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Transitioning to High School Transitioning to High School

Graduation Graduation & A & A-G G Requirements Requirements

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Trans Transitioning itioning to High to High School School

• High School = Courses are more demanding &

difficult

• Students = Increased autonomy & responsibility

for their education

• Many 9th graders:

− Fall behind & fail classes − Increase at-risk behavior − Decrease attendance

• Successful students MUST

study & manage time

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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.

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High Scho High School Grad

• l Graduatio

uation n Requireme Requirements nts

• 1. Coursework:

Cour Course se Semester Semester Cr Credits edits His Histor tory/ y/Social Social Science Science 30 30 Langua Language ge Arts ts 40 40 Ma Mathema thematics tics 20 20 Science Science 20 20 For

• reign

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• r Fine A
• r Fine Art

10 10 Physical Educa Physical Education tion 20 20 Health Health 5 Electiv Elective 75 75 TOTAL = AL = 220 220

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High Scho High School Grad

• l 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

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Gr Grade ade 10 10th

th

Gr Grade ade 11 11th

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Gr Grade ade 12 12th

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Gr Grade ade 1st Semester

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

2nd Semester

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TOTAL AL =

60 60 +60 60 +60 60

+60

60 =240 240

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Life Afte Life After High Sch r High School

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Post Secondary Options Post Secondary Options

High School Diploma 4-year University California Community College Vocational/ Technical School United States Military World of Work

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Colle College 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

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“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.

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“A-G” Subject Requirement Subject Requirements

 Cred Credit it is is ONLY ONLY ea earne rned d for for gra grade des s of

• f C o

C or b r better etter!

Cour Course se Requir equired ed Recommended ecommended A Histor History/ 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 La Labor borator tory y Science Science 2 y 2 year ears 4 y 4 year ears E Langua Language Other ge Other T Than Eng han Englis lish h (LOTE TE) 2 y 2 year ears 4 year ears F Visual & P isual & Perf erfor

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ming Ar Arts ts (V (VAP APA) A) 1 y 1 year ear G Colle College ge Pr Prepa eparator tory El Electiv ective 1 y 1 year ear

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Fres Freshman UC A hman UC Admiss dmission Statistics ion Statistics Fall 2018 Fall 2018

Ov Over erall all Admit Admit Ra Rate te Admit Admits Applicants pplicants GP GPA 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% 26,9 26,997 97 56,6 56,634 34 3.96 3.96

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UC Tuitio UC Tuition & Cos n & Cost f t for A

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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

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The Co The College Proc llege Process ess 9th

th, 10

, 10th

th, 11

, 11th

th, & 12

, & 12th

th Grades

Grades

9th Grade

• Plan Out 4 Year

Class Schedule

• Explore

Extracurricular Involvement

10th Grade

• Grades Matter!
• Continue

Involvement

• Prepare for ACT

and/or SAT

• Explore Campuses

11th Grade

• Take on Academic

Challenges

• Pursue Leadership

Opportunities

• Take Exams
• Tour Campuses

12th Grade

• Continue to

Succeed

• Apply to UC
• Apply for

Scholarships

Four Year College

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Ques Questions tions?