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Freshman PLP

The HMBHS Counselors

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Agenda

  • Welcome the counselors
  • Counseling Information
  • Class Info/Attendance
  • Graduation Requirements
  • A-G Requirements (4-year CSU/UC)
  • Get Involved
  • Mental Health Support
  • Questions

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The Counselors at HMBHS

  • Ms. Michelotti (Last Names: A-GL)
    • michelottia@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

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  • Mr. Nieman (Last Names: Gm-Ni)
    • niemanj@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

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  • Dr. Quirk (Last Names: Nj-Z)
    • quirkd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

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Confidentiality

What is discussed between student and counselor, stays between student and counselor.

Exceptions:

Is the student harming themself?

Is the student harming someone else?

Is someone harming the student?

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Reasons to make an appointment with your Counselor

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Academics

College and Career

Social/Emotional

Personal

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Making an Appointment With Your Counselor

  • In front office you will find a computer towards the right, you fill out the Google form to request an appointment or request to see us on the HMBHS website.
  • If it’s been more than 2 days and you haven’t received a call-slip, please email your counselor.

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Current Classes

  • Make sure you attend your classes everyday
  • You need to have a D- or higher to pass your current classes
  • If you’re “A-G” (4-year eligible) you need a C- or higher in all your classes
  • Check your GPA at the end of every quarter

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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
    • 1, 2, and 3 absences parents are notified. Detention.
    • More than 3 absences = Truancy

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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

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HMBHS Graduation Requirements

  • American Government/Economics: 10 credits
  • Electives: 70 credits = 7 classes
  • English: 40 credits
  • Fine Arts/Foreign Language: 10 credits
  • Life Science: 10 credits
  • Mathematics: 30 credits
  • Physical Education: 20 credits
  • Physical Science: 10 credits
  • Freshman Life Skills/Ethnic Studies: 10 credits
  • US History: 10 credits
  • World History: 10 credits
  • Real Life Learning (Community Service Hours): 35 hours

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A-G Requirements for CSUs and UCs

  • English: 4 years
  • Math: 3 years
  • Social Studies: 2 years
  • Science: 2 years (Life & Physical Science)
  • World Language: 2 years of the same language
  • Art: 1 year
  • College Preparatory Elective: 1 year

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Ways To Be Involved At HMBHS ***

Clubs (see Website )

Sports

Leadership

Broadcasting

Spirit Days

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Need mental health support?

  • If you need to speak with a mental health professional, please make an appointment with your school counselor first.
  • We may refer you to our SLS Therapist who are trained to support you.
  • Care Solace offers external therapist referrals for mental health and substance use support.

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Questions???