Junior PLP

HMBHS Counselors

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Counselor Introduction

• Ms. Michelotti (Last names: A-Gl)
• Email: michelottia@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone: 650-712-7200 x12422
• Mr. Nieman (Last names: Gm-Ni)
• Email: niemanj@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone: 650-712-7200 x12423
• Dr. Quirk (Last names: Nj-Z)
• Email: quirkd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone 650-712-7200 x12424
• Office Hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM

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Making an Appointment With Your Counselor

• In the front office use the computer to make an appointment with your counselor or online through the HMBHS website.
• Please give us 2 days to send a call-slip, if it’s passed that time please email us.

Reasons to make an appointment with your Counselor

Academics

College and Career

Social/Emotional

Personal

Chain of communication to get academic help

1. Student and teacher
2. Student, parent, and teacher
3. Student/parent and counselor
4. Student, parent, counselor, teacher, and administrator

Attendance

• Excused absence
• Sick, medical appointment, dental appointment, optometric appointment
• Personal reasons which cannot be avoided
• Parents must clear attendance by calling the school
• Unexcused absence
• Skipping class, vacation trips during school, car/traffic problems
• Consequences for absences (per semester per class)
• 1, 2, and 3 absences parents are notified. Detention.
• More than 3 absences = Truancy

Tips To Be Successful in High School

Attend (log into Schoology) your class everyday and on time

Ask questions

Study ahead of time. Don’t cram!

Participate in your class

Practice good classroom citizenship

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Graduation Requirements Part 1

• 230 Credits
• American Government/Economics: 10 credits

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• Electives: 70 credits = 7 classes

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• English: 40 Credits

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• Fine Art/Foreign Language: 10 credits

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• Life Science (Biology or Agri-Bio): 10 credits

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Graduation Requirements Part 2

• Math: 30 credits
• PE: 20 credits
• Physical Science (Earth Sci/Chem or Agri-Chem/Adv Agri): 10 credits
• State required social studies (Freshman Life Skills/Ethnic Studies): 10 credits
• World History: 10 credits
• US History: 10 credits

A-G requirements - (UC/CSU Requirements)

• A: History – 2 Years (1 year World History and 1 year US History)
• B: English – 4 years
• C: Math – 3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
• D: Science – 2 years (Life and Physical Science)
• E: Language other than English – 2 years of the same language
• F: Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year
• G: College-Preparatory Elective: 1 year

Graduation Requirements vs A-G Requirements

• History: Graduation needs 4 year. A-G needs 2 years
• Physical Education: Graduation needs 2 years. A-G does not need PE.
• Foreign Language/Art:

-Graduation requires 1 year of foreign language OR Art.

-A-G requires 2 years of foreign language AND 1 year of Visual/Performing Art.

• Electives: Graduation require 70 credits (7 year long classes). A-G require 10 credits (1 year long class)
• Grades: Graduation requires at least a “D” grade or higher for credit. A-G requirements need at least a “C” grade or higher to apply.

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Real Life Learning: Community Service

• Total needed for graduation: 35
• Ms. Hoffman- Community Service Liaison
• reallifelearning@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
• Colleges do not require a set amount of Community Service Hours, but it looks good on application
• Can not be paid for community service. Volunteering (Non-profit organization)
• ex) Coastside Hope (feed hungry); Campus Beautification; Childcare at Community Methodist Church; 1 of a Kindness; Sheriff’s Program
• Half Moon Bay High School homepage > Student > Real Life Learning

Extra-curricular activities

• Clubs (see website)
• Sports (fall sports to start in december)
• Volunteering
• Social justice issues
• Working
• Regular practice of skills like art and music
• Hobbies

Different types of 4 year colleges

• California State University (East Bay, San Jose, Fullerton, etc.)
• University of California (Berkeley, Irvine, Los Angeles, etc)
• Independent Private Universities (Stanford University, Santa Clara University, University of Southern California)
• GPA Requirements: CSU: 2.0/ UC: 3.0

Community College

• 2 year College (College of San Mateo, Cañada College, Skyline College, etc.)
• 116 Colleges
• Associates degrees/certificates
• Transfer to 4 year CSU or UC
• Benefits of going to a community college:
• Lower tuition and fees
• Lower living cost for local Community Colleges
• Flexibility in choosing major
• More classes available during evenings and night

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Trade or Vocational Schools

• Training towards a specific occupation
• Ex) Carrington College in San Jose/San Leandro: Medical, dental, criminal justice, pharmacy technology
• Popular trade schools:
• UTI (Universal Technical Institute) - Automotive/Diesel/NASCAR tech
• Institute for Business & Tech (Santa Clara)
• Institute of Technology
• Visit trade-schools.net if you have specific potential career in mind
• Vocational: Community Colleges have specific vocational programs

Standardized testing: SAT and ACT

• CSU/UC’s are not taking these exam scores for admissions
• SAT: Math, evidence-based reading, and writing
• PSAT/NMSQT- October 17th, 2024- National Merit Scholarship
• Register for the exam through Total Registration: $35
• Payment must be received by September 27th
• Please see Mrs. Tower in person or contact her by email towerd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us if you have any questions
• ACT: Math, English, reading, and Science
• SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/
• ACT: https://www.act.org/
• Tip: Send as many scores as possible - will take highest score

What to Consider when choosing which colleges to apply to

• Public or private or community college
• Large or small class sizes
• Major
• Campus life
• Commute or relocate
• Dorm or apartment
• Cost of living
• Things to do outside of campus (City, beach, country, etc.)

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College Life

• Flexible class schedules
• New friendships
• Get to know your Professors
• Clubs, Sororities, Fraternities
• Sporting events
• Dorming/roommates
• Having Issues? Residential Advisors
• Tuition and fees

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Transcript Evaluation

• Let’s review a sample transcript
• Identification information
• Grades
• Credit summary
• GPA summary
• Class Rank (weighted vs unweighted)

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Naviance

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• College and Career exploration tool
• Log in to your Naviance!
• Using Clever to sign-in
• Username or Email / Use Clever to log-on
• Email: School ID#@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
• Contact your counselor if you have not registered for Naviance or forgot your username/password
• https://id.naviance.com

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Need mental health support?

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• If you need to speak with a mental health professional, please make an appointment with us first
• We may refer you to our SLS Therapists who are trained to support you
• Care Solace for external therapist referral for mental health and substance use counseling

Questions?

Chromebook: Ms. Smith (smithji@cabrillo.k12.ca.us)

Athletics: Mr. Barragan: (barraganm@cabrillo.k12.ca.us)

Community Liaison for Spanish correspondence: Ms. Carrillo (carrilloa@cabrillo.k12.ca.us)

Community Service: Ms. Hoffman (reallifelearning@cabrillo.k12.ca.us)

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