1. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Choose Success! Don’t Close Any Doors On Yourself! When High School Is Over, With All Those Open Doors, The Choice Will Be Yours! Your Future

2. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Who’s Who in Student Support? Guidance Counselors:Mrs. Barajas Mr. Hart (Head Counselor) Ms. Leonetti Mr. Myles Mr. Royster Mrs. Van Zandt Mrs. Weilbacher Pupil Services Tech: Mrs. Centonze Mrs. Mendez-Pflieger Guidance Clerk:Mrs. Gamez Special Education TSA:Ms. Anderson Attendance Worker:Mrs. Morfin

3. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND What you can expect from Guidance and Counseling… Counselors will meet with you through your Health or AVID Classes a few times per year, including in the Spring to help you choose your classes for next year. You can meet with a counselor before school, during your snack or lunch or for about 30 minutes after school. The Counseling Office is closed after school on Wednesdays. Your class time is important, so Counselors will not see you during class time unless it a true emergency or crisis.

4. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND What does it take to get a diploma? High School Exit Exam: What’s that? How about the difference between a diploma and getting ready for college? What are the UC ‘a through g requirements’? How important are the SAT or ACT?

5. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND To Get A High School Diploma You Must: –Earn 230 Credits (core and electives are required) –Pass Both Semesters of Algebra 1 –Pass The California High School Exit Exam English Language Arts / Writing and Math

6. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND ENGLISH40 credits4 years MATH (must pass 1 year of Algebra 1)30 credits3 years HEALTHFUL LIVING10 credits1 year PHYSICAL SCIENCE10 credits1 year (Earth Science, Chemistry, Chemistry AP, Physics) LIFE SCIENCE10 credits1 year (Biology, Biology AP, Anatomy, Marine Biology) PHYSICAL EDUCATION20 credits2 years (Marching Band, Show Corps, Jr. ROTC 1 may count as PE) WORLD HISTORY (World History AP)10 credits1 year U.S. HISTORY (US History AP)10 credits1 year CIVICS / ECONOMICS (US Gov AP)10 credits1 year FINE ARTS / LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH10 credits1 year ELECTIVES70 credits (Math / Science / Foreign Language or other college prep electives)

7. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Total Core Course Requirements For Graduation From Knight High School160 Total Additional Course Requirements 70 Total Credits Required For Graduation230 You Receive 5 Credits Per Class Per Semester When You Successfully Complete The Class!!

8. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND öThe California High School Exit Exam (CaHSEE) is a graduation requirement. You must pass it at State Standards to receive a diploma. (350 is passing, 380 is proficient) öYou will take the CaHSEE during the second semester in 10 th grade. öThe California High School Exit Exam is tied to the State Standards in Math and English. Your academic classes will help prepare you to pass this exam. The best way to help yourself is to Pay Attention in Class.

9. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND For Two Year Community Colleges, Many Trade and Technical Schools and Vocational Colleges, Once You Have Your High School Diploma, They Will Accept You. For Entry Into 4-Year Colleges and Universities, You Must Meet Tougher Standards and Complete Specific Classes and Exams.

10. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND College Entrance Requirements As Of Fall 2009 California StateSubject AreaU of California 4 YearsEnglish 4 Years 3 YearsMath 3 Years 2 YearHistory/Civics 2 Years 2 YearLab Science (Life and Physical) 2 Years 2 YearsLanguage Other Than English 2 Years 1 YearFine Arts 1 Year 1 YearsApproved Electives 1 Years (math, science, arts, etc.)

11. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND What Is The University of California ‘a-g’ Certified Course List? The University of California System approves, and only accepts, certain high school courses for admission to the UC system. The ‘a-g’ stand for certain subject areas: a- HISTORY (U.S. History and Civics) b- ENGLISH c- MATHEMATICS (Algebra 1 and higher) d- LABORATORY SCIENCE e- LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) f- FINE ARTS (drama, music, visual arts, computer arts) g- ADDITIONAL APPROVED ELECTIVE COURSES

12. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Most 4-Year colleges and universities require the SAT Reasoning Test (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT (American College Testing Service) exam. Plan on taking this test during your Junior year. The Practice SAT (PSAT) can be taken any year but it is offered only once each year, in October. Some schools also require the SAT II subject area tests in 2 or 3 subject areas. Check the requirements for the college of your choice!

13. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND To Ensure Yourself Success At Knight High School and Beyond: Maintain Good Attendance Ask For Help When You Need It Get Involved Take The Toughest Classes You Can Pass Set Some Goals For Your Life After High School

14. HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Keep As Many Doors Opened As You Can. If You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed, How Will You Know When You Get There? Your Future