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RISING JUNIORS

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Parent Night Presentations

Class of 2026-RISING JUNIORS

By: CdMHS Counseling Department

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Counseling Department & College and Career Center

(A-Dav)

Laurie Rybaczyk

(Daw-Hol)

Charles Oyas

(Hom-Moa)

Cesar De La Riva

Mary Russell

College Guidance Specialist

(Mob-Sev)

Sandra Ruiz/Abbey Hill

(Sew-Z)

Gina Nyeholt

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Counseling & Wellness Services

Our Focus:

Academic Development- implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student's ability to learn

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Career Development- guide students to understand the connection between school and the real world, work, and post-secondary education

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Social/Emotional Development- help students manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills.

What is available?

Counseling Check-In’s
College & Career Center (LRC)
Wellness Center Room 228 & 229 (SW: Jessica DeWilde)
School Psychologists- Gus Sasso & Annemarie Stellman
On Campus Counseling - Wellness Team & Turning Point
Off Campus Counseling- Care Solace Referral
School Nurse
SRO- Officer Shen
Mental Health Referrals/Resources

We want to partner with you!

Please contact us with any concerns.

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NMUSD Graduation Requirements

English: 40 Credits (4 Years)
Math: 20 Credits (2 Years)
Life Science: 10 Credits (1 Year)

Biology, Marine Science, Physiology

Physical Science: 10 Credits (1 Year)

Chemistry, Physics

History: 30 Credits (3 Years)

World History, U.S. History, Gov/Econ

Humanities: 10 Credits (1 Year)

Fine Art/Performing Art or Foreign Language

Applied Skills: 5 Credits (1 semester)

ROP Class or 3rd Year Math/Science

Physical Education: 20 Credits (2 Years)

P.E., Athletics, Cheer, Band, Dance, Yoga

Health: 5 Credits (1 semester)
Electives: 80 Credits (9th-12th)

TOTAL = 230 Credits

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UC/CSU A-G

A. HISTORY- 2 Years

B. ENGLISH- 4 Years

C. MATH- 3 + Years

D. LAB SCIENCE- 2+ Years

E. LANGUAGE- 2+ Years

F. FINE ART/PERFORMING ART- 1 Year

G. ACADEMIC ELECTIVE- 1 Year

*You must pass A-G classes with a C or higher in order for them to count!

4-Year Bound !

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Enhanced & AP Courses

Over 30

Advanced Opportunities

AP French
AP Art History
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Enhanced Math 1 & 2
Honors Enhanced Math 3
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Psychology
AP Physics C: Mech
AP Research (AGS)
AP Seminar (AGS)

AP Spanish Language
AP Chinese Language
AP US Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP US History
AP World History
AP Human Geography
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Studio Art 2D-Media
AP Studio Art 2D
AP Studio Art - Drawing
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A

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CTE Pathways

What is CTE?

The Career Technical Education (CTE) program in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District offers elective courses in a sequential CTE pathway, within an industry sector that incorporates science, math, English Language Arts (ELA), and CTE common core standards

CTE Programs are personalized, hands-on, and lets students explore different career fields!

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ROP- After School Options

What is ROP?

Hands on classes that get you more involved.

Who can take ROP classes ?

Most classes available to grades 9-12.

Internship Classes - Must be 16
Some Classes limited to age/grade
Find more information on CDMHS website

Why take an ROP class?

Experiment in different career industries.
Earn grades and credit towards graduation.
UC and CSU approved courses.
Prepare for workforce .
Earn certificates and recognition.

Please contact Mary Russell in the Learning Resource Center for more information

mrussell@nmusd.us

https://www.coastlinerop.net/about-career-specialists.asp

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Early College Credit Options

Steps:

See Counselor and complete the Community College Dual Enrollment/Special Part Time Student Form (provided by college)
Apply to Community College
Submit Dual Enrollment/Special Part Time Form to Community College
Register for Classes

AP Courses/Exams (Score of 3 or higher)
Dual Enrollment Coastline College Courses

OCC, GWC, IVC & CCC
Must be a course not offered at CdM
See Counselor for details and steps

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NMUSD Awards & Recognition

State Seal of Biliteracy

1) Complete all English classes with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

2) Earn a level a “proficient” or higher SBAC score in English language arts

3) And display proficiency in one or more languages, other than English, demonstrated through one of the following methods:

Pass a world language Advanced Placement (AP) examination with a score of 3 or higher
Completed a four-year course of study in a world language, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

NMUSD Seal of Excellence

Scored 3 or higher on 3 AP Exams & completed and passed at least 2 college courses.

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CDMHS Athletics

Athletic Clearance must be complete to participate in all sports
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA, have no more than 1 U in citizenship, and pass at least 4 classes. www. AthleticClearance.com

CLEARANCE PROCESS

Download a “Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Exam Form” from the Athletic Website or Athletic Clearance (www. AthleticClearance.com)
Complete a Pre-Participation Exam and Clearance with medical doctor.
Go to www. AthleticClearance.com-Create/Login to an account, complete the registration, and upload physical and proof of insurance. 2023-24 Athletic Clearance Registration opens May 1st
Upload Confirmation/Consent Page with Parent/Student signature to Athletic Clearance.

Contact→ Athletic Director: Brian Walsh & Athletic Secretary: Dawn Jack

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Student Academic Supports

Teachers are available during Late Start Mondays from 8:45-9:35 to help their students.

Monday Intervention

Built into the CdM Bell Schedule

Interested students can sign up in the counseling department to be matched with a NHS tutor.

Peer Tutoring with National Honors Society Students

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Career Exploration

In SchooLinks students should check their “dashboard” to see what remaining tasks they may need to complete. Students completed “Would You Rather” and “Favoriting Careers” during our recent presentations.

*Rising Juniors presentation 2024

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Sample 11th GRADE SCHEDULE

English
Math
Science
U.S. History
Elective
Elective
7th/8th Athletics

6 year long classes is a full junior high school schedule
Enrolling in Special Programs may require a 6th or 7th class

i.e. Drama, Band, CTE Course, World Language, Athletics/Cheer

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GO to the CDMHS website: cdm.schoolloop.com
Locate AERIES STUDENT PORTAL (bottom left side)
Sign in using ID# (sign in with Google), then sign in again with ID#@nmusd.us & password
Click on Classes tab
Course Request Entry Tab
ADD and REVIEW course requests in Aeries Student Portal (courses will be saved automatically) YAY!
Students will meet with their counselors to finalize.

Aeries Student Portal Directions

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COURSE REQUESTS IN AERIES DUE :

March 5, 2023

CdM’s master schedule is based on student course requests.

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PAL
CdM Vocal Music
Triton Tech Robotics
CDM Theatre
Orchesis
Youth & Government
Trident Magazine
Ebbtide Yearbook
Athletics
Ceramics
Visual Arts
CTE
CDM Cheer and Song
CDM Dance
Instrumental Music
TTV
NHS
Speech and Debate/MUN
AGS