Freshman Counseling Presentation

Today’s Agenda

• Who are your Counselors & what we do
• Grit Activity!
• San Marin Graduation Requirements & College Requirements
• Resources on Campus
• Clubs and Sports

Get to know your Counselors

Ms. Embry

Last Names: A-Co & AVID Students

Email: Jembry@nusd.org

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Ms. Lopez

Last Names: Co- Hi & ELD Students

Email: klopez@nusd.org

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Ms. Dobbins

Last Names: Ho-Pi

Email: tdobbins@nusd.org

Double check Aeries to find out who your Counselor is!

Mr. Hu

Last Names: Pi- Z

Email: jhu@nusd.org

What Do School Counselors Do?

Here is what we can help you with!

Academic Advising

-Grade Support, Special Accomodations, Class Scheduling, Graduation Status, College Entrance Requirements

College & Career Development

-Internship opportunities, Dual Enrollment, Post-Secondary options

Social/Emotional Support

-We support students with personal concerns including navigating high school, friendships, relationships, and mental health

-San Marin offers free therapy services on campus through Bay Area Community Resources (BACR). Referrals are available through your student’s Counselor.

How can your Counselor help you?

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• Students can fill out a Counselor Request Form, QR Code located in the Counseling Office or on their doors
• Students can email their Counselor to request a meeting
• Counselors are available to meet with students on a drop-in basis
• Parents may request to meet with a Counselor by scheduling an appointment via Counselor email or phone call: (415) 898-2123

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What is Grit?

• When you hear the word grit, what comes to mind?

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• What’s the difference between being smart and being gritty?

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Dr. Angela Duckworth Video on Grit

Graduation Requirements

Credits= 5/class/semester, 10/year; 220 needed to graduate

F=no credits

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• Social Studies 30 credits
• Ethnics Studies 5 credits
• Health 5 credits
• English 40 credits
• Math 20 credits
• Science 30 credits

(10 Biological, 10 Physical & 10 Bio. or Phys.)

• Language OR Art 20 credits (from either subject area)
• Physical Education 20 credits
• Electives 50 credits

No volunteer/ community service hours required

for graduation

College Entrance Requirements “A-G”

A - Social Studies: 2 years- World History, US History

B - English: 4 years

C - Math: 3 years (4 years recommended) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

D - Science: 2 years (3 years recommended) Biological & Physical

E - Language Other Than English: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC)

F - Visual or Performing Arts- 1 year

G - College Prep Elective- 1 year

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CSU- 2.5 minimum GPA

UC- 3.0 minimum GPA

*Grades must be a C- or better to be eligible for college, no Ds or Fs

College & Career Center and Internships

Mrs. Jensen

College & Career Specialist

Email: vjensen@nusd.org

College & Career Center located in the Library (College and Career Center)

Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:00pm & Some Fridays

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Mr. Glasgow

School-to-Career Liaison

Email: dglasgow@marinschools.org

Thursdays from 8:30am - 3:45pm in the Library or by appointment

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Full Club List: Here

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Sports

• Students must have a 2.0 in order to be eligible for sports, based on progress reports
• No waivers available as of this year

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Freshman grades count!

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• San Marin Athletics Website
• Click here for FAQs about sports at San Marin

Wellness Hub

• The Wellness Hub (room 301) is a safe place where all students can access mental and physical health resources and support.
• Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00�am - 4:00 pm.
• Students can access the Wellness Hub through:
• Brain breaks
• Referrals (submitted by themselves, parents/guardians, or staff)

Click HERE for our Wellness 101 video

Scan to go to the Website

How to get support on campus

• Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) Counseling Services
• Referrals are available through your Counselor
• Wellness Hub
• Receive mental and physical health education, resources, and support
• Access
• Utilize this time to get extra support from your teacher
• Learning Lounge
• Tuesday from 7th period - 5pm – English support
• Thursday from 7th period - 5pm - Math support

Any Questions?

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