2. Tehachapi High School Class of 2017 Sophomore Presentation Mrs. Bryant Counselor Last name M-Z Mr. Jackson Counselor Last name A-L

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 Subject Area Subject Area 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 Completed- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Completed- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Needed Credits Needed 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 Subject Area Subject Area 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 Completed- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Completed- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade Credits Needed Credits Needed 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

6. Graduation Requirements 230 credits 40 English 40 English 4 years 4 years 30 Math 30 Math 3 years 3 years 20 science 20 science 2 years 2 years 10 Foreign Language 10 Foreign Language 1 year 1 yearOR 10 Visual Performing Arts 10 Visual Performing Arts 1 year 1 year 40 English 40 English 4 years 4 years 30 Math 30 Math 3 years 3 years 20 science 20 science 2 years 2 years 10 Foreign Language 10 Foreign Language 1 year 1 yearOR 10 Visual Performing Arts 10 Visual Performing Arts 1 year 1 year 20 Physical Education 2 years 10 World History 1 year 10 US History 1 year Health 1 semester 5 Government 1 semester 5 Economics 1 semester 75 Electives 15 semesters

7. 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 230 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? In order to earn 230 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!!! This means that as a Senior you could choose to have 5 classes per semester instead of 6 In order to earn 230 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? In order to earn 230 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!!! This means that as a Senior you could choose to have 5 classes per semester instead of 6

8. Additional Graduation Requirements Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2015) Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2015) English Language Arts 350 English Language Arts 350 Math 350 Math 350 Complete and pass Complete and pass Algebra Algebra Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2015) Pass both parts of the CAHSEE (March 2015) English Language Arts 350 English Language Arts 350 Math 350 Math 350 Complete and pass Complete and pass Algebra Algebra

9. Transcript Review 101 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. APEX online course at THS APEX online course at THS BYU online course $$ BYU online course $$ National University online classes $$$ National University online classes $$$ 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 A-G requirements Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet 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. APEX online course at THS APEX online course at THS BYU online course $$ BYU online course $$ National University online classes $$$ National University online classes $$$ 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 A-G requirements Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet A-G requirements Some exceptions- Validation Rules Some exceptions- Validation Rules Algebra I, Algebra II Algebra I, Algebra II Foreign Language Foreign Language

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12. PSAT PSAT’s are very important! PSAT’s are very important! National percentiles allow you to compare your score with other students in your grade levelNational percentiles allow you to compare your score with other students in your grade level o The PSAT is a test written for high school Juniors Visit my College QuickStart for a comprehensive report on your PSAT performance; https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login.jspVisit my College QuickStart for a comprehensive report on your PSAT performance; https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login.jsp National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship based on your performance on the PSATNational Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship based on your performance on the PSAT o You are compared among students in your state o Awards up to $2,500. This is for Juniors only. NMSC status makes your college application outstandingNMSC status makes your college application outstanding o Starting Junior year, colleges (Public and Private) use your test results for admission and to award students with scholarships o Many colleges give merit scholarships based upon student's finalist status o Prepare over the summer; free tutorials on college board PSAT’s are very important! PSAT’s are very important! National percentiles allow you to compare your score with other students in your grade levelNational percentiles allow you to compare your score with other students in your grade level o The PSAT is a test written for high school Juniors Visit my College QuickStart for a comprehensive report on your PSAT performance; https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login.jspVisit my College QuickStart for a comprehensive report on your PSAT performance; https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login.jsp National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship based on your performance on the PSATNational Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship based on your performance on the PSAT o You are compared among students in your state o Awards up to $2,500. This is for Juniors only. NMSC status makes your college application outstandingNMSC status makes your college application outstanding o Starting Junior year, colleges (Public and Private) use your test results for admission and to award students with scholarships o Many colleges give merit scholarships based upon student's finalist status o Prepare over the summer; free tutorials on college board

13. UC (10) or CSU Colleges (23) Entrance Requirements ALL GRADES MUST BE C OR BETTER AND IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES  English- 4 years  Math- 3 years (4 rec.)  Science- 2 years (3 rec.)  History- 2 years  Foreign Language- 2 years (3-4 rec.)  Fine Art- 1 year  1 year advanced C/P elective

14. General University Requirements 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 and/or ACT Take SAT and/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 and/or ACT Take SAT and/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

15. What are the A-G requirements? A list of classes that are approved by Colleges and University A list of classes that are approved by Colleges and University These classes overlap with your graduation requirements These classes overlap with your graduation requirements Almost all of you are already taking A-G classes Almost 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 https://doorways.ucop.edu for list of A-G classes offered at Tehachapi High School Check https://doorways.ucop.edu for list of A-G classes offered at Tehachapi High School A list of classes that are approved by Colleges and University A list of classes that are approved by Colleges and University These classes overlap with your graduation requirements These classes overlap with your graduation requirements Almost all of you are already taking A-G classes Almost 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 https://doorways.ucop.edu for list of A-G classes offered at Tehachapi High School Check https://doorways.ucop.edu for list of A-G classes offered at Tehachapi High School

16. How do the requirements overlap? A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required 10 World History 10 World History 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 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 30 Math 30 Math D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended 20 Science 20 Science A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required A.- Social Science/ History - 2 years required 10 World History 10 World History 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 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 30 Math 30 Math D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended 20 Science 20 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 10 Visual & Performing Arts G- Elective- 1 year required 75 Electives A minimum of 11 A-G courses must be completed before 12th grade

17. 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 classes each year. You should only have 6 classes each year. Math and Foreign Language classes taken in Middle school are not listed on your H.S. transcript and will not count as credits for graduation but it will count as another year of the subject for College/University requirements. Math and Foreign Language classes taken in Middle school are not listed on your H.S. transcript and will not count as credits for graduation but it will count as another year of the subject for College/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 classes each year. You should only have 6 classes each year. Math and Foreign Language classes taken in Middle school are not listed on your H.S. transcript and will not count as credits for graduation but it will count as another year of the subject for College/University requirements. Math and Foreign Language classes taken in Middle school are not listed on your H.S. transcript and will not count as credits for graduation but it will count as another year of the subject for College/University requirements.

18. A-G / Grad Plan - 11 th grade English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 11 English 11 THEMA English 11 THEMA English 11 AP English 11 AP English 11 US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History US History 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  Math Analysis Geometry  Algebra II  Math Analysis Algebra II  Math Analysis  AP Calculus AB,  AP Statistics or AP Calculus BC Algebra II  Math Analysis  AP Calculus AB,  AP Statistics or AP Calculus BC English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 11 English 11 THEMA English 11 THEMA English 11 AP English 11 AP English 11 US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History- 1 year required (Pick one) US History US History 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  Math Analysis Geometry  Algebra II  Math Analysis Algebra II  Math Analysis  AP Calculus AB,  AP Statistics or AP Calculus BC Algebra II  Math Analysis  AP Calculus AB,  AP Statistics or AP Calculus BC

19. A-G/Grad Plan - 11 th Grade Science- 2 years required, 4 years recommended Science- 2 years required, 4 years recommended If you have not taken Biology choose: If you have not taken Biology choose: Biology Biology AP Biology (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) AP Biology (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 Chemistry AP Physics AP Physics If you have taken Biology and Chemistry you may choose to take: If you have taken Biology and Chemistry you may choose to take: AP Biology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2 AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2 Environmental Science Environmental Science Science- 2 years required, 4 years recommended Science- 2 years required, 4 years recommended If you have not taken Biology choose: If you have not taken Biology choose: Biology Biology AP Biology (requires completion of Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher) AP Biology (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 Chemistry AP Physics AP Physics If you have taken Biology and Chemistry you may choose to take: If you have taken Biology and Chemistry you may choose to take: AP Biology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2 AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2 Environmental Science Environmental Science

20. 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 Community College Classes: Community College Classes: American Sign Language 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 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, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish French 1, French 2, French 3, AP French French 1, French 2, French 3, AP French 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 Community College Classes: Community College Classes: American Sign Language 1-2 American Sign Language 1-2 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, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish French 1, French 2, French 3, AP French French 1, French 2, French 3, AP French

21. A-G / Grad Plan - 11 th grade Visual Performing Arts- 1 years required Visual Performing Arts- 1 years required Otherwise choose one of these examples: Otherwise choose one of these examples: Art 1 or 2 Art 1 or 2 Digital Photo Digital Photo Band Band Choir Choir Drama Drama If you have not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well If you have not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well Visual Performing Arts- 1 years required Visual Performing Arts- 1 years required Otherwise choose one of these examples: Otherwise choose one of these examples: Art 1 or 2 Art 1 or 2 Digital Photo Digital Photo Band Band Choir Choir Drama Drama If you have not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well If you have not taken any VPA classes yet choose one for 12 th grade as well

22. A-G/Grad Plan - 12 th grade English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 12 English 12 AP English 12 AP English 12 5 Government & 5 Economics required 5 Government & 5 Economics required Government / Economic Government / Economic AP Government / AP Macroeconomics AP Government / AP Macroeconomics 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 or 4French 3 or 4 Spanish 3 or 4French 3 or 4 English- 4 years required (Pick one) English- 4 years required (Pick one) English 12 English 12 AP English 12 AP English 12 5 Government & 5 Economics required 5 Government & 5 Economics required Government / Economic Government / Economic AP Government / AP Macroeconomics AP Government / AP Macroeconomics 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 or 4French 3 or 4 Spanish 3 or 4French 3 or 4

23. 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. Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 230 credits Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 230 credits You should have 75 electives You should have 75 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. Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 230 credits Count how many credits you have across the years in each category starting from Freshman year. You should have at least: 230 credits You should have 75 electives You should have 75 electives

24. A-G/Grad Plan

25. © American Student Achievement Institute The Pathway to Your Future What do I do as a Sophomore to prepare for my future? PLAN PREPARE PURSUE

26. PLAN LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF o KUDER career assessment EXPLORE CAREERS EXPLORE CAREERS o Job shadowing o Volunteer o Information interviewing LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF o KUDER career assessment EXPLORE CAREERS EXPLORE CAREERS o Job shadowing o Volunteer o Information interviewing

27. © American Student Achievement Institute PREPARE FOCUS in class. DO your homework. A missed assignment = 0%. Turn in work, even if it’s incomplete. ASK questions in class. PARTICIPATE in tutoring. Make sure you understand what is being taught. UPDATE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN Make changes if necessary ENGAGE IN LEARNING

28. © American Student Achievement Institute PURSUE 1.Postsecondary education is affordable 2.Learn about the types of financial aid 3.Remember that high school grades are important 4.See your counselor 5.Ask for help College and career goals

29. © American Student Achievement Institute What is postsecondary? LevelExampleCredential 4-year collegeUC / CSU / PrivateBachelor / Adv. 2-year collegeAntelope Valley CollegeAssociate Career collegeCollege Career InstituteCertificate ApprenticeshipCarpenter’s Apprenticeship Certificate Work Experience MilitaryU.S. Army Certificate Work Experience

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