Welcome Sophomore Parents Class of 2016

Agenda Sophomore Calendar LACHSA Graduation Requirements Testing Grades and Credits Attendance Policy Transcripts Honor Society & Clubs Help for Academic Success Beyond High School Parent Portal College & Career

Sophomore CalendarSept 5 Sophomore Townhall MeetingSept 5 Sophomore Parent NightSept 21 First Progress ReportOct 16 PSATOct 25 LACHSA College FairOct 26 Performing Arts Fair (UCLA Ackerman Union)Oct 19 Second Progress ReportNov 14-15 Parent ConferenceNov 13 Third Progress ReportDec 18-19 Final ExamsJan 6 Second SemesterFeb 8 First Progress ReportMarch 18-19 CAHSEE March 15 Second Progress ReportApril 26 Third Progress ReportTBD STAR TestingJune 2-3 Final ExamsJune 6 Last Day of School

Academic LACHSA Graduation Requirements ( 1 semester class = 5 credits)

4 yrs. English 40 credits 3 yrs. History 30 credits 2 yrs. Science 20 credits 2 yrs. Math 20 credits 2 yrs. P.E. 20 credits 2 yrs. Foreign language 20 credits 1 yr. Visual & Performing Arts 10 credits Electives 65 credits

Pass CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam Must earn full credit in all required courses.

TOTAL: 225 credits

PSAT Mandatory for all Sophomores

October 16, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Take Sophomore year for practice

You must take the PSAT during your Junior year to qualify to be a National Merit Scholarship Finalist

CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam

1 section Math 1 section English Language If either Math or English are passed, that

section will not have to be taken again If either Math or English are not passed, there

are multiple chances to retake Both sections must be passed to receive a

LACHSA diploma. Sophomore Test Dates

March 18 – EnglishMarch 19 - Math

Grades and Credits

“D ” grades = 5.0 credits Students earn credit for high school

graduation – a “D ” grade will not count for college admission.

“F” grades = 0 creditsIf you fail a required course (English,

Math, History etc.) you MUST make it up in summer school.

Attendance Policy

A student success is directly tied to attendance.

A student who is absent three (3) times or more (unexcused) during any given semester may receive an “F” for the course at the discretion of the teacher.

If your child is absent from class, you should do the following:

Download the Absence Form found on the LACHSA website at lachsa.net. This signed form by the parent needs to be returned to the Main Office no later than

3 days after the last absence.

Please note: After three (3) school days, uncleared absences become truancies.

Transcripts

Please check to make sure your 9th grade and summer classes are accurate.

New students – verify your information from your previous school is transferred accurately.

Honor Society and Clubs

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for high school students.- Grades 10 – 12- Academic Requirements- Coordinator – Mr. Freedman

Clubs include: From the ground up, Basic, You are the mission through Christ, Interact, GSA, Japanese 101, and Theatrok.

Support for Academic Success

Talk to your teachers! – Office hours are Mon & Wed

7:15-8:00am Free Peer Tutoring – CSF students are assigned

through Mr. Freedman. Free University Tutorial Center – Library

Palmer Wing Room 1039. Call for an appointment 323-343-3971.

Private outside tutors – local community college

College Admissions Requirements

A-G Requirements

CSU

UC

Private College & Conservatories

Admissions Testing

A-G Requirements

a-3 yrs. Social Science b-4 yrs. English c-3 yrs. Math –Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2 (UC/4 yrs. rec.) d-2 yrs. Lab Science – 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3

yrs. rec.) e-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs.

rec. ) f-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts g-1yr. UC approved Elective

• 23 campuses throughout the state

• Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates

• Many Community College students transfer to a California State University

Requirements:• a-g requirements• Grades of C or better• Minimum GPA of 2.0• SAT or ACT

9 campuses throughout the state Top 12% of High School

Graduates ELC Program

Requirements:• a-g Requirements• Minimum GPA to apply 3.0• Courses can be repeated 1 time for “D or F

”.• Make ups for “C” grades are not accepted.• SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing

University of California

Private Colleges and Conservatories

Every college makes its own rules on eligibility

Read all information carefully• Check the individual school requirements• SAT or ACT • May require letters of recommendation.

More than 70 colleges & universitiesVary in size, location, and programs.

Requirements:

Parent Portal

Register on-line at www.lachsa.netInternet Access to:

Grades Attendance

Progress Reports Teacher email