1. Class of 2019 Honors Program Information Presented by Diana Miler Counselorand Debborah Stocks Guidance Specialist

2. Characteristics of an Honors Student Self-motivated and self-disciplined Self-motivated and self-disciplined Independent thinker and worker Independent thinker and worker Excellent attendance Excellent attendance Excellent time management skills Excellent time management skills Able to multi-task Able to multi-task Meets assignment deadlines Meets assignment deadlines Produces quality work Produces quality work Demonstrates strong reading and writing skills Demonstrates strong reading and writing skills

3. Mathematics Placement Algebra and Accelerated Geometry placement Algebra and Accelerated Geometry placement Placement exam given at the middle schools Placement exam given at the middle schools Additional placement test in May at MHS Additional placement test in May at MHS -see handout at general presentation for dates/times -see handout at general presentation for dates/times Private Schools Private Schools June exam- date to be determined June exam- date to be determined Exam date and location available mid May Exam date and location available mid May www.marinavikings.org/guidance, class of 2019 information www.marinavikings.org/guidance, class of 2019 information www.marinavikings.org contact the district office contact the district office Accel. Geo. Alg. 2/Trig. Pre-calculus H. AP Calc. B/C Algebra 2/T Pre-calculus H. AP Calc. B/C AP Stat Complete flow chart available in Freshman Guide

4. Honors Placement English Honors 1 English Honors 1 10.0 on Gates/McGinitie 10.0 on Gates/McGinitie 8 th grade English teacher recommendation 8 th grade English teacher recommendation A in 8 th grade reg. English or B in Honors English A in 8 th grade reg. English or B in Honors English 9 th - CP English Honors 1 10 th - CP English Honors 2 11 th - AP English 3 12 th - AP English 4 11 th - AP English 3 12 th - AP English 4

5. Honors Placement Accelerated Biology 10.0 on Gates/McGinitie 10.0 on Gates/McGinitie Accelerated Geometry placement or higher Accelerated Geometry placement or higher B or better in 8 th grade science coursework B or better in 8 th grade science coursework Successful completion qualifies for AP Chemistry in 10 th Successful completion qualifies for AP Chemistry in 10 th 10 th -AP Chemistry 11 th -AP Biology or AP Physics (if enrolled in AP Calc.) 12 th - Any other AP/non-AP science

6. Honors Placement World Geography Honors World Geography Honors 11.0 on Gates/McGinite 11.0 on Gates/McGinite GATE qualified in 8 th gr. with 3.5 gpa min. GATE qualified in 8 th gr. with 3.5 gpa min. Honors level US History in 8 th gr. with “B” or better Honors level US History in 8 th gr. with “B” or better OR Pass entry exam OR Pass entry exam 9 th -World Geo. Honors 10 th -AP World History 9 th -World Geo. Honors 10 th -AP World History 11 th -AP U.S. History 12 th -AP Gov’t/AP Economics 11 th -AP U.S. History 12 th -AP Gov’t/AP Economics

7. Additional AP/Honors Courses World Language: AP Japanese 4 and AP Spanish 4 and AP Spanish 5 World Language: AP Japanese 4 and AP Spanish 4 and AP Spanish 5 Other AP Courses: AP Computer Science, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, AP Music Theory, Advanced Music Honors for Choir, Band and Orchestra, Other AP Courses: AP Computer Science, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, AP Music Theory, Advanced Music Honors for Choir, Band and Orchestra,

8. Petition Process Parent considerations before petitioning: Parent considerations before petitioning: Student readiness, student motivation and true capabilities Student readiness, student motivation and true capabilities Petition Petition Placement is not guaranteed Placement is not guaranteed Based on seat availability Based on seat availability One semester commitment, regardless of student grade performance One semester commitment, regardless of student grade performance

9. Health Requirement One semester course One semester course Traditional Pathway – 9 th Grade Traditional Pathway – 9 th Grade Health/Elective Health/Elective Impacted Schedules Impacted Schedules Reviewed in Fall Reviewed in Fall Schedule options for delayed health Schedule options for delayed health Summer options after 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th Summer options after 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th Included in schedule during Junior/Senior year Included in schedule during Junior/Senior year Adult School, after school, during school year of 12 th Adult School, after school, during school year of 12 th

10. Counselor: Diana Miler Academic and College/Career Planning Academic and College/Career Planning Development of education plans Development of education plans Classroom presentations introducing students to post- secondary options Classroom presentations introducing students to post- secondary options Parent/Student College Information Nights Parent/Student College Information Nights

11. Focus Points for College Admissions Subject Requirements Subject Requirements GPA GPA SAT/ACT exam scores SAT/ACT exam scores Additional considerations: Additional considerations: Extra-curricular activities Extra-curricular activities On campus involvement and contributions On campus involvement and contributions Community Service Community Service Leadership Leadership

12. CSU/UC Admissions: a-g Subject Requirements A. History/Social Science- 2 yrs. A. History/Social Science- 2 yrs. B. English- 4 years college-prep B. English- 4 years college-prep C. Math- 3 yrs (Algebra 2 minimum) C. Math- 3 yrs (Algebra 2 minimum) D. Science- 2 yrs Lab (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) D. Science- 2 yrs Lab (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) E. World Language- 2 yrs. E. World Language- 2 yrs. F. Visual/Performing Art- 1 year F. Visual/Performing Art- 1 year G. College Prep Elective- 1 year G. College Prep Elective- 1 year https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/

13. College Preparation Course Selection: Capabilities Readiness Academic Performance Get Involved: Extracurricular activities, community service, clubs, athletics. Quality not Quantity Think in terms of personal development Consistency and growth Development of leadership skills

14. Why take AP and Honors Level Courses? Shows rigor and challenge. Shows rigor and challenge. Shows student commitment to education. Shows student commitment to education. Demonstrates maturity and college readiness. Demonstrates maturity and college readiness. Quantity is not a substitute for performance Quantity is not a substitute for performance

15. Counselor Presentations 4-year Educational Plans 4-year Educational Plans -Initial plan done in November/December in -Initial plan done in November/December in English class during 9 th grade year English class during 9 th grade year -Revision done in February of 10 th grade year -Revision done in February of 10 th grade year 9 th and 10 th Getting Ready for College and High School Basics Night 9 th and 10 th Getting Ready for College and High School Basics Night - November, date TBA - November, date TBA

16. HBUHSD Recognition Programs Scholar with Distinction Scholar with Distinction Includes honors and advanced placement curriculum Includes honors and advanced placement curriculum Scholar with Honors Scholar with Honors Approved college prep courses Approved college prep courses Scholar with Expertise Scholar with Expertise Completion of coursework in one or more areas of focus Completion of coursework in one or more areas of focus Recognition at graduation and notated on official transcript Recognition at graduation and notated on official transcript

17. Seal of Biliteracy For graduating seniors who have shown proficiency in English as another language or proficiency in a language other than English For graduating seniors who have shown proficiency in English as another language or proficiency in a language other than English The recognition is for a language that is offered as a course with HBUHSD The recognition is for a language that is offered as a course with HBUHSD Student will receive a seal that will be affixed to a recipient’s diploma, will be awarded a chord at graduation and will be noted on the student’s transcript. Student will receive a seal that will be affixed to a recipient’s diploma, will be awarded a chord at graduation and will be noted on the student’s transcript.

18. Graduation Recognition Summa cum laude Summa cum laude Overall GPA 4.40 and above Overall GPA 4.40 and above Magna cum laude Magna cum laude Overall GPA 4.00 – 4.39 Overall GPA 4.00 – 4.39

19. Additional tips Be prepared for the transition Be prepared for the transition E-mail communication is preferred for an efficient and timely response E-mail communication is preferred for an efficient and timely response More rigorous curriculum More rigorous curriculum Change in environment and campus size Change in environment and campus size More tasks and activities to juggle More tasks and activities to juggle Increased expectation and focus on independent workers and thinkers Increased expectation and focus on independent workers and thinkers Take advantage of the opportunities and enjoy your high school experience Take advantage of the opportunities and enjoy your high school experience

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