MR. SCHOCH MS. ADDESSI MR. ITCHON A-Cho Chr-Hal Ham-Led MS. JACOBSON MRS. STRAUSHEIM MS. GRACE Lee-Ng Ni-Sim Sin-Z
When can I see my counselor?!?!? Schedule an Counselors are available appointment with on a walk- in basis… Mrs. Robles in the Before School Counseling Office! Snack Lunch Office Hours After School
ACADEMIC PLANNING Is it good to ask your friends for advice? COLLEGE/CAREER PLANNING Letters of recommendation, Standardized Testing Information PERSONAL/SOCIAL SUPPORT Confidentiality, Resource Referral ASSIST WITH ANY QUESTIONS PARENT PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS
Course Sophomore selections Planning in April Conferences
Earning High School Credits How many credits will you get for passing a class for one semester? 5 Credits What is the minimum grade needed to pass a class? D. An F receives no credit A student taking 6 classes per year… 6 Classes x 5 Credits per semester = 30 credits per semester 2 Semesters x 30 credits per semester = 60 credits per year 60 credits x 4 years = 240 credits possible
High School Graduation Requirements Cre redits ts Subject ct Total Credits 40 40 English glish 215 20 20 Math th including Math 1 or higher 20 20 Science ience i.e. ESS & Biology 30 30 cial Sc Science nce Global, US History, Poli Sci/Econ Social 10 10 World rld Languag guage e OR Visua sual l Arts ts CAHSEE No 20 20 Physical sical Educa ucatio tion n Pass Physical Fitness Test longer required 5 Health alth for graduation! 70 70 Additio ditiona nal Course ses
How can you qualify for a UC/CSU school? Meet the A-G Requirements Take the SAT/ACT Exam
A-G Requirements Students must complete the following requirements with a “C” or higher 2 years required: A. Histor tory • 1 year of World History (Global) • 1 year of US History and a ½ year of Economics or Political Science B. Englis ish 4 years required of College Preparatory (CP) English 3 years required, 4 years recommended: C. Ma Math Math 1, 2, and 3 or Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 • 2 years required, 3 recommended D. Sc Science ce • 1 year of life science and 1 year of physical science E. World Lan angua uage ge 2 years required, 3 recommended F. Vi Visual/P l/Per erform orming ng Art 1 year required of the same course 1 year required in addition to those G. College ge Prep p Elective required in “A - F”
Grade Point Average (GPA) A = 4.00 worth 4 points B = 3.00 worth 3 points C = 2.00 worth 2 points D = 1.00 worth 1 point F = 0.00 worth 0 points • Add them up and divide by total grades • All AP courses, some Honors courses (H Chemistry and H Precalculus), and a 4 th year of your World Language are weighted • Ex: an “A” grade in an AP class equals a 5.0 instead of a 4.0!
What’s my GPA? English A Math B History A Total GPA Spanish C Total points (18)/Total Chemistry D classes (6)= P.E. A
Getting Connected Students are encouraged to join a club, sport, or volunteer Ther here ar e are o e over 100 er 100 c clubs lubs to to choos hoose fr e from! om! Community Community ser service vice is is NO NOT T requir equired f ed for g or gradua aduation. tion.
Eligibility for Athletics, ASB, Pep Squad, Color Guard, Marching Band, Tech Staff and Drama 2.0 GPA Pass 4 classes Winter Sports Eligibility Students may use 2.0 (1 st Quarter) Probation for 1 quarter during their 4 years in Spring Sports Eligibility high school 2.0 (at semester)
Transcript Review Official Semester Grades • January, June, and end of summer school All grades appear on your transcript, even if you repeat for a better grade! What does the “p” indicate on your transcript?
Sample College Prep Transcript
“F” Grade= 0 credits Credit Summary
Sample Honors Transcript
“+” mark= Honors Point Weighted vs. Non-Weighted GPA
Earn credits towards graduation Health, P.E., Art, Creative Writing Repeat D or F grades
Using Naviance • What is Naviance/Family Connections? • How will students use it throughout high school? • Explore career clusters using the “Cluster Finder” • Activities • Personal Qualities • School Subjects
Find Naviance on the “Students” tab
Username Your grad year + Last Name + First Name i.e. “20SmithJohn Password Your long ID number
Find “Cluster Finder” on the “About Me” Tab
Reminder! Plea Pl ease se rem emem ember ber to comp to comple lete e th the po e post-tes est t on on Navi Na vian ance ce by W y Wed ednesda esday, Ma March h 1! 1!
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