1. Welcome to Your 9th Grade Meeting with your counselor
Your HS Success Starts Now

2. We will discuss… Freshmen Survival Guide (Resources)
Graduation Requirements
College Admission Factors
Extracurricular Activities
How to become a strong applicant
A-G UC/CSU Requirements
Four Year Plan

3. Student Resources School Website and Counselors’ Corner bhhs.bhusd.org
NormanAid Support Center (Cottage V-13)
College Center (Room 290)
Career Center (Room 290)
Library
Attendance Office

4. Graduation requirements
Credit Requirement
A minimum of 235 credits completed in grades nine through twelve is required.
One year of a subject is 10 credits.
One semester of a subject is 5 credits.
B. Subject Requirement
The following subjects must be included in the 235 credits:
ENGLISH: 40 credits four years
MATHEMATICS: 30 credits three years must include algebra, geometry, and IAT or AAT
3. SOCIAL STUDIES: 30 credits
World History/Geo. 10 credits grade 9 or 10
U.S. History 10 credits grade 11
U.S. Government & Economics 10 credits grade 12
4. SCIENCE: 20 credits
Biological science w/lab 10 credits grade 9 (biology)
Physical science w/lab 10 credits grade (chemistry or physics)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: credits 2 years of the same language
6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 20 credits two years, grades 9 and 10
HEALTH EDUCATION: 5 credits
FINE ARTS (VPA): 10 credits visual & performing art; one year- course art, music, drama, or dance
9. ELECTIVES 55 credits CTE classes, technical arts,
OR additional years of social studies, science, foreign language or mathematics
10. Senior Plan 5 credits

5. What are honors and AP classes?
Honors Classes – Classes that are taught at the high school level but provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college. Not all receive weighted credit.
AP (Advanced Placement) Classes – College level courses offered at a high school setting. Students expected to take AP exam in May.

6. Myth
Freshman year doesn’t matter because the UCs and CSUs only look at grades from grade 10th and 11th
Colleges review the entire transcript
Freshman year establishes study habits
Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade

7. Becoming a strong student
Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades
Peer Tutoring – Tuesdays during lunch in room 290
After School Tutoring in the library
Don’t forget – your teachers are also available often before and after school and during lunch. Ask for help.
Need more help with math and science –
use the Khan Academy Website

8. Admission factors Academic GPA/Grades in Academic Classes SAT/ACT
College Essay(s)
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher(s) Recommendation(s)
Extracurricular Activities

9. Most important factor Grades in academic courses Plan your time
Complete homework
Learn to study
Take advantage of tutoring
Balance your school work with extracurricular activities
Accelerate in areas of your strength

10. Becoming a strong applicant
Work at your level
Balance your life
Discover and develop your strengths and interests
Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts, Clubs, Sports, Theater, Music Lessons, School Newspaper, ASB, etc.)
Give back: volunteer opportunities
Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of same activities, show commitment and depth

11. What are extracurricular activities?
What you are doing besides going to classes, studying, sleeping, and eating.
(Facebook and texting do not count )

12. Get involved Extracurricular opportunities: Performing Arts Sports
Student Government (ASB)
School Newspaper, Yearbook, Literary Magazine
Community Service
Clubs
Internships
Paid Jobs

13. Preparing for college
The counseling department at Beverly supports you in this process through:
Academic planning (each year)
College counselor available to all students
College Center (Room 290) with lots of resources
Individual meetings in 11th and 12th grade
Evening programs and presentations
Drop in times / request to see counselor
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS!

14. A-G College admission subject requirement (UC/CSU System)
Minimum eligibility for first time freshmen
The intent of the “A-G” Subject requirement is to ensure that students can successfully participate in the first-year program at the university in a wide variety of fields of study.

15. A-G UC & CSU requirements
History - 2 yrs. required
English - 4 yrs. required
Math - 3 yrs. required (4 recommended)
Lab Science – 2 yrs. required
(3 recommended)
Foreign Language – 2 yrs. Required (3 recommended)
Visual Performing Arts - 1 year required
Electives - 1 year required

16. Four Year Plan GRADE 9 English: 1-2 or Honors.
Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information
Biology
Physical Education / Football: all other sports require tryout
Health- one semester
Foreign Language
VPA /World Hist. Hon/ Elective: See Elective Sheet
GRADE 10
English: 3-4 or Honors.
Science: See science sheet
World History/Geography: Regular or Honors
VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet

17. Four Year Plan continued . . .
GRADE 11
English: 5-6 or A.P. Language
Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information
Science: See science sheet
United States History: Regular or A.P.
Foreign Language
VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet
GRADE 12
English: 7-8 or A.P. Literature
Government / Economics: Regular or A.P.
VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet *
Health: MUST be completed prior to graduation *

18. Family Connection Home Page
The family connection home page allows you to jump to different relevant tabs such as Course, Colleges, Careers, and About Me. You will be working in the Courses tab to create your 4 year plan.

19. Questions ????