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• MR. SCHOCH

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• MS. ADDESSI

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• MR. ITCHON

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• MS. JACOBSON

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• MRS. STRAUSHEIM

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• MS. GRACE

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When can I see my counselor?!?!?

Counselors are available

• n a walk-in basis…

Before School Snack Lunch Office Hours After School

Schedule an appointment with

• Mrs. Robles in the

Counseling Office!

ACADEMIC PLANNING

Is it good to ask your friends for advice?

COLLEGE/CAREER PLANNING

Letters of recommendation, Standardized Testing Information

PERSONAL/SOCIAL SUPPORT

Confidentiality, Resource Referral

ASSIST WITH ANY QUESTIONS PARENT PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS

Course selections in April Sophomore Planning Conferences

Earning High School Credits

How many credits will you get for passing a class for one semester?

5 Credits

What is the minimum grade needed to pass a class?

• D. An F receives no credit

A student taking 6 classes per year… 6 Classes x 5 Credits per semester = 30 credits per semester 2 Semesters x 30 credits per semester = 60 credits per year 60 credits x 4 years = 240 credits possible

Total Credits

215

CAHSEE No longer required for graduation!

Cre redits ts Subject ct

40 40 English glish 20 20 Math th including Math 1 or higher 20 20 Science ience i.e. ESS & Biology 30 30 Social cial Sc

Science nce Global, US History, Poli Sci/Econ

10 10 World rld Languag guage e OR Visua sual l Arts ts 20 20 Physical sical Educa ucatio tion n Pass Physical Fitness Test 5 Health alth 70 70 Additio ditiona nal Course ses

High School Graduation Requirements

How can you qualify for a UC/CSU school?

Meet the A-G Requirements Take the SAT/ACT Exam

Students must complete the following requirements with a “C” or higher

• A. Histor

tory

2 years required:

• 1 year of World History (Global)
• 1 year of US History and a ½ year of Economics or Political Science
• B. Englis

ish

4 years required of College Preparatory (CP) English

• C. Ma

Math

3 years required, 4 years recommended:

• Math 1, 2, and 3 or Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
• D. Sc

Science ce

2 years required, 3 recommended

• 1 year of life science and 1 year of physical science
• E. World Lan

angua uage ge

2 years required, 3 recommended

• F. Vi

Visual/P l/Per erform

• rming

ng Art

1 year required of the same course

• G. College

ge Prep p Elective

1 year required in addition to those required in “A-F”

A-G Requirements

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A = 4.00 worth 4 points B = 3.00 worth 3 points C = 2.00 worth 2 points D = 1.00 worth 1 point F = 0.00 worth 0 points

• Add them up and divide by total grades
• All AP courses, some Honors courses (H Chemistry and H

Precalculus), and a 4th year of your World Language are weighted

• Ex: an “A” grade in an AP class equals a 5.0 instead of a 4.0!

What’s my GPA?

English A Math B History A Spanish C

Chemistry

D P.E. A Total GPA Total points (18)/Total classes (6)=

Getting Connected

Students are encouraged to join a club, sport, or volunteer

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Community Community ser service vice is is NO NOT T requir equired f ed for g

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aduation. tion.

Eligibility for Athletics, ASB, Pep Squad, Color Guard, Marching Band, Tech Staff and Drama

2.0 GPA Pass 4 classes

Winter Sports Eligibility

2.0 (1st Quarter)

Spring Sports Eligibility

2.0 (at semester)

Students may use Probation for 1 quarter during their 4 years in high school

Official Semester Grades

• January, June, and end of summer

school

All grades appear on your transcript, even if you repeat for a better grade! What does the “p” indicate on your transcript?

Transcript Review

Sample College Prep Transcript

 “F” Grade= 0 credits  Credit Summary

Sample Honors Transcript

 “+” mark= Honors Point  Weighted vs. Non-Weighted GPA

Earn credits towards graduation

Health, P.E., Art, Creative Writing

Repeat D or F grades

• What is Naviance/Family Connections?
• How will students use it throughout high school?
• Explore career clusters using the “Cluster Finder”
• Activities
• Personal Qualities
• School Subjects

Using Naviance

Find Naviance on the “Students” tab

Username Your grad year + Last Name + First Name i.e. “20SmithJohn Password Your long ID number

Find “Cluster Finder” on the “About Me” Tab

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Na Navi vian ance ce by W y Wed ednesda esday, Ma March h 1! 1!

Reminder!

Questions?