Linden High School 2018-2019 School Year Registration Seniors 2019
Linden High School Graduation Requirements English 4 Years Math 2 Years (Int. Math 1 or Int. Math 1A&1B required) Science 2 Years (physical & life) Social Science 3 Years Health/Drivers Ed/ Financial Literacy 1 Year VPA/CTE/LOTE Physical Education 2 Years Elective 110 Credits
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CSU/UC Entrance Requirements English 4 years Math 3 yrs. - Int. Math 1, 2, 3 US History/ Government 1 yr. World History 1 yr. US History Laboratory Science 1 yr.-Biology, Anatomy, or BioTech 1 yr.-Chemistry or Physics Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2 yrs. in same Language, 3yrs recommended Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Drama, Music, Art, Ceramics, Floral, Const. Tech Electives 1 CSU/UC Approved
Did you know… These classes are now approved for CSU/UC A-G college admission: Child Development & Careers in Education AVID 9,10,11,12 Intro to Construction Technology & Intermediate Woodworking
To Be Competitive You Should Consider: Lab Science 3 years- Biology, Chem, & Anatomy or Physics Math 4 years – Int. 4 or AP Calculus or Statistics Language Other Than English (LOTE) 3 years Minimum Total GPA of 3.0 For UC’s, Private & Impacted CSU’s Impacted Schools: All CSU’s but 3 are impacted! You must CHALLENGE yourself each year!!!!
SAT & ACT Dates SAT – March 10th, May 5th, June 2nd Must register EARLY - www.sat.org/register ACT – Feb. 10th, April 14th, June 9th Register EARLY - www.actstudent.org Career Center for more information Great News! Linden HS is a testing site for both the March and May tests! WOOHOO!
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Credit Summary
Course Selection Guide Book Available at LHS website: http://linden.ca.luh.schoolinsites.com/ ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG Select Course Check Grade Eligibility CSU/UC Requirements Prerequisites Course Description
Course Selection Sheet
New Courses @ LHS Name change and curriculum for Physics…now called Physics in the Universe
CTE Courses & Pathways All students are encouraged to complete CTE pathways! More career opportunities are available for pathway completers Employers want to see that students take higher level CTE classes
Summer School Computer based online program-Cyber High Classes will take place at LHS $100 per semester course More Information to follow…Stay Tuned
Due Date All Course Selection Sheets are to be signed by parents and student! Signed sheets need to be returned Monday, January 29, 2018. You will need your Student Portal Username & Password to register for your classes. If you don’t return your signed sheet on Monday, you will not register!
ASVAB Thursday, February 8th from 8:05 am – 11:49 am in the West Gym…(you will miss periods 6, 7 & 1) This is not a mandatory test – BUT it is VERY HELPFUL for future career choices…
Smarter Balanced Assessment Smarter Balanced = SBAC = CAASPP It is a computer based adaptive test Tests 11th graders only Testing will begin in April 2018 The EAP (Early Assessment Program for CSU’s) is built into the Smarter Balanced Assessment Purpose: Determine College Readiness in English and Mathematics
Smarter Balanced Assessment-Continued It is VERY important that you participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessment and take it seriously CSU’s and Community Colleges will look at your results…if you score high enough, you will NOT have to attend a summer preparation program prior to attending a CSU! Saves you $$$ and time! LHS is evaluated based upon overall student improvement – which helps YOU!
Counselor’s Advice….. Ask for help early….don’t wait!!! Complete your work and turn it in on time! Study for tests – Don’t cram the night before! COMMUNICATE!!!!! Success Shop – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15pm – 4:30pm in the Library Success Shop - Wednesday & Friday, 7:15am – 8:00am Wednesdays & Thursdays – Math Tutor Access Portal – check regularly
Who is your Counselor??? If your last name is A – L, your counselor is Mrs. Williamson If your last name is M – Z, your counselor is Ms. Silveira College/Career Related Questions/Concern, see Mrs. Knapp
Questions???? Thank you for your attention and participation!