freshman focus presentation: graduation requirements - class of 2009 -

FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS- CLASS OF 2009 -

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES YOU WILL KNOW:

– Graduation requirements

YOU WILL HAVE: An overview of a post high school plan and the

process involved in achieving that plan

SELECTING CLASSES - PLACEMENT CRITERIA

Please, Please - “Schedule yourself for success”!

Placement criteria:– Tests : STAR Testing– Teacher recommendations– First semester grades– Second semester grades– Summer school

HONORS/AP – WHAT TO DO?

You should be reading at the 90+ percentile Make sure you can handle the honors/AP

coursework– Make sure you can handle the number of those

courses you select “Schedule for success” – know yourself,

know your limits Be careful of “overload” in the junior year! Keep things in balance!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English - 40 credits Math - 30 credits Science - 35 credits

(includes HSF/Health) P.E. - 20 credits U.S. History - 10

credits Gov/Econ - 10 credits World History - 10

credits

Fine Arts/For Lang - 10 credits

Electives - 65 credits Total = 230

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

CAHSEE – MUST pass to earn diploma! Additionally, competency must be

demonstrated in computer skills Students must at least pass Algebra I Students must complete Career Shadowing

TYPICAL SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE

English – Lit/Comp II Social Studies – World History or AP

European History Math (Course selection varies) Science (Life, Physical, “Other” required) P.E./ Weight training/ Sport Foreign Language or Elective

Student: _________________________________ Class of: ____________

ID #: _______________________ Date: ________________

Credits Subjects GRADE 9 S.S GRADE 10 S.S. GRADE 11 S.S. GRADE 12

40 English/Language Arts

Lit I Lit II Lit III Lit IV

35 Social Science

Elective World History US History Gov't/Economics

5 Health

30 Mathematics

30 Science

20 Physical Education

P.E./Athletics P.E./Athletics

10 Fine Arts or Foreign Language

65 Elective Credits*

230 Total Credits*Once all required academic credits have been met, remaining courses w ill be counted as elective credits.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CSU & UC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TESTSI. 230 Credits (Seniors may be enrolled in 5 classes) NOTES:

1. English/Language Arts 40 A. 2 Years History/Social Science PSAT: __________2. Mathematics 30 B. 4 Years English Composition & Literature3. Science 30 C. 3 Years (4 recommended) Mathematics SAT I: __________4. Health 5 D. 2 Years (3 recommended) Laboratory Science or5. Social Science 30 E. 2 Years (3 recommended) World Language ACT: __________6. Fine Arts or World Language 10 F. 1 Year Visual and Performing Art7. Physical Education 20 G. 1 Year College Prep Elective SATII: Subject Tests8. Elective Credits 65 Subj 1: ________________

II. Competencies Subj 2: ________________a) CAHSEE: Math ________ Eng ________b) Computer Competency: ___________ POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS UC/Privates Onlyc) Algebra I: _____________________

Educational Plans: _____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________

Professional/Career Plans: ______________________________ Contact Number: __________________________________

Counselor Signature Date Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

IS-392-04-08

BREA OLINDA HIGH SCHOOL 4 YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN

Career Information ROP Course Registration

Job Board & Work Permits College Information

College Reps & Interviews Military Information

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT TO GET AHEAD AND STAY

AHEAD OF THE GAME Begin thinking now about post high school

plans Begin researching (internet etc.) Visit colleges/universities Attend sessions in the College/Career

Center No college? Explore/Research options

HINTS

The College Visit– TALK TO STUDENTS!!– Try to go when school is in session!– Sit-in on some classes, especially in your

potential major– ASK QUESTIONS!

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM

a.k.a.CAHSEE

• You MUST pass this test to receive a high school diploma.

• If not, you will receive a certificate of completion.

CAHSEE

A. What does the test cover?

- English-Language Arts and

an essay

- Math (up to Algebra I)

B. When will you take this test?

- Beginning in the Spring of 10th grade

COLLEGE TESTING

A. PSAT - Grades 10 and 11

B. SAT and ACT - Spring of Grade 11 - Fall of Grade 12 (if needed)

C. Subject Tests (SAT II’s) - In June, at end of Honors or AP class

COLLEGE TESTING

Differences between the SAT and ACT:

SAT = ½ math and ½ English

ACT = ¼ math, ¼ science, ¼ English,

¼ reading

QUESTIONS ?