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Freshman Year Calendar

Naviance Presentation PDF
Frequently Asked Questions of New Freshmen and Parents

Get Organized PDF


August/September

  • Attend Registration and Freshman Parent Night.
  • Familiarize yourself with our information systems such as AeriesSchoologyNaviance
    • Aeries: Used to check grades, attendance, email teachers and more.
      Schoology: Access your teacher’s classroom page, assignments, PowerPoints and videos.
      Naviance: a personalized college and career planning tool.
  • Use a set system (ex. planner or calendar) to keep assignments and homework organized.
  • Get involved in activities, clubs, the arts, and athletics. College admission officers look at student leadership in extracurricular activities when considering students. Plan on joining a club, sport, theatrical production, school publication, service learning project, or internship.
  • For more details on club and activities, click here.
  • Attend Back to school night.
  • Contact the College and Career Center or check your Naviance account to get current updates.
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
  • AP Registration begins. Check in with your AP teacher for instructions.

October

  • Attend Report Card Night With Parents – time and date TBA
  • Attend Office hours with teachers if needing support in classes.
  • Make good use of tutoring services provided through school  – Paper
  • Review A-G Requirements
  • Online College Fair Opportunity (nacac college fair)​
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
  • Check Total Registration to confirm you are registered for the AP Exam www.totalregistration.net/AP/053234

November

  • Visit the College and Career Center and begin investigating college and career resources.
  • Attend District College and Career Night: Contact your Counselor for information on event.
    For additional resources on interest and career exploration, visit:
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

December

  • Maintain your GPA. Study for final exams
  • Make time to relax over winter break.
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

January

  • Second Semester Begins – Start off strong
  • See counselor for any questions regarding 2nd semester classes, and other questions.
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

February/March

  • Create a California State University (CSU apply) account.  1st semester grades are completed and students can input those grades into their profile. (CSU Apply )
  • Naviance Activity: Begin adding to your ‘Resume’ by going to the ‘About Me’ tab and selecting ‘My Stuff’.
  • Naviance Activity: Continue to explore colleges, careers, and more on Naviance.
  • Meet with your counselor for course registration for the upcoming school year. Review the A-G and graduation requirements. If applicable, sign up for summer school to make up any D’s or F’s on your transcript. Register with your counselor.
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any

March/April

  • Attend a college fair to explore your out-of-state options.
  • Naviance Activity: Update your colleges ‘I’m Thinking About’ by going to the ‘Colleges’ tab and select ‘Research Colleges’.
  • Naviance Activity: Begin adding to your ‘Resume’ by going to the ‘About Me’ tab and selecting ‘My Stuff’.
  • During Spring Break – plan to visit colleges or go on a virtual tour.
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

May/June

  • Study for Final Exams
  • Summer school begins – Make sure paperwork is turned in by deadline
  • Naviance Activity: Update your academic ‘Portfolio’ (under ‘About Me’ tab) to file recent report cards, honors, and co-curricular involvement. Continual updates will facilitate your future college application process.
  • Visit colleges over the summer
  • For a map of California colleges and universities, Click Here
  • Look into internships, summer programs, and community services to strengthen your academic resume:
  • Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
  • AP Exams begin for students who registered.
  • If you failed a class 2nd semester, reach out to summer school principal to enroll in summer school.