9TH GRADE GUIDANCE:
PERSONALITY TYPE & 4-YEAR PLAN
Freshman Year is an Important Planning and Jump Start Year!!
Mrs. Musso: New 9th [email protected]
Mrs. Talbert: [email protected]
Mrs. Shiroma: [email protected]
Mrs. Vance-Freeland: [email protected]
NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION
Welcome to Naviance!
Login Information: Go to SharePoint, Advisors
Corner, link for Naviance Family Connection
You may want to bookmark it on your home computer so that you can return to it easily.
Username: lastname.firstname
Password: Your student ID (00+4 digits)
• If you are new to OCSA this year we will help you get registered.
PRE-TEST SURVEY
1. Click on “About Me” Tab2. Find Pre-Test Survey on
Left-hand column
3. Take Survey
COURSE OCSA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS UC/CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS* “C” grade or better must be attained for
all courses taken
A – History/Social Science
3 years/30 credits required: 1 year World History, 1 year US History, 1 year Economics/Government
2 years/20 credits required
B – Literature and Composition
4 years/40 credits required 4 years/40 credits required
C – Mathematics 2 years/20 credits required: Must be through Geometry or IMP ll
3 years/30 credits required~ to include Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. *Algebra may be taken in 7th or 8th grade. . 4 years recommended
D – Lab Science 2 years/20 credits required: 10 credits Biology; 10 credits Chemistry or Physics
2 years/20 credits required ~ Biology and Chemistry or Physics. 3 years recommended
E – World Language 2 years/20 credits required : 10 credits may be from 7th and 8th grade
2 years/20 credits of one world language required, *1 year may be taken in 8th grade. 3 years recommended.
F – Fine Arts 2 semesters/10 credits: Art, Drama, Music
1 year/10 credits required
G – Elective 75 credits: Student elective choices 1 year/10 credits required: in any area A-F accepted courses plus 70 more credits during 4 years.
Health/SOAR 1 semester/ 5 credits : Health 1 semester/ 5 credits: SOAR** (Required for incoming 9th grade students only)
Physical Education 2 Years/20 credits required
Test Proficiencies California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
SAT/ACTSAT II: Optional
GPA calculated and based on:
9th through 12th grade grades 10th/11th A-G courses
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
G-SCALE• GPA
• Standardized Test Scores
• Course Selection
• Auditions, Portfolios, Interviews
• Letters of Recommendation
• Essay and Extracurricular Activities
GPA• Private colleges will look
at your 9-12 overall GPA
• UC/Cal States will look at your academic 10-12 GPA
• Every year counts!
• Honor Roll Designations:• Honor Roll = 3.0 - 3.49• Award of Merit = 3.5 -
3.99• Principal’s List = 4.0 –
4.49• Distinguished Scholar =
4.5+
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORESSAT – multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical abilities for college entrance.
SAT II – One-hour multiple-choice tests in specific subject areas. Many colleges require some combination of these tests. The UC schools no longer require, but recommend for some majors.
ACT Plus Writing – Test that measures mathematics, reading, science reasoning, and writing.
• Most colleges require one set of scores from the SAT/ACT as part of the admission process.
• They don’t have a test preference.
SELECT COURSES WISELY
• Course selection
• Know your strengths
• Choose courses that interest you, are challenging, yet reasonable.
• Choose honors and AP courses wisely.
• Research the amount of work involved with the courses you want to take.
• Prepare to balance summer assignments and outside activities with homework and projects.
AUDITIONS, PORTFOLIOS, & INTERVIEWS
• Keep all your work from past years. You may need to use pieces for your college auditions, portfolio or interviews.
• Start early. Keep an organized chart with times/dates/locations.
• Practice interviewing skills and conversational topics. Research the school and the interviewer before the interview.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Private UniversitiesConservatory CollegesScholarships
• Be an active participant in class.
• Show leadership where you can.
• Get to know your teachers and counselor.
• Be organized. Be prepared.
• Be grateful. Write thank you notes.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Choose 2-3 clubs on campus and make leadership a priority.
• Choose outside activities that are of interest to you and your future goals.
• Consistency through the years makes a difference.
• Keep track of the years and weekly time you spent on each activity.
ESSAY
• Pre-WriteFocus on strengths of personality, not things you’ve done.
• DraftRemember the focus is about you. Stick to the prompt topic.
• EditBe open to feedback, look for grammatical errors. Look from the standpoint of an admissions officer.
NAVIANCE ACTIVITIES THIS BLOCK
Click on “About Me” TabClick on “Personality Type”Complete the questionnaire
View & Discuss Results
4-Year Plan
NAVIANCE: PERSONALITY TYPENAVIANCE: PERSONALITY TYPE
Take the Personality Type Assessment to learn about your strengths and find out what careers fit you best!
CONTINUE BUILDING 4-YEAR PLAN
Select the subject area and add courses to your next years of high school…
REVIEW FOR 9TH GRADE
Keep up on all school work! Ask for help when needed… Use 7th block
Get involved - extracurricular activities! Research careers and interests! Take practice tests (PSAT/ASPIRE) – next fall! Review your 4-Year Plan & register for classes
that challenge you, yet only to the extent that you can maintain your high level of success!
Now, please complete the POST-Test Survey!