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 Are you able to stay on task for 40 minutes?  Do you use a planner to keep organized?  Do you respect authority?  Can you avoid being pressured into getting into trouble by peers?  Do you get along with others?  Does your student look forward to being involved in high school activities? 2

 Does your student initiate trouble in the classroom?  Do you complete your homework (on time)?  Are you a procrastinator?  Do you spend time studying?  Do you want to go to college or obtain a career technical education after high school? 3

Welcome to High School! Understanding your transcript High school graduation requirements Understanding A-G requirements International Baccalaureate Program Early College Program English/Math /Biology honors courses GPA and attendance expectations Getting involved How to prepare for college (ACT/SAT/Exploration) Course Selection 4

GPA Weighted Non-weighted Classes listed by grade and semester Credit Summary + Honors (AP, IB, College) p College prep (academic) * Non-academic (non A-G) r Repeated course 5

SubjectCreditsRequirements English404 years Mathematics303 years (expectation 4 years) History303 years including World, U.S., Civics/Economics Science202 years (1 life, 1 physical) Language (LOTE)101 year (expectation 3 years) Visual/Performing Arts 101 year OR 1 extra year of Language other than English Physical Education202 years Electives7070 credits Total Credits230 Community Service 80 hours 80 hours or 20 each year students attend SJVA GPA2.0 total cumulative GPA: 3.0 is expected Additional**CAHSEE on hold 6

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 A – 2 years of History  B – 4 years of English  C – 3 years of Math (4 years recommended)  D – 2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended) Biology, Biotech, IB Biology, Chemistry, Physics  E – 2 years of Language Other Than English (LOTE)  F – 1 year of Visual Performing Arts  G – 1 year of College Prep Electives 8

 Must have a 3.0 academic GPA or higher for UC admissions  Must earn a C or higher on all A-G coursework  Take the SAT and/or ACT  Application including essay for UC’s and most private colleges 9

 Honors classes (these courses are not weighted)  International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (weighted)  Early College Program (ECP) / Dual Enrollment (weighted)  AP coursework (weighted)  Career Technical Educational (CTE) courses 10

 Honors English  Honors Biology  Honors Math YOU MUST MEET ALL CRITERIA IN ORDER TO BE ENROLLED IN THE HONORS COURSES 11

 Students need to be reading at grade level or above. ◦ This will be determined by a reading level test administered by English teachers. ◦ Scores will be cross-referenced with the lexile levels recommended by common core for each grade level.  Students need to earn an 83% or above in their current ELA/English class for both semesters.  Students need to score a proficient or above in their current grade level post test.  Students need to score a proficient or above on their current grade level writing post test. 12

 Score an 80% or higher on previous class’ post benchmark test  A- or greater in regular math for both semesters  B+ or greater in Honors math for both semesters (if you took honors)  Take an honors pre-assessment made by the math department and score proficient 13

 Students need to be reading at grade level or above. ◦ This will be determined by a reading level test administered by English teachers. ◦ Scores will be cross-referenced with the lexile levels recommended by common core for each grade level.  Students need to earn an 83% or above in their current ELA/English class for both semesters.  Students need to score a proficient or above in their current grade level post test for English.  Students need to score a proficient or above on their current grade level writing post test in English.  Student must receive at A- or above for both semesters in their 8 th grade science course. 14

 The Early College Program will provide challenging academic experiences to qualified high school students and reduce the costs of a college education for students and families.  Successful completion of transfer (dual credit) courses will enable students to simultaneously earn college credit transferable to two and four year colleges and universities while satisfying high school graduation requirements. 15

 Weighted grades  Substantial cost savings for college  Dual credit  Courses transfer to most universities as college credit  Rigorous courses  Prepared for college  Increased College Acceptance  Career Pathway 16

School Year Amount of Students Enrolled Total Amount of Units Completed Total Amount of UC Transfer Units Completed Approximate Value Saved at a CCC Approximate Value Saved at a UC $3,552.00$67, $12,240.00$187, $11,664.00$202, Total Amount of Units and Money Saved by Parent & Student: $27,456.00$457, *CCC value saved is based on the $48.00 per unit cost **UC value saved is based on part-time enrollment costs at a UC of $7, ***Math 90/96 is included in our pathway plan to prepare students for College Algebra, which are units not included in transfer 17

 You must have a cumulative 3.0 academic GPA  You must be meeting all A-G requirements  If you meet above requirements, you will be eligible to take the Accuplacer Assessment  Placement in the Early College Program will be determined by the students’ assessment results.  You must assess into Math 105 and/or English 98 to participate in the program  NOTE: 9 th graders can assess for college math for 10 th grade. This is a HIGHLY selective process 18

 IB Certificate Program: ◦ Taking specific IB courses during 11 th /12 th grades based on your interest ◦ Similar to an AP course model  IB Diploma Program ◦ 2 year program consisting of courses in six subject groups ◦ DP Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) 19

(one year) HIST ENGL THTR BIO MATH SPAN TOK IB ENGLISH HL1 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS HL1 IB THEATER HL1 IB BIOLOGY HL1 IB MATH STUDIES SL IB SPANISH SL THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (1SEM) JUNIOR YEAR COURSES 20

HIST ENGL THTR BIO TOK IB ENGLISH HL2 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS HL2 IB THEATER HL2 IB BIOLOGY HL2 THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (1SEM) SENIOR YEAR COURSES TOK 21

KNOWLEDGEABLE INQUIRERS THINKERS COMMUNICATORS PRINCIPLED OPEN-MINDED CARING PROFILE LEARNER RISK-TAKERS BALANCED REFLECTIVE IB 22

 IB prepares students to succeed not only in the United States but in the world  IB prepares students to learn to pursue the answers he/she will need in the future  Helps students become lifelong learners  Weighted grades  Rigorous courses  Well recognized by universities; student can receive up to 30 college units (CSU, UC)if he/she receives IB Diploma (depends on the college) Benefits of the IB Diploma Program 23

 Must have a 2.2 and no D’s or F’s during public grading period in order to participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities  Public grading period – 6 triads in a school year ◦ Triad 1 – Progress Report ◦ Triad 2 - Progress Report ◦ Triad 3 – Report Card-Semester 1(January) ◦ Triad 4 – Progress Report ◦ Triad 5 – Progress Report ◦ Triad 6 – Report Card- Semester 2(June) 24

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 SAT/ACT: PREPARE EARLY  Academic GPA/grades in academic classes/rigor of courses (Hon/IB/AP/College)  College Essay(s)  Counselor recommendation  Teacher(s) recommendation(s)  Extracurricular activities  Community service 26

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 LINK Crew (Mrs. Haggerty)  Strengthen study skills  Focus on GPA  Community involvement  High school activities & sports–get involved!  Be involved in leadership and clubs  PSAT – review results and PLAN  Service hours  BE HERE EVERY DAY! Attendance is important 28

 Research universities online and visit campuses  9th grade academic and extracurricular record will be part of your college application  Low grades in 9th grade can seriously jeopardize your chances of getting into the country's most selective colleges  PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep  Create a financial plan to pay for college – talk to your parents  Join College Club 29

 English 1/ English 1 Honors  Integrated Math 1 / Integrated Math 1 Honors  Spanish 1 or 2  Biology or Honors Biology  PE or Symphonic Band **  Elective: Art 1/Drama/Choir/Symphonic Band/ Music Appreciation/ Student Council / Percussion Ensemble  Advisory  Enrichment support 30

 Chromebook  Log into Aeries  Upper right, click “change student”  Click on “PRE-ENROLLED” 9-12 school  Top left, click on “Student Info”  Choose “Course Request Entry”  Click on “Search” on right hand side  Choose only SIX courses  Choose ONE alternate for elective 31

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