Scripps Ranch High School

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Freshmen Presentation

2025-2026

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Final 10/22/25

Located on Counseling Website

• srhscounseling.com
• Grade Level Info
• Freshmen

Counseling Department

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

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.

Why See Your Counselor?

• 44 Credits
• 2.0 Cumulative GPA
• Complete A-G Requirements
• Ethnic Studies (completed during Identity and Relationships)
• 2 Years of P.E.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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

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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

Weighted

A=5

B=4

C=3

D=1 (does not earn the extra point)

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Non-weighted

A=4

B=3

C=2

D=1

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HOW TO CALCULATE GPA

Example

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

18 (pts.) / 6 (classes) = 3.0 GPA

GRADES

ENGLISH B 3

MATH B 3

HISTORY C 2

BIOLOGY A 4

PE A 4

ART C 2

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 absent from school, you should...

1. Look at teacher websites (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) to see what was missed
2. Email teacher
3. 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 the assignment is not used for a grade!
• 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 (and attendance) in PowerSchool at least once week. See teacher immediately if there are any discrepancies in grades.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A-G

A) Social Studies 3 years

B) English 4 years

C) Math 3 years (through Integrated Math III)

D) Science 3 years (one physical, one life, one 3rd year)

E) LOTE 2 years (of same language, 3 yrs rec. for some schools)

F) VAPA 1 year

G) College-Prep Elective 1 year (G elective or an additional class from area A-F)

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

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 at lunch)
• Clubs, internships, community service!

Colleges consider the following in the Admissions Process:

• GPA
• High School Course Selection
• College Entrance Exam Scores (when accepted)
• Special Talents / Skills
• Achievement or Awards
• Leadership
• Community Service
• Internships / Job Experience

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 should maintain their own Community Service records.

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FRESHMAN

PACKET

Please see the Freshman Facts to Know packet in the Freshman section of the Counseling website as a resource.

Stretch Break!

Movin' on up...

Freshmen to Sophomore 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 sophomore 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

• 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.

Graduation Requirements

• Consider the following:
• Recommended prerequisites
• Grades
• 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

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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

Students who have completed their LOTE requirements may take an elective from area F, G, or other electives. Students in a specialized program (ASB, Yearbook, Band, AVID, Pathway courses) may continue their program by moving science to 12th grade.

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• Physical Education
• A. World History
• B. English
• C. Math
• D. Science
• E. LOTE/Elective

Sophomore Schedule

Physical Education

Area A - History/Social Science

Area B - English

Area C - Math

Area D - Science

Remember! You must take:

-1 Physical Science

-1 Biological Science

-1 additional Area D Science

Area E - Language Other Than English

Area F - Visual and Performing Arts

*All classes in BOLD are Pathway courses and require a 2 year commitment

Area G - College Prep and Other Electives

Applications

• Yearbook
• AVID
• ASB

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*Applications are available on the counseling website.

4 Year Plan

Paths Chart

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• 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 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 12/2 - 12/5

Articulation - The Process

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

Thank you for watching this presentation.

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We look forward to meeting with you

one-on-one in your English classes

December 2-5.