Transcript class of 2004

FRESHMAN FOCUS
PRESENTATION:
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
- CLASS OF 2009 -
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
 YOU WILL KNOW:
– Graduation requirements
 YOU WILL HAVE:
An overview of a post high school plan and the
process involved in achieving that plan
SELECTING CLASSES PLACEMENT CRITERIA
 Please, Please - “Schedule yourself for
success”!
 Placement criteria:
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Tests : STAR Testing
Teacher recommendations
First semester grades
Second semester grades
Summer school
HONORS/AP – WHAT TO DO?
 You should be reading at the 90+ percentile
 Make sure you can handle the honors/AP
coursework
– Make sure you can handle the number of those
courses you select
 “Schedule for success” – know yourself,
know your limits
 Be careful of “overload” in the junior year!
 Keep things in balance!
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
 English - 40 credits
 Math - 30 credits
 Science - 35 credits
(includes HSF/Health)
 P.E. - 20 credits
 U.S. History - 10
credits
 Gov/Econ - 10 credits
 World History - 10
credits
 Fine Arts/For Lang -
10 credits
 Electives - 65 credits
 Total = 230
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS:
 CAHSEE – MUST pass to earn diploma!
 Additionally, competency must be
demonstrated in computer skills
 Students must at least pass Algebra I
 Students must complete Career Shadowing
TYPICAL SOPHOMORE
SCHEDULE
 English – Lit/Comp II
 Social Studies – World History or AP
European History
 Math (Course selection varies)
 Science (Life, Physical, “Other” required)
 P.E./ Weight training/ Sport
 Foreign Language or Elective
Student: _________________________________ Class of: ____________
ID #: _______________________ Date: ________________
BREA OLINDA HIGH SCHOOL
4 YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN
Credits
40
35
5
Subjects
GRADE 9
S.S
GRADE 10
S.S.
GRADE 11
S.S.
GRADE 12
Lit I
Lit II
Lit III
Lit IV
Elect ive
World Hist ory
US Hist ory
Gov't / Economics
P.E./ At hlet ics
P.E./ At hlet ics
English/Language Arts
Social Science
Health
30
Mathematics
30
Science
20
Physical Education
10
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
65
Elective Credits*
230
Total Credits
*Once all required academic credits have been met, remaining courses w ill be counted as elective credits.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
I. 230 Credits (Seniors may be enrolled in 5 classes)
1. English/Language Arts
40
2. Mathematics
30
3. Science
30
4. Health
5
5. Social Science
30
6. Fine Arts or World Language
10
7. Physical Education
20
8. Elective Credits
65
II. Competencies
a) CAHSEE: Math ________ Eng ________
b) Computer Competency: ___________
c) Algebra I: _____________________
Counselor Signature
IS-392-04-08
Date
CSU & UC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TESTS
A. 2 Years History/Social Science
B. 4 Years English Composition & Literature
C. 3 Years (4 recommended) Mathematics
D. 2 Years (3 recommended) Laboratory Science
E. 2 Years (3 recommended) World Language
F. 1 Year Visual and Performing Art
G. 1 Year College Prep Elective
PSAT: __________
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS
UC/Privates Only
NOTES:
SAT I: __________
or
ACT: __________
SATII: Subject Tests
Subj 1: ________________
Subj 2: ________________
Educational Plans: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________
Professional/Career Plans: ______________________________
Contact Number: __________________________________
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Date
 Career Information
 ROP Course Registration
 Job Board & Work Permits
 College Information
 College Reps & Interviews
 Military Information
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
TO GET AHEAD AND STAY
AHEAD OF THE GAME
 Begin thinking now about post high school
plans
 Begin researching (internet etc.)
 Visit colleges/universities
 Attend sessions in the College/Career
Center
 No college? Explore/Research options
HINTS
 The College Visit
– TALK TO STUDENTS!!
– Try to go when school is in session!
– Sit-in on some classes, especially in your
potential major
– ASK QUESTIONS!
CALIFORNIA HIGH
SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
a.k.a.
CAHSEE
• You MUST pass this test to
receive a high school diploma.
• If not, you will receive a
certificate of completion.
CAHSEE
 A. What does the test cover?
- English-Language Arts and
an essay
- Math (up to Algebra I)
B. When will you take this test?
- Beginning in the Spring of 10th
grade
COLLEGE TESTING
A. PSAT
- Grades 10 and 11
B. SAT and ACT
- Spring of Grade 11
- Fall of Grade 12 (if needed)
C. Subject Tests (SAT II’s)
- In June, at end of Honors or AP class
COLLEGE TESTING
Differences between the SAT and ACT:
SAT = ½ math and ½ English
ACT = ¼ math, ¼ science, ¼ English,
¼ reading
QUESTIONS ?