1. Preparing For My Future Virgil Middle School Counseling Department 1

2. If you want to receive a Certificate of Completion & take part in the Culmination Ceremony, you must meet the following requirements. Students MUST meet ALL FOUR requirements in order to be eligible for culmination.

3. 1. Students must accumulate a total of 30 points in order to culminate on stage and receive a certificate of completion.

4. How can I earn points? Make sure you pass your classes with a D or better. Fails DO NOT earn you points!! Grade Level 6 th Grade7 th Grade8 th Grade Points for each Class Passed with a D or Better.5 point1 point2 points Number of Classes per Semester 6 classes Total Number of Possible Points 6 points (3 points per semester) 12 points (6 points per semester) 24 points (12 points per semester) Along with the 30 points accumulated, 8 th grade students must pass all their classes during the final reporting period.

5. Work Habits and Cooperation CategoriesNumber Accumulated Points Deducted Unsatisfactory in Work Habits/Cooperation (U’s) 1 Unsatisfactory Mark -0.2 Attendance- Unexcused absences/ uncleared absences 1 unexcused absence -0.1 Dress Code Violations/ Non- uniform (No ID and facial piercings) 1 infraction-0.05 Major Behavior Policy Violation (fights, truancy, tagging, and drug offences) 1 infraction

6. 2- Have an attendance rate of 96% or higher (excluding a serious, chronic, or major illness), that translates to a maximum of 7 absences for the entire school year. (excluding a serious, chronic, or major illness), that translates to a maximum of 7 absences for the entire school year. If you are absent from school, make sure you bring in a note explaining your absence. All notes must be turned in to the attendance office.

7. 3- Have all debts cleared with the textbook room, student store and library Make sure you return all your textbooks at the end of the year Make sure you return all your textbooks at the end of the year This includes 6 th -8 th grade textbooks. This includes 6 th -8 th grade textbooks. Make sure you pay any late fees owed to the school library and textbook room! Make sure you pay any late fees owed to the school library and textbook room!

8. 4- Follow Virgil’s and District’s policies with respect for student conduct & school property

9. 9 LAUSD High School Graduation Requirements You must... Pass A-G requirements Pass A-G requirements Pass 1 year of Principal of American Democracy and Economics Pass 1 year of Principal of American Democracy and Economics Pass 2 years of Physical Education Pass 2 years of Physical Education Pass 1 semester of health Pass 1 semester of health Earn at least 210 credits Earn at least 210 credits ‘D’ or Better = 5 Credits ‘F’ grades get NO CREDIT! Select a Career Pathway Select a Career Pathway Complete a “Service Learning” project Complete a “Service Learning” project

10. 10 A-G Requirements ( Minimum Requirements to Attend CSU) A- 2 years of History/Social Science A- 2 years of History/Social Science B- 4 Years of English B- 4 Years of English C- 3 years of Math* C- 3 years of Math* D- 2 years of Lab Science* D- 2 years of Lab Science* E- 2 years of Language Other than English (LOTE)* E- 2 years of Language Other than English (LOTE)* F- 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts F- 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts G- 1 year of college prep electives G- 1 year of college prep electives *Additional year recommended *Additional year recommended

11. 6 classes X 5 credits per class = 30 credits per semester 2 semesters X 30 credits per semester = 60 credits per year 60 credits X 4 years = 240 possible credits 9 th Grade 10 th Grade (50) 11 th Grade (105) 12 th Grade (160) (210)

12. 12 Important Differences If you fail a class, you retake it! If you don’t earn the required number of credits, you don’t move on to the next grade. If you are 18 years old and continue to fail courses, then you could be sent to adult school. VS

13. 13 What is your G.P.A.? GPA stands for Grade Point Average GPA stands for Grade Point Average ‘A’= 4 points ‘A’= 4 points ‘B’= 3 points ‘B’= 3 points ‘C’= 2 points ‘C’= 2 points ‘D’= 1 point ‘D’= 1 point ‘F’= 0 ‘F’= 0 Take the of all your grades! Take the average of all your grades!

14. ClassGradeCreditPoints EnglishA54 GeometryB53 BiologyC52 US HistoryA54 Physical Education C52 SpanishB53 Total number of points: 18 Number of classes: 6 Divide the total number of points by the total number of classes you’ve taken: 18/6 = 3 G.P.A.: 3.00 How do I calculate my GPA? 14

15. 2 nd Example ClassesGradeCreditPoints EnglishC52 GeometryC52 BiologyF00 SpanishC52 HistoryD51 Physical EducationB53 Total number of points: 10 Number of classes: 6 Divide the total number of points by the the total number of classes: 10/6 = 1.66 G.PA. = 1.66 15

16. 16 Acceptance into a University Acceptance into a University Eligibility for Financial Aid Eligibility for Financial Aid Participation in sports and clubs Participation in sports and clubs Internship opportunities Internship opportunities Your Grade Point Average Determines… At Virgil…Special Recognitions Valedictorian/Salutatorian Honors/High Honors “Top 20” –Ambassadors

17. How much do you want to earn? 17

18. 18 You can go to college! NOW is the time to start thinking about all the different schools and universities. The world is wide open! Remember, COLLEGE IS FOR EVERYONE and this is your future, happening now. www.cacareerzone.orgwww.cacareerzone.org IT’S YOUR DECISION! What Is Your Dream School?

19. 19 Individual Graduation Plan IGP Lists all your courses Lists all your courses Lists all your grades Lists all your grades Gives an overview of your middle school performance Gives an overview of your middle school performance Goal Setting Goal Setting GPA GPA Work Habits Work Habits Interventions Interventions Points earned towards middle school culmination Points earned towards middle school culmination This information will be the first thing your high school counselor will see

20. Thank you! 20