1. 2 Year Academic Planning Brought to you by: Paloma Valley Counseling Department

2. Counselors Last Names A-D / AVIDMs. Ketelsleger E-L Ms. Rathbun M-O / Special ProgramsMs. Montiel P-W Mr. Lopez X-Z / Spanish SpeakingMrs. Roberts

3. Why are we here??  It is the goal of Paloma Valley High School to enable all students to acquire the knowledge, learn the skills, and develop the attitudes necessary for them to realize their full potential and to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners who can meet the challenge of a changing world.  To achieve this goal, all students will develop an initial 2 year plan to include years 9 and 10. Sophomore year all students will revisit their plan and update the information for grades 11 and 12.

4. Earning Credits  Take 6 classes per semester  1 year = 2 semesters  Passing 1 semester of a class = 5 credits  1 semester = 30 credits  1 year = 60 credits  60 credits x 4 years = 240 credits  Needed For Graduation = 225 credits

5. Paloma Valley Graduation Requirements  4 years of English  3 years of Math Must include Algebra 1  3 years of Science  1 year of Fine Art OR World Language One or the other; DO NOT need both  2 years of PE  3.5 years of Social Studies  1 semester of Health  5.5 elective classes Translates to 55 elective credits Total Credits = 225 ** All students must pass CAHSEE in order to receive a diploma

6. Remediation for Failed Courses  Failed courses will not be put into your schedule Options…  A+ Program  Community Service for elective credits

7. AP Courses  College Level Courses  Weighted GPA: A=5, B=4, C=3  Academic credit awarded for exams passed in May.  Can mean exemption from college or university lower division courses.

8. Trade/Vocational Schools A vocational school (or trade school or career school), providing vocational education, is a school in which students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job. AKA “On the job training” Vocational Schools are now beginning to offer 2 and 4 year degrees. Check the school’s website for admission requirements and policies.

9. Community College  Offer 2 year degrees & certificate programs  Admissions: High School Diploma GED CA High School Proficiency Exam No GPA or testing requirements  Earn: Certificates Associates Degree/2 year degree Credits to transfer to a 4 year institution

10. 4 Year University  Admissions: A-G Requirements  Admissions for private universities check school’s website Pass SAT I or ACT Plus Writing Letter of Recommendation ( if needed)  Pathways to a 4 year university: 2 yrs at Community College transfer to 4 yr university  Only 2 yrs will be spent at Community and 2 yrs at 4 yr High School 4 yr university

11. Military  Army  Marines  Navy  Air Force  Reserves-part time  Coast Guard  National Guard

12. College Entrance Requirements A-G Requirements  A History/Social Science2 years required  B English4 years required  C Mathematics3 years required (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) 4 years recommended  D Laboratory Science2 years required 3 years recommended  E Language Other than English2 years required 3 years recommended  F Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) 1 year required  G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year required ALL classes must be completed with a C or better in order to count toward A-G Requirements!! SAT or ACT Plus Writing must be taken to get into 4 yr.

13. YOUR 2 year plan  Think about what you want to do after high school.  Choose your classes based on your goals and path.  If you do not choose your classes, your counselor will choose them for you!

14. English Freshmen (9 th )  English I  Adv English I  ELD I  ELD II  ELD III Sophomore (10 th )  English II  Adv English II  ELD I  ELD II  ELD III

15. Math Freshmen (9 th )  Algebra I  Algebra IB  Geometry  Algebra II Sophomore (10 th )  Algebra I  Algebra IB  Integrated Math I  Geometry  Integrated Math II  Algebra II  Math Analysis H

16. Social Science Freshmen (9 th )  World Geography  AP Geography Must fill out AP application Sophomore (10 th )  World History  AP European History Must fill out AP application

17. Science Freshmen (9 th )  Life Science  Biology Sophomore (10 th )  Life Science  Biology  Physical/ Environmental  Chemistry Must have passed Algebra I and Biology with a C or better

18. Physical Education Freshmen (9 th )  PE 9A/9B  Marching Band  Naval Science  Dance I  Athletic PE Students must get a C or better in 9 th grade PE to take PE class other than PE 10 Sophomore (10 th )  PE 10-Team Sports  Weights  Aerobics  Dance I, II  Naval Science I, II  Marching Band  Athletic PE

19. Foreign Language/Fine Art or Elective Freshmen (9 th )  Spanish  French  American Sign Lang  General Music  Art  Concert Choir  Marching Band  Drama  OTHER elective Math or English Support Sophomore (10 th )  Spanish  French  American Sign Lang  Drama  General Music  Band/Jazz/Symph W  Art  Video Prod  OTHER elective