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Educational Planning for Fallon Middle School Students
Looking forward to 8th grade and beyond…
March 2010
AgendaAttendance IssuesMy Middle School transcriptPromotion to High School Ceremony RequirementsAcademic and Elective courses for 8th gradeSTAR Report: California Standards TestsDHS Graduation Requirements DHS Diploma Options
University of California and Cal State University Entrance Requirements“The Six-Year Plan”Advanced Placement “AP” ClassesCareer Pathways at DHSCalifornia High School Exit ExamCareer ExplorationUpcoming Events at DHS and FallonCollege Week at Fallon
Middle School TranscriptRecord of all middle school classes taken in Dublin Unified School District
Grade Point Average “GPA”Academic GPA all courses except PE and any pass/fail courses including 6th grade elective wheel classesTotal GPA all completed courses
Promotion Ceremony
Participation in Fallon Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Total GPA of 1.75
8th Grade Academic CoursesEnglish
RegularAccelerated
ApplicationTeacher recommendation
US HistoryMath
AlgebraHonors Algebra
Placement exam & teacher recommendation
Physical SciencePhysical Education
8th Grade Year-long Elective Courses
Beginning BandConcert BandPercussion Ensemble—New!
Audition required or band teacher recommendation Offered “zero” period only
French 1BFrench 1A teacher recommendation
Spanish 1BSpanish 1A teacher recommendation
Accelerated Spanish 1Spanish 1A and 1B combinedMeet minimum criteria of “B” in English and 3.0 GPA
Fallon Pride Team: LeadershipApplication required
YearbookApplication required
Applications RequiredFALLON PRIDE TEAM: LEADERSHIP
informational meetingMonday, March 15th in C-5 @ lunchtimeSTUDENTS WISHING TO RUN FOR OFFICE MUST APPLY TO LEADERSHIP
YEARBOOK informational meetingTuesday, March 16th in G-3 @ lunchtime
Accelerated Spanish 1“B” in English & 3.0 GPA
7th and 8th Grade Semester-long Elective Courses
Students may take 2 semester-long electives instead of one year-long course
Gateway to TechnologyBasic engineering design & modeling plus automation & robotics including structures, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems
Go GreenEnvironmental science including natural energy resources, recycling, conservation, and organic gardening
MTV (Mustang Telecommunication and Video)Information/communication technology plus media & digital arts including graphic & web design, animation, photography, and video production
Performing ArtsFoundations in the performing arts including drama, dance and voicePerformance required
Visual ArtsFoundations in the visual arts including drawing, painting, and sculpture
Courses subject to change
Elective Registration Form
NameWrite clearly please!
Prioritize 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice2 elective option
Zero-periodCheck appropriate line
Parent signature with phone numberDUE BACK by March 19th to office
STAR Report: California Standards Tests (CSTs)
State target 350 and above (Proficient/Advanced)
Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in English-Language Arts = Reading Skills class instead of elective
Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in Mathematics = Math Skills class instead of elective
High School Credits
High school classes are worth 5 credits per semester
1 year-long class is worth 10 credits
6 classes per semester @ 5 credits each = 30 credits per semester
2 semesters @ 30 credits per semester = 60 credits per year
60 credits per year @ 4 years = 240 credits possible
Dublin High School Graduation Requirements
English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 30 credits 3 Years
Grades 9-12 and must include Algebra and Geometry
Science 30 credits 3 Years2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)
Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics
Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual/Performing, Applied Arts,
World Language 20 credits 2 YearsMust include 2 of 3 areas
Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 175 Academic credits +55 Elective credits
Total required for graduation 230 credits
DHS Graduation Requirements: Diploma with Distinction
English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 30 credits 3 Years
Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and college prep math
Science 30 credits 3 Years 2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)
Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics
Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 YearWorld Language 20 credits 2 Years
First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language
Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 185 credits Academic credits +45 credits Elective credits
Total 230 credits required for graduation
University of California & Cal State University Entrance Requirements
Same as DHS graduation requirements plus:2 years world language
3 years recommended3 years math to include Algebra II
4 years recommendedPass all courses with a “C” grade or better
College admission testsScholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT)American College Test (ACT)
CSU Eligibility IndexGrade Point Average (GPA) and College Admission Tests performance
DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma
English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 40 credits 4 Years
Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 years additionalcollege prep math with increased rigor
Science 40 credits 4 Years 2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)
Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics
Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 YearWorld Language 30 credits 3 Years
First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language
Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 215 credits Academic credits +15 credits Elective credits
Total 230 credits required for graduation
DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma
In addition, the following must also be met:
Grades of “C” or better in all coursesGPA of 3.5 and aboveObtain Golden State Merit Seal Status
Proficient or Advanced on CSTs
Coursework must include a minimum of 6 Advanced, Honors, AP or transferable college courses50 hours of approved community serviceParticipation in one season of a DHS sport or one year in a DHS club or organization
The Six-Year Plan7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math:
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6.
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Math:
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6.
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5. Health/PE
6. World Language 2
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Math:
3. Science:
4. PE 9
5. World Language 1
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Math:
4. Science:
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12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
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The Six-Year Planw/ Math 7 or Intro to Algebra (Regular or Honors)
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math 7 or Intro
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6.
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Algebra 1
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6.
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Algebra 2
4. Chemistry
5. Health/PE
6. World Language 2
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Geometry
3. Biology
4. PE 9
5. World Language 1
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Trig/Pre-cal
4. Anatomy
5.
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12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
3. Calculus
4. Physics
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The Six-Year Planw/ below 75% in tests/quizzes in 8th grade Algebra 1
& performance on UC Geometry Readiness Test
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math 7 or Intro
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6.
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Algebra I
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6.
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Geometry
4. Biology
5. Health/PE
6. World Language 2
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Algebra I
3. Conceptual Physics
4. PE 9
5. World Language 1
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Algebra II or other
4. Chemistry
5.
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12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
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The Six-Year Planw/ Middle School World Language
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math:
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6. French 1A
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Math:
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6. French 1B
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5. Health/PE
6. French 3
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Math:
3. Science:
4. PE 9
5. French 2
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5.
6.
12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
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The Six-Year Planw/ Accelerated Spanish 1 in Middle School
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math:
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6.
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Math:
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6. Accel Spanish 1
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5. Health/PE
6. Spanish 3
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Math:
3. Science:
4. PE 9
5. Spanish 2
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5.
6.
12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
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The Six-Year Planw/ High School World Language
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Math:
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6.
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Math:
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6.
10th Grade
1. English 2
2. World History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5. Health/PE
6. French 2
9th Grade
1. English 1
2. Math:
3. Science:
4. PE 9
5. French 1
6.
11th Grade
1. English 3
2. US History
3. Math:
4. Science:
5. French 3
6.
12th Grade
1. English 4
2. Civics/Economics
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23 Advanced, Honors, and AP Classes at DHS
Spanish 4 HonorsAP SpanishFrench 4HAP FrenchAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP GovernmentAP MicroeconomicsAP Psychology (2011)
English 1 AdvancedEnglish 2 AdvancedEnglish 3 HonorsEnglish 4 Honors AP English LanguageAP English LiteratureHonors ChemistryAP ChemistryAP BiologyAP PhysicsAP Environmental Science
Advanced Placement “AP”The College Board
SAT college admission testAP Courses & Exams
AP CourseActual college-level courseNot California standardized-based courseMore difficult than “Advanced” or “Honors” (California standards-based courses)Grade may be “weighted”
AP ExamExam cost approximately $80.0090% of our nation’s 4-year colleges and universities grant incoming students college credit and/or placement according to AP Exam grades
The Six-Year Planw/ Academic Rigor
7th Grade
1. English 7
2. History 7
3. Intro to Algebra
4. Science 7
5. PE 7
6. Spanish 1A
8th Grade
1. English 8
2. History 8
3. Algebra I
4. Science 8
5. PE 8
6. Spanish 1B
10th Grade
1. English 2 Adv.
2. AP Euro. History
3. Alg II w/ Trig
4. Hon. Chemistry
5. Health/PE
6. Spanish 3
9th Grade
1. English 1 Adv.
2. Geometry
3. Biology
4. PE 9
5. Spanish 2
6. Elective: Art
11th Grade
1. Eng 3H or AP Lang
2. AP US History
3. Trig/Pre-cal
4. AP Bio/AP Chem
5. Spanish 4 Hon.
6. PE/Elective
12th Grade
1. Eng 4H or AP Eng Lit
2. AP Gov/AP Econ
3. AP Calculus or Stats
4. AP Physics
5. AP Spanish
6. Elective
Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative:DUSD Career Pathways
Automotive TechnologyTransportation Industry
BiotechnologyHealth Science and Medical Technology Industry
Building Trades & ConstructionBuilding Trades and Construction Industry
Computer TechnologyInformation Technology Industry
Culinary ArtsHospitality, Tourism and Recreation Industry
Energy & Environmental TechnologyEnergy and Utilities Industry
Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative:DUSD Career Pathways
EngineeringEngineering and Design Industry
Fashion & Interior DesignFashion and Interior Design
Medical Occupations & Allied HealthHealth Science Industry
Therapeutic & Support ServicesHealth Science and Medical Technology Industry
Social & Protective ServicesPublic Services Industry
Visual Communications & Graphic DesignArts, Media and Entertainment Industry
Medical Occupations & Allied Health Career PathwayDHS AcademicsEnglish Math ScienceRegular Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy,(Honors or AP) Trig/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP PhysicsDHS ElectivesPsychology Peer Advocacy Child Development Allied Health (VHS)
Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations Tri-Valley ROP Nursing Careers Tri-Valley ROP Sports Medicinecredit by exam for HLTH 55 credit by exam for HLTH 50 a-g approved
Tri-Valley ROP Developmental Psychology of Children I Tri-Valley ROP Develop Psych of Children II a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 64, ECD95, ECD96 a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 50
Las Positas College CSUEBA.A. Surgical Technician B.S. Nursing or B.S. Health Science AA General Ed. Requirements, Bio 31, Anatomy 1, Health 51A or 52, 55, ST 50, 51, 52, 53, Business 43
Careers Requiring less than a Baccalaureate Degree Careers Requiring a Baccalaureate DegreeSurgical Technical, Administrative Medical Assistant, Biological Engineer, Anesthesiologist,Health Aide, EMT Operating Room Nurse, Surgeon
California High School Exit Exam
“CAHSEE”English/Language Arts
Vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing strategies through grade 10
MathematicsMath standards through Algebra 1
Education & Career ExplorationChoices Explorerinteractive website
Work, Learn, LifeYour Portfolio
https://access.bridges.com/auth/login.do
Site ID: 1217014Password: mustangs
Questions about website? See Ms. Stein or Mr. Chapman
Fallon 8th Grade Career DaySponsored by Dublin Partners in Education “DPIE”February 25, 2010Students attended three presentationsPresenters from the following career fields:
Arts and CommunicationBusinessEducationEngineeringFashion and BeautyHospitality and Food ServiceLawMedical and DentalPublic and Human ServicesSportsTechnology
Fallon College WeekMay 24-28, 2010
Wear college gearCollege activities/assignments in history classes
College DayThursday, May 27th
Lunchtime Pep RallyParent Night
DHS counselorsRepresentatives from local private and public colleges and universitiesDHS top graduating senior and parent