1. Updated: 11/2012

2. Make sure everything is correct. Review all classes and grades

3. Work in progress Cal Grant GPA: a-g classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. It is not weighted. Should say.00 because there are not grades from 10th yet. No rank listed. Irvington does not rank. Overall GPA: All classes listed on your transcript. It is not weighted.

4. Calculating your GPA Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses. Grades are assigned point values: A = 4 points B = 3 points C= 2 points NC= 0 points *”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA. Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course (http://www.assist.org ) with a maximum of 8 extra points. Honors classes do not receive an extra point.http://www.assist.org http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp GPA Calculator:

5. Credit Summary Req: Credits Required Cmp: Credits Completed Def: Credits Deficient Credit Summary for Graduation

6. Credits at Irvington Students earn 5 credits per semester class. Most students take 6 classes per semester. 5 credits per class X 6 classes = 30 credits per semester / 60 credits per year 60 credits per year X 4 years = 240 credits 230 credits are required to graduate Semester grades are the only grades listed on the transcript.

7. Business/Comp: Not required at Irvington, instead you are required to have 75 elective credits 75 English: 40 credits required. You should have 10 at the beginning of 10 th grade. Area “b” Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. You should have 10 at the beginning of 10 th grade. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (Area “f”) AND at least level 2 of a language (Area “e”) are needed. Graduation and CSU/UC a-g Requirements Health: 5 credits required. You should have 5 at the beginning of 10 th grade. Math: 30 credits required including BOTH semesters of Algebra 1 (Okay if completed in 7 th or 8 th grade). You should have 10 at the beginning of 10 th grade. CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2. Geometry taken in 7 th or 8 th grade counts. Area “c”

8. 75 Graduation and CSU/UC Requirements continued PE: 20 credits required. You should have 10 at the beginning of 10 th grade. Science: 20 credits required. You should have 10 at the beginning of 10 th grade. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry or Biology and Physics. Area “d” Social Studies: 30 credits required. You should have 0 at the beginning of 10 th grade. Area “a” Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective). You should have at least 50 credits at the beginning of 10 th grade to be on track.

9. Credit Recovery  Contracts: Students that earn an “I” in a class should talk with their teacher about completing a contract to earn 5 credits.  Add a 0 period (PE or American Sign Language)  Add a 7 th period (Stagecraft)  Summer School: Students can make-up 10 credits in summer school.  Robertson High School: Robertson requires fewer credits to graduate and students can complete classes in an accelerated manner, earning more than 60 credits per year. Robertson classes are not college prep. See your counselor ASAP if you need to make-up credits.

10. More Graduation Requirements  Need to Pass BOTH portions of the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A “P” will show on your transcript once you have passed.  Need 40 hours of community service 11 th Graders transcript. The 1 st time students take this test is during March of this year.

11. Service Hours Everything is now online. Go to Irvington.org to get started.

12. California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc. 23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc. 10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees. 76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc. Websites www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org www.calstate.edu www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcali fornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleg es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Doctorate and Professional degrees Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate Programs Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

13. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Freshmen Requirements No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age. Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues. See slide on a-g requirements. Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues. Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level. These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes. ACT (writing section not required) or SAT Reasoning Test ELM- Entry Level Math Test EPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes) ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning Test Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information. Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

14. SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT: http://act.org/ http://act.org/ Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options. PSAT : Standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives 11 th graders a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s scholarship program and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT is offered every October. 11 th graders have registration priority.

15. SAT Versus ACT

16. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways / Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

17. Financial Aid Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college. Types of Financial Aid: Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need. Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information. Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12 th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

18. Irvington.org Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions…

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