTER: LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS IN THE 100 BUILDING

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Mr. Felix DanielFelix@cusd.com

Mrs. Brandon TracyBrandon@cusd.com

Mr. Garnica AngelGarnica@cusd.com

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MIDDLE

Mrs. Tozlian-Reyes SarahTozlian@cusd.com

Ms. Salazar JessicaSalazar@cusd.com

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BOTTOM

Mr. Wagner TroyWagner@cusd.com

Mrs. Rudolph StacyRudolph@cusd.com

Mrs. Engelbert MandieEngelbert@cusd.com

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STAY CONNECTED

Email Counselor

FirstNameLastName@cusd.com

Buchanan Website, See Counseling Tab

bhs.cusd.com

Instagram

@buchananhigh_counseling

Class of 2030 Google Classroom

fl3tb4os

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BHS WEBSITE COUNSELING SECTION

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Freshman Required Classes:

English

Math

Science

PE

Health

1 Elective

230 credits total

needed to graduate.

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If you earn an F in a required

academic class, you MUST repeat

it during summer school.

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If you earn an F, you’re in jeopardy of not graduating & will make a plan with your Counselor to get back on track.

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GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

VS.

CSU/UC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Regular Grad Requirements plus:

+ 2 years World Language

+ 3rd year of Math

+ 1 year (visual/performing) Art

+ Cs or better

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

4-YEAR COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS =

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    • Cannot repeat ANY course if you earn a grade of C- or higher.

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    • There is a significant increase in rigor of curriculum from 8th grade to high school. College Prep (P) courses are more difficult.

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    • Students should challenge themselves in areas of strength.

Importance of proper class placement & rigor …

TEACHERS & COUNSELORS WILL ASSIGN CLASSES BASED ON

GRADES, PLACEMENT TEST SCORES, AND OTHER FACTORS

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    • In high school, grades count toward Graduation & post-secondary opportunities.

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    • “D” or higher = 5 credits

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    • “F” = 0 credits

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    • An “F” in a core class must be re-taken in order to stay on track for graduation

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    • “C” or higher is needed to be “A-G eligible” (i.e. eligible for 4-year college immediately after high school)

GRADES MATTER

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    • Tutor.com
    • Academic Clinics

GET CONNECTED

    • Clubs
    • Athletics
    • Academic Clubs
    • Performing Arts

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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CLASS PLACEMENT

    • English (Regular or Honors)
    • Math
    • Science
    • Health & Ethnic Studies/Geography (1 semester each)
    • PE Core

Students will be placed in the following required courses:

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World Language

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Industrial Technology

Other Electives

World Language Eligibilty:

B or better in AB Class AND 3.0 overall GPA.

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

Freshman have one elective:

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ELECTIVES OFFERED

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REGISTRATION

TIMELINE

March 16 Incoming Freshman Parent Night

March 24-25 Registration for ASI Students

April Make-up registration

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    • Students should be looking at their personalized forms during THIS LESSON

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    • Elective options can be found on the back

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    • Scan the QR code and choose electives on Google Form

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    • Also list choices on blue form under #6

REGISTRATION FORMS

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Scan the QR code &

Complete the Google Form

by Friday!

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Registration with your BHS Counselor on March 24 or 25.

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Makeup Registration in April.

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Join the Class of 2030

Google Classroom: fl3tb4os

What’s Next ?