Scripps Ranch High School

2025-2026

Sophomore Presentation

Class of 2028

10/14/25

Class of

2028

WHO IS YOUR COUNSELOR?

Matthew Johnson A – De

Justina Estrada Df – J

Madison Ramsey K – Nar

Sara Beth Hatfield Nas – Sa

Allison Penn Sb – Z

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Janay Brown → Counseling Secretary

Janay Lamar → Registrar

Why See Your Counselor?

Get help with the following:

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• Academic
• Personal / Social
• College & Career

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See us at lunch.

We can answer your questions and schedule appointments.

Importance of Sophomore Year

• Your 10th and 11th grade GPA is used for most college applications, however your freshman year grades still count

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• Grades, attendance, and other factors determine your preparedness for junior year

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• NO “D” grades allowed in any core subject areas for 4-year college entry right after high school! D grades MUST be made up. (Summer School, Edgenuity, or Extended Day if available)

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• Explore Xello and CC.edu! Directions for how to log on can be found in the Sophomore Review Packet. (Begin exploring Careers and Colleges)

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College GPA

Graduation Requirements

44 Credits

2.0 Cumulative GPA

Complete A-G Requirements

Ethnic Studies (met thru Identity & Relationships)

2 Years of PE

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Note:

• Three years of math are required and must be on your SRHS transcript.
• You must have LOTE credit on your SRHS transcript (second year or higher).
• Additional courses may be taken outside of our district. These courses will not be added to your SRHS transcript (unless they are a district approved world language school) and will not count towards meeting our graduation requirements. However, they may be used in the college application process, or to advance in Mathematics and LOTE.

How to Earn Credits

• Must pass class with a “D” or higher (for graduation)
• A grade of “C” or higher is needed for 4 year college entry. Students should attend summer school or register for Edgenuity to remediate ”D” grades if planning to attend a 4-year college after high school.
• Earn 1 credit each semester per class

(example: Physics 1 = 1 credit, Physics 2 = 1 credit)

• Each semester = 6 credits
• There are 8 semesters in high school = 48 credits (44 needed for graduation)
• Remediation = Summer School, Edgenuity, Extended Day

Graduation Requirements

A-G

A) Social Studies 3 years

B) English 4 years

C) Math 3 years (4 years recommended)

D) Science 3 years (1 physical, 1 life, and a 3rd year)

E) LOTE 2 years (3 years recommended for some schools)

F) VAPA 1 year

G) College-Prep Elective 1 year (additional class from A-G)

PLUS 2 years of PE and Ethnic Studies (met in Identity and Relationships)

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Types of Courses

College Prep (P): Highest weight value = 4

Advanced (ADV): Highest weight value = 4

Honors (HP): Highest weight value = 5

Advanced Placement (AP): Highest weight value = 5

Dual Enrollment College Courses: Highest weight value = 5

CCTE: Students may earn college credit by exam (CBE) for some CCTE classes

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Credit Weight

Non-weighted

Weighted

A=4

B=3

C=2

D=1

A=5

B=4

C=3

D=1 (does not earn the extra point)

How To Calculate GPA

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GRADES

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ENGLISH B 3

MATH B 3

HISTORY C 2

BIOLOGY A 4

PE A 4

ART C 2

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Example

3 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 18

18 / 6 = 3.0

Based on the scale, add up your grades and then divide by how many classes you have.

Attendance

Students must be in school to learn!

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When a student is absent from school they should:

1. Look at teacher’s educational platforms (Google Classroom/Canvas) to see what was missed or email teacher
2. Upon return see your teacher about missing assignments or tests. Get clear due dates!

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If a student must miss school, a parent/guardian needs to fill out the Attendance Google Form.

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If leaving school early for illness/appointment, student must have a blue slip.

Erica Savage (A-R) Grace Parra (S-Z)

Academic Success and Supports

• Use planner! Write down all assignments DAILY.

*If no homework, write what you are working on so you can review/study at home!

• Spend a minimum of 20 minutes studying/reviewing/practicing for each academic class per night!
• Complete all class and home assignments on time and to the best of your ability EVEN if it is not counted in your grade!!!! Assignments (class/home) reinforce your learning and prepare you for assessments.
• Ask for help when you do not understand something! Seek your teacher’s assistance and see if there are tutoring opportunities at lunch or after school.
• Attend Tutoring: See “Class Of” Google Classroom for tutoring opportunities
• Check grades in PowerSchool at least one time a week. See teacher immediately if any discrepancies in grades.

Planning for the Future

• USE XELLO and CaliforniaColleges.edu! Start looking into future potential careers, colleges and majors you may be interested in.
• Xello: Matchmaker Assessment (career), Explore Options (majors, schools, careers)
• CaliforniaColleges.edu: Take assessments and use the Career Search Tool
• Talk to parents, relatives and family friends about what their job entails.
• Attend Wednesday College and Career Series (located in the library)
• Clubs, internships, community service!

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Colleges may consider the following in the admissions process:

• GPA
• High School Course Selection
• Special Talents / Skills
• Achievements or Awards
• Extracurricular Activities (Music, Sports, AFJROTC, Clubs, Scouting, Church/Synagogue etc.)
• Leadership
• Community Service
• Internships / Job Experience
• College Entrance Exam Scores (not accepted by all schools)

College Entrance Exams

• PSAT (encouraged to take in 11th grade)
• Mock Exams (encouraged to try mock ACT & SAT)
• Test Prep (online programs, books, classes, individual tutoring, etc.)
• ACT & SAT (recommended to take in the spring of junior year)
• Resources: collegeboard.com (PSAT, SAT, AP), act.org (ACT)

School Visits

• Take advantage of breaks to visit colleges! Check school websites to see if they are doing in-person tours.
• Call to schedule tours
• Use Xello and CaliforniaColleges.edu for college searches
• Explore college websites (links on Sophomore Review Packet)

Community Service

• Community Service is a voluntary, unpaid service performed to benefit the public.
• Community service hours can be important for college admissions and scholarships.
• Find something that you are interested in! Where do you want to make a difference by giving either your time or your talent?
• Log hours and important information about each community service activity in the resume section on Xello.
• Students keep track of their own Community Service records.

Sophomore

Review Packet

Please see the

Sophomore Review Packet

in the Sophomore section of the Counseling website as a resource.

Stretch Break!

Movin' on up...

Sophomore to Junior Articulation

Articulation

What is articulation?

• In high school, it is the process by which students select their classes for the following year.

Purpose

• Proper placement
• Student choice

Always do your best

Set goals

Be ready with good habits for Junior year

Whatever your post high school plans are, you will need...

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• good study habits
• organizational skills
• strong effort!

Skills for Success

Graduation Requirements

• 44 credits
• Meet Ethnic Studies requirement (Identity & Relationships 1,2 meets requirement)
• Complete A-G Graduation Requirements
• 2 years of PE credit (must be taken in 9th and 10th grade)
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 in grades 9-12
• F grades in core academic areas must be remediated
• Summer School
• Edgenuity
• Extended Day
• D grades are passing BUT must be remediated if planning on attending a 4 year college after high school.

• Consider the following:
• Recommended prerequisites
• Grades
• Teacher Recommendation
• End of course exams (if available)

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• Read Course Descriptions at srhscounseling.com under Academics
• Talk to current teachers for input
• Talk to students who are currently enrolled in the classes you are interested in taking next year
• Consider future major interests and/or career interests

• Overall workload
• Classes - what are the expectations?
• Extra-curricular activities, i.e. sports, clubs, community service, home responsibilities, religious activities, etc.
• Challenge yourself while still maintaining a BALANCED, HAPPY, HEALTHY life!

Additional Considerations

1 college course per semester

for Juniors

Community College Courses

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The Card, Support Document

and PowerSchool

• The Articulation card is a great overview. Classes are listed in A-G order
• Strongly consider the recommended prerequisites when choosing classes.
• Use Support Document along with the Class Descriptions on the counseling website to select classes

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• Complete your Articulation Card and get parent/guardian signatures on the back-side
• Go to your Student Portal on PowerSchool to complete the Class Registration on-line.

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Support Document

Remember, all students MUST have 2 years of PE to earn a diploma. Sign up for PE if 4 semesters are not completed. No exceptions! Must be done in grade 11 or 12.

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• A. US History
• B. English
• C. Math
• D. Science
• E. LOTE (if 2 years not complete) or Elective
• Elective (Area F, G or Other Elective)

Junior Schedule

Area A - History/Social Science

Area B - English

Area C - Math

Area D - Science

Classes in BOLD are Pathway courses. If selected, you are committed to completing the pathway by taking the capstone course Senior year

Area E - Language Other than English

Area F - Visual and Performing Arts

Classes in BOLD are Pathway courses. If selected, you are committed to completing the pathway by taking the capstone course Senior year

Area G - College Prep Electives

Classes in BOLD are Pathway courses. If selected, you are committed to completing the pathway by taking the capstone course Senior year

Other Electives + College Classes

Applications

• ASB (applications in the Spring)
• Yearbook
• AVID
• Peer Tutoring
• Home

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**** Applications are available on the counseling website. Due with Articulation Card November 7 (except ASB)

4 Year Plan

Paths Chart

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Articulation - The Process

• Counselor Presentation 10/28/25
• Complete your Articulation Card first then complete the Class Registration on PowerSchool (opens 10/28). Counselors will support with online inputting on 11/5 and 11/6 during English.
• Use the Support Document and Course Descriptions in making your selections.
• Parents/Guardians are expected to be a part of the process. Share materials with them.
• Due Date for your Class Registration on PowerSchool and Articulation Card is November 7 in your English classes.
• One-on-one meeting with your counselor 1/12/26 - 1/15/26

Class Registration

Beware of the Numbering

Choose classes in consecutive number order!

Pay Attention to the Pages

Be sure that you have 12 classes in total;

6 for 1st semester

6 for 2nd semester

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*Students selecting Athletics will submit 11 classes

Double Check

Make Your Best Choices Now

Requirements for Home Period

1: The student has completed, or is currently enrolled in, all SDUSD

graduation required classes.

2: The student has earned 24 graduation credits prior to beginning 11th grade.

3: The student has a cumulative (9th-12th grade) overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.

4: The student is a graduating “class of 2028” junior in good standing.

5: The student has attempted and completed (or is currently enrolled in) at least one advanced studies course: college course, Advanced or Honors weighted courses, AP course or CCTE college articulated course during grades 10-12.

Thank you for watching this presentation.

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We look forward to meeting with you

one-on-one during your English classes

January 12-15.

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