1. Welcome to Your 10 th Grade Meeting with your counselors March 2015

2. We will discuss… Your transcript Graduation Requirements A-G UC/CSU Requirements Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request College Admission Factors Extracurricular Activities How to become a strong applicant Resources Summer School

3. A-G UC & CSU requirements (each letter, A-G, corresponds with a subject area) A. History - 2 yrs. (BHHS diploma: 3 yrs.) (World History/Geography, US History, Government/Economics) B. English - 4 yrs. C. Math - 3 yrs. (4 recommended) (Must include Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and IAT or AAT) D. Lab Science – 2 yrs. (3 recommended) (Biology and either Chemistry or Physics) E. Foreign Language – 2 yrs. (3 recommended) (Must be two years of the same language. One year of credit may be earned in 8 th grade.) F. Visual Performing Arts - 1 yr. G. Electives - 1 yr. A-G subjects must be passed with a grade of “C” or better in order to meet 4-year college entrance requirements

4. BHHS Additional Graduation Requirements -Student must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) -Students must pass 20 units of PE and the Fitness Examination -Health: 5 units/one semester -230 units total for BHHS Diploma

5. What are honors and AP classes? Honors – Classes that are taught at the high school level but provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college. AP (Advanced Placement) – College level courses offered at a high school setting. Students expected to take AP exams in May. These courses earn an extra point in your BHHS GPA; however, not all colleges weigh these courses.

6. Class Selection for Next Year GRADE 11 English: 5-6 or A.P. Language Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information Science: See science sheet United States History: Regular or A.P. Foreign Language VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet Health: MUST be completed prior to graduation

7. Become a strong student Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades www.jupitergrades.com Peer Tutoring – during lunch and after school in room 292 Don’t forget – your teachers are also available often before and after school and during lunch: Ask for help.

8. Admission factors  Academic GPA/Grades in Academic Classes/Rigor of courses (Honors/AP)  SAT/ACT  College Essay(s)  Counselor Recommendation  Teacher(s) Recommendation(s)  Extracurricular Activities

9. SAT Subject Tests for 10 th graders (not required, but recommended by many selective colleges) SAT Subject Test if you are enrolled in: AP Biology*: Biology E/M: May 2, June 6 SAT Subject Test if you are enrolled in: AP European History* or World History Honors* World History: June 6 Math Analysis or above* Math level 2: June 6 Go to www.sat.collegeboard.org/registerwww.sat.collegeboard.org/register *Always consult with your teacher if you have questions about your taking the Subject Test

10. Most important factor Grades in academic courses –Plan your time –Complete homework –Learn to study –Take advantage of tutoring –Balance your school work with extracurricular activities – Accelerate in areas of your strength

11. Continue your extracurricular involvement Extracurricular opportunities:  Performing Arts  Sports  Student Government (ASB)  School Newspaper, Yearbook, Literary Magazine  Community Service  Clubs  Internships  Paid Jobs

12. Academic Support The counseling department at BHHS supports you: –Academic planning (9th/10th yearly group meetings) –Email your counselor for an appt. anytime –Norman Aid Center, room 288 (drop-ins/appts) –College Counselor, room 290 (Ms. Ah Young Chi) –Individual counselor meetings: 11 th & 12 th gr. –Evening programs and presentations –Lunch time workshops in the College Center Plan to complete : Naviance tasks such as Interest Inventory, Resume and begin a college search Plan to attend the: BHHS College Connections Fair: Monday, March 23 rd at 6:30 PM

13. BHEF Summer school BHEF Get-ahead Classes: 1 st session June 8-June 23 2 nd session June 24-July 10 More information to come online: www.bhef.org or call 310-557-1624 www.bhef.org

14. BHEF Summer school BHEF Credit Recovery classes: 1 st session June 8-June 23 2 nd session June 24-July 10 Credit Recovery classes are being offered on condition of pre-approval of student’s counselor. Students who wish to enroll in these classes must submit an application to the BHEF office. There is no online registration for these classes.