Scripps Ranch High School

Junior Presentation

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Graduation Information and Jumpstart to College

10/22/25

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

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44 Credits

2.0 Cumulative GPA

Complete A-G Requirements

Ethnic Studies (met thru Iden&Rel)

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.

Graduation Requirements

How To Earn Credits

• Must pass class with a “D” or higher (for graduation only)
• 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

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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)

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Credit Weight

Non-weighted

A=4

B=3

C=2

D=1

Weighted

A=5

B=4

C=3

D=1

(does not earn the extra point)

Must have 2.0 to graduate.

Majority of classes must be passed with C’s and above.

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 their 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)

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Academic Success & 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.
• Check “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.

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Getting Connected….

• AFJROTC
• Performing Arts (Drama, Music, Dance,Theatre)
• Sports / Athletics
• ASB, Yearbook, Journalism
• CCTE Classes (Child Development, Graphic Design, Tech Theater, Engineering, Broadcast Journalism)
• Clubs

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)
• Visit colleges, look at college websites, attend in- person and virtual college fairs
• Other resources on the Packet under Helpful Links.

Planning for the Future

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

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)
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• Resources: collegeboard.com (PSAT, SAT, AP), act.org (ACT)

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.
• Junior Year Community Service Goal: 20+ hours.

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Planning for College: Junior Year Timeline (Fall)

• Start Developing a Resume on Xello
• Record of your accomplishments, activities, and work experiences.
• Important part of your college application.
• Participate in activities outside of class
• Consider clubs at school, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in your religious or civic community group.
• Take the PSAT:
• Could qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant.

Planning for College: Junior Year Timeline (Fall)

• Test Prep
• Books, Websites, Mock exams
• Test Dates
• Be aware of test dates at collegeboard.org and/or act.org
• Articulation
• Developing senior schedule, enrolling in most appropriate challenging courses you are qualified for

Planning for College: Junior Year Timeline (Winter, Jan + Feb)

• Register for ACT / SAT
• Spring. Check college websites for requirements.
• College Summer Opportunities
• On a college campus, great for applications
• Other Summer Opportunities (summer job or internship)

Planning for College: Junior Year Timeline (Spring, March + April)

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• Look at colleges more seriously
• Know Admission Criteria (exams, GPA, Admit rates)�
• Create Spreadsheets → collect and keep track of information�
• College visits → try to visit campuses. Thanksgiving week, Winter Break and Spring Break may be good opportunities. �
• Check with each college to learn about campus tours and reservations.

Planning for College: Junior Year Timeline (Summer)

MAY

Look at applications

See what the expectations are

Recommendation letters: list of teachers, Parent Brag Sheet, Student Information Sheet

JUNE

College Search - narrowing down choices

Applications and Essays - be aware of deadlines, begin drafting essays, personal insight questions

NCAA?

You MUST register with the Eligibility Center!

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eligibilitycenter.org

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Junior Packet

Please use the Grad Information and Jump Start to College Application Packet.

On Counseling Website under Junior page.

Stretch Break!

Movin' on up...

Junior to Senior Articulation

Articulation

What is articulation?

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

Purpose:

• Proper placement
• Student choice

Do your best always

Set goals

Be ready with good habits for senior year

• 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

Articulation Considerations

• Overall workload
• Classes - what are the expectations?
• Extra-curricular activities, i.e. sports, clubs, community service, home responsibilities, religious activities, etc.

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• Challenge yourself while still maintaining a BALANCED, HAPPY, HEALTHY life!

Maximum of 2 college courses

per semester for Seniors

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
• Choose classes you qualify for
• 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

Elective courses may be taken in Areas C, D, E, F as long as the minimum requirements are fulfilled.

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All students must have 2 years of PE to earn a diploma. Sign up for PE if you have not completed 4 semesters. No exceptions!

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• A. Government/Principles of Economics
• B. English
• C. Math (optional as long as 3 years are complete including IM2)
• D. Science (optional as long 1 Physical, 1 Biological, and 1 third year Area D)
• E. LOTE (if 2 years not complete)
• F. VAPA (optional as long as 1 year is complete)

Senior Schedule

Area A - History/Social Science

Area B - English

Area C - Math

Area D - Science

Area E - Language Other than English

Area F - VAPA

Students who took an Intermediate Pathway course are required

to complete the Pathway by taking the Advanced course Senior year

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Choose 6 electives using boxes F, G, Other electives and College Classes and number them 1-6 in order of preference.

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Do not choose elective classes you have already completed

Students who took an Intermediate Pathway course are required

to complete the Pathway by taking the Advanced course Senior year

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Choose 6 electives using boxes F, G, Other electives and College Classes and number them 1-6 in order of preference.

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Do not choose elective classes you have already completed

Area G - College Prep

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)

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 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 1/20/26 - 1/23/26

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

Double Check

Make Your Best Choices Now

1: The student has completed, or is currently enrolled in, all SDUSD graduation required classes.

2: The student has earned 36 graduation credits prior to beginning 12th 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 2027” senior 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.

Requirements for Home Period

Thank you for watching this presentation.

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We look forward to working with you

one-on-one during your English class

January 20 - January 23.