Leland High School Class of 2015 Sophomore Presentation Ms. Stone, Academic Counselor Ms. Albers, College and Career Tech

Today ’ s Agenda Learn how to read your transcript Learn how to read your transcript Graduation & University requirements Graduation & University requirements How the two requirements overlap How the two requirements overlap Create an A-G / Graduation plan Create an A-G / Graduation plan Learn about some useful college planning websites Learn about some useful college planning websites Learn about resources available through the College and Career Center Learn about resources available through the College and Career Center Learn how to read your transcript Learn how to read your transcript Graduation & University requirements Graduation & University requirements How the two requirements overlap How the two requirements overlap Create an A-G / Graduation plan Create an A-G / Graduation plan Learn about some useful college planning websites Learn about some useful college planning websites Learn about resources available through the College and Career Center Learn about resources available through the College and Career Center

Transcript Permanent record of the classes you’ve taken and the grades you have earned in high school Permanent record of the classes you’ve taken and the grades you have earned in high school Follows you to every school you attend in high school Follows you to every school you attend in high school When a class is retaken, it is added to your transcript the year you took it. The original grade remains. It does not get “replaced” When a class is retaken, it is added to your transcript the year you took it. The original grade remains. It does not get “replaced” Universities see the entire transcript Universities see the entire transcript Permanent record of the classes you’ve taken and the grades you have earned in high school Permanent record of the classes you’ve taken and the grades you have earned in high school Follows you to every school you attend in high school Follows you to every school you attend in high school When a class is retaken, it is added to your transcript the year you took it. The original grade remains. It does not get “replaced” When a class is retaken, it is added to your transcript the year you took it. The original grade remains. It does not get “replaced” Universities see the entire transcript Universities see the entire transcript

Transcript Parts Classes, grade, credits Classes, grade, credits Each passing grade earns you 5 credits Each passing grade earns you 5 credits Credit Summary- 4 Columns Credit Summary- 4 Columns Credits Required- total number of credits you must complete in 9 th - 12 th grade Credits Required- total number of credits you must complete in 9 th - 12 th grade Credits Attempted- classes you took in 9 th grade Credits Attempted- classes you took in 9 th grade Credits Earned- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Earned- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Remaining Credits Remaining The credits that you still need to complete in 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade The credits that you still need to complete in 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade Classes, grade, credits Classes, grade, credits Each passing grade earns you 5 credits Each passing grade earns you 5 credits Credit Summary- 4 Columns Credit Summary- 4 Columns Credits Required- total number of credits you must complete in 9 th - 12 th grade Credits Required- total number of credits you must complete in 9 th - 12 th grade Credits Attempted- classes you took in 9 th grade Credits Attempted- classes you took in 9 th grade Credits Earned- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Earned- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Remaining Credits Remaining The credits that you still need to complete in 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade The credits that you still need to complete in 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade

Graduation Requirements 240 credits 40 English 40 English 4 years 4 years 30 Math 30 Math 3 years 3 years 30 science 30 science 3 years 3 years 20 Foreign Language 20 Foreign Language 2 years 2 years 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 Visual Performing Arts 2 years 2 years 40 English 40 English 4 years 4 years 30 Math 30 Math 3 years 3 years 30 science 30 science 3 years 3 years 20 Foreign Language 20 Foreign Language 2 years 2 years 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 Visual Performing Arts 2 years 2 years 20 Physical Education 2 years 10 World History 1 year 10 US History 1 year 5 Government 1 semester 5 Economics 1 semester 50 Electives 10 semesters

Graduation Requirement Math You must pass all classes with a grade of D or better to earn 5 credits toward graduation In order to earn 240 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? In order to earn 240 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? Six classes per semester= 30 credits X Six classes per semester= 30 credits X Two semesters a year= 60 credits X Two semesters a year= 60 credits X Four years of High School= Four years of High School= 240 CREDITS!!! In order to earn 240 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? In order to earn 240 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? Six classes per semester= 30 credits X Six classes per semester= 30 credits X Two semesters a year= 60 credits X Two semesters a year= 60 credits X Four years of High School= Four years of High School= 240 CREDITS!!!

Additional Graduation Requirements Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2013) Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2013) English Language Arts English Language Arts Math Math Complete certificates Complete certificates Algebra I (Pass Algebra I) Algebra I (Pass Algebra I) Health certificate (completed in Biology) Health certificate (completed in Biology) Safety/First Aid (completed in PE) Safety/First Aid (completed in PE) Drivers Ed (sign up with Ms. Lyte or online) Drivers Ed (sign up with Ms. Lyte or online) Complete 40 hours of community service Complete 40 hours of community service Pick up form in the office Pick up form in the office Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2013) Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2013) English Language Arts English Language Arts Math Math Complete certificates Complete certificates Algebra I (Pass Algebra I) Algebra I (Pass Algebra I) Health certificate (completed in Biology) Health certificate (completed in Biology) Safety/First Aid (completed in PE) Safety/First Aid (completed in PE) Drivers Ed (sign up with Ms. Lyte or online) Drivers Ed (sign up with Ms. Lyte or online) Complete 40 hours of community service Complete 40 hours of community service Pick up form in the office Pick up form in the office

Transcript Review Classes where you earned a D or an F have been highlighted Classes where you earned a D or an F have been highlighted All F’s must be made up in order to earn enough credits to graduate on time. All F’s must be made up in order to earn enough credits to graduate on time. E2020 online course at Leland E2020 online course at Leland BYU online course $$$ BYU online course $$$ Community College Class (11 th & 12 th grade) Community College Class (11 th & 12 th grade) Summer class another school $$$ Summer class another school $$$ Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet university A-G requirements Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet university A-G requirements Some exceptions- Validation Rules Some exceptions- Validation Rules Algebra I, Algebra II Algebra I, Algebra II Foreign Language Foreign Language Classes where you earned a D or an F have been highlighted Classes where you earned a D or an F have been highlighted All F’s must be made up in order to earn enough credits to graduate on time. All F’s must be made up in order to earn enough credits to graduate on time. E2020 online course at Leland E2020 online course at Leland BYU online course $$$ BYU online course $$$ Community College Class (11 th & 12 th grade) Community College Class (11 th & 12 th grade) Summer class another school $$$ Summer class another school $$$ Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet university A-G requirements Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet university A-G requirements Some exceptions- Validation Rules Some exceptions- Validation Rules Algebra I, Algebra II Algebra I, Algebra II Foreign Language Foreign Language

General University Requirements Complete the A-G requirements with a grade of C or better Complete the A-G requirements with a grade of C or better CSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 CSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 UC requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 UC requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 Take SAT or ACT Take SAT or ACT Generally taken spring of junior year Generally taken spring of junior year Complete online application Complete online application CSU and UC available online on October 1st CSU and UC available online on October 1st Submit: CSU 10/1 to 11/30 & UC 11/1-11/30) Submit: CSU 10/1 to 11/30 & UC 11/1-11/30) Private Colleges & Universities require letters of recommendation from teachers/counselor and an essay Private Colleges & Universities require letters of recommendation from teachers/counselor and an essay Application deadlines vary Application deadlines vary Complete the A-G requirements with a grade of C or better Complete the A-G requirements with a grade of C or better CSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 CSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 UC requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 UC requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 Take SAT or ACT Take SAT or ACT Generally taken spring of junior year Generally taken spring of junior year Complete online application Complete online application CSU and UC available online on October 1st CSU and UC available online on October 1st Submit: CSU 10/1 to 11/30 & UC 11/1-11/30) Submit: CSU 10/1 to 11/30 & UC 11/1-11/30) Private Colleges & Universities require letters of recommendation from teachers/counselor and an essay Private Colleges & Universities require letters of recommendation from teachers/counselor and an essay Application deadlines vary Application deadlines vary

What are the A-G requirements? A list of classes that are approved by the University A list of classes that are approved by the University These classes overlap with your graduation requirements These classes overlap with your graduation requirements All of you are already taking A-G classes All of you are already taking A-G classes You must earn a grade of C or better for these classes to count You must earn a grade of C or better for these classes to count If you earn a D in an A-G class, it will not meet the requirement and must be repeated. If you earn a D in an A-G class, it will not meet the requirement and must be repeated. Check for list of A-G classes offered at Leland Check for list of A-G classes offered at Lelandhttps://doorways.ucop.edu A list of classes that are approved by the University A list of classes that are approved by the University These classes overlap with your graduation requirements These classes overlap with your graduation requirements All of you are already taking A-G classes All of you are already taking A-G classes You must earn a grade of C or better for these classes to count You must earn a grade of C or better for these classes to count If you earn a D in an A-G class, it will not meet the requirement and must be repeated. If you earn a D in an A-G class, it will not meet the requirement and must be repeated. Check for list of A-G classes offered at Leland Check for list of A-G classes offered at Lelandhttps://doorways.ucop.edu

How do the requirements overlap? A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required 15 Social Studies 15 Social Studies 10 US History 10 US History B- English - 4 years required B- English - 4 years required 40 English 40 English C- Math - 3 years required, 4 years recommended C- Math - 3 years required, 4 years recommended 30 Math 30 Math D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended 30 Science 30 Science A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required 15 Social Studies 15 Social Studies 10 US History 10 US History B- English - 4 years required B- English - 4 years required 40 English 40 English C- Math - 3 years required, 4 years recommended C- Math - 3 years required, 4 years recommended 30 Math 30 Math D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended 30 Science 30 Science E- Language other than English- 2 years (of the same language) required, 3 years recommended 20 Foreign Language F- Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year required 20 Visual & Performing Arts G- Elective- 1 year required 45 Electives A minimum of 11 A-G courses must be completed before 12th grade

A-G / Grad Plan 9 th & 10 th grade Please fill in the 9th grade box with the classes listed on your transcript from 9th grade Please fill in the 9th grade box with the classes listed on your transcript from 9th grade List year long classes only one time List year long classes only one time Please fill in the 10th grade box with the six classes you are currently taking. Please fill in the 10th grade box with the six classes you are currently taking. You should only have 6-7 classes each year. You should only have 6-7 classes each year. Middle school Math and Foreign Language credits listed on your H.S. transcript will count as credits for graduation and as another year of the subject for university requirements. Middle school Math and Foreign Language credits listed on your H.S. transcript will count as credits for graduation and as another year of the subject for university requirements. Please fill in the 9th grade box with the classes listed on your transcript from 9th grade Please fill in the 9th grade box with the classes listed on your transcript from 9th grade List year long classes only one time List year long classes only one time Please fill in the 10th grade box with the six classes you are currently taking. Please fill in the 10th grade box with the six classes you are currently taking. You should only have 6-7 classes each year. You should only have 6-7 classes each year. Middle school Math and Foreign Language credits listed on your H.S. transcript will count as credits for graduation and as another year of the subject for university requirements. Middle school Math and Foreign Language credits listed on your H.S. transcript will count as credits for graduation and as another year of the subject for university requirements.

A-G / Grad Plan - 11 th grade English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 5/6 English 5/6 English 5/6 Honors English 5/6 Honors AP English AP English US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History 1/2 US History 1/2 US History Accelerated US History Accelerated AP US History AP US History Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended (Pick one) Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended (Pick one) Geometry  Algebra II or Algebra II w/Trig Geometry  Algebra II or Algebra II w/Trig Algebra II  Pre Calculus, AP Statistics Algebra II  Pre Calculus, AP Statistics Algebra II w/ Trig  Pre Calculus, Pre Calculus Honors, AP Statistics Algebra II w/ Trig  Pre Calculus, Pre Calculus Honors, AP Statistics Pre Calculus  AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB Pre Calculus  AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB Pre Calculus Honors  AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC Pre Calculus Honors  AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 5/6 English 5/6 English 5/6 Honors English 5/6 Honors AP English AP English US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History 1/2 US History 1/2 US History Accelerated US History Accelerated AP US History AP US History Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended (Pick one) Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended (Pick one) Geometry  Algebra II or Algebra II w/Trig Geometry  Algebra II or Algebra II w/Trig Algebra II  Pre Calculus, AP Statistics Algebra II  Pre Calculus, AP Statistics Algebra II w/ Trig  Pre Calculus, Pre Calculus Honors, AP Statistics Algebra II w/ Trig  Pre Calculus, Pre Calculus Honors, AP Statistics Pre Calculus  AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB Pre Calculus  AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB Pre Calculus Honors  AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC Pre Calculus Honors  AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC

A-G/Grad Plan - 11 th Grade Science- 3 years required, 4 years recommended Science- 3 years required, 4 years recommended If you have not taken Biology choose: If you have not taken Biology choose: Biology Biology Biology Honors (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) Biology Honors (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) If you have only taken Biology and no other science course, you may choose: If you have only taken Biology and no other science course, you may choose: Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Conceptual Physics Conceptual Physics If you’ve taken Bio and Chem you may choose: If you’ve taken Bio and Chem you may choose: Honors Biology AP Biology Honors Biology AP Biology Physiology AP Chemistry Physiology AP Chemistry Physics or Physics Honors (if concurrently enrolled in Pre Calculus or higher) AP Environmental Science Physics or Physics Honors (if concurrently enrolled in Pre Calculus or higher) AP Environmental Science AP Physics- you must complete Physics & Pre Calculus by the end of this year AP Physics- you must complete Physics & Pre Calculus by the end of this year Science- 3 years required, 4 years recommended Science- 3 years required, 4 years recommended If you have not taken Biology choose: If you have not taken Biology choose: Biology Biology Biology Honors (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) Biology Honors (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) If you have only taken Biology and no other science course, you may choose: If you have only taken Biology and no other science course, you may choose: Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Conceptual Physics Conceptual Physics If you’ve taken Bio and Chem you may choose: If you’ve taken Bio and Chem you may choose: Honors Biology AP Biology Honors Biology AP Biology Physiology AP Chemistry Physiology AP Chemistry Physics or Physics Honors (if concurrently enrolled in Pre Calculus or higher) AP Environmental Science Physics or Physics Honors (if concurrently enrolled in Pre Calculus or higher) AP Environmental Science AP Physics- you must complete Physics & Pre Calculus by the end of this year AP Physics- you must complete Physics & Pre Calculus by the end of this year

A-G / Grad Plan - 11 th grade Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 years recommended Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 years recommended If you have not taken any Foreign Language yet choose: If you have not taken any Foreign Language yet choose: Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 1-2 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 Fill in a 12th grade box with next level of same language Fill in a 12th grade box with next level of same language Spanish 3-4French 3-4 Spanish 3-4French 3-4 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 3-4 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 3-4 If you are already in a Foreign Language and wish to continue, fill in the next level of same language. If you are already in a Foreign Language and wish to continue, fill in the next level of same language. Spanish 1/2, Spanish 3/4, Spanish 5/6, Spanish 7/8 Spanish 1/2, Spanish 3/4, Spanish 5/6, Spanish 7/8 AP Spanish Language- prerequisite is Spanish 5/6 AP Spanish Language- prerequisite is Spanish 5/6 Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 years recommended Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 years recommended If you have not taken any Foreign Language yet choose: If you have not taken any Foreign Language yet choose: Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 1-2 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 Fill in a 12th grade box with next level of same language Fill in a 12th grade box with next level of same language Spanish 3-4French 3-4 Spanish 3-4French 3-4 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 3-4 SJCC College Classes: Japanese 3-4 If you are already in a Foreign Language and wish to continue, fill in the next level of same language. If you are already in a Foreign Language and wish to continue, fill in the next level of same language. Spanish 1/2, Spanish 3/4, Spanish 5/6, Spanish 7/8 Spanish 1/2, Spanish 3/4, Spanish 5/6, Spanish 7/8 AP Spanish Language- prerequisite is Spanish 5/6 AP Spanish Language- prerequisite is Spanish 5/6

A-G / Grad Plan - 11 th grade Visual Performing Arts- 2 years required Visual Performing Arts- 2 years required If you have already done 2 years, do not choose any more VPA classes If you have already done 2 years, do not choose any more VPA classes Otherwise choose one of these examples: Otherwise choose one of these examples: Drawing- (Adv. Drawing if doing 2 nd year) Drawing- (Adv. Drawing if doing 2 nd year) Animation Animation Photo- (Adv. Photo if doing 2 nd year) Photo- (Adv. Photo if doing 2 nd year) Multimedia- (Adv. Multimedia if doing 2 nd year) Multimedia- (Adv. Multimedia if doing 2 nd year) Sculpture Sculpture Choir Choir Orchestra Orchestra Drama Dramatic Int. (Speech and Debate) Drama Dramatic Int. (Speech and Debate) If you’ve not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well If you’ve not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well Visual Performing Arts- 2 years required Visual Performing Arts- 2 years required If you have already done 2 years, do not choose any more VPA classes If you have already done 2 years, do not choose any more VPA classes Otherwise choose one of these examples: Otherwise choose one of these examples: Drawing- (Adv. Drawing if doing 2 nd year) Drawing- (Adv. Drawing if doing 2 nd year) Animation Animation Photo- (Adv. Photo if doing 2 nd year) Photo- (Adv. Photo if doing 2 nd year) Multimedia- (Adv. Multimedia if doing 2 nd year) Multimedia- (Adv. Multimedia if doing 2 nd year) Sculpture Sculpture Choir Choir Orchestra Orchestra Drama Dramatic Int. (Speech and Debate) Drama Dramatic Int. (Speech and Debate) If you’ve not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well If you’ve not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well

A-G/Grad Plan - 12 th grade English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 7/8 English 7/8 AP English Literature AP English Literature 5 Government & 5 Economics required 5 Government & 5 Economics required Government / Economic Government / Economic Honors Government / AP Macroeconomics Honors Government / AP Macroeconomics English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 7/8 English 7/8 AP English Literature AP English Literature 5 Government & 5 Economics required 5 Government & 5 Economics required Government / Economic Government / Economic Honors Government / AP Macroeconomics Honors Government / AP Macroeconomics

A-G/Grad Plan - 12 th grade Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 40 English 40 English 30 Math 30 Math 30 Science 30 Science 20 Foreign Language 20 Foreign Language 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 PE 20 PE 10 US History 10 US History 15 Social Studies (World Cultures / World History) 15 Social Studies (World Cultures / World History) 5 Government 5 Government 5 Economics 5 Economics Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 40 English 40 English 30 Math 30 Math 30 Science 30 Science 20 Foreign Language 20 Foreign Language 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 Visual Performing Arts 20 PE 20 PE 10 US History 10 US History 15 Social Studies (World Cultures / World History) 15 Social Studies (World Cultures / World History) 5 Government 5 Government 5 Economics 5 Economics

A-G Grad Plan - 12 th grade Electives You should have only six boxes per year filled out You should have only six boxes per year filled out Boxes that remain empty can be filled in with Electives- do not exceed 6 boxes ( 6 periods) Boxes that remain empty can be filled in with Electives- do not exceed 6 boxes ( 6 periods) Electives can be any class that you haven’t taken yet. Recommended courses are: Electives can be any class that you haven’t taken yet. Recommended courses are: 4 th year of Math 4 th year of Math 4 th year of Science 4 th year of Science 3 rd or 4 th year of Foreign Language 3 rd or 4 th year of Foreign Language Any extra courses taken above and beyond the requirements will count toward your electives. Any extra courses taken above and beyond the requirements will count toward your electives. You should have 45 electives You should have 45 electives You should have only six boxes per year filled out You should have only six boxes per year filled out Boxes that remain empty can be filled in with Electives- do not exceed 6 boxes ( 6 periods) Boxes that remain empty can be filled in with Electives- do not exceed 6 boxes ( 6 periods) Electives can be any class that you haven’t taken yet. Recommended courses are: Electives can be any class that you haven’t taken yet. Recommended courses are: 4 th year of Math 4 th year of Math 4 th year of Science 4 th year of Science 3 rd or 4 th year of Foreign Language 3 rd or 4 th year of Foreign Language Any extra courses taken above and beyond the requirements will count toward your electives. Any extra courses taken above and beyond the requirements will count toward your electives. You should have 45 electives You should have 45 electives