1. Sophomore Year Planning for Success! Presented by LACHSA Guidance

2. Counselor Contact Ms. Princess Broussard Broussard_Princess@lacoe.edu
(323)

3. 10th Grade Parent Rep AmberMarie Irving_Elkins
(818)
Daughter – Ava Easter – Dance Dept

4. Agenda LACHSA Graduation Requirements Testing Grades and Credits
Transcripts
CSF – Mr. Freedman
Help for Academic Success
College Requirements
10th grade “To-Do” List

5. LACHSA Graduation Requirements ( 1 semester class = 5 credits)
4 yrs. English 40 credits
3 yrs. History 30 credits
2 yrs. Science 20 credits
2 yrs. Math 20 credits
2 yrs. P.E credits
2 yrs. Foreign language 20 credits
1 yr. Visual & Performing Arts 10 credits
Electives 65 credits
Must earn full credit in all required courses
TOTAL: 225 credits

6. PSAT
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
Provides firsthand PRACTICE for the SAT
Measures critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills
Receive feedback
Enter the competition for scholarships in the 11th grade
Offered once a year in October

7. PSAT for all Sophomores
October 11, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Take Sophomore year for practice
Create College Board Account – collegeboard.org
Create a Khan Academy Account - satpractice.org
You must take the PSAT during your Junior year to qualify to be a National Merit Scholarship Finalist

8. College Admissions Tests
The SAT is most widely used college admission test
Measures reading, writing and math skills
Scores for each section range from 200 to 800
Average score is 500
Most students take the SAT for the first time in March 2018 – during spring of junior year

9. College Admissions Tests continued
The ACT is college admissions exam that tests students in english, math, reading and science
Scores range from 1 to 36 per section. Average score is 20.
Optional writing portion (optional cost)
Register at actstudent.org
ACT is offered 6 times each year

10. Grades and Credits A+,A, A-,B+,B, B-,C+,C, C- = 5.0 credits
“D” grades = 5.0 credits
Students earn credit for high school graduation – a “D” grade will not count for college admission.
“F” grades = 0 credits
If you fail a required course (English, Math, Science, History etc.) you MUST make it up in summer school.

11. Transcripts
Please check to make sure your 9th grade and summer classes are accurate.
New students – verify your information from your previous school is transferred accurately during our four year meeting.

12. Honor Society
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for high school students.
- Grades 10 – 12
- Academic Requirements
- Coordinator – Mr. Freedman

13. Support for Academic Success
Talk to your teachers! – during office hours and lunch.
NEW HOURS – M & T 12:35pm, W-7:30am
Free Peer Tutoring – CSF students are assigned through Mr. Freedman
FREE Cal State LA Tutoring – M-TH 9-6pm; Fri 9-3:00pm
Private Tutor

14. A-G Requirements a-2yrs. Social Science b-4 yrs. English
c-3 yrs. Math –Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2 (UC/4 yrs. rec.)
d-2 yrs. Lab Science – 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3 yrs. rec.)
e-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs. rec. )
f-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts
g-1yr. UC approved Elective

15. Requirements: a-g requirements Grades of C or better
23 campuses throughout the state
Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates
Requirements:
a-g requirements
Grades of C or better
Minimum GPA of 2.0
SAT or ACT

16. University of California
10 campuses throughout the state
Top 12% of High School Graduates
ELC Program
Requirements:
a-g Requirements
Minimum GPA to apply 3.0
Courses can be repeated 1 time for “D or F”.
Make ups for “C” grades are not accepted.
SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing

17. Private Colleges and Conservatories
Every college makes its own rules on eligibility
Read all information carefully
Check the individual school requirements
SAT or ACT
May require letters of
recommendation.
More than 70 colleges & universities
Vary in size, location, and programs.
Requirements:

18. SAT vs. ACT

19. Sophomore “To-Do” list
Take PSAT
Attend your 4yr. Plan Meeting with Ms. Broussard
Take Challenging courses
Keep your grades up
Research, Research, Research
Attend College Fairs

20. Additional Tips Attendance – Absence Verification Form
Grades (?) – Check parent portal once a week. teacher after student has tried to resolve.
Check our website once a week – calendar very helpful
Attend monthly parent council or webcam

21. Thank you for coming out tonight!
Parents
Thank you for coming out tonight!