Transcript Amador High School Class of 2016

Amador High School
Class of 2017
4 Year Plan
Presentation
Who is your school counselor?
Lara Eichman, counselor for students with
last names A-L
Kelli Thompson,
Counselor for
students with last names
M-Z
How to Contact Your School Counselor
Drop by times are:
Before school
During break
During lunch
After school
Make an appointment with Patty
Feel free to email your counselor!
Why Meet with Your Counselor?
• Academic guidance
• College guidance
• Career guidance
• Personal issues
• General questions
• We are NICE!!
(and sometimes have candy!)
What are your plans for
life after high
school?????
4 Year University
Trade School
Community
College
Work
Military
Couch
Be Involved
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Join a club
Try out for a sport
Provide community service
Attend school athletic and social events
(You are already a member of Blue Crew!)
• Sign up for yearbook, drama, musical
theater
• Lead! Run for an office
• Create your own club
Your Transcript
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Lists all high school coursework taken
Includes only semester grades
Provides your credit summary
Provides your Grade Point Average (GPA)
Provides your Class Rank
Will list your test scores
AHS Graduation Requirements
 Complete a minimum of 250 credits
 Complete all course requirements
 Pass the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE) in:
Language Arts
Mathematics
 Fulfill the state mandated Algebra 1
graduation requirement
 Complete 10 hours of community service
senior year
AHS Four Year Plan Chart
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
(40 credits)
4 years
(20 credits)
2 years
Algebra 1 req
(35 credits)
3 ½ years
Geography (5)
World History (10)
US History (10)
US Gov/Econ (10)
Health
(5 credits)
1 semester
Science
(20 credits)
2 years
Life Science (10)
Physical Science (10)
Language/ Fine Art
(10 credits)
1 year
Career/Tech Ed
(10 credits)
1 year
Computers
(5 credits)
1 semester
Physical Education
(20 credits)
2 years
Electives
(85 credits)
Honors/Advanced Placement (AP)
vs. College Prep (CP) Courses
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Level of difficulty
Current/past achievement level
Personal interest/Motivation
College goals
Time management
Work and study habits
Other commitments
Academic Integrity
 Academic Honesty – means that all academic work is
the legitimate, truthful work of the student.
 When taking tests or submitting homework, students
rely on their own knowledge and preparation, unless
otherwise instructed by the teacher.
 Students credit sources used when the wording, ideas,
facts, statistics, or opinions of other persons or books
are utilized.
 Student work is not shared with other s unless
permitted to do so by the teacher.
Consequences for Academic
Dishonesty
1. Conference with student. Teacher to contact
parent. Failing grade for the assignment or test
with no make-up permitted. *
2. One day suspension from school. Failing grade
on assignment. *
3. Up to 5 day suspension. Student receives failing
grade in subject area. *
* Any major offense (i.e. theft of test) will result in
maximum penalty.
Summer School
• Located at Independence High School
• Must be 16 years of age by first day of
registration
• No transportation provided
• Mid June to mid July typically
• Mon – Thurs 12:00-8:00, Fri 12:00-6:00
• 60 hours of work= one 5 credit course
• Only general courses offered
Post High School Graduation
Options
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Technical/Trade Schools
Military
Community College
Four Year University
Work
Couch
Community College Admission
Requirements
• No specific course requirements must be met
prior to entrance. Any student may enroll at a
community college if s/he meets the following
criteria:
18 years of age or
Earned a high school diploma
EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill Minimum
Requirements for Graduation/Community College
Entrance
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Math
Math
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Science
Science
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Health/World
Geography
World History
US History
US Gov/Econ
PE
PE
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Computers**
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** Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th
* 1 year of Lang/Fine Art required; 1 year of Career /Tech Ed required
Four Year University Requirements
California State University (CSU)/
University of California (UC)
Courses
Minimum Requirement of CP Classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, US History/ Government
B. English
4 years: English 9, 10,11,12
C. Math
3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
4 years recommended
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science; 3 years recommended
E. Language other than English 2 years same language; 3 years recommended
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year : Art, Band, Ceramics, Drama
G. College Prep Elective
1 year of college prep elective
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT
Private & Out-of-State Universities
 Most private and out-of-state universities/
colleges follow similar CSU/UC admissions
requirements
 For private and out-of-state universities, visit
their websites or contact the schools directly for
current admissions information
EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill
Requirements for AHS Graduation/CSU/UC and
Other Four Year University College Admissions
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Math
Math
Math
Math
Earth Science OR
Biology (Lab
Science)
Lab Science
Lab Science
(Lab Science)
Health/World
Geography
World History
US History
US Gov/Econ
PE
PE
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Computers**
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Spanish 1
Spanish 2
(Spanish 3)
(Spanish 4)
• 1 year of Visual and Performing Art required
• Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th grade
Preparing for College
 Begin to keep track of any extracurricular
activities, sports, or community service activities
in which you participate
 Take the PSAT exam during your 10th and 11th
grade years in October
 Take the SAT and ACT test in the spring of your
11th grade year
 Consider taking SAT Subject tests in classes in
which you do exceptionally well
 Consider how your actions reflect your character!
Career
Technician –
Mel Jagoda
OPEN TO YOU:
Mon – Thurs from
10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Stop by today!
Amador High
School
Career Center
(located in the Library)
• Meet with Mrs. Jagoda to create
or to discuss your post high
school plans!
• Mrs. Jagoda specializes in
working with our students
interested in community college,
trade/tech schools and military
(Armed Services).
Now…Create Your Own 4 Year Plan!
Thank you for your time and
attention!
For further questions, please drop by and see
your counselor!