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Welcome Sophomore Parents Class of 2016

Welcome Sophomore Parents Class of 2016. Agenda. Sophomore Calendar LACHSA Graduation Requirements Testing Grades and Credits Attendance Policy Transcripts Honor Society & Clubs Help for Academic Success Beyond High School Parent Portal College & Career.

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Welcome Sophomore Parents Class of 2016

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  1. Welcome Sophomore Parents Class of 2016

  2. Agenda • Sophomore Calendar • LACHSA Graduation Requirements • Testing • Grades and Credits • Attendance Policy • Transcripts • Honor Society & Clubs • Help for Academic Success • Beyond High School • Parent Portal • College & Career

  3. Sophomore Calendar • Sept 5 Sophomore Townhall Meeting • Sept 5 Sophomore Parent Night • Sept 21 First Progress Report • Oct 16 PSAT • Oct 25 LACHSA College Fair • Oct 26 Performing Arts Fair (UCLA Ackerman Union) • Oct 19 Second Progress Report • Nov 14-15 Parent Conference • Nov 13 Third Progress Report • Dec 18-19 Final Exams • Jan 6 Second Semester • Feb 8 First Progress Report • March 18-19 CAHSEE • March 15 Second Progress Report • April 26 Third Progress Report • TBD STAR Testing • June 2-3 Final Exams • June 6 Last Day of School

  4. Academic LACHSA Graduation Requirements ( 1 semester class = 5 credits) • 4 yrs. English 40 credits • 3 yrs. History 30 credits • 2 yrs. Science 20 credits • 2 yrs. Math 20 credits • 2 yrs. P.E. 20 credits • 2 yrs. Foreign language 20 credits • 1 yr. Visual & Performing Arts 10 credits • Electives 65 credits • Pass CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam • Must earn full credit in all required courses. TOTAL: 225 credits

  5. PSAT Mandatory for all Sophomores • October 16, 2013 • 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Take Sophomore year for practice • You must take the PSAT during your Junior year to qualify to be a National Merit Scholarship Finalist

  6. CAHSEECalifornia High School Exit Exam • 1 section Math • 1 section English Language • If either Math or English are passed, that section will not have to be taken again • If either Math or English are not passed, there are multiple chances to retake • Both sections must be passed to receive a LACHSA diploma. Sophomore Test Dates March 18 – English March 19 - Math

  7. Grades and Credits • “D” grades = 5.0 credits Students earn credit for high school graduation – a “D” grade will not count for college admission. • “F” grades = 0 credits If you fail a required course (English, Math, History etc.) you MUST make it up in summer school.

  8. Attendance Policy A student success is directly tied to attendance. A student who is absent three (3) times or more (unexcused) during any given semester may receive an “F” for the course at the discretion of the teacher. If your child is absent from class, you should do the following: • Download the Absence Form found on the LACHSA website at lachsa.net. This signed form by the parent needs to be returned to the Main Office no later than 3 days after the last absence. • Please note: After three (3) school days, uncleared absences become truancies.

  9. Transcripts • Please check to make sure your 9th grade and summer classes are accurate. • New students – verify your information from your previous school is transferred accurately.

  10. Honor Society and Clubs • California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for high school students. - Grades 10 – 12 - Academic Requirements - Coordinator – Mr. Freedman • Clubs include: From the ground up, Basic, You are the mission through Christ, Interact, GSA, Japanese 101, and Theatrok.

  11. Support for Academic Success • Talk to your teachers! – Office hours are Mon & Wed • 7:15-8:00am • Free Peer Tutoring – CSF students are assigned through Mr. Freedman. • Free University Tutorial Center – Library Palmer Wing Room 1039. Call for an appointment 323-343-3971. • Private outside tutors – local community college

  12. College Admissions Requirements • A-G Requirements • CSU • UC • Private College & Conservatories • Admissions Testing

  13. A-G Requirements • a-3 yrs. Social Science • b-4 yrs. English • c-3 yrs. Math –Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2 (UC/4 yrs. rec.) • d-2 yrs. Lab Science – 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3 yrs. rec.) • e-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs. rec. ) • f-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts • g-1yr. UC approved Elective

  14. 23 campuses throughout the state • Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates • Many Community College students transfer to a California State University Requirements: • a-g requirements • Grades of C or better • Minimum GPA of 2.0 • SAT or ACT

  15. University of California • 9 campuses throughout the state • Top 12% of High School Graduates • ELC Program • Requirements: • a-g Requirements • Minimum GPA to apply 3.0 • Courses can be repeated 1 time for “D or F”. • Make ups for “C” grades are not accepted. • SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing

  16. Private Colleges and Conservatories Every college makes its own rules on eligibility Read all information carefully • Check the individual school requirements • SAT or ACT • May require letters of recommendation. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs. Requirements:

  17. Parent Portal Register on-line at www.lachsa.net Internet Access to: • Grades • Attendance • Progress Reports • Teacher email

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