High School & Beyond:

Class of 2028

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Mrs. Shuster and Miss Infantino

Inclusive Welcome

Thinking about what you’ve heard or seen about “high school” -

write down 2 main takeaways on a sticky note(s).

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1. What stood out to you about (high school seems like)?
2. Based on your interests and strengths, think about something you want to be involved in high school.

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*Pair & Share: your responses with your neighbor; be sure to hear both peers’ perspectives.

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*Class open Discussion: respectfully share and consider different perspectives about what you want your high school experience to be like!

Today’s Topics

Review of High School Selection Process - what to consider when making your choice!

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Learn about SDUHSD HS graduation requirements & college UC/CSU A-G requirements

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Tips to support a strong finish to 8th grade & transition to high school

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Learn about Career Technical Education pathway options

Questions?

Review your Strengths & Interests (Thrively) that align with high school courses

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Steps to High School Selection

1. All 8th grade students must select a high school in the AERIES PARENT portal

during the selection window,

January 26, 2024 at 8:00AM-February 15, 2024 at 4pm

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• The high school selection link appears in the AERIES parent accounts between January 26 - February 15 (refer to image). *Once high school is selected, it will show as “pending”.

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• The high school options are:

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• Canyon Crest Academy (CCA)
• La Costa Canyon (LCC)
• San Dieguito High School Academy (SDA)
• Torrey Pines High School (TP)
4. Be sure to do your own research about what school is the right fit for YOU; review & investigate school websites for academic, club and school culture information before making a selection!

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After you have selected your high school

in AERIES…

1. Once the selection window closes on February 15, your parent/guardian will receive an email notification from the HIGH SCHOOL you will be attending; If you are interested in OLP for next year, please complete the high school and course selection process as we’ve described. More information will be shared after registration nights about how to select OLP.
2. Be sure to note on your calendar your high school’s assigned Information Nights & events:
• Canyon Crest Academy- Tuesday January 24, 2024 @ 5:30pm
• La Costa Canyon High School- Tuesday, January 24, 2024 @ 5:30pm
• San Dieguito HS Academy- January 31st- @5:30
• Torrey Pines High School- February 1- virtual

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Each school will have a Welcome Night and Registration/ Course Selection Nights. This will be included in your welcome email after the high school selection window has closed.

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• Be sure to follow the guidelines and deadlines for Course Selection that are given to you.

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• Attend Incoming Student Welcome Night- March 6 or 7 and Incoming Student Registration Night (return high school course selection) when you can meet with HS Staff to review your requests the week of March 11.

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direct link to SDUHSD High School Selection webpage

Putting it all together to make your high school selection...

High School Semesters vs. 4X4 Block Schedule

Review of 9th Grade Courses

• When selecting elective options students should consider interests, goals for after high school (college/career) and balance of academic coursework with outside commitments.
• Be sure to review options and talk to your counselors as well as attend your high school’s Registration Night to help you decide.

During course selection, 9th grade students must select one course in the following subject areas*.

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Introduction to HS Diploma Requirements

Year long courses = 10 credits

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• On the semester schedule, students can earn a possible 280 credits (4 yrs. x 70 credits)
• On the 4X4, students can earn a possible 320 credits (4 yrs. X 80 credits)

UC/CSU 4 yr. college eligibility “A-G” requirements

The University of California (UC) & California State University (CSU) established minimum eligibility requirements for admission to the State’s 4 yr public universities, known as the “A-G” requirements.

• Subject-specific requirements
• (# of yrs in subject areas + specific courses)
• Grades of C and higher in all courses

DIRECT LINK to district webpage SDUHSD/CSU/UC comparison table

Everyone’s path will be different…..what will yours be?

Options After High School

College & Career Ready!

Certificate & Vocational Education Certificated Programs �AA degree (2 yr degree) �Example: you are interested in drafting �High school: design/drafting classes Certificate/AA degree: drafter/designer

Military

Navy

Army Marines �Air Force �Coast Guard

Space Force

Colleges/Universities

Community Colleges

CSU/UC System

Private Colleges & Universities

Out of State Colleges & Universities

The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

A few things to consider when making decisions &

preparing for transitions…

Providing Balance for Your High School Selection & High School Life

• Take time to investigate your options- consider pros and cons of your choice
• Consider TIME when selecting your courses
• Will my course load allow me to have time for:
• Family/friends
• Academics
• Extracurricular activities
• Personal/ leisure time

It is not just about the end result, it is about your experience along the way.

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What is an A-ha ( ) you have from the slides related to high school, graduation, A-G requirements, and finding balance?

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Write down on a sticky note…and share with your neighbor and as a respectful class community.

Reflecting on Strengths and Interests to

Support Your Planning for High School

Review your Strengths Profile and recently completed Interest Inventory in Thrively

Use this information to help you select high school courses, CTE pathways and high school choice

Accessing Thrively

1. Visit the SDUHSD Student Start Page
2. Select Clever
3. Select THRIVELY

(If this is your first time logging in, follow the prompts)

Using Thrively to explore Careers, Pathways and

CTE courses in high school

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1. From the THRIVELY home page, select the Pathways Tab:

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• Review the career pathways YOU originally selected:

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• Click each tile to learn more about each career*

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• Review your Recommended Career Pathways (from your career interests & strengths assessments)

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• Write down on a sticky note,

one or two careers of interest & one recommended pathway

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Canyon Crest Academy

Career Technical Education

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La Costa Canyon High School

Career Technical Education

San Dieguito Academy

Career Technical Education

Torrey Pines High School

Career Technical Education

QUESTIONS?

Intentional Close

Write a short letter (or email)

to Middle School me (6th into 7th) grade me and then “future me” (yourself) as a high school student

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• Encouraging words to send to your 9th grade self
• How you want to be involved in your high school community
• What you are interested in, and who you want to be!

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*Go to Futureme.org to email yourself in the future!

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Middle School Counseling Survey

*Please complete short, anonymous survey to share ideas and positive suggestions for incoming

7th graders!

bit.ly/MSCounselingSurvey8