1. Freshman Grade Level Conference

2. Your Counselors: Mr. Sanchez A – C Mr. Cummings D - Ham Mrs. Finney Han - Mar Ms. Creeden Mas - Rad Mrs. Thompson Rae – To Mr. Hernandez TP-Z and Puente Ms. Grothem Safety & Violence Prevention Counselor

3. How to See Your Counselor Go to the Counseling Center, Room 301 Complete the yellow Appointment Card Helpful Hints: * Write clearly * Complete both sides * Be SPECIFIC * Be patient

4. Earning Credits You earn 5 credits for each PASSED class (A, B, C, D are passing grades. F’s are NOT passing grades) Therefore, 5 credits x 6 classes = 30 credits per semester.

5. How Credits Are Earned For Graduation 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 1 st Semester 30 ++++ 2nd Semester 30 60 + 60= 240

6. To graduate you must have the required coursework of: Language Arts 4 Years History/Social Science 3 Years (World History, US History, Government/Economics Science 2 years Math 2 years PE 2 years Fine Arts/Foreign Language 1 year Health 1 semester Plus 75 Elective classes

7. CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam Math – 380 Proficient ELA – 380 Proficient Sophomore Year 9 opportunities to pass

8. Post Graduation Plans I. 4 year Colleges/Universities II. California Community College III. Vocational/Technical/Business Schools IV. Military V. World of Work

9. Four Year University Minimum Eligibility Requirements (A-G) A. History – 2 years required B. English – 4 years required C. Mathematics – 3 years required D. Science – 2 years required E. Foreign Language – 2 years required F. Visual or Performing Art – 1 year required G. College Prep Elective – 1 year required

10. 9 th Language Arts 1A/1B Alg. 1 or Geometry Natural Science or Biology Honors PE Health/Success For High School Foreign Language/ Visual/Perform Art 10 th Language Arts 2A/2B Geometry or Alg. 2 Biology/Chemistry World History PE Foreign Language 11 th Language Arts 3A/3B Algebra 2 /Precalculus U.S. History Science Foreign Language Visual/Performing Art 12 th Language Arts 4A/4B Government/Econ. Precalculus/Calcul us Foreign Language or any elective class Elective FOUR YEAR PLAN A-G University Plan

11. Take Note: C. Math Sequence is Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D. Science – must be 2 years of a lab science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) E. Foreign Language – must be 2 years of the same language * UC/CSU require a passing grade of “C” or better in the A-G Course Requirements

12. 9 th Language Arts 1A/1B Alg. 1 or Geometry Natural Science PE Health/Success For High School Elective/Visual or Performing Art 10 th Language Arts 2A/2B Geometry or Alg. 2 Biology World History PE Elective 11 th Language Arts 3A/3B U.S. History Science Elective 12 th Language Arts 4A/4B Government/Econ. Elective FOUR YEAR PLAN High School Graduation Community College/Military/Work

13. The Career Center Room 819 Open from 7:00 – 3:30 Occupational, Career & College information Computer programs to research career possibilities CTE information Career Cruising - October The better informed you are, the better you’ll be prepared for your future.

14. Get Involved! Clubs Sports Drama Choir Band Renaissance Unity

15. What is your Post Graduation Plan??