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G N R I N U N S ! O R A T A Y N L E P R E Y O D R F U O CLASS OF 2021 T I S N E S LEARNING OUTCOMES Parents/Guardians (and Students) will... understand graduation requirements, and UC/CSU requirements
Parents/Guardians (and Students) will...
school year
after high school and resources we have at Aragon
requirements for admission to the UC/CSU system
112+ locations (largest in the nation) No minimum GPA
(23 campuses) minimum GPA is 2.0+
(9 campuses) minimum GPA is 3.0+
campuses) Requirements vary
School, District Summer School or through approved courses
Aragon High School
UC/CSU “A-G”
Total 220 Credits! “D” or better “C” or better!
Studies/Elective
Q: What does AP mean? A: Advanced Placement, a college-level course Q: How many AP classes should I take? A: Everyone is different, but students should be taking AP courses based on their interests and wanting to continually grow in a subject area. A full load in college in four classes. Think BALANCE! Q: Will I still get into a good college if I don’t take AP courses? A: YES! It’s not a competition. Base the college search off of best fit for you. Q: How much homework will I have in AP classes? A: More than CP/AS classes! If students are staying up past midnight doing homework this year, they should not overload themselves.
9th: College Prep ✓ Introduction to World History (one semester) 10th: College Prep or Advanced Standing ✓ Modern World History (one semester) ✓ Contemporary World Studies (one semester) 11th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ➢ U.S. History 12th: College Prep or Advanced Placement/Honors ⬜ American Government (one semester) ⬜ Economics (one semester)
Does your student…. ★ LOVE History/Social Science? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AP? Your students History teacher is a great resource! Info Session with current teachers: February 26th at lunch in the MPR
9th: Intensive, College Prep, or Advanced Standing ✓ English 1 10th: College Prep or Advanced Standing ✓ English 2 11th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ➢ English 3 ➢ AP English Language and Composition 12th: College Prep or Advanced Placement ⬜ English 4 ⬜ AP English Literature
Does your student…. ★ LOVE analysis? ★ easily work independently? ★ enjoy reading? ★ love writing? ★ handle additional homework well? Then Advanced Placement might be right for your student! Interested in AP? Your students English teacher is a great resource. Info Session with current teacher: February 12th at Flex in Room 102
1 year of Biological and 1 year of Physical Science Core: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
~Considered a CTE if Science credits have been met
Science Research course)
CHINESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language JAPANESE Levels 1, 2, 3, 4H, and AP Language SPANISH Levels 1, 2, 3, Native Speakers 3, 4H, AP Language, and AP Literature
VISUAL ARTS ART: Art, Advanced, AP Studio Art - Drawing CERAMICS: Ceramics, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 3D PHOTOGRAPHY: ~ Digital Photo, Advanced, AP Studio Art - 2D VIDEO: ~ Art of Video, Advanced ~Considered a CTE if VAPA credits have been met
PERFORMING ARTS DANCE: Dance, Intermediate, Advanced DRAMA: Drama, Advanced, Cinema & Society, Technical Theater INSTRUMENTAL: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra VOICE: Chorus, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers
VIDEO: Art of Video, Advanced BIOTECHNOLOGY: Levels 1 and 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE: Principles, AP PHOTOGRAPHY: Digital Photo, Advanced ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Engineering Tech, Advanced CULINARY: Foods & Nutrition, Culinary Arts
9th: PE 1 10th: PE 2 11th & 12th: PE 3 ○ if two year requirement has not been completed
Typically taken during the 9th grade year
Personal Information One Semester GPA Graduation Status
○ Elective/AP Course Informational Meetings (February 5-27) ○ Students should talk to teachers, staff, and family ○ Review the online course catalog (update coming soon!)
○ Monday, March 2nd in US History classes ○ Parents/Guardians will receive information for how to view student
course requests via Aeries (make sure you receive Aeries emails!)
before Spring Break, including prerequisites
April 14th
○ Are they being challenged or over challenged? ○ Are they getting enough sleep? ○ Do they have time to spend with friends and family?
○ Are they involved in extracurricular activities? ○ Are they getting involved/serving in their community?
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Go through our online course directory (update coming soon!)
○ Encourage AP classes in subjects they are interested in and would like to be challenged ○ Rigorous classes = Extra study time ○ Must complete AP Acknowledgement for more than 2 AP/H/AS classes
○ Schedule (8:30 am - 12:50 pm) ■ Session #1: June 8 - June 23 ■ Session#2: June 24 - July 9, (no school July 3rd)
○ Credit Recovery ■ English ■ Mathematics ■ Science ■ Social Science
○ Summer Enrichment Courses
■ Still to be determined...
Counselors will be sending out more information soon!
the 5th one can be a community college course! (Talk to your counselor if interested)
○ See Mr. Reyes if you are interested in this option!
See Mrs. Helen O’Brien, CTE and Career Coordinator, in the counseling office! Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-2:45pm
California Community Colleges California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private Colleges
Number of campuses 112 campuses 23 campuses 9 Campuses Over 1,800 campuses Minimum GPA requirement N/A 2.0 3.0 Varies Annual Tuition (not including room & board) ~$1,380 $46 per unit ~$6,460 ~$11,000 ~$33,000 (can vary depending on scholarships) Selectivity Accepts the top 100% of every class Generally less selective Generally more selective Varies greatly Local examples Skyline College San Francisco State UC Santa Cruz University of San Francisco College of San Mateo San Jose State UC Davis Saint Mary’s College of CA
Online Application ACT or SAT scores Application Essays Letters of Rec Official Transcript
Community Colleges
X
CSU’s
X X
UC’s
X X X
Private Colleges
X X X X X
* Requirements vary for out-of-state public colleges.
UC’s & CSU’s: ■ 10th & 11th grade A-G classes are used to calculate your 4-year college GPA ■ C’s or higher are required (including freshman year) Private / Other Colleges: ■ Other colleges may also use grades from 9th grade & non-academic classes
○ calstate.edu/apply
○ admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
○ Common App: commonapp.org
■ November 30th
○ Early Applications in November ■ Early decision is binding ■ Early action is non-binding ○ Regular Application varies (Dec. to Jan.)
Questions or Concerns about plans after high school? Make an appointment with Ms. Tezak and/or
schools
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science section.
their Junior year. We recommend students take both!
Date Registration Deadline March 14 February 14 May 2 April 3 June 6 May 8 Date Registration Deadline April 4 March 28 June 13 May 8 July 18 June 19
○ Send your PSAT scores to Khan Academy for personalized test prep based on areas you need to work on. ○ https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
○ ACT Online Test Prep ○ http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
○ Encourage to ask them for help during class ○ Visit them during Flex Time ○ Ask about other times the students can meet with them
○ Sign up with Ms. Reyes or Ms. Angela
○ Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM ○ Sign up with Ms. Reyes or Ms. Angela
○ Talk to them, they may understand more than you think.
○ What makes you say that? What does “good enough” look like to you?
focus on anything.”
○ What’s making you so exhausted? What can you prioritize?
○ How do they show pride in your accomplishments?
raise GPA
stress