COUNSELING - High School Transition

Welcome 8th Graders [EPIC 8]!!!

Below you will find information about each of the High Schools in our district, VUSD. Do your research and plan with you parent/guardian about which High School you would like to attend next year. Your VMMS counselors are here to guide you through this transition process. This page will be updated with HS information, our presentations, and more.

Stay tuned!

MVHS Magnet Waitlist Application

VUSD Transfers and Enrollment

Intra-District: School transfer (WITHIN VUSD)

Inter-District Transfer (from OUTSIDE VUSD)

For INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFERS you must also contact your home district's Student Services Department to initiate the transfer. A student must be approved to leave their home district because being accepted into VUSD.

Oceanside Unified

FallBrook Unified

San Marcos Unified

School locator VUSD

School locator: Oceanside USD

MY PLAN

ALL 8th graders have completed the following:

Thrively Career Inventory
Strength Inventory
My Plan survey

HS Transition-Letter to Parents

Courses input in Aeries Student Portal is now open until Sunday, April 12th.

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Click Here to Access the Document

VUSD HIGH SCHOOLS

Previous Presentations

This presentation was provided to all 8th graders on March 24 about course selection. Students were provided with their HS course selection form.

Course Selection Presentation

Students will turn in their parent/guardian signed course selection form to their High School counselor on April 15th during their visit to VMMS.

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Parent/guardian presentation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KNOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Rancho Buena Vista HS

ALPHA:

(A-Ci) adrianarciniega@vistausd.org

(Cl-Go) michellemorris@vistausd.org

(Gr-L) marisolmayoral@vistausd.org

(M-Pa) Jessicamay@vistausd.org

(Pe-Sa) mariasaltas@vistausd.org

(Sb-Z) annaellis@vistausd.org

Mission Vista HS

ALPHA:

(A-Ca) chivonparli@vistausd.org

(Cb-Gra) karenmendiaz@vistausd.org

(Gr-McB) sophiaestensen@vistausd.org

(McC-Rog) alyssadenman@vistausd.org

(Roh-Z) angelchavarin@vistausd.org

Vista HS

ALPHA:

(A-Ch) gustavomagana@vistausd.org

(Ci & Gom) elizabethmendoza@vistausd.org

(Gon-Man) nicoleolguin@vistausd.org

(Mar-Or) felixsantana@vistausd.org

(Os-Sa) caitlinjones@vistausd.org

(Sc - Z, ELD 1-2, & Foreign Exch.) victormuratalla@vistausd.org

VUSD CTE Pathways

CareerPathways_MiddleSchool_Spanish.mp4

A - G REQUIREMENTS

A-G REQUIREMENTS explained:

A-G refers to the high school courses required for entrance to the University of California (UC) and the California State University systems (CSU). They are so-called because there are seven general subject areas labeled "A" through "G". These requirements should not be confused with the courses required by the state of California or individual school districts for high school graduation.

The California State University (CSU) system requires a minimum of a "C" grade in all A-G courses while the University of California (UC) system requires a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the A-G courses meaning that a "C" grade can be balanced by an "A" grade in another class.

A common opinion among school counselors is that taking the recommended number of math and science requirements may double a student's chances of admission to a UC campus, compared with just taking the minimum to graduate with a high school diploma.

Note: In high school, if you fail a class, you will need to repeat the class (and obtain a passing grade) in order to earn the class's credits.

If you plan on attending a 4 year college right after high school, we highly recommend that you take all the classes recommended. This will improve your chances of college acceptance along with the tips provided below.

Colleges will not only look for your A-G requirements completion, GPA (Grade Point Average) and Standardized Tests results, but they will also look for your participation in extra curricular activities (ex: clubs, volunteering, sports, etc.)

For a list of some extra curricular activities you should consider participating in CLICK HERE.

Learn more about Careers

Preparing for High School

Why Prepare Now?

High schools look at middle school transcripts to determine placement in freshman courses.

Students and families can look into courses they can take in high school for certain career pathways (i.e. culinary program or Auto Tech at VHS, TV/ Film Production at RBV, etc.)

The workload is higher and tougher in high school and college.

More writing assignments/essays
Daily homework
Bigger projects
Expected to be more independent
Must pass with a “D” or better to graduate

Things to consider

Honors/AP/IB
- Challenge yourself, but don’t overwhelm yourself
- If you want to take an honors or AP class, it is recommended that you should be currently passing the subject with an A/B
Time management and homework
- About 2 hrs per night
- Additional 1 to 2 hrs for honors/AP

How to Prepare for High School

Work on your studey habits and skills for high school success starting now

Study Habits
- Index cards
- Notebooks/ Cornell notes
Organizational skills
- Binder checks
- Student planner
- Daily reminders
Time-management
- Calendar school and personal activities
- Plan ahead
- Prioritize what needs to be done

Progress Report vs. Transcripts

Progress report grades show progress halfway through each semester (1st quarter & 3rd quarter)
Transcripts are final grades given at the end of each semester and follow the student to high school
- HS counselors will be looking over your transcripts for 8th grade in April to determine placement
- Will have access to your second progress report grades (third quarter ends mid April)