“9th Grade Matters”ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOP

High School Graduation RequirementsMust complete 220 Credits

4 year English2 years of Math (10 credits from Algebra)2 years of History (1 year W. Hist. 1 year U.S. History)1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics2 years of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical)2 years of P.E. 1 year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language1 semester of Health

Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Cal State/UC Admission Requirements

A-G requirements“a” – 2 years of Social Science“b” – 4 years of English“c” – 3 years of Math (4 yrs. Rec.)“d” – 2 years of Science (3 yrs. Rec.)“e” – 2 years of Foreign Lang. (3 yrs. Rec)“f” – 1 year of Visual/Performing Art“g” – 1 year of Elective chosen from the Subject

Areas listed or approved College Prep Course

“9th Grade Matters”Classes taken in 9th grade count toward

graduation and college entranceIf you get an “F” in a class that is required

for graduation, you must make it up.This means summer school

(summer school may or may not be available…don’t rely on summer school for credit recovery)

Go to class preparedAttendance is extremely important to the

success of any high school studentStudents must bring textbook, paper, pencil,

notebook, and highlighterNotebook should be organized- something your

parents/guardians can help with at home

QuestionsDon’t be afraid to ask questionsTeachers are there to helpIf you don’t ask questions they don’t know

that you need the help

Daily HomeworkAll homework assignments should be written

on a homework log and kept in the same place in your notebook

Homework needs to be completed dailyOften accounts for 50% of grade

Keep a list of daily homework Student planner Log provided

Sample Homework LogPeriod

Class/ Teacher Assignment

1 P.E./ Ms. Cordingly Complete short essay2 Biology/ Ms. Mason Read Chapter 3 complete

review questions 1-63 Language Arts/ Mr. Torres Write one paragraph about

personal success story4 Algebra/ Mr. Kaan Complete review worksheet

and Chapt. 4 questions pg. 115 questions 1-35 only odd problems

5 Contemporary Media/ Mr. Peterson

Complete write up on Sunday Calendar section

6 Health/ Ms. Bogner Read chapter 6 and complete review questions 1-10

Parent Signature ______________

Where to do homework?Quiet place to studySit upright at a desk or tableNo interruptions

No television, phone, radio, i-pod, internet, video games

Notes – Assigned ReadingsReview class notes the day you write them

Re-write if not clearly organizedMake flashcards of important facts

don’t wait until the night before a testSurvey a chapter before you read it, look at

the review questions at the end so you are able to identify the important facts while reading the chapter

Resources AvailableWeekly progress reports – to be picked up in J-1 on

MondaysTeachers will fill out on Mondays with grade for the

previous week.Link Crew tutoring available for Freshman on late start

Tuesdays in the LibraryBiology Teachers-offer tutoring once per month for

students to work on missing assignments for full credit (talk to your Biology teacher for more details)TeachersCounselorsParents/Guardians

Academic Success Survey

1. On average how many hours a night do you spend on homework?

2. What time do you do your homework?3. Do you have a quiet place to study?4. Have you ever attended tutoring?5. How do you keep track of your grades? 6. Have you ever done weekly progress

reports?

Career and Technical Education

What is Career Technical Education- CTE is a program that offers variety of classes

at CHS and other area high schools. Purpose is to help prepare students for college

and careers (marketable skills & strong work ethic).

Offer students hands on experience needed to get and keep a job.

Students will learn new skills, train for a career, or build on your current skills.

Career and Technical EducationCLASSES OFFERED AT CORONA HIGH SCHOOL Auto Design Manufacture Technology Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing Tech Draw (CAD) 3D Animation Metal Wood Photography Introduction to Computers Computer Applications Graphic Design Foods

Career and Technical Education Continued

CTE/ ROP Classes Auto Collision & Refinishing Careers in Science Child Care Occupations Computer Information System* Dental X-ray/Sterilization Dental Assisting Dentrix (Dental Front Office

Management.) Digital Imaging

• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

• Fire Technology*• First Responders*• Law Enforcement• Medical Assistant• Nurse Assistant• Retail Sales and Marketing• Sports Entertainment &

Marketing• Sports Therapy* • Welding Occupations

* classes offered at Corona High School

Career and Technical Education Continued

In the 10th grade all students will have participated in activities to help identify several career options.

In 11th and 12th grade all students will participate in activities that allow them to further explore career choices.

Four Step Plan for Post- High School1. Determine goal- college, college and graduation,

college graduation and employment2. Develop a tentative career plan3. Have a backup plan4. Consider all the options

Career and Technical Education Continued

Career Information- Some of the top paying jobs in Riverside county do not require a 4 year degree

83 % of Associate Degree Holders have the same annual earnings as 4-yr college graduates

Only 20-21% of all the jobs in the United States require a 4-yr college degree or higher

Education Pays!High School 1-3 years/no degree ($560 per

week)High School, 4 years/no degree ($595 per

week)High School Graduate ($776 per week)Associate (2-year)degree, occupational

($887)Associate (2-year) degree, academic ($909

per week)Bachelor’s (4-year) Degree ($1320 per week)Master’s Degree (6-year) degree ($1715)

9th Grade SuccessDo the best you can!Ask questions/get help.Remember if you don’t like your class the

first time, you’re not going to like it any better the second time around.

Questions/concerns…make an appointment with your counselor, but remember we cannot take you out of your classes or change your teachers.

Remember a D is passing and will earn you 5 credits.

Thank you for attending!