Linden High School 2019-2020 School Year Registration Seniors 2020

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 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! Stay tuned…

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Credit Summary

Course Catalog Available at LHS website: https://lhs.lindenusd.com/ ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG Select Course Check Grade Eligibility CSU/UC Requirements Prerequisites Course Description

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

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

Course Selection Sheet

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!

Due Date All Course Selection Sheets are to be signed by parents and student! Signed sheets need to be returned Friday, February 1st, 2019. You will need your Student Portal Username & Password to register for your classes. If you don’t return your signed sheet on Friday, you will not register!

ASVAB Thursday, February 7th from 8:05 am – 11:49 am in the West Gym…(you will miss periods 3, 4 & 5) 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 late March 2019 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 to determine course level placement in Math and English. 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

Counselor’s Advice (cont.)… 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

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