3. Each Smaller Learning Community has its own counselors. Students have been assigned to a smaller learning community. If you are unsure of who your counselor is, you should ask one of your teachers.

4. Track A and Track B counselors are located in Counseling Center #1. Track C and the Perkins’ counselor are located in Counseling Office #2 The Magnet Advisor is located in the Magnet Office.

5. How Do I Earn a High School Diploma? Earn 230 credits Pass all required classes Show computer proficiency Pass the California high school exit exam (CAHSEE) class of ‘06 Meet senior year requirements

6. Senior YearRequirements Senior Year Requirements Pass all required classes Have 95% attendance Complete a senior portfolio & turn it in on time See the college counselor to complete all required paper work for post secondary experiences Clear all fines & detentions Pay senior dues

7. Earn 230 Credits To be in the 10 th grade you must have 55 credits in the fall. To be in the 11 th grade you must have 110 credits in the fall. To be a senior you must have 170 credits by July 1 st.

8. Warning! If you do not have the necessary credits by the beginning of the school year, you will not be promoted to the next grade level until the beginning of the next year.

9. For Example: If you have 50 credits you will not move to the 10 th grade, you will stay in 9 th until you meet the credit requirements. If you you go to intersession, adult school or Saturday school with beyond the bell, after the school year begins you will be placed in the correct grade level the next school year.

10. To Make up Credits, You Can Attend: Adult school Beyond the bell classes Intersession Friedman Occupational Center classes Any community college Classes are offered in the evening, Saturday, while you are on track and while you are off track.

11. Pass All Required Classes 8 semesters of English 6 semesters of social studies 4 semesters of college prep. Math 2 semesters of biology 2 semesters of a lab physical science (chemistry or physics) 4 semesters of P.E. 1 semester of health 1 semester of life skills 2 semesters of applied technology 2 semesters of visual/performing arts 14 elective semesters

12. Typical 9 th Grade Program English 9 AB. Life skills / health. Algebra 1AB or geometry. Integrated coordinated science. Foreign language, strategic lit or an elective. P.E. Or J.R.O.T.C.

13. Typical 10 th Grade Program English 10A/10B. Modern world history A/B. Algebra 1AB, geometry or algebra 2AB. Biology. Foreign language or elective class. P.E. Or J.R.O.T.C.

14. Typical 11 th Grade Program American lit./Contemporary composition. Geometry, algebra 2A/2B, trig./Math analysis. U.S. History A/B. Chemistry or physics. Foreign language. Elective class.

15. Typical 12 th Grade Program Expository composition/world lit. Economics/government. Advanced math. Advanced science. Foreign language. Elective.

16. Advanced Course Offerings We encourage students to take advanced placement classes. We have a wide variety to chose from in English, math, science and social studies. Many other university approved electives are offered. Your counselor will help you make sure you not only complete your graduation requirements but have the courses required for college.

17. Pass the CAHSEE (Graduating Class of 2006, 2007 …) The CAHSEE has 2 parts math and English!! You must score a minimum of 350 on the math and English parts of this test. If you don’t pass, you don’t graduate!!

18. Who Is the College Counselor and the Career Advisor? The College Counselor is Mrs. Claudia Gil-Gossard. She is located in Room 108 The Career Advisor is Ms. Dare. She is located in Room 108.

19. How Do I Get Ready for College? Two year of lab science, three years recommended Four years of English Three years college prep math, four years recommended Two years lab science, three years recommended Two years of a foreign language, three years recommended One year of an academic elective One year of the same fine art College entrance tests Required

20. In 9 th Grade You Should: Learn about graduation requirements Review CSU and UC entrance requirements Find out about school activities and get involved Begin tracking your own high school progress Maintain at least a “C” average in your classes

21. In 10 th Grade You Should: Begin researching colleges on the internet and in the college office Participate in academic enrichment programs Take the PSAT Test in October Visit local college campuses Continue to track your own high school progress Maintain at least a “C” average in your classes but work hard to improve to “B”s and “A”s; get tutoring if needed Stay involved in school activities

22. In 11 th Grade You Should: Check with your counselor to make sure you are on the college track Register and take the PSAT (practice for the SAT I) Prepare and plan to take the SAT and ACT tests in your spring semester Narrow your college selection down to about 10 choices and get specific information on the entrance requirements Research scholarships and financial aid using the internet and/or the college office Continue to track your progress Stay involved in school activities Work on improving your G.P.A. To “a”s and “b”s

23. What Is a G.P.A.? 1)Assign value to your grades: -A = 4 -B = 3 -C = 2 -D = 1 2) Add the value for all the classes. G.P.A.= Grade point average, the numeric value of your academic work used by colleges to determine eligibility. 3) Divide by the total number of classes H o n o r R o l l 3. 0 t o 4. 0 G. P. A.

24. G.P.A. & Tests for College You must have a 2.5 G.P.A for most colleges. Cal. State colleges require a 2.5 G.P.A. And the SAT I or ACT. UC colleges require a 3.0 G.P.A and the SAT I & II or the ACT & SAT II. Private colleges have varied entrance requirements but usually require around a 3.0 G.P.A.

25. Money Financial aid and scholarships are available for college There is a fee to take the college entrance exams: –SAT I is $26 –SAT II - varies –ACT is $28 Fee waivers are available for the SAT I, SAT II & ACT –You can get 2 free fee waivers per test only $ $ $

26. Resources College search –www.csumentor.comwww.csumentor.com –www.collegeview.comwww.collegeview.com Scholarships –www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com –www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org –www.nationservice.orgwww.nationservice.org Tests –SAT: www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org –ACT: www.act.orgwww.act.org Personal statements –www.askeric.comwww.askeric.com Write this information down, you will need it!!

27. What do I do to make sure I’m on track? See your counselor regularly Keep track of the classes you passed and the classes you need on the Graduation Requirements Checklist Keep track of your credits Pass all your classes If you FAIL a class make it up right away!

28. You Will Be Picking Your Classes for Next Year!

29. What You Should Decide… Are you planning on going to a 4 year college after high school or Are you planning on going to a 2 year college after high school or Are you going to a trade tech or vocational school Where are you going in life?

30. Electives Visual & performing arts –D–Drama –C–Choir –I–Instrumental music –F–Film making Applied technology –A–Auto shop –C–Computer classes –T–Theater workshop These may be some of the course offerings, however, you are not guaranteed the elective of your choice.

33. Thanks for your Time! FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING STAFF