1. Sophomore Year Planning for Success! Presented by LACHSA Guidance

3. Agenda LACHSA Graduation Requirements Testing Grades and Credits Transcripts Honor Society Help for Academic Success College Requirements 10 th grade “To-Do” List

4. LACHSA Graduation Requirements ( 1 semester class = 5 credits) 4 yrs. English40 credits 3 yrs. History30 credits 2 yrs. Science20 credits 2 yrs. Math20 credits 2 yrs. P.E.20 credits 2 yrs. Foreign language20 credits 1 yr. Visual & Performing Arts10 credits Electives65 credits Must earn full credit in all required courses TOTAL: 225 credits

5. PSAT for all Sophomores October 14, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Take Sophomore year for practice You must take the PSAT during your Junior year to qualify to be a National Merit Scholarship Finalist

6. Grades and Credits “ D ” grades = 5.0 credits Students earn credit for high school graduation – a “ D ” grade will not count for college admission. “ F ” grades = 0 credits If you fail a required course (English, Math, Science, History etc.) you MUST make it up in summer school.

7. Transcripts Please check to make sure your 9 th grade and summer classes are accurate. New students – verify your information from your previous school is transferred accurately during our four year meeting.

8. Honor Society California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for high school students. - Grades 10 – 12 - Academic Requirements - Coordinator – Mr. Freedman

9. Support for Academic Success Talk to your teachers! – during office hours and lunch. Free Peer Tutoring – CSF students are assigned through Mr. Freedman

10. A-G Requirements a-2yrs. Social Science b-4 yrs. English c-3 yrs. Math –Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2 (UC/4 yrs. rec.) d-2 yrs. Lab Science – 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3 yrs. rec.) e-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs. rec. ) f-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts g-1yr. UC approved Elective

11. 23 campuses throughout the state Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates Requirements: a-g requirements Grades of C or better Minimum GPA of 2.0 SAT or ACT

12. University of California 9 campuses throughout the state Top 12% of High School Graduates ELC Program Requirements: a-g Requirements Minimum GPA to apply 3.0 Courses can be repeated 1 time for “ D or F ”. Make ups for “ C ” grades are not accepted. SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing

13. Private Colleges and Conservatories Every college makes its own rules on eligibility Read all information carefully Check the individual school requirements SAT or ACT May require letters of recommendation. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs. Requirements:

14. Sophomore “To-Do” list Attend your 4yr. Plan Meeting with Mrs. DiLullo Take Challenging courses Keep your grades up Continue working on your brag sheet Attend College Fairs