1. Linden High School 2019-2020 School Year Registration
Juniors
Class of 2021

2. Linden High School Graduation Requirements
English
4 Years (40 credits)
Math
2 Years (Int. Math 1 or Int. Math 1A & 1B required) (20 credits)
Science
2 Years-physical & life science (20 credits)
Social Science
3 Years (30 credits)
Health/Driver’s Ed/Financial Lit.
1 Year (10 credits)
VPA/CTE/LOTE
Physical Education
2 Years (20 credits)
Elective
110 Credits

3. How Many Credits Required to Graduate????

4. CSU/UC Entrance Requirements
English
4 years
Math
3 yrs. - Int. Math 1, 2, 3, 4 yrs. recommended
Social Science
1 yr. World History
1 yr. US History
Laboratory Science
1 yr.- Living Earth/Ag Living Earth, Anatomy, or BioTech
1 yr.-Chemistry/ Ag Chemistry or Physics
Language Other Than English
(LOTE)
2 yrs. in same Language, 3yrs recommended
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of one of the following classes: Drama, Music, Art, Ceramics, Floral, Const. Tech
Electives
1 CSU/UC Approved

5. To Be Competitive You Should Consider:
Lab Science
3 years-Living Earth, Chem, & Anatomy or Physics
Math
4 years – Int. 4 or AP Calculus or AP Statistics
Language Other Than English
(LOTE)
3 years
Minimum Total GPA of 3.0
For UC’s, Private & Impacted CSU’s
Impacted Schools: All CSU’s but 5 are impacted!
You must CHALLENGE yourself each year!!!!

6. SAT & ACT Dates SAT – March 9th, May 4th, and June 1st
Must register EARLY -
ACT – Feb. 9th, April 13th, and June 8th
Register EARLY -
Career Center for more information
Great News! Linden HS is hoping to be a testing site for both the March and May tests!

7. PSAT PSAT- Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Cost of $16
If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, it is free
Visit the Career Center for more information

8. Important to Remember…
D = Diploma C = College

9. 10th Grade Counseling Appointments
Call LHS between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment ( ).
DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE! Please speak with an adult LHS representative to make this appointment.
Available dates are March 11, 12, 13, & 14 & and March 18, 19, 20 & 21 (other arrangements can be made).
Available times are 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM.
Spanish advisors are available.
Students will be called out of class for apt.

10. What’s covered in your counseling appointment?
You will select your courses for next year.
We will review your transcript and credits.
We will discuss options for “life after LHS.”
Your four-year graduation plan will be reviewed.
This is when you should ask questions about graduation and your next steps.

11. New Courses @ LHS Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture
Art of Video Production
Animal Anatomy & Vet Medicine
Delta College Dual Enrollment

12. Course Selection Sheet

13. LHS Course Catalog Available at LHS website: https://lhs.lindenusd.com
Note –online catalog is for current year
ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG
Check Grade Eligibility
CSU/UC Requirements
Prerequisites
Course Description

14. CTE Courses & Pathways
All students are encouraged to complete CTE pathways!
More career opportunities are available for pathway completers
Colleges and employers want to see that students take higher level CTE classes

15. Summer School Computer based online program-Cyber High
Classes will take place at LHS
June 4th – June 28th
Limited transportation provided
More Information to follow…Stay Tuned
Pass your classes the first time and you won’t have to worry about this!

16. Two Kinds of Fs

17. Uh-oh???

18. Advice to soon-to-be Juniors…
Your junior year is the MOST difficult year of the 4 years of high school.
Ask for help early….don’t wait!!!
Complete your work and turn it in on time!
COMMUNICATE!!
Tests – Don’t cram the night before!
Success Shop – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15pm – 4:30pm in the Library and Wednesday & Friday, 7:15am – 8:00am
Wednesdays &Thursdays – Math Tutor

19. Advice to soon-to-be Juniors (cont.)…
Access Portal – check regularly
Remember your continued performance in your current classes could impact your class choices for next year!!!
Finish the year strong!!!

20. Who is your Counselor???
If your last name is A – L, your counselor is Mrs. Williamson
If your last name is M – Z, your counselor is Mrs. Lazar
College/Career Related Questions/Concern, see Mrs. Knapp

21. Congratulations class of 2020
Tomorrows success depends upon today’s choices! It’s up to YOU!
Get involved with YOUR future!
We are here for YOU! Please come see us if you have any questions!

22. Questions????
Thank you for your attention Sophomores!!!

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