1. Freshmen Information Night
Welcome Linden High School
Class of 2023
“Within the walls of Linden High School
ALL opportunities are equal.”

2. Classes & Credits LHS Students enroll in 7 classes each school year
A student earns five (5) credits for each class successfully completed in a semester
Successful completion is defined as a semester grade of “D” or better for high school credit
Student Goal: complete 70 credits each school year

3. How to Earn Credits How many credits can you earn in a semester?
35 credits per semester
260 credits are required to graduate from LHS

4. Transcripts…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
A transcript is your record of all of the courses taken in high school
It is your responsibility to make sure all of the grades recorded are correct
Transcripts are comprised of semester grades
Each student must determine their path for graduation and their future!
Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!

5. Specific Requirements for Class of 2023 (You!)
English
4 Years (40 credits)
Math
2 Years (Int. Math 1 or Int. Math 1A & 1B required) (20 credits)
Science
2 Years-physical & life science (20 credits)
Social Science
3 Years (30 credits)
Health/Driver’s Ed/Financial Lit.
1 Year (10 credits)
VPA/CTE/LOTE
Physical Education
2 Years (20 credits)
Elective
110 Credits

6. College/University (CSU&UC) Admission Requirements
English
4 years
Math
3 yrs. - Int. Math 1, 2, 3, 4 yrs. recommended
Social Science
1 yr. World History
1 yr. US History
Laboratory Science
1 yr.- Living Earth/Ag Living Earth, Anatomy, or BioTech
1 yr.-Chemistry/ Ag Chemistry or Physics
Language Other Than English
(LOTE)
2 yrs. in same Language, 3yrs recommended
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of one of the following classes: Drama, Music, Art, Ceramics, Floral, Const. Tech
Electives
1 CSU/UC Approved

7. Academic Eligibility
In order to participate in athletics & extra-curricular activities at Linden High School students must:
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A.
Receive no more than one “F” or “I”
Entering Freshmen who do not have a 2.0 G.P.A. will be eligible on a probationary basis until the end of the first grading period.

9. Course Catalog Available at LHS website: https://lhs.lindenusd.com
Note –online catalog is for current year
ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG
Check Grade Eligibility
CSU/UC Requirements
Prerequisites
Course Description

10. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
New science curriculum mandated by California Department of Education
Earth Science concepts are now integrated into new science classes
New names – The Living Earth/Ag. and the Living Earth; Chemistry in the Earth Systems/Ag. Chemistry in the Earth Systems; Physics in the Universe

11. Course Selection All students are required to enroll in 9th PE English
Science
Living Earth
Ag & the Living Earth
Health/Driver’s Ed & Financial Literacy Skills
2 semester course
One semester = Health, CPR/First Aid & Driver’s Ed
One semester = Financial Awareness Skills
Recommended freshman or sophomore year

12. Course Selection: Math
Math – 2 years required for graduation (3 years required for college)
Options for freshmen: Integrated Math 1 or Integrated Math 1A
Int. Math 1A + Int. Math 1B = 2 yrs. math
for HS Diploma
Must complete Int. Math 3 for
4-year college admission

13. LHS Math Pathways

14. Course Selection: Language Other Than English (LOTE)
Spanish 1
Recommend minimum grade of “B” or better in English class or teacher recommendation
Plan on 30 minutes of studying/homework per night for success in this class
Spanish 2 for Native Speakers
Student must have oral proficiency of Spanish and know how to read, write and spell in Spanish

15. Course Selection: Electives
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)
Yearbook OR Journalism
Must fill out application and seek approval
Desire to work with others in groups/pairs, comfortable working with computer-page layout and strong writer
English Elective (DOES NOT count for English credit)

16. New Courses @ LHS Art of Video Production
Intro to Family Consumer Sciences

17. Career Technical Education (CTE) Courses & Pathways
All students are encouraged to complete CTE pathways!
More career opportunities are available for pathway completers
Employers and Colleges want to see that students take higher level CTE classes

18. How to prepare for High School?
Use your planner
Study/homework routine
Cell phone = distraction
Seek help early
Access Portal/LHS Website
Success Shop
Finish 8th grade STRONG

19. What Are Your Plans After High School?
College: 2 yr. or 4 yr.
Trade & Technical Schools
Armed Forces
Employment
We are here to
help you decide!

20. Meet with LHS Academic Advisors
Call LHS between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment
Available dates are March 11, 12, 13 & 14 and March 18, 19, 20 & 21
Available times are 2:30p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Wednesdays 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Spanish advisors are available
Appointments held in the library

21. Who is your Counselor???
If your last name is A – L, your counselor is Mrs. Williamson
If your last name is M – Z, your counselor is Mrs. Lazar
College/Career Related Questions/Concern, see Mrs. Knapp

22. Breakout Sessions Athletics – Strength & Conditioning Center
Ag/ Construction Tech. – CTE BLDG
Family Consumer Sciences- 15
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) – Theatre
College 101 – Library/Career Center
AVID – 16
Acceptance Last Names A-L Session 1
Acceptance Last Names M-Z Session 2

23. Congratulations and Welcome Class of 2023!
The teachers and staff are here to help you succeed!
Keep Your Options Open & Make H.S.
Count!
Big Thank You to Linden Ed.
Foundation for dinner!
Questions?