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2 Year Academic Planning. Brought to you by: Paloma Valley Counseling Department. Counselors. Last Names A-D / AVID Ms. Ketelsleger E-L Ms. Rathbun M-O / Special Programs Ms. Montiel P-W Mr. Lopez X-Z / Spanish Speaking Mrs. Roberts. Why are we here??.
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2 Year Academic Planning Brought to you by: Paloma Valley Counseling Department
Counselors Last Names A-D / AVID Ms. Ketelsleger E-L Ms. Rathbun M-O / Special Programs Ms. Montiel P-W Mr. Lopez X-Z / Spanish Speaking Mrs. Roberts
Why are we here?? • It is the goal of Paloma Valley High School to enable all students to acquire the knowledge, learn the skills, and develop the attitudes necessary for them to realize their full potential and to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners who can meet the challenge of a changing world. • To achieve this goal, all students will develop an initial 2 year plan to include years 9 and 10. Sophomore year all students will revisit their plan and update the information for grades 11 and 12.
Earning Credits • Take 6 classes per semester • 1 year = 2 semesters • Passing 1 semester of a class = 5 credits • 1 semester = 30 credits • 1 year = 60 credits • 60 credits x 4 years = 240 credits • Needed For Graduation = 225 credits
4 years of English 3 years of Math Must include Algebra 1 3 years of Science 1 year of Fine Art OR World Language One or the other; DO NOT need both 2 years of PE 3.5 years of Social Studies 1 semester of Health 5.5 elective classes Translates to 55 elective credits Total Credits = 225 **All students must pass CAHSEE in order to receive a diploma Paloma Valley Graduation Requirements
Remediation for Failed Courses • Failed courses will not be put into your schedule Options… • A+ Program • Community Service for elective credits
AP Courses • College Level Courses • Weighted GPA: A=5, B=4, C=3 • Academic credit awarded for exams passed in May. • Can mean exemption from college or university lower division courses.
Trade/Vocational Schools A vocational school (or trade school or career school), providing vocational education, is a school in which students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job. AKA “On the job training” Vocational Schools are now beginning to offer 2 and 4 year degrees. Check the school’s website for admission requirements and policies.
Community College • Offer 2 year degrees & certificate programs • Admissions: • High School Diploma • GED • CA High School Proficiency Exam • No GPA or testing requirements • Earn: • Certificates • Associates Degree/2 year degree • Credits to transfer to a 4 year institution
4 Year University • Admissions: • A-G Requirements • Admissions for private universities check school’s website • Pass SAT I or ACT Plus Writing • Letter of Recommendation (if needed) • Pathways to a 4 year university: • 2 yrs at Community College transfer to 4 yr university • Only 2 yrs will be spent at Community and 2 yrs at 4 yr • High School 4 yr university
Military • Army • Marines • Navy • Air Force • Reserves-part time • Coast Guard • National Guard
College Entrance Requirements A-G Requirements • A History/Social Science 2 years required • B English 4 years required • C Mathematics 3 years required (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) 4 years recommended • D Laboratory Science 2 years required 3 years recommended • E Language Other than English 2 years required 3 years recommended • F Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) 1 year required • G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year required ALL classes must be completed with a C or better in order to count toward A-G Requirements!! SAT or ACT Plus Writing must be taken to get into 4 yr.
YOUR 2 year plan • Think about what you want to do after high school. • Choose your classes based on your goals and path. • If you do not choose your classes, your counselor will choose them for you!
Freshmen (9th) English I Adv English I ELD I ELD II ELD III Sophomore (10th) English II Adv English II ELD I ELD II ELD III English
Freshmen (9th) Algebra I Algebra IB Geometry Algebra II Sophomore (10th) Algebra I Algebra IB Integrated Math I Geometry Integrated Math II Algebra II Math Analysis H Math
Freshmen (9th) World Geography AP Geography Must fill out AP application Sophomore (10th) World History AP European History Must fill out AP application Social Science
Freshmen (9th) Life Science Biology Sophomore (10th) Life Science Biology Physical/ Environmental Chemistry Must have passed Algebra I and Biology with a C or better Science
Freshmen (9th) PE 9A/9B Marching Band Naval Science Dance I Athletic PE Students must get a C or better in 9th grade PE to take PE class other than PE 10 Sophomore (10th) PE 10-Team Sports Weights Aerobics Dance I, II Naval Science I, II Marching Band Athletic PE Physical Education
Freshmen (9th) Spanish French American Sign Lang General Music Art Concert Choir Marching Band Drama OTHER elective Math or English Support Sophomore (10th) Spanish French American Sign Lang Drama General Music Band/Jazz/Symph W Art Video Prod OTHER elective Foreign Language/Fine Artor Elective