Welcome Cowboys Class of 2023 Our Goals today: Introduce students to Chino High School A-G college entrance requirements Inform students about our high school graduation requirements Show samples of freshman schedules Familiarize students about opportunities available at Chino High(programs/sports/academies) Students will select electives today for their 9th grades schedule

Chino High School Counselors Mrs. Annette Allen: A-ECE & C.H.O.M.P Mrs. Lucia Gibbs: ELI-LEAV & L.J.P.S Ms. Kai Johnson 9th (<2.0) & ROX Ms. Gail Heisel Ms. Sandy Gonzales LEC-PA Mr. Rigo Aragon PA-ZU Mr. Pollara- 10th and 11th (<2.0)

Reasons for seeing your counselor Academic questions or problems College information Career questions Scheduling questions or problems Help with personal or social issues Outside Referrals

A-G MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS A. History/Social Science 2 years (20 credits) B. English 4 years (40 credits) C. Math 3 years (30 credits)required * 4 recommended D. Science I year Biology/1 year Physical 2 years (20 credits) required *3 years recommended E. Foreign Language 2 years required *3 recommended F. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year(10 credits) required. G. Elective 1 year (10 credits)

Stay Informed Back to School Night AERIES Portal & App Instant grade check Email teachers/talk to teachers All 4 years count so STAY ON TRACK Come prepared ( agenda, supplies, homework) CVUSD student email/Office 365 account

How are you placed in your classes for 9th grade? Counselors create schedules based on junior high TEACHER recommendations/State Testing results FOR CORE CLASS PLACEMENT Counselors meet with 8th grade class to select elective or possible program/academy consideration

Sample Freshman Schedule English* Math* Science PE Freshman Transition/Health Elective *Students who fail English &/or Math in 8th grade may be placed in intervention elective classes FOR EXTRA SUPPORT

Sample 9th GRADE HONORS SCHEDULE English Honors Math Honors Biology Honors P.E. Foreign Language/ VAPA/ Elective AP class Keyboarding/ Health

Grading The school year is divided into two semesters: Students receive two progress reports, at 6-week intervals, each semester. Students receive final grades at the end of each semester. GPA starts to be calculated in 9th grade: Cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of each semester. Students generally take 6 classes each year: Each class is worth 5 credits per semester, so students can earn 30 credits per semester.

ACADEMIC HONORS & ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION Academic Letter California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Chino High School Silver Spur Award Graduate with Honors/Distinguished Scholar National Honor Society Sports Booster Athletic Recognition Student of the Month Silver Spur Award Renaissance top 25

A.V.I.D. Advance Via Individual Determination AVID elective provides students with guidance and instruction to prepare them for eligibility into a four-year institution. StudentS interested in the AVID program need to apply and interview .

Law, justice & public service (L.J.P.S.) Academy exclusively at Chino High School! Courses offered in this pathway include: Law & You Forensic Science Criminal Justice Emergency Medical Response I and II Law Enforcement & Fire Academy (off site) Mock Trial Human Anatomy

C.H.O.M.P. ACADEMY Food Service & Hospitality Management Career Pathway *exclusively at Chino High School Food Tech & Nutrition Culinary I Culinary II Hospitality Management Includes Industry Required Certifications and opportunities to compete at the regional and state levels.

BE CONNECTED! Sports/Calvary(Music program) Cheer/Song Leading Clubs There are many different ways for you to HAVE A VOICE and BE ACTIVE on campus! Sports/Calvary(Music program) After school ATHLETIC practice (does not replace 9th grade P.E. course) AFTER SCHOOL BAND PRACTICE (DOES REPLACE 9TH GRADE P.E. COURSE) Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Swimming, Track, Softball Award winning band program Cheer/Song Leading After school practice (does not replace 9th grade P.E. course) Clubs ASB, Renaissance, Yearbook (require applications and interviews). Clubs are recommended for all students. Art Club, Animal Rights Club, Journalism Club, International Thespian Society, Key Club, Physics Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Trinity Club, Christian Club, Spanish Club, Club HOPE, Folkloric Club, Travel Club, and much more!