Transcript Success in High School and Beyond*

Success at Kennedy
High School
presented by the JFK Counselors
Welcome to Kennedy High School
What does a high school diploma do for you?
1) It helps you get a job
2) It helps you get into a college/university
3) It helps you earn financial
aid/scholarships
4) It helps you join the military
5) Etc.
High School Diploma
To earn a high school diploma in Fremont
you must …
Complete 230 credits in specific subject areas
Complete 40 Service Learning Hours
What is a credit?
For each semester course you pass you
will earn 5.0 credits. Credits can also be
referred to as units.
To pass a class you must earn a D- or
better. If you receive an F, you will fail the
class, and earn 0.0 credits.
You need to earn 230 credits in specific
subject areas to earn a diploma.
College Grade Requirements
Most colleges or universities will require a
C or above grade in your classes. Even
though you will graduate with a D, it is best
to strive for a C or above.
If you earn a D or F in a course, it is your
responsibility to attend summer school to
raise your grade in that class.
What is a semester?
Traditional Semester Schedule
August – January
Semester 1
February - June
Semester 2
Semesters at Kennedy?
Term 1
Term 2
Aug. – Nov.
Nov. – Jan.
Jan. – Apr.
Apr.– June
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
4x4 Block Grading Periods
Semester 1 (S1)
Semester 2 (S2)
Semester 3 (S3)
Semester 4 (S4)
8/31/16 – 11/2/16
11/3/16 – 1/27/17
1/30/17 – 4/4/17
4/5/17 – 6/15/17
Quarter Grades
(all progress grades)
9/30/16
12/12/16
3/2/17
5/12/17
NOF
(C- or below)
10/17/16
1/11/17
3/17/17
5/30/17
11/2/16
1/27/17
4/4/17
6/15/17
Final Semester Grade
(all permanent grades)
What credits do I need?
 You need to earn 230 credits in the following subjects:
 English = 40
 Social Science/History = 30
 Mathematics = 30
 Science = 20
 PE = 20
 Visual and Performing Arts/World Language/CTE = 10
 Health = 5
 Electives = 75
English = 40 credits
You need 10 English credits per year:
English 9 = 10 credits (Eng 9A or Eng 9H)
English 10 = 10 credits (Eng 10A or Eng 10H)
English 11 = 10 credits (Eng 11A or Eng 11AP)
English 12 = 10 credits (Eng 12A, ERWC, or Eng 12AP)
**A = College Prep, H = Honors, AP = Advanced Placement
***See your counselor if you are in ELL 1, ELL 2, or English 9E
****CSU/UC also requires 4 years of English
Social Science/History = 30 credits
You need the following Social
Science/History credits:
World History = 10 credits (CP or AP)
US History = 10 credits (CP or AP)
Government/Economics = 10 credits (CP or AP)
**CP = College Prep and AP = Advanced Placement
***CSU/UC requires 2 years: 1 year of World History and 1 year of
US History –OR- 1 year of World History and ½ year of US
History and Government
Mathematics = 30 credits
 You need 30 credits of Math from the following options:
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Geometry and Foundational Algebra
Algebra 1 (CP)
Discovering Geometry
Geometry (CP or H)
Algebra 2 (CP)
Trigonometry (CP)
Algebra 2/ Trig (CP or H)
PreCalculus (CP or H)
Calculus (CP or AP)
Statistics (CP or AP)
***CSU/UC also requires 3 years and recommends 4 years: Must include at least
Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. The more math you complete, the better
chances you have of getting into college.
Science = 20 credits
 You need 20 credits of Science:
 10 Credits of Physical Science
 Next Generation Science Standards 1 (NGSS) (CP)
 Chemistry (CP, H, & AP)
 Physics (CP & H)
 10 Credits of Life Science
 Biology (CP, H, & AP)
 Anatomy (CP) (offered at ROP)
***CSU/UC requires 2 years of Lab Science.
Recommend at least Biology and Chemistry
Physical Education (PE) = 20 credits
You need 2 years of PE. We offer:
PE 9
PE 10
PE 11-12
***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require PE
VAPA/World Lang. = 10 credits
 CSU/UC’s require 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts and 2 Years
of the same World Language. (more are recommended)
Art
Language
Choir
Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3
Band
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Ceramics
Spanish 4AP
Art
French 1, French 2, French 3
Sculpture
French 4AP
Photo
Chinese 1, Chinese 2
Digital Imaging
Drama
Video
Health = 5 credits
You need 1 semester of Health
***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require this
Electives = 75 credits
You need to earn a total of 75 credits in
elective courses.
***CSU/UC’s require 1 year of a College
prep Elective
Elective Options
V/P Arts – “F”
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Digital Photo 1
Digital Photo 2
Digital Imaging 1
Digital Imaging 2
Band 1
Symphonic Band
Beginning Choir
Chamber Chorale
Art 1
Art 2
AP Studio Art
Sculpture and
Ceramics
 Ceramics 1
 Drama 1
ROP
Kennedy
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Leadership
Yearbook
Weight Training
PE 11-12
Ceramics 2
Work Experience
Peers
Journalism (CSU/UC
Elective)
Ohlone
(on Kennedy Campus)
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Psychology
Sociology
Intro to Business
**courses require completing
Ohlone registration forms to
receive college credits
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Anatomy (CSU/UC Elective)
Auto Body and Auto Tech
Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Tech
Sports Therapy (CSU/UC Elec)
Digital Video (CSU/UC Fine Art)
Computer Graphic Design
(CSU/UC Fine Art)
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Game Design(CSU/UC Fine Art)
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Animation
Digital Sound Design
Construction Technology
Fire Fighting/EMT
Law Enforcement
Careers in Education
Culinary Arts
Introduction to Hospitality
COMPARISON OF VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PATTERNS
FOR GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE
High School Subject Area
FUSD Graduation
Requirements
UC Required Courses*
CSU Required Courses*
English
40 Units
40 units
40 Units
Mathematics
30 Units
Must include completion of
Algebra 1 or equivalent
30 Units
Algebra 1 or equivalent,
Geometry, Algebra 2
Science
20 Units
Life Science (10)
Physical Science (10)
Social Science
30 Units
World History
US History
American Gov/Econ
20 Units
5 Units
10 Units
Or
10 Units
Or
10 Units
70 Units
230 Units
30 Units
Algebra 1 or equivalent,
Geometry, Algebra 2,
40 Units recommended
20 Units
Must be in 2 of these 3
disciplines: Biology, Chemistry
& Physics
30 Units recommended
20 Units
World History
US History and/or
Government/Economics
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0
10 Units
And
20 Units
30 recommended (same
language)
10 Units
150 Units**
SAT I or ACT
Physical Education
Health
Visual/Performing Arts
Foreign Language
CTE
Electives
TOTAL UNITS
Examinations
Service Learning
20 Units
Must be a lab science in
Physical Science, Life Science,
Biology, Chemistry or Physics
20 Units
US History (10)
Social Science (10)
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0
10 Units
And
20 Units
(same language)
10 Units
150 Units**
SAT I or ACT
40 Hours
*Four-year colleges (UC and CSU) require a minimum of C or better to meet specific requirements.
**All courses must be UC certified and appear on the high school’s UC certified a-g list. At least 70 units of the 150 must be taken in
your last two years of high school, with 11 of the 15 "a-g" courses prior to your senior year.
What happens if you fail classes?
If you fail a class, you will need to make it up
in Summer School. If you fail more than you
can make up in Summer School, you will
need to attend night classes during your
Senior Year on top of your summer school
and regular school classes. If you fail even
more classes you will need to transfer to
Robertson (the continuation high school) in
order to finish your diploma.
What happens if I fail classes?
 Example: If you fail English 9 Sem. 1 and Alg 1 Sem. 2 this year,
you will need to attend Summer School to retake these classes.
 You can only take 2 semester classes in Summer School. Each class is 2.5 hours
long. Summer School is usually 8:00 – 1:20 pm and you only earn 10 credits. =(
 Example: If you fail English 9 Sem. 1, English 9 Sem. 2, Alg 1 Sem.
2, and Health you will need to attend 2 years of Summer School to
retake these classes.
 This means you would need to attend the Summer after 9 th AND after 10th grade. =(
 If you fail even more classes you are looking at 3 years of Summer
School and the possibility of also having to go to school at night
during your senior year.
 For example, some seniors are going to Kennedy from 8-3pm and then on Tues and
Wednesdays they are in class at Adult School from 3:40 to 6:50 pm. =(
What can you do to make sure you pass?
Attend classes every day and on time
Complete all class work and homework
Ask your teachers and family for help
Keep your parents informed
Stay organized
Manage your time
Stay healthy
Testing?????
What tests will you need to take in High
School?
SBAC
PSAT
ACT
SAT
SBAC (Smarter Balanced)
Standardized California test that replaces
the STAR testing
Aligned with Common Core State
Standards
Tests in English and Math
Computer Based
Adapts based on student responses
PSAT
All 9th, 10th and 11th graders took the
PSAT. This test is the Practice SAT and
will provide you with information on what
skills you should work on in high school in
order to better prepare you for college and
the SAT.
ACT/SAT
 Most four year colleges/universities will
require you to submit an ACT or SAT score
on top of having a good GPA. You only need
to submit a score from one test, but many
students choose to take both. Most students
take the exam in the spring of their junior
year.
 ACT information is at www.act.org
 SAT information is at www.collegeboard.org
Service Learning Hours
 You must complete 40 Service Learning Hours.
These hours must be for a non-profit
organization.
 Completing hours over the summer is
recommended
 See the school website for ideas and forms.
www.jfkhs.org (Click on Teachers & Community,
then Students, then Service Learning)
 See Mrs. Clark in Room 114 to turn in forms or if
you have any questions.
GPA (Grade Point Average)
A Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of your
grades for any given period (a semester or total high
school coursework).
Each grade is given a value:
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
**Colleges will give an extra point for Honors
or AP courses.
How is the GPA used?
 Honor Roll
 Athletic Eligibility
2.00 or above with no F’s
 Leadership
2.50 or above
 College Entrance
UC’s require a minimum 3.00 A-G GPA
CSU’s require a minimum 2.00 A-G GPA
Other Colleges/Universities vary
 Grants/Scholarships
How to Calculate a GPA
Sample Report Card:
Block 1 = B
Block 2 = A
Block 3 = C
Block 4 = B
(B = 3)
(A = 4)
(C = 2)
(B = 3)
Add the value for each grade and divide by the number
of grades.
GPA = 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 = 12 = 3.00
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Types of GPA’s
 Semester GPA: This GPA reflects just the grades earned for that
semester.
 Cumulative (Overall) GPA: This GPA reflects all the grades earned
in high school.
 A-G GPA: This GPA reflects all the college prep “A-G” courses
taken in 10th and 11th grade. You can find a list of the “A-G” courses
at www.jfkhs.org. On the website click on Support Services, scroll
down and click on Career Center/College Information, then click on
“a-g list” on the left hand side.
**This list will change every year so be sure to check it annually.
 Weighted GPA’s: Many colleges/universities will give you extra
points in your GPA for Honors or AP courses. FUSD does not give
extra points in the GPA for these courses.
Athletic Eligibility
 To be eligible to play sports in FUSD you
must have…
a 2.0 or above GPA
–ANDNO “F” grades
Athletic Eligibility - Probation
 Probation is when a student has a GPA between 1.75 - 2.00 –OR- has at
least 1 F.
 For example: Joe has 2 A's, 1 B and an F. Even though his GPA is a 2.50
he is on probation since he has an F.
 For example: Ann has 2 D's, 1 C and 1 B, she is on probation since she has
a 1.75 but no F's.
 A student can not be on probation for 2 consecutive semesters. In order to
be off of probation a student must get above a 2.0 AND NO F's.
 For example: The next semester Joe gets 2 A's, 1 B's and 1 C. He is off
probation since he has no F's –AND- his GPA is above a 2.0.
 For example: The next semester Ann gets 3 A's and 1 F, she is now
ineligible because she got an F.
Athletic Eligibility - Ineligible
 If a student has a GPA below a 1.75 –OR- has 2 or more F’s, they are
automatically ineligible to play.
 Example: Phil gets 2 A's and 2 F's. His GPA is 2.0 but he has 2 F's so he is
ineligible.
 Example: Mary gets 3 D’s and 1 C. Even though she has NO F’s, her GPA
is a 1.25 so she is ineligible.
Sports Program-Girls
Fall
Winter
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country Wrestling
Tennis
Soccer
Spring
Softball
Badminton
Track and Field
Swimming
Sports Program-Boys
Fall
Winter
Football
Basketball
Cross Country Wrestling
Soccer
Spring
Baseball
Badminton
Track and Field
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Clubs
 540 School Improvement
La Raza
 Asian Club
Leo
 ASPIRE
Math
 AVID
MSA
 Black and African Fusian
Musicality
 Career Talk
NHS
 Chinese Club
Photo Club
 Coders Club
Poetry Club
 Comic Book Club
Polynesian Club
 Creators University
Quiz Bowl
 Dance Team
Rocket Club
 Desi
Rho Kappa
 Feminism
Spectrum Club (GSA)
 Interact
S.T.A.R. Club
 Japanese Club
VAMS
 Journalism
VSA
 Key Club
 Korean Club
*Visit www.jfkhs.org for a description of clubs, advisors, meeting days and location
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 Websites
Log on to:
http://connection.naviance.com or you can follow a link
through the JFK website under the college and career
services tab.
College & Career Center
 Financial Aid Information
 Fee Waivers
 College Visits
 SAT and ACT Prep
 Scholarships
 Naviance
 Career Technical Education (MVROP)
 Military
Four Year Plan
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN
GRADE 9
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English 9A _______________
Academic Literacy __________
Science___________________
Math_____________________
Physical Education 9 _______
Health/Computers __________
Elective __________________
Elective __________________
Semester
Grades
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Semester
Grades
1. English 10A ________________ ___ ___
2. Math _____________________ ___ ___
3. Science ___________________ ___ ___
4. Physical Education 10 ________ ___ ___
5. World History _______________ ___ ___
6. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
7. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
8. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
GRADE 11
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GRADE 10
Semester
Grades
English 11A _______________ ___ ___
Math _____________________ ___ ___
U.S. History________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
GRADE 12
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Semester
Grades
English 12A ________________ ___ ___
Econ/Gov't _________________ ___ ___
Math _____________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Graduation Requirements
English
40 units
Math
30 units
Science
20 units
Social Science
30 units
Fine Arts/Foreign Lang/CTE
10 units
Physical Education
20 units
Health
5 units
Electives
75 units
Total
230 units
Algebra 1 Requirement: Passing grade in all semesters
of Algebra 1 or 1A/1B from Junior and/or Senior
High School
Service Learning Requirement: 40 hours
Progress toward requirement: _________________
California State University and University of California
Admission Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT for UC and CSU,
~All courses from a-g list “C” grades minimum~
English
4 years
Math* (Algebra 1 and above)
3 years
Lab Science* (Biology, Chemistry)
2 years
Foreign Language*
2 years
World History, U.S. History, Government 2 years
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year
College Prep Elective
1 year
* UC recommends an additional year
We look forward to working with you!
 Please do not hesitate to contact us or make an
appointment if you need anything
 A-F – Mrs. Tifni O’Neill
[email protected]
 G-L – Mr. David Reska
[email protected]
 M-Ri – Ms. Metanoia Siamu
[email protected]
 Ro-Z – Ms. Mimi Vo
[email protected]