 Welcome Freshmen Parents Class of 2017 AGENDA          Who is my Counselor? Freshmen Calendar Graduation Requirements Testing Schedule Higher Education What Colleges look for What to do in 9th grade Counselor’s Role Important Websites  Mrs. DiLullo idilullo@lachsa.net (323) 343-5251 9th and 12th grade Freshmen Calendar                   August 28 Sept Sept 21 Oct 16 Oct 19 Nov 13 Nov 14/15 Dec 18/19 Dec 21 Jan 6 Jan 27 Feb 8 March 15 April 26 April 29/30/1 June 2/3 Jun 4 June 6 Back to School Last Day for Schedule First Progress Report College Visit Day Second Progress Report Third Progress Report Parent Teacher Conferences Final Exams – End of 1st Semester Grades available on Parent Portal Second Semester Begins Counselor Meetings begin/ 4yr Plan First Progress Report Second Progress Report Third Progress Report State Testing Final Exams Grades available Last Day of School Graduation Requirements           History (Wld Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ) 30 credits English 40 credits Math (including Algebra 1) 20 credits Science ( Life and Physical) 20 credits Foreign Language 20 credits Fine Art 10 credits PE 20 credit Electives 65 credits Must pass the California High Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Must earn full credit in all required courses. TOTAL: 225 credits Testing Schedule  9th – 11th grade: State Tests  10th grade: CA High School Exit Exam (February)     10th grade (Fall): PSAT 11th grade (Fall): PSAT 11th grade (Spring): SAT and/or ACT AP Exams - Generally 11th and 12th Knowing the A-G List UC/CSU “A-G” Minimum Subject Requirements Letter Area Years Required Years Recommended A History/Social Sciences 2 years B English 4 years C Mathematics 3 years 4 years D Laboratory Sciences 2 years 3 years E Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year Higher Education in California As a resident of California you have FOUR options for higher education. 109 Community Colleges (CC) 23 California State Universities (CSU) 9 University of California (UC) 70 + Private and Independent Colleges/ Universities CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES •110 colleges (Requirements) • If not a high school graduate, must be at least 18 years of age • No specific course requirements • No exams rerquired Cal State/ UC Admission A-G Requirements A- 2yrs. Social Science B- 4 yrs. English C- 3 yrs. Math – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 ( UC/4 yrs. Rec.) D- 2 yrs. Lab Science – 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3yrs. Rec.) E- 2 yrs. Foreign Language – same language (UC/3yrs. Rec.) F- 1 yr. VPA – Visual and Performing Arts G- 1 yr. UC approved elective CSU minimum GPA to apply for admission is 2.0 UC minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0 Make-up for ‘C’ grades are not accepted • 23 campuses throughout the state • Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates • Many Community College students transfer to a California State University Requirements: • UC’s A-G requirements • Grades of C or better • SAT or ACT • CSU minimum GPA to apply for admission is 2.0 University of California 9 campuses throughout the state Top 12% of High School Graduates ELC Program Requirements: • A- G Requirements • Grades C or better • SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing • UC Minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0 Private Colleges and Universities Every college makes its own rules on eligibility Read all information carefully Requirements: • Check the individual school requirements • SAT or ACT • May require letters of recommendation. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs      What you’ve done What you’re like Test performance What others think What you do after class What to do in the 9th grade        Get to know your Counselor Attend the 4yr. Planning Conference Do your best in all classes Begin to take part in Summer Programs Visit local college campuses Begin community service Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and keep your grades up. Support for Academic Success Attend Teacher Office Hours or talk to them during lunch or after school. Free Peer Tutoring – CSF students are assigned through Mr. Freedman. Private outside tutors Counselor’s Role      Meet with students to develop 4 yr. Plan Ensure students are on-track for graduation and post graduation goals Help determine appropriate course placement Meet individually with struggling students Serve as a source for information on high school and post high school options Important Websites CSU www.csumentor.edu UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu SAT www. collegeboard.com ACT www.act.org Scholarships www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org College info college confidential.com Questbridge.com Financial Aid www.finaid.org Thank you for joining us! Welcome to LACHSA! QUESTIONS