“9 th Grade Matters” ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOP

1. “9th Grade Matters”ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOP

2. High School Graduation Requirements • Must complete 220 Credits • 4 year English • 2 years of Math (10 credits from Algebra) • 2 years of History (1 year W. Hist. 1 year U.S. History) • 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics • 2 years of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical) • 2 years of P.E. • 1 year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language • 1 semester of Health • Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

3. Cal State/UC Admission Requirements A-G requirements • “a” – 2 years of Social Science • “b” – 4 years of English • “c” – 3 years of Math (4 yrs. Rec.) • “d” – 2 years of Science (3 yrs. Rec.) • “e” – 2 years of Foreign Lang. (3 yrs. Rec) • “f” – 1 year of Visual/Performing Art • “g” – 1 year of Elective chosen from the Subject Areas listed or approved College Prep Course

4. “9th Grade Matters” • Classes taken in 9th grade count toward graduation and college entrance • If you get an “F” in a class that is required for graduation, you must make it up. • This means summer school (summer school may or may not be available…don’t rely on summer school for credit recovery)

5. Go to class prepared • Attendance is extremely important to the success of any high school student • Students must bring textbook, paper, pencil, notebook, and highlighter • Notebook should be organized- something your parents/guardians can help with at home

6. Questions • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • Teachers are there to help • If you don’t ask questions they don’t know that you need the help

7. Daily Homework • All homework assignments should be written on a homework log and kept in the same place in your notebook • Homework needs to be completed daily • Often accounts for 50% of grade • Keep a list of daily homework • Student planner • Log provided

8. Sample Homework Log

9. Where to do homework? • Quiet place to study • Sit upright at a desk or table • No interruptions • No television, phone, radio, i-pod, internet, video games

10. Notes – Assigned Readings • Review class notes the day you write them • Re-write if not clearly organized • Make flashcards of important facts • don’t wait until the night before a test • Survey a chapter before you read it, look at the review questions at the end so you are able to identify the important facts while reading the chapter

11. Resources Available • Weekly progress reports – to be picked up in J-1 on Mondays • Teachers will fill out on Mondays with grade for the previous week. • Link Crew tutoring available for Freshman on late start Tuesdays in the Library • Biology Teachers-offer tutoring once per month for students to work on missing assignments for full credit (talk to your Biology teacher for more details) • Teachers • Counselors • Parents/Guardians

12. Academic Success Survey • On average how many hours a night do you spend on homework? • What time do you do your homework? • Do you have a quiet place to study? • Have you ever attended tutoring? • How do you keep track of your grades? • Have you ever done weekly progress reports?

13. Career and Technical Education • What is Career Technical Education- • CTE is a program that offers variety of classes at CHS and other area high schools. • Purpose is to help prepare students for college and careers (marketable skills & strong work ethic). • Offer students hands on experience needed to get and keep a job. • Students will learn new skills, train for a career, or build on your current skills.

14. Career and Technical Education CLASSES OFFERED AT CORONA HIGH SCHOOL • Auto • Design Manufacture Technology • Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing • Tech Draw (CAD) • 3D Animation • Metal • Wood • Photography • Introduction to Computers • Computer Applications • Graphic Design • Foods

15. Career and Technical Education Continued CTE/ ROP Classes • Auto Collision & Refinishing • Careers in Science • Child Care Occupations • Computer Information System* • Dental X-ray/Sterilization • Dental Assisting • Dentrix (Dental Front Office Management.) • Digital Imaging • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) • Fire Technology* • First Responders* • Law Enforcement • Medical Assistant • Nurse Assistant • Retail Sales and Marketing • Sports Entertainment & Marketing • Sports Therapy* • Welding Occupations • * classes offered at Corona High School

16. Career and Technical Education Continued • In the 10th grade all students will have participated in activities to help identify several career options. • In 11th and 12th grade all students will participate in activities that allow them to further explore career choices. • Four Step Plan for Post- High School • Determine goal- college, college and graduation, college graduation and employment • Develop a tentative career plan • Have a backup plan • Consider all the options

17. Career and Technical Education Continued • Career Information- Some of the top paying jobs in Riverside county do not require a 4 year degree • 83 % of Associate Degree Holders have the same annual earnings as 4-yr college graduates • Only 20-21% of all the jobs in the United States require a 4-yr college degree or higher

18. Education Pays! • High School 1-3 years/no degree ($560 per week) • High School, 4 years/no degree ($595 per week) • High School Graduate ($776 per week) • Associate (2-year)degree, occupational ($887) • Associate (2-year) degree, academic ($909 per week) • Bachelor’s (4-year) Degree ($1320 per week) • Master’s Degree (6-year) degree ($1715)

19. 9th Grade Success • Do the best you can! • Ask questions/get help. • Remember if you don’t like your class the first time, you’re not going to like it any better the second time around. • Questions/concerns…make an appointment with your counselor, but remember we cannot take you out of your classes or change your teachers. • Remember a D is passing and will earn you 5 credits.

20. Thank you for attending!