Tehachapi High School Class of 2020 Sophomore Presentation

Tehachapi High School Class of 2020 Sophomore Presentation

Counselor Breakdown Mr. Jackson A-F Mr. Sterk Mrs. Bryant O-Z G-N

Today’s Agenda l Learn how to read your transcript l Graduation & University requirements l How the two requirements overlap l Create an A-G / Graduation plan l Learn about resources available through the College and Career Center

Post Secondary Options Trade/Technical Schools: ITT, De. Vry, FIDM, Art and Music Institute, Culinary Arts, etc. (Financial Aid available). Certificate Programs: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair, Auto Body, Interior Design, etc. Military: Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. ASVAB testing required. Work: Going directly into the workforce. On the job learning

Post Secondary Options Community Colleges: Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso, Antelope Valley College, etc. CSU: 23 CSU locations UC: 10 UC locations Private: USC, Pepperdine, Point Loma, etc. Out of State: Purdue, BYU, Northern Arizona University, etc.

Transcript Permanent record of the classes you’ve taken and the grades you have earned in high school l Follows you to every school you attend in high school l 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” l Universities see the entire transcript l

Transcript Parts l Classes, grade, credits n l Each passing grade earns you 5 credits Credit Summary- 4 Columns Subject Area Credits Required- total number of credits you must complete in 9 th - 12 th grade n Credits Completed- classes passed/credits earned in 9 th grade n Credits Needed n n l The credits that you still need to complete in 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade

Graduation Requirements 230 credits l 40 English n l 20 Math n l 1 year 20 science n l 2 years 10 Algebra n l 4 years 2 years 10 LOTE, VPA or CTE n 1 year l 20 Physical Education n n l l 1 semester n l 1 year n l 2 years 1 semester n 15 semesters 10 World History 10 US History Health 5 Government 5 Economics 75 Electives

Graduation Requirements You must pass all classes with a grade of D or better to earn 5 credits toward graduation l l In order to earn 230 credits in four years you must pass every class, every semester. Why? Six classes per semester= 30 credits X Two semesters a year= 60 credits X 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

Additional Graduation Requirements l Complete and pass n. Algebra

Transcript Review 101 l All F’s must be made up in order to earn enough credits to graduate on time. n n n APEX online course at THS BYU online course $$ National University online classes $$$ Community College Class Summer class at another school Classes where you earned a D must also be made up to meet A-G requirements l Some exceptions- Validation Rules l n n Algebra I, Algebra II Foreign Language

Transcript Review 101

Transcript Review 101

Transcript Review 101

PSAT l PSAT’s are very important! • National 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 • National 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 outstanding o Starting Junior year, colleges (Public and Private) use your test results 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

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

General University Requirements l l l CSU requires a minimum GPA of 2. 0 UC requires a minimum GPA of 3. 0 Take SAT and/or ACT n l Complete online application n n l CSU and UC available online on October 1 st 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 n l Generally taken spring of junior year Application deadlines vary Complete the A-G requirements with a grade of C or better

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

How do the requirements overlap? l A. - Social Science/ History l E- Language other than - 2 years required n n l B- English - 4 years required n l English- 2 years (of the same language) required, 3 years recommended 10 World History 10 US History 40 English C- Math - 3 years required, 4 years recommended Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 n 30 Math n l l D- Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended n F- Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year required n n l 20 Foreign Language 10 Visual & Performing Arts G- Elective- 1 year required n 75 Electives 20 Science A minimum of 11 A-G courses must be completed before 12 th grade

POTENTIAL A-G PROGRESSION EXAMPLES FRESHMEN (9 THGRADE) SOPHOMORE (10 THGRADE) JUNIOR (11 THGRADE) SENIOR (12 THGRADE) English 9 Algebra Essen. Health/F. Success Earth Science PE Elective English 10 Algebra 1 World History Biology Foreign Language PE English 11 Geometry US History Chemistry Foreign Language Elective English 12 Algebra 2 Government/Economics Science/Elective Approve Core Course Visual/Performing Art* English 10 Geometry World History Biology PE Elective English 11 Algebra 2 US History Foreign Language AP Physics 1/Chemistry Elective English 12 College Algebra/Trig Government/Economics Foreign Language AP Science/Elective Visual/Performing Art English 9 Algebra 1 Health/F. Success Earth Science PE Elective English 9 Honors Geometry Health/F. Success Biology PE Foreign Language English 10 Honors Algebra 2 World History Chemistry/ Physics PE Foreign Language AP English 11 AP US History College Algebra/Trig AP Biology or Physics Foreign Language Visual/Performing Art AP English 12 AP Government/Economics College Calculus AP Science/Elective AP Foreign Language Elective AP English 11 AP US History College Calculus AP Biology or Physics Foreign Language Visual/Performing Art AP English 12 AP Government/Economics College Calculus 2 Adv or AP Science/Elective AP Foreign Language Elective English 9 Honors Algebra 2 Health/F. Success Biology PE Foreign Language English 10 Honors College Algebra/Trig World History Chemistry/ Physics PE Foreign Language

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

PREPARE ENGAGE IN LEARNING 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 © American Student Achievement Institute

PURSUE College and career goals 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 © American Student Achievement Institute

What is postsecondary? Level Example Credential 4 -year college UC / CSU / Private Bachelor / Adv. 2 -year college Antelope Valley College Associate Career college Career Institute Certificate Apprenticeship Certificate Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Work Experience Military U. S. Army Certificate Work Experience © American Student Achievement Institute

Career Center Open Daily Computers Research post grad options Tutoring after School & at Lunch Help with A-G requirements and college applications

THE END Any Questions?