Welcome Freshman Academy Room B-1 9 th Grade Counselors Mrs. Britt-Blair: A-Do Mrs. Britt-Blair: A-Do Mrs. Fernandez: Du-Lop Mrs. Fernandez: Du-Lop Mrs. Adler: Lor-Re Ms. Ramirez: Ri-Z

What do I need to do to earn a high school diploma? Pass all required courses Pass all required courses Have good attendance and behavior Have good attendance and behavior Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Earn 230 credits Earn 230 credits

How do you earn credits? Each class you take is worth 5 credits per semester Each class you take is worth 5 credits per semester Each class must be passed with an A, B, C or D Each class must be passed with an A, B, C or D A Fail in a class gives you 0 credits. A Fail in a class gives you 0 credits. Fall Semester 30 credits + Spring Semester 30 credits = 60 credits per school year. Fall Semester 30 credits + Spring Semester 30 credits = 60 credits per school year. 60 (credits) x 4 years (9 th -12 th ) = 240 credits 60 (credits) x 4 years (9 th -12 th ) = 240 credits REMEMBER YOU NEED 230 CREDITS TO GRADUATE! REMEMBER YOU NEED 230 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!

What are Banning High School’s Graduation Requirements?

English (40 credits = 4 years)  9 th – 12 th grade

Social Studies (30 credits = 3 years) World History A and B (10 th grade) World History A and B (10 th grade) US History A and B (11 th grade) US History A and B (11 th grade) Government/Economics Government/Economics (12 th grade) (12 th grade)

Mathematics (20 credits = 2 years) Algebra 1A and 1B Algebra 1A and 1B Algebra 2A and 2B Algebra 2A and 2B Geometry A and B Geometry A and B

Sciences (20 credits = 2 years) Physical Science ( 1 year) Physical Science ( 1 year) –ICS Science 1A and 1B –Chemistry A and B Biological Science (1 year) Biological Science (1 year) –Biology A and B

Physical Education/Sports (20 credits = 2 years) MUST be taken in the 9 TH and 10 th grade. MUST be taken in the 9 TH and 10 th grade. The Fitness Exam will be given spring semester and MUST be passed. The Fitness Exam will be given spring semester and MUST be passed.

Life Skills/AVID ( 5 credits = 1 semester) 1 st semester course 1 st semester course

Health (5 credits = 1 semester) 2 nd semester course 2 nd semester course

Fine Art (10 credits = 1 year) Drama Drama Photo Photo Ceramics Ceramics Painting Painting Drawing Drawing Intro. to Art Intro. to Art Art History Art History Dance Dance

Technical Art (10 credits = 1 year) Computer Operations Computer Operations Computer Repair Computer Repair Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Floral Design Floral Design Baker Fundamentals Baker Fundamentals Wood Shop Wood Shop Auto Body/Mechanics Auto Body/Mechanics Stage Crew Stage Crew Play Production Play Production

Electives (7 classes = 70 credits) If you plan to attend a four-year University, speak to your 10 th grade counselor to select the proper A-G courses. If you plan to attend a four-year University, speak to your 10 th grade counselor to select the proper A-G courses. Examples: Speech, Additional years of P.E. (Sports), AP courses, Foreign Language (Spanish/French), Advanced Math and Science courses Examples: Speech, Additional years of P.E. (Sports), AP courses, Foreign Language (Spanish/French), Advanced Math and Science courses

Review How many credits do we need for… - English - Social Studies - Mathematics - Science - P.E. - Life Skills - Health - Electives  How many credits do we need to earn a High School Diploma?

IMPORTANT REMINDERS If you FAIL a class during the regular semester, you can NOT repeat that class during the regular school year. If you FAIL a class during the regular semester, you can NOT repeat that class during the regular school year. All FAILED classes MUST be repeated during summer school or, Adult School to graduate on time (2013). All FAILED classes MUST be repeated during summer school or, Adult School to graduate on time (2013).

How many credits do I need in order to move to the next grade? 10 th grade = 55 credits 10 th grade = 55 credits 11 th grade = 110 credits 11 th grade = 110 credits 12 th grade = 170 credits 12 th grade = 170 credits Graduation = 230 Graduation = 230

College is Possible… You can meet college requirements while meeting high school requirements. You can meet college requirements while meeting high school requirements. You must earn a “C” or higher to apply to a University. Aim for “A’s” You must earn a “C” or higher to apply to a University. Aim for “A’s” You must challenge yourself by taking advance courses. You must challenge yourself by taking advance courses. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!

What did you learn today? How many credits do you need to graduate from High School? How many credits do you need to graduate from High School? If your last name is Gomez, who is your counselor? If your last name is Gomez, who is your counselor? If you are struggling in your class, what should you do? If you are struggling in your class, what should you do? A. Call 911 B. Cry and Complain C. Ask for help (i.e. teacher, counselor, peer) D. Attend Tutoring after school (“The Spot”) F. Both C and D

Best of Luck class of 2013!!! Never Give up! Any questions please visit the Freshman Academy Office Room B-1