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Irvington High
School
Parent Information Session
Quarter 2
a-g
Graduation Requirements
College Admissions
Information for parents
Updated: 12/2016
Counselors
• A-Do: Ms. Velazco
• Dr-Kr: Ms. Bennett
• Ku-Ng: Ms. Mintey
• Nh-So: Ms. Velasquez
• Sp-Z: Ms. Serrano
College & Career Specialist:
Ms. Abogado
Counseling Program Overview
Academic services available to ALL students:
• 2 classroom presentations per year per grade level:
(English and history classes) graduation requirements,
college admissions, transcript review/distribution,
Naviance career and college exploration, etc.
• Annual Individual meeting with counselor :(through
English class) course selection/registration, review
transcript
• Available to all students during lunch and after school for
student questions
• Behind the scenes transcript review. Counselors review
each student’s transcript twice per year to check for
graduation requirements and implement guidance and
interventions as needed.
Social/emotional support:
• Short term counseling (crisis counseling, grief counseling,
stress management, conflict resolution, etc.) and crisis
counseling referrals to social service agencies are
provided as needed.
Best ways for STUDENTS to
contact a counselor:

Counselors have student drop-in times listed on their
door.
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Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged
as it is a great way for students to get to know their
counselor.
PARENTS:

Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for
parents cannot be accommodated.
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Encourage your student to:
 See their counselor during STUDENT drop-in times
(personal responsibility is one of our school wide
outcomes)
 E-mail their counselor if student cannot make
STUDENT drop-in times
*If you have a concern that cannot be addressed by
your student, please e-mail your student’s counselor.
Please allow two school days for a response (during busy
periods, you may receive an automated response).
Helpful Tools
Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career
Center online for answers to many frequently asked
questions…
Counselor’s Corner:
• Important announcements
• Requesting recommendations
• PowerPoints/ FAQs
• Resources for students struggling
academically
• Resources for health and
wellness
• 4 year plan
• College Planning Checklist
• Irvington course offerings
• Registration information
• Graduation reqs/college
entrance reqs
• A-g list
• And more!
Resources/Interventions for students that are struggling
academically find on irvington.org under counseling tab
Resources for Health and Wellness find on irvington.org under
counseling tab
Health and Wellness Resources/Agencies
link:
• Is your student feeling stressed
out/overwhelmed?
• Does your family need help signing up
for health insurance?
• Do you need information on housing?
Students can also see their counselor in person for more information.
Career Center Webpage College and Career Center:
• SAT info and test prep options
• Calendar showing upcoming
visits from college reps and
workshops
• College requirement info
• Financial aid information
• College application information
• Naviance information
• Career information
• Military information
• Scholarship information
• And more!!
Shmoop
Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV exam prep including practice tests
and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays -Study guides for many
subjects
To sign up:
http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd
magic word: ELUANT
College and
Graduation
Requirements
What are the main differences?
Graduation Reqs
Versus
English- 40 credits
(a-g Requirements)
UC/CSU Reqs
(area “b”) English- same
Health- 5 credits
PE- 20 credits
Algebra 1 + 20 more credits
of math
Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE
(area “c”) Algebra 1, Geometry,
and Algebra 2 (minimum)
(area “f” and “e”) Fine Art AND
World Lang
Social Science- World History, US
(area “a”) Social Science- same
Science- 20 credits- Biological
(area “d”) Science- 20 credits
(prefer Bio and Chem/Biotech)
History, Gov/Econ
(Biology, Sports Therapy) AND Physical (Int.
Sci, Chem, Biotech)
Electives: 75 credits required. Any class
taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as
an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an
elective).
40 hours of community service
SAT or ACT
Know Irvington’s a-g list
www.ucop.edu/doorways
Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g
subject requirement for CSU and UC
admission can be found on this list.
Service Hours
Click here to get started.
There is an app available. Search
Apple or Google Play:
ServiceKarma (one word)
Students see Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if
they have questions.
Preet Kaur Sabharwal M.A.
Community Mental Health Specialist
The Hume Center
Five Senses Mindfulness Exercise
Stressed out? Can’t stop worrying or thinking about something? Can’t focus?
Feeling upset? Sometimes we feel like we’re caught up in a tornado of
thoughts and emotions. The exercise below is a quick and easy method for
feeling more centered on a tough day. It’s also great to practice at times
when you’re not as stressed so you know exactly how to use it when you
need it the most.
If begin to notice thoughts coming into your mind, that is COMPLETELY
normal. Our brains are designed to think but we can learn to refocus our
attention. Take this as an opportunity to be kind to yourself and not judge.
Just notice that you are having thoughts, then, redirect your attention back
to the present moment.
1. Sit in a comfortable upright position with your feet planted flat on the
ground. Rest your hands on your thighs or on your desk.
2. Notice your breathe. No need to breathe in any particular way. Just bring
attention to each part of the breath- the inhale, exhale, and space in
between.
3. Bring awareness to each of your 5 senses. One at a time, for about one
minute each. The point here is to focus on the present moment and how
each sense is being activated in that moment. The order in which you pay
attention to each sense does not matter.
Hear: Begin to notice all of the sounds around you. Try not to judge the
Smell: Now shift your attention to notice the smells of your environment.
Maybe you smell food. You might become aware of the smell of trees or
plants if you are outside. You might notice the smell of books or paper.
Sometimes closing your eyes can help sharpen your attention.
See: Observe your surrounding and notice the colors, shapes and textures. If
you really look, you may notice things that have gone unnoticed.
Taste: You can do this one even if you have food in your mouth. You may
notice an aftertaste of a previous drink or meal. You can just notice your
tongue in your mouth, your saliva, and your breath as you exhale. We have
tastes in our mouth that often go unnoticed. You can run your tongue over
your teeth and cheeks to help you become more aware.
Touch: Last one. Bring your attention to the sensations of skin contact with your
chair, clothing, and feet on the floor. You can notice the pressure between
your feet and the floor or your body and the chair. You can observe
temperature like the warmth or coolness of your hands or feet. You might take
time to feel the textures that you noticed by sight a moment ago. You can feel
several objects on your desk to fully focus your attention on the present.
When finished, pause to notice how your body feels in this moment. Compare
how you feel now with how you felt 5 minutes ago- what has changed? Try this
Preventing Stress in Teens
• Be a role model
• How do you deal with your own stress?
• Encourage and model open communication
• Focus on the process not the outcome
• Help teens learn time management and prevent
overscheduling
• Make an effort to talk to your teen every day about
what is going on in their lives ( not just about
academics)
• Trying to talk with your teen not at your teen.
• Try listening to your teen without immediately
judging or offering advice.
• Model positive communication by listening carefully,
making good eye contact and avoid multitasking.
Addressing Stress in Teens
• Pay Attention to Red Flags
• Changes in behavior, eating, sleeping, in motivation to
go to school, grades, social functioning ( isolation or
hanging out too much)or personal hygiene.
• Help teens identify signs of stress
• Help teens find ways to relax and cope with stress
by encouraging them to establish self-care routines
• Identify and highlight strengths your teen has.
Encouraging your teen to utilize those strengths to
cope with stress.
• Encourage your teens to use words to share their
concerns and problems and work together to
figure out solutions or coping strategies.
Winter Break
(Yes it’s time for a break)
• Plan a outing or a trip with your teen
• Show interest in their favorite TV show or video
game
• Encourage your teen to go out and see friends
• Model for them that it is okay to take a break
College
Admissions
Know Your Options
There are many different paths to happiness. Students should
choose the one that is right for them.
CAREER
University
(Doctorate)
Professional
School
Vocational/Technical
School
Community
College
University
(Graduate)
University
(Undergraduate)
Military
High School
Kristin Cranmer 2015
Naviance
Aligns students’ strengths and interests
with college and career goals
Explore now, so you
don’t waste time later
Learn about
Learn what
college options careers fit you
Naviance Timeline
Classroom Guidance with
Counselors/College and Career Specialist
9th Grade: Complete learning style and personal
strengths inventories, explore career matches, start a
resume (October/science classes)
10th Grade: Complete career interest and multiple
intelligences inventories, explore career matches,
complete college search and explore college matches,
work on resume (December/World History classes)
11th grade: Personality inventory, explore career
matches, career research, complete college search
and explore college matches, work on resume
(November/US History classes)
12th grade: College search, search and apply for
scholarships, resume (independently)
College Systems
• University of California (10 campuses)
• California State University (23 campuses)
• Private/Out-of-State Colleges
• Community College
• Vocational/Tech Schools
Fit matters!
Can I do my
own laundry
and cook for
myself?
When your teen is thinking about colleges,
encourage these questions…
Ideas for college/career planning can be found on
irvington.org/counselors on the printable 4 year plan.
Use this with your teen.
How Parents Can Help
• Be a cheerleader
• Be realistic; Encourage a range of college & career
options
• Research college options WITH your teen
• Help plan campus visits WITH your teen
• Narrow college options WITH your teen based on best
fit
• Use Naviance WITH your teen
Doing things FOR your teen leads to a dependent
student. Doing things WITH your teen leads to an
independent student and successful adult.
Kristin Cranmer 2015