Transcript Course Selection

Freshmen
Information Night
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Welcome Linden High School
Class of 2020
“Within the walls of Linden High School
ALL opportunities are equal.”
Credits
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LHS Students enroll in 7 classes each
school year
A student earns five (5) credits for each
subject successfully completed in a
semester
Successful completion is defined as a
semester grade of “D” or better for high
school credit
How to Earn Credits
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There are two semesters per school
year and students are required to take
seven classes each semester
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Potential to earn 35 credits a semester and
70 credits per school year
A minimum of 260 credits is required
for graduation.
Transcripts…The Good,
The Bad, The Ugly
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A transcript is your record of all of the
courses taken in high school
It is your responsibility to make sure all of the
grades recorded are correct
Transcripts are comprised of semester grades
Each student must determine their path for
graduation and their future!
Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!
Class Standing
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Students must complete the below number of
credits to be classified at each grade level:
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Freshman – Completion of the eighth grade
Sophomore – Successful completion of 65 credits
Junior – Successful completion of 130 credits
Senior – Successful completion of 190 credits
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Must complete
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260 credits to graduate
Specific Requirements for
Class of 2020 (You!)
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40 credits in English
20 credits in Math
30 credits in Social Science, to include:
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10 credits in World History
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10 credits in U.S. History
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5 credits in American Government
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5 credits in Economics
20 credits in Physical Education
20 credits Science – 10 physical and 10 life
10 credits in Life Management
10 credits in Visual Performing Arts (VPA) or Language Other
Than English (LOTE) or Career Technical Education (CTE)
110 credits in courses of student’s choice
CSU/UC Entrance
Requirements
English
4 years
Math
3 yrs- Int. Math 1, 2, 3; 4 yrs recom
US History/ Government
1 Year (AP) World History
1 Semester of (AP) US History
1 Semester of American Gov
Laboratory Science
1 Year Life Science
1 Year Physical Science
World Language
2 yrs in same Language, 3 yrs
recommended
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year Drama, Music, Art
Electives
1 CSU/UC Approved
California High School Exit
Exam CAHSEE
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No longer required for graduation
SB 172-Suspended the CAHSEE for the
following academic years: 2015-16,
2016-17, 2017-2018
Course Selection Guide
Book
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http://linden.ca.luh.schoolinsites.com/
ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG
Select Course
Check Grade Eligibility
CSU/UC Requirements
Prerequisites
Course Description
Course Selection Sheet
(You will receive this at your counseling appointment!)
Course Selection
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All students are required to enroll in 9th grade
PE
English
Science
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Ag Integrated or Integrated
Students may enroll in Biology only with HS
department chair and/or counselor approval
Life Management- 2 semester course
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One semester = Health, CPR/First Aid & Driver’s Ed
One semester = Keyboarding for speed and
accuracy
Course Selection
Math
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Math – 2 years required for graduation
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Options for freshmen: Integrated Math 1 or
Integrated Math 1A
Int. Math 1A + Int. Math 1B
= 2 yrs. Math for HS Diploma/Graduation
3 years required for 4-year college admission – to
include Int. Math 1, Int. Math 2, and Int. Math 3
OR Int. Math 1A & 1B, Int. Math 2, Int. Math 3
New Math at Linden HS
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Integrated Math 1:
It is the first course of three courses in a series that
uses a more integrated approach to cover the same
algebra and geometry concepts and skills that are
included in traditional three course series. The
problem situations, models, and technology used will
foster connections among the various strands of
mathematics and develop concepts from multiple
perspectives.
New Math Continued…
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Integrated Math 1A:
It is the first half of the first course of three courses
in a series that uses a more integrated approach to
cover the same algebra and geometry concepts and
skills that are included in traditional three course
series. Upon successful completion of Integrated
Mathematics IA, all students must enroll in and
successfully complete Integrated Mathematics IB to
meet graduation requirements.
Course Selection: Language
Other Than English (LOTE)
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Spanish 1 or Italian 1
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Recommend a minimum of B or better in
English or teacher recommendation
Average nightly homework of 1 hour or
more
Spanish 2 for Native Speakers
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Student must have oral proficiency of
Spanish and a good understanding of
reading, writing, and spelling in Spanish
Course Selection:
Electives
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Career Technical Education (CTE)
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)
Yearbook
 Must fill out application and seek
approval
 Desire to work with others in
groups/pairs, comfortable working
with computer-page layout and
strong writer
What Are Your Plans After
High School?
College: 2 yr. or 4 yr.
 Trade & Technical Schools
 Armed Forces
 Employment
 College 101
presentation tonight in the
Library for more info.
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How to prepare for high
school success?
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Use your planner
Study/homework routine
Cell phone = distraction
Seek help early
Access Portal
Success Shop-AM & PM
Tutoring sessions
Meet with LHS Academic
Advisors
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Call LHS between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. to schedule
an appointment (209-887-3073)
DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE! Please speak with
an adult LHS representative to make this
appointment
Available dates are March 14, 15, 16 & 17 and
March 21, 22, 23 & 24
Available times are 2:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Wednesdays are 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Spanish translators are available
Students need to attend!
Academic Counseling Session
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Select Freshmen Classes
Develop 4 year plan
Academic Resume
Extracurricular Activities
Academic Support: Access Portal and
Success Shop
Breakout Sessions
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Athletics – MPR
Career Technology Education (CTE)- 14
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) – 60
College 101 – Library/Career Center
AVID – 16
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Acceptance Last Names A-L Session 1
Acceptance Last Names M-Z Session 2
Congratulations and
Welcome Class of 2020!
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The teachers and staff are here to help
you succeed and move through the
next 4 years at Linden High School!
Keep Your Options
Open & Make H.S.
Count!
Questions?