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FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - CLASS OF 2009 -

FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - CLASS OF 2009 -. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES. YOU WILL KNOW: Graduation requirements YOU WILL HAVE: An overview of a post high school plan and the process involved in achieving that plan. SELECTING CLASSES - PLACEMENT CRITERIA.

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FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - CLASS OF 2009 -

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  1. FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS- CLASS OF 2009 -

  2. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES • YOU WILL KNOW: • Graduation requirements • YOU WILL HAVE: An overview of a post high school plan and the process involved in achieving that plan

  3. SELECTING CLASSES - PLACEMENT CRITERIA • Please, Please - “Schedule yourself for success”! • Placement criteria: • Tests : STAR Testing • Teacher recommendations • First semester grades • Second semester grades • Summer school

  4. HONORS/AP – WHAT TO DO? • You should be reading at the 90+ percentile • Make sure you can handle the honors/AP coursework • Make sure you can handle the number of those courses you select • “Schedule for success” – know yourself, know your limits • Be careful of “overload” in the junior year! • Keep things in balance!

  5. English - 40 credits Math - 30 credits Science - 35 credits (includes HSF/Health) P.E. - 20 credits U.S. History - 10 credits Gov/Econ - 10 credits World History - 10 credits Fine Arts/For Lang - 10 credits Electives - 65 credits Total = 230 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  6. ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: • CAHSEE – MUST pass to earn diploma! • Additionally, competency must be demonstrated in computer skills • Students must at least pass Algebra I • Students must complete Career Shadowing

  7. TYPICAL SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE • English – Lit/Comp II • Social Studies – World History or AP European History • Math (Course selection varies) • Science (Life, Physical, “Other” required) • P.E./ Weight training/ Sport • Foreign Language or Elective

  8. College/Career Center Services • Career Information • ROP Course Registration • Job Board & Work Permits • College Information • College Reps & Interviews • Military Information

  9. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT TO GET AHEAD AND STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME • Begin thinking now about post high school plans • Begin researching (internet etc.) • Visit colleges/universities • Attend sessions in the College/Career Center • No college? Explore/Research options

  10. HINTS • The College Visit • TALK TO STUDENTS!! • Try to go when school is in session! • Sit-in on some classes, especially in your potential major • ASK QUESTIONS!

  11. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAMa.k.a.CAHSEE • You MUST pass this test to receive a high school diploma. • If not, you will receive a certificate of completion.

  12. CAHSEE • A. What does the test cover? - English-Language Arts and an essay - Math (up to Algebra I) B. When will you take this test? - Beginning in the Spring of 10th grade

  13. COLLEGE TESTING A. PSAT - Grades 10 and 11 B. SAT and ACT - Spring of Grade 11 - Fall of Grade 12 (if needed) C. Subject Tests (SAT II’s) - In June, at end of Honors or AP class

  14. COLLEGE TESTING Differences between the SAT and ACT: SAT = ½ math and ½ English ACT = ¼ math, ¼ science, ¼ English, ¼ reading

  15. QUESTIONS ?

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