freshman focus presentation: graduation requirements - class of-
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FRESHMAN FOCUS PRESENTATION:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- CLASS OF-
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
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
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English - 40 credits Math - 30 credits Science - 20 credits P.E. - 20 credits Social Science- 40 credits
Fine Arts/For Lang - 10 credits
Electives - 70 credits
Total = 230
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
CAHSEE – MUST pass to earn diploma! Students must at least pass Algebra1 and
Geometry
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 Geometry)
B. When will you take this test?
- Beginning in the Spring of 10th grade
TYPICAL SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE
English – English 2 A/B or AH/BH Social Studies – World History Science (Life, Physical, “Other” required) P.E./ Weight training/ Sport/ Dance Foreign Language or Elective
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
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
Career Information ROP Course Registration
Job Board & Work Permits College Information
College Reps & Interviews Military Information
QUESTIONS ?