1. 1 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements & College Course Requirements 2008-2009

2. 2 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Social Studies – 4 years 9 th – Freshman Seminar 10 th – World History 11 th – US History 12 th – Government/Economics English – 4 years English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

3. 3 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Math – 3 years required (9 th – 12 th ) Grade Pathway APathway BPathway CPathway D 9 th Essential Alg.Algebra PGeometry PGeometry HP 10 th Algebra PGeometry PAlgebra II PAlgebra II HP 11 th Geometry PAlgebra II PPre-Calculus / Trigonometry P Pre-Calculus HP 12 th Algebra II PPre-Calculus / Trigonometry P Statistics P Statistics AP Calculus A/B AP Statistics P Statistics AP Calculus A/B AP Calculus B/C AP Statistics P Statistics AP

4. 4 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Science – 2 years Life Science (Example: Biology) – 1 year Physical Science (Example: Chemistry) – 1 year Visual or Performing Arts/Language - 1 year Either Fine Art OR Foreign Language

5. 5 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Physical Education – 2 years (4 semesters) Electives – 60 credits (Anything beyond required classes goes into elective credits for H.S. graduation purposes)

6. 6 SAMOHI Graduation Requirements 220 Earn a total of 220 credits & complete ALL required classes. 350 or higher. Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a score of 350 or higher. – Math – English OBLIGATIONS Take care of all OBLIGATIONS: – Financial - Sports – Discipline – Textbooks

7. 7 UC & CSU “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTS “A” “A” US History/Social Science: (2 yrs) World History, US History, OR Gov. “B” “B” English: (4 yrs) College Preparatory English “C” “C” Mathematics: (3 yrs) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II *4 years recommended “D” “D” Laboratory Science: (2 yrs) Biology, Chemistry are required *3 years recommended colleges recommend Physics for 3 rd year “E” “E” Language Other Than English: (2 yrs) Spanish, French, Japanese, & Latin *3 years recommended****MUST BE SAME LANGUAGE**** “F” “F” Visual & Performing Arts: (1 yr) Art, Drama or Music ****MUST BE SAME VPA**** “G” “G” Electives: (1 additional year from any of the above categories)

8. 8 Required Tests UC & CSU Requirement 1. SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT 1)OR 2. American College Test (ACT) *** for UC system ACT must include writing section*** For a list of differences between tests, see SAMO website UC Requirement & Some CSU Majors 3. SAT Subject Tests ***2 Subject Tests*** (Students are NOT required to take math however if they choose math, it must be MATH 2C)

9. 9 California Higher Education Opportunities Community College California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent/ Private Colleges # of Statewide Local Schools 109 statewide 23 statewide 10 statewide 130 statewide Programs & Curriculum Two-Years AA/AS Vocational Certificate Four-Years BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals Four-Years BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals Four-Years AA/AS BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals Tuition * Approx $26 per unit$2,800 *on-campus $12,800 $6,600 *on-campus $14,100 $15,000+ Varies per campus Entrance Requirements No subject Requirements- Must be 18 yrs or HS graduate A-G Subject Requirements, 2.00 GPA based on 10 th -11 th A-G Subject Requirements 3.00 GPA based on 10 th – 11 th Varies per campus Prefer A-G 2.00 & above GPA ExamsMath & English Placement Test SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT + writing & 2 SAT Subject Tests Varies per campus usually same as UC System

10. 10 Attendance School Resources College Course Requirements & Tests SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Pieces of A Successful Plan Responsibility Pinnacle Tutoring Daily

11. 11 2009-2010 ROP Course Offerings: Day Classes at Samohi After school Classes at Samohi After school Classes off campus Auto SpecializationAirbrushBeverly Hills High School Business Management UC/CSU Banking/FinanceEntertainment Marketing Computer Certification IC3Career InternshipTV Production Digital Design/Graphic Arts UC/CSU Microsoft Office Level I&IIVideo Game Programming Film Video Production UC/CSU Emergency Medical TechnicianCulver City High School Office InternFloral Design & Sales Level I&IIAnimal Care Photography UC/CSU Lifeguard/WSI InstructorEmergency Medical Responder Marketing EssentialsNews-Video ProductionCosmetology Professional Dance UC/CSU Web Page DesignCulinary Arts Technical TheaterWork ExperienceFashion Merchandising Virtual Business Enterprise UC/CSU Hotel & Hospitality Work Experience UC/CSU approved 10 th GRADE OKAY

12. 12 Academic Courses Elective/VPA Courses World History Early Childhood Education U.S. HistorySociology Or additional courses approvedArt by Advisor Logistics Dance Guitar I & Guitar II Mariachi Band Gospel Choir Jazz Ensemble Traditional Santa Monica College (SMC) Courses

13. 13 What kind of activities are important? Quality participation and commitment in one or few activities Service to the community – volunteering, internships President or officer in a club or organization Captain/Co-captain of an athletic team Employment – (See ROP office for assistance) Hobbies Record these activities on your brag sheet * Always have a balance between academics & activities FAQ Time

14. 14 What are the requirements to get into Honors classes? Must have an A or B in the previous year’s subject area Must have the previous teacher’s recommendation District tests may be used in the process to determine eligibility Must meet all pre-requisites found in the Samohi course catalogue (located on school website) FAQ Time

15. 15 Resources PINNACLE Tutoring College Major/ Career Information College Entrance Exams (SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Test, ACT) Funding College Education (Understanding the process) Counseling Services/ Career Counseling Services

16. 16 Advisors, College, & ROP Counselors Advisors S (9 th & 11 th ) - (10 th & 12 th ) S - Ms. Pulido (9 th & 11 th ) - Mr. Trundle (10 th & 12 th ) A(9 th & 11 th )(10 th & 12 th ) A- Mrs. Hinojosa (9 th & 11 th ) - Ms. Ramos (10 th & 12 th ) M (9 th & 11 th )(10 th & 12 th ) M- Ms. Vo (9 th & 11 th ) - Ms. Brown (10 th & 12 th ) O (9 th & 11 th )(10 th & 12 th ) O - Mrs. DeMirjian (9 th & 11 th ) - Ms. Simone (10 th & 12 th ) H (9 th & 11 th )(10 th & 12 th ) H - Ms. La Duke (9 th & 11 th ) - Ms. Baum (10 th & 12 th ) I (9 th & 11 th )(10 th & 12 th ) I - Ms. Garrido (9 th & 11 th ) - Mrs. Valencia (10 th & 12 th ) College Counselors A-K L-Z A-K – Frank Gatell L-Z – Julie Honda ROP Counselor Ms. McCray

17. 17 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? You should have received a letter with your appointment date and time. If you did not please call or e-mail your student’s advisor. For the 4 year plan appointment both student and parent must be present. Thank You !!!