CVHS Counseling Lesson Plans
We offer the following guaranteed curriculum to every student. We have linked each of our presentations to the right.
8th
- High school counselors introduce A-G and grad requirements, the main differences between middle and high school, GPA, CTE, etc. After, with the assistance of the high school and middle school counselors, students will create a 4 year academic plan. Their 4 year plan will be used the following week at their pre-registration appt with their high school counselor.
9th
- High School 101- How to be a successful learner, confirm that all students have access to Aeries, concurrent/dual enrollment, school resources, including GEAR-UP, ETS and Upward Bound. Refresher- A-G (classes and grades required), CTE (Pathways), the importance of GPA
- Students will add their 4 year plan in Aeries. They will check to make sure they’re meeting grad, A-G requirements and completing a CTE pathway.
- Career Exploration with californiacolleges.edu and how to use other resources on our website (Career Center Technician)
10th
- Transcript Review (what went wrong and how to fix it, what went right) what type of post-secondary option will you have if you continue on the same path?
- Stress management (how to find the right balance)
11th
- Junior Timeline, PSAT, SAT. ACT, test anxiety
- Post-Secondary exploration (Counselors and Career Center Technician)
- College Application and Financial Aid preview
12th
- FSA-ID
- College/FAFSA applications
- High school vs college, common pitfalls during the transition (Summer Melt)