Freshmen Schedule Guide - Incoming Freshman Edition Class of 2025 - Academic Year 2021-2022

Sep 15, 2026

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Freshmen Schedule Guide for incoming ninth-grade students for the 2021–2022 academic year, focusing on building the “whole child” through Catholic education. It outlines scheduling philosophy and graduation outcomes, then provides guidance from college counseling, student activities, athletics, and student wellness. The guide emphasizes balanced course selection, realistic time commitments for extracurriculars and sports, sleep and self-care priorities, and planning resources included in the appendix such as worksheets, permission forms, and approved course lists.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages30

Reading Time1 h 16 min

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Guiding the Whole Child

Graduation Outcomes

Scheduling Philosophy

Guidance from College Counseling

Guidance from Student Activities

Guidance from Athletics

Guidance from Student Wellness (SWell)

Appendix: Additional Scheduling Tools

Time Management Worksheet

Time Commitment Data Planning Worksheet

Schedule Change Permission Form

UC/CSU Approved Course List

Contact Information

Presentation High School Scheduling Guide Incoming Freshman Edition ~ Class of 2025 Academic Year 2021-2022 Table of Contents I. Guiding the Whole Child Graduation Outcomes Scheduling Philosophy Guidance from College Counseling Guidance from Student Activities Guidance from Athletics Guidance from Student Wellness (SWell) | II. Graduation Requirements | | --- | | III. Curriculum Guide for Incoming Freshmen | IV. Appendix: Additional Scheduling Tools Time Management Worksheet Time Commitment Data Planning Worksheet Schedule Change Permission Form UC/CSU Approved Course List Contact Information Scheduling Guide | 3 Guiding the Whole Child For I knew well the plans Ihave in mind for you—says the Lord—plans foryour welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you look forme, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:11, 13 Graduation Outcomes At Presentation High School each student is challenged to be: Intellectually Competent A Woman of Faith Dedicated to Working Committed to with Others Personal Growth Scheduling Philosophy At Presentation we prepare students for college and beyond through Catholic education. The scheduling process reflects our commitment to teach the whole student and to empower our students to thrive in all aspects of their lives. In partnership with the family, academic mentors advise students in an effort to guide them down the educational pathway that is most appropriate for their development and growth. We encourage students to choose classes that best align with their strengths and interests and complement their extracurricular pursuits. Scheduling Guide | 5 Guiding the Whole Child Guidance from College Counseling • If your schedule allows it, take a study period during fall semester senior year so you will have time to work on college applications. • Most four-year colleges take into account courses and grades from 9-12th grade in their holistic application review. • CSU and UC campuses take into account courses and grades from 10-11th grade in their GPA calculation. • Colleges evaluate both weighted and unweighted GPA calculations. • Students are strongly advised to remediate if they earn a D/F grade in any of the UC/ CSU approved courses listed in the Appendix. Course selection should be about challenging yourself, finding balance and pursuing your academic interests. Guidance from Student Activities “It’s not the number of co-curricular activities you’re involved in, but rather the quality of your involvement that’s important. Choose tobe active in co-curricular activities that interest and excite you, but don’t overcommit. You want to have enough time in your schedule to make your co-curricular involvement meaningful.” Suzanne Colvin, Leadership Director • See the Appendix for more information on the time commitment associated with various student activities. 6 | Scheduling Guide Guiding the Whole Child Guidance from Athletics • On average, student athletes commit 10-15 hours per week to their team and training. See the Appendix, or contact the Athletic Director for more specific questions regarding the time commitment of your sport. • If your schedule allows it, take a study period during your athletic season. “Time management skills are essential during your athletic season. It’s helpful to create a schedule for yourself to complete homework, extracurriculars while also leaving time and space for much needed rest and recovery. When finalizing your class schedule it’s important to keep this in mind so as to keep balance between academics, extracurriculars and your personal needs.” JoAnna Gistand, Assistant Athletic Director “All students, but especially student athletes need adequate sleep.” Sleep deprivation can affect motor function, mood, and cognitive functions, all of which could affect a young student athlete’s performance and injury risk.” (Milewski, et al. 2014) “The i

FAQs

What is the scheduling philosophy for incoming freshmen at Presentation High School?

Scheduling reflects commitment to teach the whole student and help students thrive in all aspects of life. In partnership with family and academic mentors, students choose classes that match their strengths and interests while complementing extracurricular pursuits.

How do college counseling guidelines affect course scheduling?

Many colleges consider courses and grades from 9–12, while UC/CSU campuses focus on 10–11 for GPA calculations. Students are also advised to remediate if they earn a D/F in UC/CSU approved courses listed in the appendix.

What time and wellness factors should student athletes consider when building a schedule?

Athletes typically commit 10–15 hours per week to team and training and should plan a balanced schedule during their athletic season. The guide stresses creating time for homework and extracurriculars while leaving space for rest and recovery, including adequate sleep to support performance and reduce injury risk.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Cipher