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SHS - Freshmen Programming Class of 2013

SHS - Freshmen Programming Class of 2013. Ms. Iacono Counselor. Purpose . Review 9 th Grade Transcript Review Grad Requirements Discuss College Entrance Requirements Begin Course Selection for 10 th Grade. High School Graduation Requirements.

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SHS - Freshmen Programming Class of 2013

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  1. SHS - Freshmen Programming Class of 2013 Ms. Iacono Counselor

  2. Purpose • Review 9th Grade Transcript • Review Grad Requirements • Discuss College Entrance Requirements • Begin Course Selection for 10th Grade

  3. High School Graduation Requirements • 220 total credits in the required subjects. Students take 6 classes each year • Six semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship • Students also need to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  4. Graduation Requirements • English 40 credits • Social Science 30 credits including: World History(Grade 10) US History ( Grade 11) Govt/Econ ( Grade 12) • Mathematics 20 credits: Algebra minimum • Science 20 credits ( physical and biological) • Health 5 credits • Foreign Language/ VP Arts 10 credits • Physical Education 20 credits • Elective Courses 75 credits

  5. California Higher Education Opportunities -California Community Colleges -California State University -University of California - Independent and Private Colleges and Universities/ Out of State Schools

  6. College Entrance Requirements • Subject Requirement • GPA Requirement • SAT/ ACT Test Requirement

  7. What Colleges Look For • Grades in college-prep courses • Standardized admission test scores • Grades in all courses • Class rank • Essay or writing sample • Counselor/teacher recommendations • Involvement—Leadership, co-curricular • Interview ( private schools)

  8. Tips for Success • Aim for a high GPA • Take challenging courses- Course description book online • Take the PSAT in October • Get Organized! Use a student planner or personal organizer • Create a personal resume • Get to know your teachers and counselor

  9. Course Selection Sheet • English 2, English 2 Honors, ELD Eng 2 • Math • World Hist, World Hist AP, ELD Wld Hist • Science • PE/Athletics/Dance/Pep/Drill/Band • Foreign Lang or Elective

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