SAMOHI Graduation Requirements College Course Requirements 2008

SAMOHI Graduation Requirements & College Course Requirements 2008 -2009 1

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

l Math – 3 years required (9 th – 12 th) SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Grade Pathway C Pathway D Essential Algebra P Geometry HP 10 th Algebra P Geometry P Algebra II HP 11 th Geometry P Algebra II P Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry P Pre-Calculus HP 12 th Algebra II P Pre-Calculus / Calculus A/B AP Trigonometry P Statistics AP 9 th 3 Pathway A Pathway B Calculus A/B AP Calculus B/C AP Statistics AP

SAMOHI Graduation Requirements l 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 4

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

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

UC & CSU “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTS “A” US History/Social Science: (2 yrs) World History, US History, OR Gov. “B” English: (4 yrs) College Preparatory English “C” Mathematics: (3 yrs) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II *4 years recommended “D” Laboratory Science: (2 yrs) Biology, Chemistry are required *3 years recommended colleges recommend Physics for 3 rd year 7 “E” Language Other Than English: (2 yrs) Spanish, French, Japanese, & Latin *3 years recommended****MUST BE SAME LANGUAGE****

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 8 ***2 Subject Tests*** (Students are NOT required to take math however if they choose math, it must be MATH 2 C)

California Higher Education Opportunities Community College # of Statewide Local Schools California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent/ Private Colleges 109 statewide 23 statewide 10 statewide 130 statewide Programs & Curriculum 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 Exams 9 Two-Years AA/AS Vocational Certificate Math & English Placement Test SAT Reasoning or ACT + writing & 2 SAT Subject Tests Varies per campus usually same as UC System

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

2009 -2010 ROP Course Offerings: Day Classes at Samohi After school Classes off campus Auto Specialization Airbrush Beverly Hills High School Business Management UC/CSU Banking/Finance Entertainment Marketing Computer Certification IC 3 Career Internship TV Production Digital Design/Graphic Arts UC/CSU Microsoft Office Level I&II Video Game Programming Film Video Production Emergency Medical Technician Culver City High School Office Intern Floral Design & Sales Level I&II Animal Care Photography UC/CSU Lifeguard/WSI Instructor Emergency Medical Responder Marketing Essentials News-Video Production Cosmetology Professional Dance UC/CSU Web Page Design Culinary Arts Technical Theater Work Experience Fashion Merchandising UC/CSU Virtual Business Enterprise UC/CSU 11 Work Experience Hotel & Hospitality UC/CSU approved 10 th GRADE OKAY

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

FAQ Time What kind of activities are important? l 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 l l l 13

FAQ Time What are the requirements to get into Honors classes? l l 14 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)

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

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

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? l 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. l For the 4 year plan appointment both student and parent must be present. Thank You !!! 17