Linden High School 2019-2020 School Year Registration Juniors Class of 2021

Linden High School Graduation Requirements English 4 Years (40 credits) Math 2 Years (Int. Math 1 or Int. Math 1A & 1B required) (20 credits) Science 2 Years-physical & life science (20 credits) Social Science 3 Years (30 credits) Health/Driver’s Ed/Financial Lit. 1 Year (10 credits) VPA/CTE/LOTE Physical Education 2 Years (20 credits) Elective 110 Credits

How Many Credits Required to Graduate????

CSU/UC Entrance Requirements English 4 years Math 3 yrs. - Int. Math 1, 2, 3, 4 yrs. recommended Social Science 1 yr. World History 1 yr. US History Laboratory Science 1 yr.- Living Earth/Ag Living Earth, Anatomy, or BioTech 1 yr.-Chemistry/ Ag Chemistry or Physics Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2 yrs. in same Language, 3yrs recommended Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of one of the following classes: Drama, Music, Art, Ceramics, Floral, Const. Tech Electives 1 CSU/UC Approved

To Be Competitive You Should Consider: Lab Science 3 years-Living Earth, Chem, & Anatomy or Physics Math 4 years – Int. 4 or AP Calculus or AP 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 5 are impacted! You must CHALLENGE yourself each year!!!!

SAT & ACT Dates SAT – March 9th, May 4th, and June 1st Must register EARLY - www.sat.org/register ACT – Feb. 9th, April 13th, and June 8th Register EARLY - www.actstudent.org Career Center for more information Great News! Linden HS is hoping to be a testing site for both the March and May tests!

PSAT PSAT- Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Cost of $16 If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, it is free Visit the Career Center for more information

Important to Remember… D = Diploma C = College

10th Grade Counseling Appointments Call LHS between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment (209-887-3073). DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE! Please speak with an adult LHS representative to make this appointment. Available dates are March 11, 12, 13, & 14 & and March 18, 19, 20 & 21 (other arrangements can be made). Available times are 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM. Spanish advisors are available. Students will be called out of class for apt.

What’s covered in your counseling appointment? You will select your courses for next year. We will review your transcript and credits. We will discuss options for “life after LHS.” Your four-year graduation plan will be reviewed. This is when you should ask questions about graduation and your next steps.

New Courses @ LHS Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture Art of Video Production Animal Anatomy & Vet Medicine Delta College Dual Enrollment

Course Selection Sheet

LHS Course Catalog Available at LHS website: https://lhs.lindenusd.com Note –online catalog is for current year ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG Check Grade Eligibility CSU/UC Requirements Prerequisites Course Description

CTE Courses & Pathways All students are encouraged to complete CTE pathways! More career opportunities are available for pathway completers Colleges and 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 June 4th – June 28th Limited transportation provided More Information to follow…Stay Tuned Pass your classes the first time and you won’t have to worry about this!

Two Kinds of Fs

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Advice to soon-to-be Juniors… Your junior year is the MOST difficult year of the 4 years of high school. Ask for help early….don’t wait!!! Complete your work and turn it in on time! COMMUNICATE!! Tests – Don’t cram the night before! Success Shop – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15pm – 4:30pm in the Library and Wednesday & Friday, 7:15am – 8:00am Wednesdays &Thursdays – Math Tutor

Advice to soon-to-be Juniors (cont.)… Access Portal – check regularly Remember your continued performance in your current classes could impact your class choices for next year!!! Finish the year strong!!!

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 Mrs. Lazar College/Career Related Questions/Concern, see Mrs. Knapp

Congratulations class of 2020 Tomorrows success depends upon today’s choices! It’s up to YOU! Get involved with YOUR future! We are here for YOU! Please come see us if you have any questions!

Questions???? Thank you for your attention Sophomores!!!

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