1. Guidance Department Class of 2021 Planning for Success
Introduce ourselves
Agenda:
Graduation Requirements
What is a credit?
Grades
Attendance
College
GPA
Support Services
Extracurricular Activities
Prospect High School

2. Guidance Department
Guidance Advisors: Maria Aguiniga (A-G) Aimie Subaba (H-N) Shawnee McQuain (O-Z) Jennifer Halas SVCTE/Middle College Renee Ereno Guidance Secretary

3. Want to talk with your Guidance Advisor?
Students can drop in or request a conference:
Questions about class choices
Graduation Status
Post High School Plan
Trouble with grades
Options for making up an “F”
Questions about schedules
Parents must schedule an appointment with your student’s Guidance Advisor

4. Student Support School Loop Teacher(s)
Look up assignments and due dates
Check grades
Get valuable news
Loopmail your teachers and guidance advisor
Students get help at the Homework Center
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:45 – 3:45
Library
Teacher(s)
Loopmail, or call
Arrange a meeting
Guidance
After meeting with the teacher(s), if you still have concerns, contact your student’s guidance advisor
Student Help during Study Hall
Every day except collaboration days
11:40 – 12:10

5. English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
For parents and community members who would like to learn more about Prospect while giving valuable feedback on how we can support our English Learner students.
Meetings once per month on selected Thursdays from 6:30-8pm
Join us at our next meeting on Thursday January 26th at 6:30pm in the Library.

6. English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Dinner is provided!  Topics of the meeting in January include how to communicate with your teenager, graduation requirements, alternative educational options, and what can be done if your student failed any classes.
Questions?
For English, contact Mr. Tuomy   x8111
For Spanish, contact Ms. Ascencio  x8141

7. Daily A/B Day Schedule 8:00 – 9:35 A-Day Time B-Day 1st Period
4th Period
Break
9:35 – 9:50
2nd Period
9:55 – 11:35
5th Period
Study Hall
11:40 – 12:10
Lunch
12:10 – 12:45
3rd Period
12:50 – 2:25
6th Period
Collaboration Days are late start – 9:25AM
Minimum Days are early release – 11:30

8. Possible 9th grade schedule
English 1 or English 1 Honors PE
IM1 or IM2
Biology or Biology Honors
Fine Art or Applied Art/LOTE/Band/AVID
All 9th grade students must be enrolled in six classes.
Note: Leadership class gets added to zero period after elections.

9. Elective choices World Language (LOTE) French 1 Spanish 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Mandarin 1
Fine Art
Theatre Arts 1
Tech Theater 1
Art 1
3D Design 1
Band (Fine Art)
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
String Orchestra
Concert Choir
Applied Art
Digital & Graphic Tools
Video Production
AVID

10. Important Academic Facts
Each semester a passed class earns 5 credits;
For the year a passed class earns 10 credits
A minimum of a D- is required to earn credits towards graduation; colleges require a minimum of C.
Failed classes earn no credits, but are calculated in the GPA as a zero and remain on the transcript.

11. TOTAL REQUIRED = 220 CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
1) Earn 220 Credits 2) Pass Subjects Required
History
30 credits
English
40 credits
P.E.
20 credits
Math
Science
20 credits: 1 year Biological Science and 1 year Physical Science
World Language*(LOTE)
Visual & Performing Arts*
Applied Arts*
10 credits -Optional
10 credits- Optional
General Elective
60 credits
Review grad requirements line by line with examples
Example of 30 unit requirement on next page
TOTAL REQUIRED = 220 CREDITS 11

12. Minimum UC/CSU A-G Subject Requirements
A) Social Science
2 years
B) English
4 years
C) Math
3 years: (UC: 4 years rec)
IM1 – IM2 – IM3  
D) Lab Science
2 years: (UC: 3 years rec)
1 year Biological 1 year Physical
E) World Language (LOTE)
2 yrs same language (UC: 3 yrs rec)
F) Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
G) College Prep Elective
Must earn C’s or better to satisfy requirement.
If you earn a D or F, see your Guidance Advisor for options to validate.

13. College Entrance Tests
ACT Composite Total
English, Math, Reading, and Science
SAT Reasoning Composite Total
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
SAT Subject Test
No longer required by UC or CSU
May be recommended or required for certain private colleges, majors…
Writing optional on both SAT & ACT, but required by University of California

14. Steps to Success! Do your homework Choose friends wisely
Participate in activities outside of the classroom
Find a quiet place to study
Use a daily planner
Use Study Hall to get help from your teachers
Be respectful of others
Think before you send
Refer to the handout – Tips for success
Show the PHS Planner – raise hands if using this planner – GOOD!

15. Middle School Visits Presentations to students
Students complete and turn in a draft of their class selection
Final class request forms with student and parent signature returned to core teacher after visit
Class verification letter sent home end of March
Deadline to make changes is Friday, April 28th

16. Important Dates Middle School Visits
Discovery Charter, Thursday, January 26th
Moreland, Friday, January 27th
Monroe, Tuesday, January 31st
EDS, Wednesday, February 8th
Class list verification letter sent home from Prospect at the end of March
School Registration forms are mailed home in August

17. Intra-district transfers
Visit district website and click on “Parents and Students” at the top, then click on “Transfer”
Submit completed application to the CUHSD office on Union Avenue
District notifies families

18. Thank you for joining us!
Go Panthers!
Choose Success!