Guidance Department Planning for Success Los Gatos High

Guidance Department Planning for Success Los Gatos High School

Calendar Overview n Sept 25 th – End of first grading period (Congratulations!) n October – Counselor classroom presentations (in English classes) n Students receive Naviance log-In information n Throughout the year– Freshman Guided Conversations n n n Self-image Pressures—Academic, Family, Friends Relationships Setting Boundaries Weekend Scene n Nov 6 th – End of second grading period n Dec 17 th – End of first semester (Final Exams Dec 15 th – 17 th) Los Gatos High School

Requirements and Planning Los Gatos High School n. LGHS Graduation Requirements n. College Entrance Requirements

Important Academic Facts n A semester class is 5 units; a year class is 10 units. n A minimum of a D- is required to earn units towards graduation; colleges require a minimum of C- for most courses. n Failed classes and Withdrawals Failures (WF) earn no units, but are calculated in the GPA as a Zero and remain on the transcript. Los Gatos High School

Min. College Entrance AREA 9 th 11 th 12 th World Hist Social Studies 10 th US Hist Gov/Econ English 12 English 9 English 10 English 11 Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Science Earth Sci Biology Chemistry World Lang Level 1 Level 2 V. P. Art P. E. 10 credits Hlth/Fitness PE/Sports Applied Art 5 credits Additional Credits 75 additional “elective” credits Tests CAHSEE SAT or ACT Los Gatos High School

Schedule Change Information for LGHS Los Gatos High School

Resources Los Gatos High School n. House Structure n. Support Services

House 1 Support (A – G) n n Shelby Edwards Assist. Princ. n Kit Hull House Assistant n n n Farah Manganello Counselor A-Da Louis Rich Counselor Db-I Los Gatos High School

House 2 Support (H-O) n Kevin Rogers n Louis Rich Counselor H-I Assist. Princ. n n Ashley Tomlinson Counselor J-Mon n Cathi Miezio House Assistant Tamera Parks Counselor Moo-O Los Gatos High School

House 3 Support (P – Z) n n Amy Drolette Assist. Princ. n n Tamera Parks Counselor P-Sh n Susan Logan House Assistant KC Cochran Counselor Si-Z Los Gatos High School

Student Support n Tutorial: Every day from 9: 35 -10: 10. n Tutor Lists: Peer Tutors: One-on-one tutoring with an LGHS student. Lists are available through the Guidance Office. n Professional Tutor Lists n n Freshman Support: A class designed to assist students who have received a D or F on one or more progress reports. n CASSY (House 1): Counselors on campus to help with personal/social issues. n Officer Gregg - LGPD Los Gatos High School

Steps to Success n Do your homework. n Choose friends wisely. n Join something! n Be respectful to others. n Think before you send. Los Gatos High School

Ask yourself… “What will I take from my time at LGHS? ” Los Gatos High School