Academic Counselor

Lisa Simmons
(619) 772-7743
lsimmons@juliancharterschool.org

The Julian Charter School Counseling Department adheres to the National Standards for School Counseling. These standards state that the counseling program will help students acquire specific knowledge and skills in the areas of Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal/Social Development.

Academic Development

• Acquire the attitude, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective lifelong learning
• Employ successful strategies to enable success in school
• Understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, role in community, and to life at home

Career Development

• Acquire the necessary skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and make appropriate career decisions
• Employ appropriate strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction
• Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work

Personal & Social Development

• Acquire the attitude, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help students understand and respect self and others
• Make decisions, set goals, and take appropriate action to achieve goals
• Understand safety and survival skills

The Julian Charter School Counseling Department helps students develop the above knowledge, skills and abilities through:

• Individual student/parent/EF meetings regarding academic progress and career goals
• Academic, college, and career workshops
• Dissemination of information regarding financial aid, college entrance requirements, college entrance exams, etc.
• Consultation with Educational Facilitators regarding student’s academic performance, academic schedule, and progress toward graduation
• Consultation with Educational Facilitators and families regarding academic, career, and personal/social situations
• Coordination of our Student Success Team (SST) to assist in identifying and providing intervention strategies for students and their families
• Schoolwide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services
• Crisis intervention and referral to community agencies for ongoing care on an as needed basis

Lisa Simmons is the Academic Counselor for Julian Charter School

JCS School Profile (2007-2008)

Planning for the High School Course of Study

• Three Ways to Approach Scheduling High School Classes
• Four Year Plan (UC/CSU Bound Students)
• Four Year Plan (Vocational & Community College Bound)
• Graduation Checklist and Requirements
• Alternatives to a Diploma (CHSPE and GED)
  

  California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE)

  The CHSPE is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic writing, reading, and mathematical skills taught in public schools. Eligible persons who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the California State Board of Education. California state law requires that the Certificate of Proficiency is equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school.

  CHSPE links:
  http://www.chspe.net
  FAQs and Informational Bulletin

  General Education Development Test (GED):

  The GED is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in five different areas: language arts, writing; social studies; science; language arts, reading; and mathematics. The GED is aimed at the adult population, with an age requirement of 18 years old (or within 60 days of 18th birthday). Many institutions consider the passage of the GED equivalent to receiving a high school diploma.

  GED links:
  State of California GED Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd/

• Satisfying “A-G” Subjects By Examination
• A-G Subject Requirements

Course Descriptions

Course Checklists and UC Course Descriptions can be provided by your Educational Facilitator

• College Preparatory Class List (Links to UC-certified “a-g” list)

Planning for College

CEEB Code: 052929
This code is to be provided when applying to colleges or signing up for the ACT or SAT exams.

• CSU/UC Comparison of Minimum Eligbiliy Requirements for Freshman
• Overview of Testing for College Bound Students
• NEW Format for the PSAT and SAT
• SAT Information

  CEEB Code: 052929
  This code is to be provided when signing up for the SAT or ACT

  SAT Skills Insight
  SAT Skills Insight is one more tool to help guide you toward your ultimate goal—college success. It is a free online resource that is available before you take your first SAT and as you prepare to re-take the SAT. You will find that this tool provides new, valuable insight into the test.

  SAT Prep Help
  http://www.satprephelp.com/

• Useful Sites for the College Bound Student

Scholarships

• San Diego County Scholarships
  Note: this links to a comprehensive listing on the San Diego City Schools website.

State Examinations During High School

• California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• STAR Program (CAT6/CST)