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Class of 2017 High School Graduation Requirements

Class of 2017 High School Graduation Requirements. Ms. M. T. Frias A-K Ms. P. Morales L Ms. R. Alotis M-Z Ms. L. Howe Magnet. Agenda. High School Graduation Requirements for Class of 2017 Notes from your counselor Please feel free to ask questions during the presentation!.

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Class of 2017 High School Graduation Requirements

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  1. Class of 2017High School Graduation Requirements Ms. M. T. Frias A-K Ms. P. Morales L Ms. R. Alotis M-Z Ms. L. Howe Magnet

  2. Agenda • High School Graduation Requirements for Class of 2017 • Notes from your counselor Please feel free to ask questions during the presentation!

  3. Graduation Requirements • All students must complete the A-G course sequence with a grade of “C” or better for graduation eligibility. • A-G course sequence will allow students to be admitted directly to a 4 year university or college provided all other requirements are met

  4. “A” Requirement: Social Studies • 30 Credits • 1 year of World History A & B (10 credits) • 1 year of United States History A & B (10 credits) • 1 semester of Economics (5 Credits) • 1 semester of Government (Principles of American Democracy) ( 5 Credits) Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  5. “B” Requirement:English • 40 Credits • 1 year of English 9 A & B (10 credits) • 1 year of English 10 A & B (10 credits) • American Literature (5 credits) • Contemporary Composition (5 credits) • World Literature (5 credits) • Expository Composition (5 credits) Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  6. “C” Requirement:Mathematics • 30 Credits • Algebra 1 (10 credits) • Geometry A & B (10 credits) • Algebra 2A and 2B (10 credits) Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  7. “D” Requirement:Lab Science • 20 Credits • Biology A & B (10 credits) • Chemistry A & B (10 credits) Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  8. “E” Requirement:LOTE (Language other than English) • 20 Credits – Same Language • Spanish, French, Korean 1A & 1B • Spanish, French, Korean 2A & 2B Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  9. “F” Requirement: Visual/Performing Arts • 10 Credits – Visual or Performing Art • sequential year long course Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  10. “G” Requirement: Electives • 45 Credits Total • Minimum of 10 credits must be in courses identified as “G” Electives • Economics and advanced courses in Math, Art, English, Science, LOTE or Social Science. Must receive a letter grade of “C” or better to obtain credits

  11. “G” Electives in 9th grade -Speech -Intercoordinated Science (ICS) -LOTE 3

  12. Additional Requirements • 20 Credits of Physical Education or Sports team • Passing of Fitness Gram • 5 Credits of Health

  13. Additional Non-Course Requirements • Career Technical Pathway • AOAT – Academy of Art & Technology • AVID – Advancement via individual Determination • GPA – Green Power Academy • IS – Interdisciplinary Studies • STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

  14. AdditionalNon-Course Requirements CAHSEE – 10th grade Service Learning Project – 11th grade Senior Portfolio – 12th grade

  15. Notes from Your Counselor • Clubs and Organizations on Campus • Extracurricular Activities • Athletic teams • Community Service • www.dosomething.org

  16. Notes from Your Counselor continued • Classes for Next Year • Many classes are mandatory, so students will not be able to get out of them • You CANNOT pick your teachers as they cannot pick YOU D’s & F’s are not acceptable for High School Graduation

  17. College Planning • Colleges and Universities only accept C’s or better • The College Office is located in H-2. • College Counselor: Mrs. Drell • Career Advisor: Mrs. Slaughter

  18. A.V.I.DAdvancement Via Individual Determination What A.V.I.D is: • A.V.I.D is a college preparatory program designed to get students to the 4 year University. • A.V.I.D is a class students take every semester for 3 years. • A.V.I.D. support program to help students succeed in rigorous courses What A.V.I.D is not: • A.V.I.D is not a program to motivate students to go to college. • A.V.I.D is not an “easy” program, students are required to take Honors and AP courses.

  19. A.V.I.DAdvancement Via Individual Determination The A.V.I.D student profile: • A student who wants to attend a four year University. • A student who works hard in his courses, completing assignments and studying for tests. • A student who earns A’s, B’s and C’s in his classes. • A student who has good attendance and appropriate classroom behavior. • A student who has a GPA ranging from 2.0 to 3.5. • A student who has a “weak” spot, for example struggles in Math or Science.

  20. What do A.V.I.D students do in A.V.I.D classes? • In the 10th grade* - students are taught study skills, organizational skills, time management skills and participate in tutorials twice a week. *10th grade AVID is zero period class, it starts at 7am • In the 11th grade– students begin to research colleges/Universities and match those colleges with the student’s personal preferences. The students are still required to participate in tutorials twice a week. • In the 12th grade – The entire A.V.I.D class applies to four year colleges, financial aid and scholarships. Students are required to visit the college office on a weekly basis. Students are also required to be tutors for the 10th and 11th graders.

  21. Academy Of Art And Technology • A Focus on Design and Technology In a Close-knit Community • Our graphic design focused program provides college and career preparation and an internship experience. AOAT has earned the distinguished Lighthouse designation from the California Department of Education. • Concentration on technology with a focus on digital design • Cross-curricular projects • Mentoring and parent Involvement • Field trips to museums and community activities More Information at theaoat.org

  22. The AOAT approach is geared to college and career preparation College Preparation • AOAT students take all the A-G requirements • Students participate in workshops that prepare them for college • Dedicated AOAT Counselor keeps students on track • Annual tour of a local college or university Career Development • Students participate in workshops that prepare them for careers • Focus on transferrable skills, the hidden jobs within each profession, writing and revising resumes, etc. • Career Day, Mock Interviews, Job Shadows & Annual visit to design related businesses Internship • Structured 6-week summer internship earns students 5 units credit and prepares them for career in their field of interest

  23. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES • Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) is a small learning community at Cleveland High School that provides students with a high quality education using a humanities curriculum that is interdisciplinary, thematic and writing based. We prepare our students for college by focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

  24. ACTIVITIES/FIELD TRIPS • IS students participate in many projects, activities and events throughout their three years in our program. • In the tenth grade, we visit the Getty Art Museum, in the eleventh grade, we visit the Gene Autry Museum and in the twelfth grade, we visit several subway stations’ artwork..

  25. SUMMING UP • What if I am not a good writer? One does not have to be a good writer to join Interdisciplinary Studies. IS offers project based learning experiences that support writing skills. IS students also create and study art through sculpture, drawing, and animation. Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for college and helps them make lasting friendships through their club, field trips and groups projects while providing positive learning experiences.

  26. THE GREEN POWER ACADEMY (GPA) • HELP SAVE THE PLANET • IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT • LEARN CUTTING EDGE SCIENCES • DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES

  27. THE GREEN POWER ACADEMY (GPA) • The GPA is an environmentally-centered Academy with an emphasis on the environment, civic awareness, and business practices. • Through its rigorous curriculum and collaborative classes, students focus on “green” energy technologies and related businesses so students graduate informed and able to pursue careers that improve the planet. • HELP SAVE THE PLANET • IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT • LEARN CUTTING EDGE SCIENCES • DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES

  28. STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics • Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors coursework available in all subject areas • Focus on STEM subjects • Flexibility in scheduling classes throughout high school

  29. STEM • SCIENCE • Biology, Chemistry, Physiology • AP Physics AB & BC • AP Environmental Science • TECHNOLOGY • Exploring Computer Science • AP Computer Science • CAD – Computer Aided Drafting

  30. STEM • ENGINEERING • Robotics • Physics C • MATHEMATICS • Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Analysis • AP Calculus AB & Calculus BC

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