Transitioning to High School Transitioning to High School Graduation Graduation & A & A-G G Requirements Requirements
Trans Transitioning itioning to High to High School School • High School = Courses are more demanding & difficult • Students = Increased autonomy & responsibility for their education • Many 9 th graders: − Fall behind & fail classes − Increase at-risk behavior − Decrease attendance • Successful students MUST study & manage time Page 2
Sugges Suggestions tions for Paren for Parents ts • Get involved with school… Use “Q Parent Connect” Communicate with teachers call, email, view websites Check student planner Monitor homework decide on a set time & quiet place to complete homework Help with organization clean out folders & backpacks weekly Take advantage of tutoring Attend school functions athletic events, performances, plays • Be proactive with your student (be aware of peer groups, social activities, & changes in behavior) • Discuss with your student their interests, skills, post-secondary options, & careers. Page 3
High Scho High School Grad ol Graduatio uation n Requireme Requirements nts 1. Coursework: Semester Semester Cour Course se Credits Cr edits His Histor tory/ y/Social Social Science Science 30 30 Langua Language ge Arts ts 40 40 Mathema Ma thematics tics 20 20 Science Science 20 20 For oreign eign Langua Language ge 10 10 or Fine Art or Fine A Physical Educa Physical Education tion 20 20 Health Health 5 Electiv Elective 75 75 TOTAL = AL = 220 220 Page 4
High School Grad High Scho ol Graduatio uation n Requireme Requirements nts 1. Coursework: MUST earn a MINIMUM of 220 credits to graduate − Students earn 5 credits for each passed class (A, B, C, D) − F grades do NOT earn credits! − 5 Credits X 6 classes = 30 semester credits 9 th 10 th 10 11 th 11 12 th 12 th th th th Grade Gr ade Gr Grade ade Gr Grade ade Grade Gr ade 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 1 st Semester + 30 30 + 30 30 + 30 30 + 30 30 2 nd Semester 60 60 + 60 60 + 60 60 + 60 60 = 240 240 TOTAL AL = Page 5
Life Afte Life After High Sch r High School ool Post Secondary Options Post Secondary Options 4-year University California Community College High Vocational/ School Technical Diploma School United States Military World of Work Page 6
College Colle ge Adm Admissio ission Goals n Goals • Gaining admission to college requires focused & early preparation. • Putting students on the right path now will help them avoid surprises later. Eligibility Eligibility Selection Selection • Refers Refers to the to the minimum minimum • Refers Refers to a proc to a process ess use used d req require uireme ments nts ne need eded ed to to to selec to se lect s t stud tuden ents for ts for be con be conside sidered red for for admission when ad mission when a a fresh freshman man ad admission mission ca campu mpus s ca cann nnot ot ad admit mit a all ll UC UC eligible eligible ap applica plicants nts Page 7
“A -G ” Subject Requirement Subject Requirements • “A - G” represents the 15 year long academic courses you must complete in high school to be considered for admission. • Admission to the UC/CSU campuses is extremely competitive and requires students to satisfy far more demanding standards (ie recommended vs required years). • Students must earn a minimum GPA of a 3.0 in all “A - G” courses, with no grade lower than a C. Page 8
“A - G” Subject Requirement Subject Requirements Cour Course se Requir equired ed Recommended ecommended A History/ Histor y/So Social cial Sc Scienc ience 2 y 2 year ears B En English lish 4 y 4 year ears C Ma Mathema thematics tics 3 y 3 year ears 4 y 4 year ears D Labor La borator tory y Science Science 2 year 2 y ears 4 year 4 y ears E Language Other Langua ge Other T Than Eng han Englis lish h 2 y 2 year ears 4 year ears (LOTE TE) F Visual & P isual & Perf erfor orming ming Ar Arts ts 1 y 1 year ear (VAP (V APA) A) G Colle College ge Pr Prepa eparator tory El Electiv ective 1 year 1 y ear Cred Credit it is is ONLY ONLY ea earne rned d for for grade gra des s of of C o C or b r better etter! Page 9
Fres Freshman UC A hman UC Admiss dmission Statistics ion Statistics Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Ov Over erall all Admit Admit Admits Admit Applicants pplicants GP GPA Rate Ra te UC UC Ber Berkeley eley 14.9% 14.9% 13,333 13,333 89,614 89,614 4.23 4.23 UC UC Da Davis vis 41.2% 41.2% 32,179 32,179 78,024 78,024 4.11 4.11 UC UC Ir Irvine vine 28.8% 28.8% 27,334 27,334 95,062 95,062 4.13 4.13 UCLA UCLA 14.1% 14.1% 16,020 16,020 113,748 113,748 4.24 4.24 UC UC Mer Merced ced 66.9% 66.9% 16,821 16,821 25,136 25,136 3.71 3.71 UC UC Riv River erside side 50.9% 50.9% 24,993 24,993 49,079 49,079 3.88 3.88 UCSD UCSD 30.2% 30.2% 29,577 29,577 97,899 97,899 4.15 4.15 UCSB UCSB 32.3% 32.3% 29,782 29,782 92,305 92,305 4.13 4.13 UCSC UCSC 47.7% 47.7 26,997 26,9 97 56,634 56,6 34 3.96 3.96 Page 10
UC Tuitio UC Tuition & Cos n & Cost f t for A or Atten ttendanc dance Fall Fall 2018 2018-19 19 • Average costs for an undergraduate California resident living in University housing. Tuition & Fees $13,900 Books & Supplies $1,200 Health Insurance Allowance/Fee $2,400 Room & Board $15,800 Personal/Transportation $2,000 Total = $35,300 Page 11
The Co The College Proc llege Process ess th Grades 9 th th , 10 , 10 th th , 11 , 11 th th , & 12 , & 12 th Grades 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade • Plan Out 4 Year • Grades Matter! • Take on Academic • Continue to Class Schedule • Continue Challenges Succeed Four Year • Explore • Pursue Leadership • Apply to UC Involvement College Extracurricular • Prepare for ACT Opportunities • Apply for Involvement • Take Exams and/or SAT Scholarships • Explore Campuses • Tour Campuses Page 12
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