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Today we are going to talk about: How to Read Your Transcript How to Calculate Your G.P.A. The Importance of Getting Good Grades High School Graduation Requirements CAASP Testing Attendance and Discipline A-G Requirements Options for After High School Financial Aid Options Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Your Cumulative Record… What you can find in your records: Transcript Grades from past & present Statewide Testing Scores Attendance Discipline (suspensions) Your Cumulative Record…

Why are Good Grades Important? Because you will continue to build on what you learn So you can successfully move to High School and beyond Future Plans: Be prepared for college, work world… Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

HOW TO GET GOOD GRADES 10 Easy Steps: Believe in Yourself Be Organized Manage Your Time Well Be Successful in Class Take Good Notes Know How to Read a Textbook Study Smart Use Test-Taking Strategies…Doing your homework will help prepare you for tests Reduce Test Anxiety Get Help When You Need It (and KNOW your teacher) (O’Brien, 1999) HOW TO GET GOOD GRADES

What is a Transcript? Transcript A cumulative record of all of the classes you’ve taken and grades you’ve earned since you’ve been at Parras Items to look at: Grades Class Rank Grade Point Average (GPA) Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

How To Read A Transcript

A = 4. 0 worth 4 points B = 3. 0 worth 3 points C = 2 A = 4.0 worth 4 points B = 3.0 worth 3 points C = 2.0 worth 2 points D = 1.0 worth 1 point F = 0.0 worth 0 points *Add them up and divide by the total number of classes. How to Calculate Your

LeBron’s Report Card Math = A Science = B Language Arts = B Social Science = B Advisement = A PE = A Art = B Let’s Do the Math… A = 4 points B = 3 points B = + 3 points ------------------------------ 24 points 7 classes Equals = 3.43 GPA (“B” average) Let’s Practice!

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& It’s important to be here and on time to learn… To avoid getting in trouble, respect yourself and others at all times. No “N’s” or “U’s” in Work Habits or Citizenship

LET’S TALK…HIGH SCHOOL What do I need to do to get a high school diploma? Earn 230 credits Have at least 20 math credits Pass the California Assessment (CAASP)

YOU MUST PASS THE CLASS TO GET THE CREDITS FOR IT! What is a “Credit”? Credits are the points earned for passing a class. YOU MUST PASS THE CLASS TO GET THE CREDITS FOR IT! You earn 5 credits for a ½ year class You earn 10 credits for a 1 year class

What Classes Do I Have to Take to Get a High School Diploma? Class Years Credits English 4 years 40 credits Math 2 years 20 credits Science 2 years 20 credits Social Studies 3 years 30 credits Health ½ year 5 credits P.E. 2 years 20 credits Foreign Language OR Fine/Performing Arts 1 year 10 credits Electives 85 credits 230 CREDITS What Classes Do I Have to Take to Get a High School Diploma? Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Example of a 9th Grade Schedule English (CP or H) Biology (CP or H) Math Foreign Language PE/Sport/Marching Band Visual & Performing Art (UC Approved) Visual & Performing Art can be taken if Health is taken in summer school Example of a 9th Grade Schedule Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

California Assessment of Student Performance Progress(CAASP) CAASP is a two part exam: Language Arts & Math You want to score 2501 or higher in each section Take your time, answer every question Make sure you have a working chromebook with volume and the AIRSecure Test icon Get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast California Assessment of Student Performance Progress(CAASP) Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Alternative Career/Educational/Training Options ROP/Vocational Schools: *Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SoCal ROC) *Private Technical Schools Military Job Corps California Conservation Corps. (Adapted from Boggs, Ponce, & Beanto, 2007) Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Alternative Career/Educational/Training Options Working World: Get a job or internship. Community Colleges: *El Camino College, Harbor College, Long Beach, Santa Monica College Alternative Career/Educational/Training Options Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

UC/Cal State Admission Requirements A-G Requirements 4 years English 3 years Math (4 years rec.) 2 years History 2 years Science (3 years rec.) 2 years Foreign Language (3 years rec.) 1 year Fine Arts 1 Year Elective from A-G choices. Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

How do people pay for college? Cash: Money saved that is paid directly to the college. Must start saving early. Grants: Money from the state that doesn’t have to be paid back. Must apply in advance. Scholarships: Money given by colleges for exceptional student performance in athletics, academics, or the arts. Does not need to be paid back. Loans: Money borrowed by the student or parent from a financial institution. Must apply early. Must pay back with interest. Work Study: Tuition money earned in exchange for working on campus. GI Bill: Tuition money saved and awarded through military service. How do people pay for college? Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Got Questions…We’ve Got Answers If you need additional information or help at school you can talk to: School Counselor Parents Teachers Principal or Assistant Principal Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Be sure to answer all the questions. Please complete the post-test. Be sure to answer all the questions. If you need help, please ask the School Counselor. Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

Preparing for Naviance (Adapted from Bachel, 2001) Naviance is a tool used to help you plan your classes, set goals, take career interest inventories, explore colleges, and apply for scholarships. Tomorrow, we are going to focus on how to explore colleges so you can find the best fit for you! Created by Nancy Schubb (2007).

DAY TWO: COLLEGE!!! Log into Naviance User: Student ID # Password: 6-digit b-day Click on “College” tab Choose “Supermatch College Search” Watch me as I show you how to do it! Fill out paper as you go Pin the colleges to your wall! DAY TWO: COLLEGE!!!

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