Welcome Freshmen!

1. Welcome Freshmen! Linden High School Class of 2023 “Linden High School…Where the FUTURE is in YOUth!”

2. Classes & Credits • LHS Students enroll in 7 classes each school year • A student earns five (5) credits for each class successfully completed in a semester • Successful completion is defined as a semester grade of “D” or better for high school credit • Student Goal: complete 70 credits each school year

3. Classes & Credits • How many credits can you earn in a semester? • 35 credits per semester • 260 credits are required to graduate from LHS

4. Transcripts…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly • A transcript is your record of all of the courses you take in high school • It is your responsibility to make sure all of the grades recorded are correct • Transcripts are comprised of semester grades • Each student must determine their path for graduation and their future! • Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!

5. Class Standing • Students must complete the below number of credits to be classified at each grade level: • Freshman – Completion of the eighth grade • Sophomore – Successful completion of 65 credits • Junior – Successful completion of 130 credits • Senior – Successful completion of 190 credits • Must complete 260 credits to graduate

6. Specific Requirements for Class of 2023 (You!)

7. College/University (CSU&UC) Admission Requirements

8. Academic Eligibility • In order to participate in athletics & extra-curricular activities at Linden High School students must: • Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. • Receive no more than one “F” or “I” • Entering Freshmen who do not have a 2.0 G.P.A. will be eligible on a probationary basis until the end of the first grading period.

10. Course Catalog

11. How to use the Course Catalog • Available at LHS website: https://lhs.lindenusd.com • ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG • Check Grade Eligibility • CSU/UC Requirements • Prerequisites • Course Description

12. Course Selection • All students are required to enroll in 9th PE • English • Science • Living Earth • Ag & the Living Earth • Health/Driver’s Ed & Financial Literacy Skills • 2 semester course • One semester = Health, CPR/First Aid & Driver’s Ed • One semester = Financial Awareness Skills • Recommended freshman or sophomore year

13. Course Selection:Math • Math – 2 years required for graduation • Options for freshmen: Integrated Math 1 or Integrated Math 1A • Int. Math 1A + Int. Math 1B = 2 yrs. math for HS Diploma • 4 year college admission requires completion of Int. Math 3; 4th year of math strongly encouraged

14. Course Selection: Language Other Than English (LOTE) • Spanish 1 • Recommend minimum grade of “B” or better in English class or teacher recommendation • Plan on 30 minutes of studying/homework per night for success in this class • Spanish 2 for Native Speakers • Student must have oral proficiency of Spanish and know how to read, write and spell in Spanish

15. Course Selection: World History • Typically a sophomore level class • Open to freshmen only who have strong grades and test scores in English/Language Arts • Highly rigorous course requiring additional reading and writing outside of class

16. Course Selection:Electives • Career Technical Education (CTE) • Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) • Yearbook OR Journalism • Must fill out application and seek approval • Desire to work with others in groups/pairs, comfortable working with computer-page layout and strong writer • English Elective (DOES NOT count for English credit)

17. New Courses @ LHS • Art of Video Production • Intro to Family Consumer Sciences • Journalism

18. Career Technical Education (CTE) Courses & Pathways • All students are encouraged to complete CTE pathways! • More career opportunities are available for pathway completers • Employers and Colleges want to see that students take higher level CTE classes

19. What Are Your Plans After High School? • College: 2 yr. or 4 yr. • Trade & Technical Schools • Armed Forces • Employment • We are here to help you decide!

20. How to prepare for high school? • Use your planner • Study/homework routine • Cell phone = distraction • Seek help early • Access Portal • Success Shop • Finish 8th grade STRONG

21. Who is your Counselor??? • If your last name is A – L, your counselor is Mrs. Williamson • If your last name is M – Z, your counselor is Mrs. Lazar • College/Career Related Questions/Concern, see Mrs. Knapp

22. Meet with LHS Academic Advisors • Call LHS between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment • Available dates are March 11, 12, 13 & 14 and March 18, 19, 20 & 21 • Available times are 2:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. • Wednesdays 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m. • Spanish advisors are available • Appointments held in the library

23. Academic Counseling Session • Select Freshmen Classes • Develop 4 year plan • Review Middle School Grades • Activities Worksheet • Goals/Plans after high school

24. Freshmen Information Night • Thursday, March 7, 2018 • 5PM - 6PM-Free Dinner Provided by Linden ED Foundation • 6PM – 8PM in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) • All students and parents are encouraged to attend for the following information: • Athletics • Career Technical Education Classes • Visual Performing Arts Classes • College Admissions Presentation • AVID

25. Congratulations and Welcome Class of 2023! • The teachers and staff are here to help you succeed and move through the next 4 years at Linden High School! • Keep Your Options Open & Make H.S. Count! • Questions?