ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL 9 th & 10 th Grade Parent PROGRAMMING NIGHT JANUARY 2020
OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM GRADE ADVISORS SCHOOL COUNSELORS ● Steve Allekotte - 9th Grade ● Patty Bruce - 9th Grade ● Lea Sanguinetti - 10th Grade ● Heather Stretch - 10th Grade ● Vicky Reyes - 11th Grade ● Angela Castillo - 11th Grade ● Josephine Ho - 12th Grade ● Rachel Leota - 12th Grade WELLNESS COUNSELORS ● Max Bernstein, LMFT ● Jill Ma, LCSW ● Staysha Veal, LMFT
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TONIGHT Parents/Guardians will... ● understand graduation requirements, A-G College requirements, and the different post high school options available to your students ● be able to help your student consider class options for next year ● learn about different summer options ● identify supports on campus and how to access them if needed ● teenagers and wellness
A-G Requirements = Subject area ● Terms you requirements for admission to the UC/CSU system should be CC = California Community College ● familiar 112+ locations (largest in the nation) No minimum GPA with... CSU = California State University ● (23 campuses) minimum GPA is 2.0+ UC = University of California ● (9 campuses) minimum GPA is 3.0+ ● Private Universities = (200+ campuses) Requirements vary ● Trade Schools/Apprenticeships
GRADUATION & UC/CSU A-G COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. 220 Credits are required for graduation 2. Graduation requirements must be completed at Aragon High School, District Summer School or through approved courses 3. Classes must be passed with a D- or higher 4. Students do not need to take 7 classes. If a student took 6 classes each year and passed all classes they would have 240 credits. They have cushion!
AERIES PARENT PORTAL: TRANSCRIPTS 1. Login to your Aeries Parent Portal 2. Go to Grades: Transcripts
GRADUATION VS UC/CSU (# of years) Aragon High School UC/CSU “A-G” Social Science (2, 3 recommended) Social Science (3.5) ● ● English (4) ● English (4) ● Mathematics (3, 4 recommended) ● Mathematics (3) ● Science (2, 3 recommended) ● Science (2) ● World Language (2, 3 recommended) ● World Language (1) ● Visual & Performing Arts (1) ● Visual & Performing Arts (1) ● Elective (1, 2 recommended) ● Career Technical Education (1) ● Physical Education (2) ● Health (0.5) ● Electives (4) ● “C” or better! Total 220 Credits! “D” or better
COURSE OPTIONS for 10th/11th Grade
WHAT CLASSES WILL YOUR STUDENT TAKE NEXT YEAR? 10th Grade 11th Grade 1. MWH/CWS 1. United States History 2. English 2 2. English 3 3. Math Class 3. Math Class 4. Chemistry 4. Science Class (or Chemistry if not taken last 5. PE 2 year) 6. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc. 5. Elective: WL,VAPA,CTE, etc 7. Elective or Not At School 6. Elective: WL, VAPA, CTE, etc. 7. Elective or Not At School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT AP COURSES Q: What does AP mean? A: Advanced Placement, a college-level course Q: How many AP classes should I take? A: Everyone is different, but students should be taking AP courses based on their interests and wanting to continually grow in a subject area. A full load in college in four classes. Think BALANCE! Q: Will I still get into a good college if I don’t take AP courses? A: YES! It’s not a competition. Base the college search off of best fit for you. Q: How much homework will I have in AP classes? A: More than 10th grade/AS classes! If you are staying up past Midnight doing homework this year, you should not overload yourself.
SOCIAL SCIENCE SMUHSD - 35 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 t o 30 credits 9 th : College Prep ○ Introduction to World History (one semester) 10 th : College Prep or Advanced Standing ○ Modern World History (one semester) ○ Contemporary World Studies (one semester) 11 th : College Prep or Advanced Placement ○ U.S. History 12 th : College Prep or Advanced Placement/Honors ○ American Government (one semester) ○ Economics (one semester)
SOCIAL SCIENCE College Prep OR AS/AP? Does your student…. ★ LOVE History/Social Science? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Standing/Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AS/AP? Your students History teacher is a great resource. For US History: ● In early February, current AP students will be visiting your students classes. They should take this opportunity to ask questions! ● Info Session with current teachers: February 20 th at lunch in the MPR
ENGLISH SMUHSD & UC/CSU A-G - 40 credits 9 th : Intensive, College Prep, or Advanced Standing ○ English 1 10 th : College Prep or Advanced Standing ○ English 2 11 th : College Prep or Advanced Placement ○ English 3 ○ AP English Language and Composition 12th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ○ English 4 ○ AP English Literature
ENGLISH College Prep OR AS/AP? Does your student…. ★ LOVE English? ★ advocate for yourself and ask questions? ★ feel you’re a strong reader? ★ love writing? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Standing/Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AS/AP? Your students English teacher is a great resource. For AP English Language: ● In early February, current AP students will be visiting your students classes. They should take this opportunity to ask questions!
MATHEMATICS SMUHSD - 30 credits UC/CSU A-G - 30 to 40 credits (Geometry required!) ● Algebra 1 ● Geometry ● Compressed Math 1 (Geo/Alg 2) ● Integrated Math 2 ● Algebra 2 ● Compressed Math 2 (Alg 2/Pre-Calc) ● Pre-Calculus ● Finite Math & Statistics ● Statistics: Pathway to Stats, AP ● Calculus: AP AB, AP BC, Multi-Variable Honors
MATH ACCELERATION POLICY ● Aragon’s math department recommends that all math courses be taken at Aragon High School ● Students wishing to take an outside course to fulfill a prerequisite must get pre-approval from the math department chair and their counselor ● Students who qualify will be given information in their math classes. Teachers will meet with your student to discuss appropriate summer and fall 2020 placement.
SCIENCE SMUHSD - 20 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 to 30 credits 1 year of Biological and 1 year of Physical Science Core: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Biological Sciences Physical Sciences ● Anatomy and Physiology ● Chemistry (optional AP) ● Biology (optional AP with ● Physics (two optional APs) Science Research course) ● AP Environmental Science ● Biotechnology 1 , 2 ● AP Environmental Science ~Considered a CTE if Science credits have been met
WORLD LANGUAGE SMUHSD - 10 credits UC/CSU A-G - 20 to 30 credits CHINESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language JAPANESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language SPANISH Levels 1, 2, 3, Native Speakers 3, 4H, AP Language, and AP Literature
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SMUHSD & UC/CSU A-G - 10 credits PERFORMING ARTS DANCE: VISUAL ARTS Dance, Intermediate, Advanced ART: Art, Advanced, AP Studio Art - Drawing DRAMA: Drama, Advanced, Cinema & Society, CERAMICS: Technical Theater Ceramics, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 3D INSTRUMENTAL: PHOTOGRAPHY: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Digital Photo, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 2D Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra VIDEO: Art of Video, Advanced VOICE: Chorus, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers ~ Considered a CTE if VAPA credits have been met
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) SMUHSD - 10 credits VIDEO: Art of Video, Advanced BIOTECHNOLOGY: Levels 1 and 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE: Principles, AP PHOTOGRAPHY: Digital Photo, Advanced ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Engineering Tech, Advanced CULINARY: Foods & Nutrition, Culinary Arts
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SMUHSD - 20 credits 9 th : PE 1 10 th : PE 2 11 th & 12 th : PE 3 ○ if two year requirement has not been completed Health SMUHSD - 5 credits Typically taken during the 9 th grade year
ELECTIVES SMUHSD - 40 credits UC/CSU A-G - 10 to 20 credits ( ~ select courses count for G Elective) ● ~ AP Psychology ● ~ Publications (Yearbook) ● ~ AVID: 1, 2, 3 & Senior Seminar ● Renaissance ● ~ Creative Writing ● School Community Service (Tutor) ● Directed Studies ● Service Commission ● Guided Studies ● Strategic English Support ● ~ Journalism Advanced ● Teacher Aide ● ~ Law & Society/Ethnic Studies ● Team Sports ● Leadership ● Weight Conditioning ● Link Crew ● Yoga
SELECTING ALTERNATES IMPORTANT!! ● Students are required to add ALTERNATE courses for all electives in case a 1st choice is full or not offered ● Students add alternates in Aeries when picking classes Alternates will be chosen by the counselor if student opted not to provide alternates!
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