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FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF:
2014 2015 2016
WELCOME!
KNIGHTS
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF:
2014 2015 2016
How much do you know about Foothill?
1. What are the school colors? 2. What is the School Mascot? 3. Is our Principal a man or a woman? 4. What is our Principal’s name? 5. What is the highest GPA in the senior class? 6. Name 3 Foothill teams that made it to the CIF
Playoffs?
COOL THINGS ABOUT FHS
Over 60 Clubs Award Winning Choir Program Organic Garden (Student Run) International Baccalaureate Program AVID Program Engineering and Technology Program New Link Crew Transition Program
Link Crew • High school transition program that
welcomes freshmen.
• 4 components
High School Orientation- Building
the mentor relationship.
Academic Follow Ups- Support
academic success & character
development.
Social Follow Ups- Connect
outside at social events.
Leader Initiated Contact- Leaders
connect more on a individual basis.
A Typical Day in High School
7:45 -2:33
Late Start 9:25-2:33
Homeroom class 30 Minutes
6 Period Day
All Athletics are 6th Period
“0” Period 6:45-7:40
Graduation Requirements Total Graduation Credits
Required
230 Every freshman will take 6 classes:
1. English
2. Math
3. Science
4. P.E.
5. World History (H) or Elective
6. Elective
High School Graduation Requirements
Class of 2021 (230 Credits)
Course Course Length Credits
World History 1 Year 10
U.S. History 1 Year 10
American Govt. 1 Semester 5
Economics 1 Semester 5
English 4 Years 40
Math 2 Years 20
Science 3 Years 30
World Languages/Visual & Performing
Art
2 Years 20
Physical Education 2 Years 20
Required Credits 160
Elective Credits 70
TOTAL CREDITS
FOR
GRADUATION
230
Credit Check
9th Grade: 60 credits
10th Grade: 120 credits
11th Grade: 180 credits
12th Grade: 230 credits
College and Career Opportunities
• Community Colleges
• 4-year Colleges and Universities
• Private and Out-of-State schools – USC, Stanford, Chapman, Concordia, University of Chicago, Tufts University, etc.
• Certificate Programs
• Specialty Schools
• Military
What are A-G Requirements?
Sequence of high school courses.
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some Private
Universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY DIVISION 1
• 16 Core Courses
• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or
higher)
• 2 years of natural/physical science
(1 year of lab if offered by high
school)
• 1 year of additional English, math
or natural/physical science
• 2 years of social science
• 4 years of additional courses (from
any area above, foreign language
or comparative religion/philosophy
• 16 Core Courses
• 3 years of English
• 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
• 2 years of natural/physical science
(1 year of lab if offered by high
school)
• 3 years of additional English, math
or natural/physical science
• 2 years of social science
• 4 years of additional courses (from
any area above, foreign language or
comparative religion/philosophy
DIVISION 2
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
Foothill offers Career Technical Education
pathways that give students the opportunity to
explore and become skilled in one of nine areas
of study. In order to complete a pathway and
graduate with a pathway cord, students must take
3-4 courses in that field, including at least one
introductory, one focus, and one completer
course in the same area.
I= Introductory
F= Focus Course
C= Completer Course
*Optional electives can be used as the
intro or focus courses or can be taken as an
elective in addition to other coursework.
FEAT Foothill Engineering and Technology
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
9 Pathways
1. Engineering
2. Media Arts
3. Computer Science
4. Manufacturing Technology
Additional Pathways Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
• Graphic Design
• Robotics
• Fashion Design
• Visual Imagery
• Culinary Arts
Tutorial
Study
Groups
Academic Support
Motivational
Activities
International Baccalaureate
IB: Most Rigorous pre-university
course of studies
Only Foothill program of study
eligible to qualify for The
Common Application
designation of “most rigorous
courses offered at the school”
NAVIANCE & AERIES foothillhigh.org
Naviance can be used for: Aeries can be used for:
Check grades
Check assignments
Check attendance
Transcripts
MUST HAVE MYTUSD
ACCOUNT TO LOG-IN
Access Codes will be available at Registration
College Planning
• College compare
• Scattergrams
• Scholarships
Career Planning
• Career Assessment
Goal Setting Tool
• Resume
• Favorite college
All freshmen must take six classes.
Everyone signs up for P.E.
Participation in sports/extra-curricular
activities requires a “C” average.
Foothill has homeroom period daily!
FRESHMEN GRADES COUNT FOR
COLLEGE.
If you fail a class you go to summer
school.
CREATE YOUR 9TH GRADE PLAN
1. History *Not required in 9th grade.
2. English
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Elective-World Language/VPA/Pathways/FHS Elective.
6. Physical Education
You may choose a 2nd Elective if you are not taking History.
Confused????
How DO you decide your 9th grade
classes??
NO WORRIES!!!
Your 9th grade Math, Science and Honors course
placements will be determined by your Middle School
Teacher.
REGISTRATION PACKETS 1. Course selection sheet
MUST have teacher and parent signatures
Do NOT separate
Due at Registration
Along with your Health Inventory
NO EXCEPTIONS
FYI
• Showcase/8th grade parent night:
April 20th @6:00pm
• SUMMER SCHOOL
Starts the 1st Monday after
the last day of school.
Foothill Counseling Website
foothillhscounseling.org