1. Thomas Starr King Middle School

2.  Introduction  Certificate of Completion Policy  Culmination Policy  High School Requirements  A – G Requirements (College)  Resources

3.  Mr. Naulls Principal  Ms. Rogers Assistant Principal of Secondary Counseling Services  Ms. Burke ESM Counselor  Ms. Campos RJ Counselor  Ms. De Leon FAM Counselor  Mr. Yuge GAT Counselor

4.  Students must earn 21 points out of the possible 30 points.  Grade 7 – Must earn one point for each semester course in English/ELD, math, social studies, science, and PE with a mark of “D” or better.  Grade 8 – Must earn 2 points for each semester course in English/ELD, math, social studies, science, and PE with a mark of “D” or better. A minimum of 8 points must be earned in the Spring of 8 th grade.

6.  Meet all LAUSD requirements  Pass all classes in the Fall and Spring of 8 th grade. A Fail in the Fall must be counterbalanced with a “C” or higher in the Spring of 8 th grade.  Have no more than a total of two “U’s”, with no more than one “U” in Cooperation on the Final 8 th grade mark report in the spring semester.  Obtain 95% attendance rate in the 8 th grade.  Clear all debts (textbooks, library dues, fees, etc.)  Abide by school and district policies.

7.  CDE Requirements +  A-G Requirements (CSU system)+  LAUSD Requirements= HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! ELIGIBILITY FOR COLLEGE=C OR BETTER ELIGIBILITY FOR DIPLOMA=D OR BETTER

8. SubjectYears Minimum (CSU) “A-G” Requirements A – History/Social Science2 years B – English4 years C – Math3 years D – Lab Science2 years E – Language Other than English2 years F – Visual & Performing Arts1 year G – College Prep Elective1 year + Years CDE – CA State Requirements History/Social Science3 years English3 years Mathematics2 years Science2 years VPA or Foreign Language or CTE 1 year Physical Education 2 years + Credits LAUSD Additional Requirements Health Course 5 Service Learning Requirement Career Pathway Selection TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED210

9.  High School requirements and 4-year college entrance requirements are aligned.  Performance in middle school determines your child’s success in high school.  The classes taken in middle school will prepare your child for the rigor in high school, allowing success to go to college.  Majority of kids drop out of 9 th and 10 th grades, making middle school a make or break point for our kids.  Students who fail classes in the three years of middle school, only 18% graduate high school.

10.  A: 3 years of Social Science World History U.S. History Government/Economics (CDE)  B: 4 years of English English 9 English 10 Am Lit/Cont Comp (or AP Lang) Expos Comp/Eng Lit (or AP Lit)  A: 3 years of Social Science History 6 History 7 History 8  B: 3 years of English English 6 English 7 English 8 High SchoolMiddle School

11.  C: 3 years of Mathematics (4 years recommended) Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Trigonometry Math Analysis or higher levels  D: 2 years of Science (3 years recommended) 1 year life science (Bio) 1 year of physical science (Chem)  E: 2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended) A Language other than English (Spanish, French, Mandarin)  C: 3 years of Mathematics Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Algebra 1/Geometry  D: 3 years of Science Science 6 Science 7 Science 8  E: Foreign Language N/A High SchoolMiddle School

12.  F: 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts Drama, Sculpture, Photo, Dance, Music, or Band  G: 1 year UC/CSU approved Elective Upper Level A-F course  F: Visual/Performing Arts Adv Art, Ceramics, Film, Theater Experience, Piano, Band/Advanced Band  G: UC/CSU approved Elective N/A

13. Resources College and Career Planning Guide (www.schoolguides.org) College/Career Websites: o Csumentor.edu o CollegeBoard.com o Ucop.edu o Fafsa.ed.gov o Act.org o Careercruising.com o BLS.gov/ooh – career exploration website o collegemajors101.com- careers, majors, and colleges o A-G Course Lists (search by high school) https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/ o California Colleges http://www.californiacolleges.edu/ o University of California A-G Guide http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/

14.  Questions  Schedule conference with Counselor if needed