Counseling

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What We Do

OUR MISSION

Granite Bay High School guides ALL students in acquiring competencies in academic, vocational, and personal/social skills towards successful participation in school and the greater community.

COUNSELING & GUIDANCE

The School Counselors are available throughout the school day to help with schedules, grades, and credits earned. You are welcome to discuss these and any other items with your counselor by making an appointment.

District procedures are in place to ensure Equal Education Opportunity for all students so that differing counseling materials for students are not used on the basis of sex, nor are students treated differently based on sex (RJUHSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5100).

The High School Years

Registration, orientation, and program adjustments occur during the early stages of each high school year. In grades 9 and 10, the student’s educational career plans are reviewed in individual conferences or in small groups with counselors. In the junior year, students are prepared for college testing or learn about vocational opportunities and requirements. As seniors, students are individually counseled to update their graduation status.
The Freshman Year - During the first year of high school, students make the transition from middle school and continue exploring career options. 9th graders:
- review their Four Year Academic Plan
- set the foundation for current and future academic success
- Californiacolleges.edu career planning assessments
The Sophomore Year - In the second year of high school, students and their parents focus on education and career plans. 10th graders:
- update their Four Year Academic Plan
- take PSAT in October
- Californiacolleges.edu career planning assessments
The Junior Year - Now with their career plan in progress, students are heading towards a career or college pathway after graduation. 11th graders:
- update their Four Year Academic Plan
- receive an update of their educational career plan and graduation status
- take PSAT in October
- participate in CAASPP testing in April and May
- participate in college testing (SAT/ACT) when required for attending a 4-year college or university
- College exploration through Californiacolleges.edu
The Senior Year - The knowledge and experience gained throughout the high school years now enable the student to refine plans and get ready for action. 12th graders:
- discuss graduation status and related plans with their counselor
- participate in college testing, when required
- learn of financial aid for college / technical schools
- receive letters of academic status, as needed
- learn of vocational opportunities and the current job market
- gather letters of recommendation for college admissions for scholarships or for employment
- college planning and organization through Californiacolleges.edu

Notes

PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test Reasoning Test & Subject Tests
ACT: American College Test
CAASPP: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
CALIFORNIACOLLEGES.EDU: Roseville Joint Union High School District uses Californiacolleges.edu, a college, and career readiness tool. This official state-sponsored platform will provide an abundance of resources and links to help our students navigate through high school and plan for the future. These resources include college and career searches, financial aid, SAT/ ACT registration information, and college applications – just to name a few. Students will also be assigned tasks to complete that will aid them in making a quality plan for their future. See your student's counselor for more information.

College Admission Requirements and UC/CSU A-G

Current Students - Course Selection Process 2026/27

Instructions for Current Student Course Selection

Course Selection Worksheets by Grade Level:

See updated course catalog for guidance.

*TA and Off Campus Application Form for 2026-27 Juniors and Seniors

Granite Bay Course Catalog

RJUHSD Course Catalog | 2025-26

TA / OFF CAMPUS - Request Form

Waivers

Physical Education is a requirement for graduation per the California Education Code 51222 and Roseville Joint Union High School District Board Policy 6142.7. Requests to modify this requirement through the waiver process are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In addition, a student who qualifies for a physical education exemption will not be awarded 10 credits for the second year of physical education and must still successfully complete 260 credits to graduate.

A physical education exemption may be submitted to waive one year (10 credits) of the graduation requirement of (20 credits of physical education). All freshmen are required to take physical education (PE 9).

One of the applications below must be completed for each exemption request. Completed applications shall be turned in to your counselor by May 1st.

Physical Education Waiver – FAQS

Athletics - PE Exemption Waiver

IMPORTANT CRITERIA:

This exemption is applicable to only the Class of 2028 and beyond.
In order to be eligible for this exemption, students must pass PE 9 with a C grade or better and pass five components of the Fitnessgram Test in 9th Grade. A D or F in PE 9 grade will not qualify for an exemption waiver.
The approval of this exemption is contingent on earning a roster spot and will be reviewed by the Athletic Director.
Students must still need to meet ALL credit requirements for graduation.
Independent conditioning programs or club sports cannot be considered for a physical education exemption.
This exemption only applies to students who are not enrolled in Athletic PE.
Completion of the entire season of the interscholastic athletic program is required to validate this exemption.
Failure to participate in the sport for the duration of the season will result in no credit being exempted.
At the completion of each two sports seasons, a verification form must be completed and signed by the coach or athletic director.
For the PE exemption, A student must complete a minimum of 75 hours of practice/conditioning per season under the direct supervision of the coach.
Roles such as a team manager, helper, or coaching assistant, will not qualify for this exemption.
Esports does not qualify for a PE exemption.
Injuries: If a student sustains an injury that will prevent them from participating at full capacity for 4 or more weeks, the exemption cannot be validated. The student will have the opportunity to reapply for another season or enroll in qualifying second PE course the following term or school year.
To qualify for this waiver, a student must maintain their academic eligibility through the entire season.
If a student is dropped from their team for disciplinary reasons, they will invalidate their exemption and will lose the privilege of the exemption in the future.
If a student does not fulfill the course waiver requirements by the end of the junior year, the student will automatically be enrolled in a PE course their senior year.

Athletic PE WAiver

Marching Band or Dance - PE Exemption Waiver

IMPORTANT CRITERIA:

This exemption is applicable to only the Class of 2028 and beyond.
In order to be eligible for this exemption waiver, students must pass PE 9 with a C grade or better and pass five components of the Fitnessgram Test in 9th Grade. A D or F in PE 9 grade will not qualify for an exemption waiver.
The approval of this exemption is contingent on enrollment in the course.
Students must still need to meet ALL credit requirements for graduation.
Successful passing of the marching band, color guard, or dance class (level 2 and above) must be completed to validate this exemption.
If a student does not fulfill the course waiver requirements by the end of the junior year, the student will automatically be enrolled in a PE course their senior year.

Band or Dance PE Waiver

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