1. Counseling Department

2. Pre-Test 1. How many credits do you need to graduate? A. 240 B. 230 C. 220 D. 210

3. 2. Are you required to pass the California High School Exit Exam to graduate from high school? A. True B. False

4. 3. Can I take a fine art class instead of a world language class to graduate? A. Yes B. No

5. 4. What are the SAT and ACT exams used for? A. Graduation from high School B. 4 year College admissions C. Job or career placement D. Placement into AP/Honors classes

6. 5. What are the A-G subject requirements? A. Course requirements needed for high school diploma B. Course requirements needed for UC/CSU admission C. Course requirements needed to pass the CAHSEE

7. 9 th grade presentations WELCOME Freshman class!

8. Orange Glen Counselors AVID- Rita Guerra A-C Special Ed- Sara Steadry D-Mah –Tiffany Wilson-Dept chair. MAJ-PH Special Ed-Jose Ramirez ELD Newcomers PIE-Z Vilma Everette

9. Important phone numbers Diane Landreth-760-290-5040 (Counseling Secretary) Jessie Krebs- (Registrar) Jessie Krebs- (Registrar)760-291-5059 Saryta Escobar-Bilingual counseling clerk 760-291-5041 Orange Glen Main Line (760) 291-5000

10. Topics to be covered: Graduation requirements Post Secondary Options CSU/UC Admissions Requirements Sophomore/Junior Calendar Career Interest Inventory

11. YOU CAN DO IT!

12. MAP Your Future M-Maintain a rigorous course of Study (Completing A –G UC/CSU admissions criteria with a 3.0 GPA. A-Attend school daily-(Maintaining a minimum of 98% attendance rate over 4 years. P- Participate in school/ community activities (minimum100 hours) Start keeping track of your hours now.

13. Graduation Requirements To receive a diploma students must complete a minimum of 230 credits. 155 core credits & 75 elective credits and must pass both sections of the CAHSEE English and Math with a 350 or higher.

14. English 40 Credits Read 180 English 9A & 9B English 10A & 10B English 11A & 11B English 12A & 12B ELD II A/B or ELD III A/B *AP’s & Honor classes available.

15. Math 20 Credits Algebra I Geometry or Informal Geometry If you continue with math, you may take: Algebra II Pre Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics

16. SOCIAL SCIENCES 30 Credits World History10 Credits U.S. History 10 Credits Economics 5 Credits Government 5 Credits

17. SCIENCE 20 credits Life Science: Biology, Biology II, Ag Science 1, Ag Biology Physical Science: Oceanography, Chemistry Ag Science II

18. Other required subjects Physical Education 20 credits Must pass the Physical Fitness Test-Not a requirement to graduate. Health 5 credits Fine Art/ World Language 10 credits Designated college prep or career tech 10 credits 10 credits

19. Fine Arts or World Language 10 credits World Languages: FrenchSpanish Spanish for Spanish Speakers I & II &III AP Spanish Lang AP Spanish Lit Fine Arts: DramaBandGuitarPageantryDanceChoirArtPhotography

20. Career Technical Education ROP Auto ROP Print Baking and Pastry Culinary Arts I & Advance Culinary Arts

21. Other Elective Courses JournalismYearbookPsychology Math Support English Intensive And More!!

22. Tests required for Graduation California High School Exit Exam Math and Math and Language Arts (English) Passing score of 350 on each section. Language Arts (English) Passing score of 350 on each section. Goal is 350 or higher.

23. Post-Secondary Options Colleges/Universities CSU System UC System Community Colleges Private Colleges Vocational/TechnicalProgramsROP Technical Schools Vocational Schools MilitaryNavyArmyMarines Air Force Work

24. A-G Subject Requirements Course 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th A. Social Science 2 years-World History, U.S. History B. English 4 years-College prep, or Honors or A.P. C. Math C. Math 3 years-Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics D. Science 2 years (1 year Life Science and 1 year Physical Science) D. Science 2 years (1 year Life Science and 1 year Physical Science) Biology, Biology II, Chemistry, Physics, Ag Biology, Human Anatomy LOTE- Language Other Than English LOTE- Language Other Than English Two years of the same World Language Spanish, Spanish Speakers, French F. Visual Performing Arts- 1 Year G. College Prep Electives-1 Year G. College Prep Electives-1 Year

25. College Admissions Tests SAT I or ACT w/writing

26. Financial Aid FAFSA Federal Grants State Grants Government Loans Work Study Other sources Scholarships Financial aid through your college.

27. Calendar It is never to early to start planning

28. Career Interest Inventories Career Technology Class Career Technology Class Career Center Career Center Career inventory websites: Career inventory websites: Californiacolleges.edu/Career Californiacolleges.edu/Career Careerpathsonline.com Careerpathsonline.com Career cruising Career cruising See Miriam Higar 7:15 a.m.-3:45. Every Thursday. See Miriam Higar 7:15 a.m.-3:45. Every Thursday.

29. Pre-Test 1. How many credits do you need to graduate? A. 240 B. 230 C. 220 D. 210

30. 2. Are you required to pass the California High School Exit Exam to graduate from high school? A. True B. False

31. 3. Can I take a fine art class instead of a world language class to graduate? A. Yes B. No

32. 4. What are the SAT and ACT exams used for? A. Graduation from high School B. 4 year College admissions C. Job or career placement D. Placement into AP/Honors classes

33. 5. What are the A-G subject requirements? A. Course requirements needed for high school diploma B. Course requirements needed for UC/CSU admission C. Course requirements needed to pass the CAHSEE

34. The End Thank you for coming and remember to plan your future. ANY QUESTIONS????