1. Linden High School 2016-2017 School Year Registration Seniors 2017

2. Linden High School Graduation Requirements English4 Years Math2 Years (Alg. 1 or Int. Math 1 or Int. Math 1A&1B required) Science2 Years (physical & life) Social Science3 Years Life Management1 Year VPA/CTE/LOTE1 Year Physical Education2 Years Elective110 Credits

3. How Many Credits Required to Graduate???? 260 Credits

4. Change to graduation requirements Passing the CAHSEE in ELA & Math is NO longer a graduation requirement to earn a CA high school diploma Senate Bill (SB) 172 – suspends the CAHSEE testing for the current academic year (2015-16) and next two academic years (2016-17 & 2017-18)

5. CSU/UC Entrance Requirements English 4 years Math 3 yrs. -Alg. 1, Geo, Alg. 2 or Int. Math 1, 2, 3 US History/ Government 1 yr. World History 1 Semester of each American Gov & US History Laboratory Science 1 yr.-Biology, Anatomy, & BioTech 1 yr.-Chemistry, Physics Foreign Language 2 yrs. in same Language, 3yrs recommended Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Drama, Music, Art, Ceramics Electives 1 CSU/UC Approved

6. To Be Competitive You Should Consider: Lab Science3 years- Biology, Chem, & Anatomy or Physics Math4 years Foreign Language 3 years Minimum Total GPA of 3.0 For UC’s, Private & Impacted CSU’s Impacted Schools: Long Beach, Chico, San Diego, Sonoma, Fullerton, Cal Poly Slo You must CHALLENGE yourself each year!!!!

7. SAT & ACT Dates SAT – March 5 th, May 7 th, June 4 th – New Test starting in March! Must register EARLY - www.sat.org/register ACT – Feb. 6 th, April 9 th, June 11 th Register EARLY - www.actstudent.org Career Center for more information

8. Transcript Review Check for graduation requirements Check for passing grades Check for college requirements

9. Credit Requirements

10. Course Selection Guide Book Available at LHS website: http://linden.ca.luh.schoolinsites.com/ http://linden.ca.luh.schoolinsites.com/ ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG Select Course Check Grade Eligibility CSU/UC Requirements Prerequisites Course Description

11. Course Selection Sheet

12. New Course @ LHS The Art and History of Floral Design Visual/Performing Arts Class Open to students in 9 th -12 th

13. Changes to LHS Courses ROP name removed ROP = CTE courses Math Transition Old Pathway – Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2 New Pathway – Int. Math 1(A,B), 2, 3

14. Summer School NO more packets!!!!! Computer based online program Classes will take place at LHS More Information to follow…Stay Tuned!

15. Due Date All Course Selection Sheets are to be signed by parents and student. Sheets need to be turned into Mr. Fry by Monday, January 25 th. Students who follow these instructions will be given first priority to meet with the counselor. Mrs. Williamson will meet with students individually, January 25 th,26 th, 27 th, & 28 th.

16. ASVAB Thursday, February 4 th from 8:05 – 11:30 in the West Gym…(you will miss 1 st – 4 th periods) This is not a mandatory test – BUT it is VERY HELPFUL for future career choices…

17. Smarter Balanced Assessment Smarter Balanced is replacing CST It is a computer based adaptive test Tests 11 th graders only Testing will begin in April 2015 The EAP (Early Assessment Program for CSU’s) is built into the Smarter Balanced Assessment Purpose: Determine College Readiness in English and Mathematics

18. 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…if you score high enough, you will NOT have to take an extra test if you are admitted! Saves you $$$ and time!

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20. Counselor’s Advice….. Ask for help early….don’t wait!!! Complete your work and turn it in on time! Tests – Don’t cram the night before! Success Shop – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15pm – 4:30pm in the Library Success Shop-New Morning Schedule: Wednesday & Friday, 7:15am – 8:00am Wednesdays & Thursdays – Math Tutor Access Portal – check regularly

21. Questions???? Thank you for your attention and participation!