Counseling
I know who my counselor is based on...
My last name
A-G = Mrs. Gibson
H-Kim = Ms. Epres
Kin-R = Mr. Itchon
S-Z = Mrs. Markowitz
How many credits to graduate from Portola High School?
215
True or False: If I am in Math I, I can take Math II over the summer to enroll in Math III next school year.
False. You cannot take courses for advancement via IUSD Summer School
True or False... Community Service is required for graduation
FALSE!
Counselors are available on a walk in basis during these times...
Before school, Snack, Lunch, Office Hours, After School
TRUE or FALSE.... If I receive a D or F in a class and repeat the course for a better grade, the original D or F grade will be removed from my transcript
FALSE!
The D or F grade will remain on your transcript, though it will not calculate into your GPA
How can I qualify to attend a UC/CSU school?
Meet the A-G requirements AND take the SAT/ACT Exam
Which high school will the in-person classes be held, and which high school will the blended learning classes be held?
Irvine School (In-Person); IUSD Learning Center (Blended Learning)
How old will you need to be before the start of the Driver's Ed course to enroll?
15 years old
There are three instances when my counselor cannot keep our conversations confidential. Those instances are...
Harm to self, harm to others, you are being harmed
The "p" stands for ____ on my transcript
"college prep" (aka an academic class)
In order to be eligible for CSU/UC admission, I must complete all of the A-G requirements with the grade of ____ or higher.
"C-"
How many days maximum am I allowed to be absent for summer school classes for both in-person and blended learning classes?
3 days for the in-person classes and 1 day for the blended learning class.
The minimum GPA needed to participate in athletics or performing arts..
2.0
What are the 3 ways you can complete your Health Requirement?
Summer School, Blended Learning (during school year), PHS Class (juniors and seniors only)
When do grades become "official" on my transcript?
At the end of each semester and/or summer school
The A-G requirement for World Language is...
2 years of THE SAME language; 3 recommended
The Math Summer Bridge course is meant for you to transfer from which course to which course?
Math II to Enhanced Math III
What are the 2 steps you need to take to Summer College at IVC?
1. Apply to Irvine Valey College
2. Complete the IUSD School Special Request form and get it signed by Mrs. Andalon in the Counseling Office
When is the last day to change your course request for next school year with your counselor?
What's the difference between your Weighted and Non-Weighted GPA? What is one honors level sophomore class that will give you an Honors Point?
Your Weighted GPA factors in classes where you receive an Honors Point where your Non-Weighted GPA does not. Courses that give you an honors point are Honors American History and Enhanced Math III.
Two differences between High School graduation requirements and A-G requirements are...
2 years of World Language
1 year of Visual & Performing Arts
3 years of Math (4 recommended)
When is the last day to sign up for summer school and where?
April 24 (IUSD Learning Center from 11 AM-6 PM)
What are 3 summer school courses you can take that aren't for remediation purposes (repeating a grade of D or F)
Health, Driver's Education, Coed PE, Fundamentals of Art, Creative Writing