High School Success 9th Grade College/Career Unit Module One: “Introduction to High School”

Unit Format Four Modules will be presented: Introduction to High School Managing High School Education to Career Connection Developing a Meaningful Plan for High School and Beyond Students complete Summary Sheet information for each module At conclusion of all four Modules, students and parents sign Summary Sheet and return to school Counselors maintain Summary Sheets for future reference

What does it take? (Brainstorm) “High School Success” What does it take? (Brainstorm)

High School Graduation Requirements CASHEE High School Credits Algebra Requirements Service Learning

University of California and California State University Entrance Requirements “a” History/Social Science-2 years required “b” English-4 years required “c” Mathematics-3 years required “d” Lab Science-2 years required “e” Language other than English-2 years required “f” Visual & Performing Arts-1 year required “g” College Prep Elective-1 year required

GPA A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0 Weighted grades for honors/AP classes Calculation: Convert all semester letter grades to point grades Multiply each point grade by the number of units for that class (i.e.:3.0 x 5 units= 15) to get points for that class Add all class points together Divide by the number of total units See the following example

60 total semester points divided by 25 units = 2.4 GPA Semester grades English(5 units)= A 4.0 x 5 units= 20 class points History(5 units)=B 3.0 x 5 units= 15 class points Biology(5 units)=B 3.0 x 5 units= 15 class points Algebra(5 units)=C 2.0 x 5 units= 10 class points Spanish (5 units)=C 2.0 x 5 units= 10 class points 25 units 60 total points 60 total semester points divided by 25 units = 2.4 GPA

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association Students wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institution must complete the following coursework with a “C” or better: English(4 years) Advanced Math (2 years, including Algebra) History/Social Science (2 years) Science (2 years, 1 year Lab) Academic coursework in above areas or a Foreign Language (1 year) Additional academic coursework in Advanced Math, English or Science

Academic Dishonesty Defined: When a person turns in school work that is not his/her own. Examples: Copying homework, copying tests, plagiarizing the work of others, giving answers to others, etc. Be Honest Consequences: Warning on record, no grade for assignment, drop from class, no letters of recommendation, notification to colleges, etc.

Campus Clubs/Organizations (Brainstorm) Defined Options Benefits

Electives Defined Elective options Benefits of taking Electives

Magnet/Special Programs Defined School Options Benefits