Welcome to Your 9th Grade Meeting with your counselor Your HS Success Starts Now

We will discuss… Freshmen Survival Guide (Resources) Graduation Requirements College Admission Factors Extracurricular Activities How to become a strong applicant A-G UC/CSU Requirements Four Year Plan

Student Resources School Website and Counselors’ Corner bhhs.bhusd.org NormanAid Support Center (Cottage V-13) College Center (Room 290) Career Center (Room 290) Library Attendance Office

Graduation requirements Credit Requirement A minimum of 235 credits completed in grades nine through twelve is required. One year of a subject is 10 credits. One semester of a subject is 5 credits. B. Subject Requirement The following subjects must be included in the 235 credits: ENGLISH: 40 credits four years MATHEMATICS: 30 credits three years must include algebra, geometry, and IAT or AAT 3. SOCIAL STUDIES: 30 credits World History/Geo. 10 credits grade 9 or 10 U.S. History 10 credits grade 11 U.S. Government & Economics 10 credits grade 12 4. SCIENCE: 20 credits Biological science w/lab 10 credits grade 9 (biology) Physical science w/lab 10 credits grade 10-12 (chemistry or physics) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 20 credits 2 years of the same language 6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 20 credits two years, grades 9 and 10 HEALTH EDUCATION: 5 credits FINE ARTS (VPA): 10 credits visual & performing art; one year- course art, music, drama, or dance 9. ELECTIVES 55 credits CTE classes, technical arts, OR additional years of social studies, science, foreign language or mathematics 10. Senior Plan 5 credits

What are honors and AP classes? Honors Classes – Classes that are taught at the high school level but provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college. Not all receive weighted credit. AP (Advanced Placement) Classes – College level courses offered at a high school setting. Students expected to take AP exam in May.

Myth Freshman year doesn’t matter because the UCs and CSUs only look at grades from grade 10th and 11th Colleges review the entire transcript Freshman year establishes study habits Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade

Becoming a strong student Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades www.jupitergrades.com Peer Tutoring – Tuesdays during lunch in room 290 After School Tutoring in the library Don’t forget – your teachers are also available often before and after school and during lunch. Ask for help. Need more help with math and science – use the Khan Academy Website www.khanacademy.org

Admission factors Academic GPA/Grades in Academic Classes SAT/ACT College Essay(s) Counselor Recommendation Teacher(s) Recommendation(s) Extracurricular Activities

Most important factor Grades in academic courses Plan your time Complete homework Learn to study Take advantage of tutoring Balance your school work with extracurricular activities Accelerate in areas of your strength

Becoming a strong applicant Work at your level Balance your life Discover and develop your strengths and interests Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts, Clubs, Sports, Theater, Music Lessons, School Newspaper, ASB, etc.) Give back: volunteer opportunities Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of same activities, show commitment and depth

What are extracurricular activities? What you are doing besides going to classes, studying, sleeping, and eating. (Facebook and texting do not count )

Get involved Extracurricular opportunities: Performing Arts Sports Student Government (ASB) School Newspaper, Yearbook, Literary Magazine Community Service Clubs Internships Paid Jobs

Preparing for college The counseling department at Beverly supports you in this process through: Academic planning (each year) College counselor available to all students College Center (Room 290) with lots of resources Individual meetings in 11th and 12th grade Evening programs and presentations Drop in times / request to see counselor YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS!

A-G College admission subject requirement (UC/CSU System) Minimum eligibility for first time freshmen The intent of the “A-G” Subject requirement is to ensure that students can successfully participate in the first-year program at the university in a wide variety of fields of study.

A-G UC & CSU requirements History - 2 yrs. required English - 4 yrs. required Math - 3 yrs. required (4 recommended) Lab Science – 2 yrs. required (3 recommended) Foreign Language – 2 yrs. Required (3 recommended) Visual Performing Arts - 1 year required Electives - 1 year required

Four Year Plan GRADE 9 English: 1-2 or Honors. Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information Biology Physical Education / Football: all other sports require tryout Health- one semester Foreign Language VPA /World Hist. Hon/ Elective: See Elective Sheet GRADE 10 English: 3-4 or Honors. Science: See science sheet World History/Geography: Regular or Honors VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet

Four Year Plan continued . . . GRADE 11 English: 5-6 or A.P. Language Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information Science: See science sheet United States History: Regular or A.P. Foreign Language VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet GRADE 12 English: 7-8 or A.P. Literature Government / Economics: Regular or A.P. VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet * Health: MUST be completed prior to graduation *

Family Connection Home Page The family connection home page allows you to jump to different relevant tabs such as Course, Colleges, Careers, and About Me. You will be working in the Courses tab to create your 4 year plan.

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