1. SESSION OBJECTIVES Understand the grading system.
Holmes culmination policy.
Understand graduation requirements for LAUSD students.
Increase awareness of classes students will need to take in high school.
Gain knowledge on how you can set high, but realistic, expectations to help your child achieve academic success leading to graduation.
Learn how you can partner with your child’s school to learn more about college- and career-readiness.

4. 8TH GRADE ACTIVITIES Pin and Ribbon Ceremony Class Picnic Dances
Magic Mountain
Culmination Ceremony

5. To be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities, including the 8th grade Pin and Ribbon ceremony and the Culmination ceremony, students must meet the following academic requirements:
Pass all courses in the 8th grade with a D or higher. All subject areas will be considered for eligibility.
Students must earn 50 credits during 8th grade to be eligible for a Certificate of Completion.

6. *Total credits possible
Criteria for Middle School Certificate of Completion and Participation in Culmination Activity. Students must earn a total of 50 credits during their 8th grade year.
Fall 8th Grade Spring 8th Grade
Courses
Credits
English 8A 5
English 8B
CC Math 8A/
ACC CC Alg 1
CC Math 8B/
US Hist G&C A
US Hist G&C B
Science 8A
Science 8B
Int PE
Elective/ELD
*Total credits possible 30

7. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 8th GRADE CULMINATION ACTIVITIES
Have no more than 2 U’s in work habits and no more than 1 U in cooperation in the grading period prior to the activity.
Have no more than 10 absences in the school year.
Complete 5 hours of community service (3 hours by the end of the first semester and 2 additional hours by the end of the second semester).
Pay all fines and clear all textbook debts.
Serve all detentions.
Be on your best behavior! No SUSPENSIONS!!!!

8. Smarter Balanced Assessments are new, next-generation assessments
LAUSD and the state are using to measure our student’s understanding of Common Core in Math and English Language Arts/literacy.
Instead of the old paper-and-pencil approach, the new assessments are taken on electronic devices – allowing students to go beyond multiple choice questions and demonstrate analytical skills and real-world problem solving.
The tests are untimed and are “computer adaptive” which means that the questions become harder or easier, depending on a student’s previous answers.
The goal is to measure what students know, which provides a more accurate measure of a student’s achievement level.
Testing will take place during the Spring semester.

11. LAUSD High School Graduation Requirements

12. College-Readiness Alignment
IMPORTANT NOTE on GRADES:
Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, students must pass the required “a-g” courses with a D or better.
IMPORTANT NOTE on MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
LAUSD graduation requirements include the minimum “a-g” classes and complete 210 credits.
For competitive colleges/universities, it is recommended that students take courses beyond the minimum course requirements.

13. College- and Career-Readiness Alignment
“a-g”
Minimum Requirements
Each letter represents a type of academic course.
Some requirements overlap.
CDE Requirements
Students’ schedules include “a-g” requirements, CDE-required courses, plus additional LAUSD requirements.
Additional LAUSD Requirements

15. What More Do I Need To Know About Graduation Requirements?
Additional Requirements
Service Learning Project
Career Pathway
Recommendations
SAT/ACT (college admissions tests)
Extracurricular Activities

16. All schools’ A-G lists are available on the University of California Online Portal (UCOP) website:

18. Remember…
You can:
Provide a home environment that encourages learning.
Set realistic expectations for your child’s school achievement and future career.
Be involved in your child’s education in the school and in the community.
Henderson, A. T. & Berla, 1997

19. High School Options
Magnet Schools (applications due November 10, 2016)
School for Advanced Studies (SAS)
Open Enrollment
Charter Schools
Zone of Choice

20. DEADLINES: VAAS- Nov 14 @ 4:00 Northridge Academy- Nov 10 @ 4:30

21. MAGNET OPTIONS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Canoga Park
- Engineer/Environmental/Veterinary Science (Canoga Park)
- Communication Arts/Media
Chavez LA Artes
- Art/Theatre/Entertainment (San Fernando)
Cleveland
- Humanities (Reseda)
Daniel Pearl
- Journalism/Communications (Lake Balboa)
Grant
- College Prep/Digital Arts (Van Nuys)
Kennedy
- Architecture/Digital Design/Film (Granada Hills)
- Gifted-Medical
Monroe
- Law/Government (North Hills)
- Police Academy
North Hollywood
- Highly Gifted (North Hollywood)
- LA Zoo/Biological Science
Polytechnic
- Science/Technology/Math (Sun Valley)

22. MAGNET OPTIONS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Reseda
- Arts/Media/Entertainment (Reseda)
- Police Academy
- Science
San Fernando
Sherman Oaks CES
Sun Valley
Taft
Sylmar
- Science/Technology/Math (Sylmar)
Center For Enriched Studies (Tarzana)
Biomedical Science/Engineering/Leadership (Sun Valley)
Gifted-STEAM (Woodland Hills)
Science/Technology/Math (Sylmar)
Valley Alternative
- Liberal Arts/Alternative Education (Lake Balboa)
Van Nuys
- Science/Technology/Math (Van Nuys)
Medical
Performing Arts
Verdugo Hills
Visual/Performing Arts (Tujunga)
Science/Technology/Engineering/Math/Multimedia

23. Charter Schools in the San Fernando Valley
Alliance 6-12 College-Ready Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley (213)
Academy 21 (opening 2016)
Birmingham Community Charter Haynes St., Lake Balboa (818)  
Charter HS of Arts Multimedia/ Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (818)
Performing (CHAMPS) Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (818)
Chatsworth Charter High Lurline Ave., Chatsworth (818)
Discovery Charter Prep Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima (818)
El Camino Real Charter High Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills (818)
Granada Hills Charter High Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills (818)
Grover Cleveland Charter High Vanalden Ave., Reseda (818)

24. Charter Schools in the San Fernando Valley
High Tech High, Los Angeles Victory Blvd., Lake Balboa (818)  
Ivy Academia Charter High 5461 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka (818)
Magnolia Science Acad Sherman Way, Reseda (818)
Magnolia Science Acad Victory Blvd., Van Nuys (818)
North Valley Military Inst Allegheny St., Sun Valley (818)
College Prep. Academy
PUC Community Charter Eldridge Ave., Lakeview Terrace (818)
Early College High
PUC Lakeview Charter High Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar (818)
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter 1218 N. 4th St., San Fernando (818)
Academy

25. Charter Schools in the San Fernando Valley
PUC Triumph Charter Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar (818)
Academy and High School
Valor Academy High 8015 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City (818)
Vaughn Next Century LC Herrick Ave., Pacoima (818)
William Howard Taft Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills (818)
Charter High
For a list of additional Charter schools call (213) or visit

26. INTERNET RESOURCES CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS: www.rwm.org
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
CAREER INTEREST GAMES
CAREER ZONE
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
CAMPUS TOURS
COLLEGE BOARD

27. In Conclusion ACCESSING RESOURCES THROUGH:
Parent/Teacher team conferences through the Counseling office (818)
Phone conferences with teachers through the Counseling office (818)
Individual appointments with counselors : Ms. Anselmo (818)
Ms. Arjaev (818)
Ms. Bocarsly (818)
Mr. Fukuchi (818)
Accessing pertinent websites
At the beginning of the 8th grade year start going on high school tours