Class of 2027

Freshman Presentation

Foothill High School-Counseling Department

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Who are the Counselors?

Mrs. Crine

Mr. Andrade

Mrs. Winlow

Mrs. Green-

Ellington

Mrs. Whipple

Mrs. Petty

Ms. Zamora

To meet with your counselor,

Fill out the Counselor Appointment Request

School Social Worker & College and Career Counselor

Mrs. Nicole Twardzik

Mrs. T

College and Career

Ms. Megan

Social Worker

Important Terms

Quarter vs Semester

Semester is half the school year (18 weeks)

Semester grade goes on the transcript

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Credit

Transcript unit is earned each semester (with a passing grade - A, B, C, D)

Elective

A course you choose because of your personal or career interests

Advanced Courses

• Honors - Advanced (pace) curricula. (.025)
• Dual Enrollment - College Credit earned through University of Nevada Reno or CSN (.050)
• AP - Courses with college-level (.050) curricula and the potential to earn college credit

GPA = Grade Point Average

Each letter grade you earn at the end of the semester equals a certain point. To find your GPA you average the points on your report card.

Letter Number used

Grade for GPA calculation

A = 4

B = 3

C = 2

D = 1

F = 0

Why is your GPA important?

• College applications
• Scholarships
• SPORTS
• Diploma type

How many credits do I need?

Let’s do the math….

All students will take 6 credits each year

4 years of high school

6 credits x 4 years of high school = 24 credits

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Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma College & Career Ready Diploma (CCR)

23 credits 24 credits 24 credits

Attendance and Denial of Credit

Denial of Credit

• After 10 unexcused absences you have the potential to lose credit

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• Letters will go out each week

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• Parents will need to make an appointment for an appeal hearing in December and/or May to see if they are granted the credit

• Potential restriction from extra-curricular activities and/or campus privileges including but not limited to prom, grad night, homecoming, athletic activities, performances, competitions, dances, parking privileges, etc.

Infinite Campus

Academic Plan

• Required in Infinite Campus during 1st semester of 9th grade

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• It is a 4-year plan of courses to take
• Foreign Language
• CTE courses

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• You will review and update your plan every year with your counselor when we meet 2nd semester for course selection

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• The course of study you choose can be determined by your plans after high school

Academic Plan

Progress Report

Middle School Credit or

“I forgot to take it over the summer?”

• Required Course: Health
• Summer School, NVLA (starts January)

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• Required Course: Computers
• Summer School, NVLA(starts January)

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• Required PE I
• Summer School, NVLA(starts January)

Credit Recovery Options

APEX - $50 - Bootcamp 2nd semester

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BYU - Prior authorization before you sign up

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NVLA - $50 - See counselor to enroll

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Sunset Night School - See counselor to enroll

Planning for Life after High School

College Planning - College Board

• 4-year or 2-year colleges - start visiting them
• Apprenticeships/Trades
• Career and Technical Schools
• Military - Foothill Military Recruiters
• Employment

NCAA – College Athlete

Foothill Website

Counseling Website

Athletics and Clubs & Activities

4-Year Course Plan

Review your course plan in IC.

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Course Selection

Will be done in February. You will need to complete a Google form before we meet with you.

Course Catalog

Check the course catalog for specific academic questions.

Questions and Announcements

Falcon Preview in February!