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Welcome Freshmen!

Welcome Freshmen!. Class of 2015. P.R.I.D.E. – The Foundation for Success. PRIDE means many things to different people, but at Laguna Beach High School we strive to ensure that all of our students demonstrate PRIDE in their social and academic growth through:

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Welcome Freshmen!

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  1. WelcomeFreshmen! Class of 2015

  2. P.R.I.D.E. – The Foundation for Success PRIDE means many things to different people, but at Laguna Beach High School we strive to ensure that all of our students demonstrate PRIDE in their social and academic growth through: • Problem Solving – gathers, organizes, and analyzes data to solve problems and takes advantage of resources available on campus. • Resiliency – accepts responsibility and works diligently to achieve in class and in extra-curricular activities despite setbacks. • Integrity – does the right thing in all situations while showing respect for oneself and others. • Dependability – is prepared for class on time and meets all deadlines • Engagement – contributes in and out of the classroom

  3. 4 - Year Plan Four Year Plan

  4. Transcript Community Service Hours Community Service Hours Credits Completed

  5. Requirements for Graduation English - 4 years Social Science - 3 ½ years Science - 2 years 1 year of a LifeScience(BiologyorLifeScience 1 year of a PhysicalScience(ChemistryorEarthScience) Mathematics 3 years Must complete Algebra 1 PhysicalEducation- 2 years Fine Arts - 1 year ForeignLanguage - 1 year Health - 1 semester +60 units of Electives

  6. California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam in: Mathematics and Language Arts Passing score is a 350 or above

  7. What if I don’t have a C or better? WHO • Students in grade 9-12 who must repeat a course a grade earned of D or F. • 1 session = 1 semester of class time with the exception of math classes. Math classes are the full 5 weeks.  5 weeks = 1 semester of class time. • No advance credit given • Courses offered for remediation only! Requirements • Classes meet Monday – Friday from 7:45 am to 12:00 pm • Attendance is MANDATORY. THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES IN SUMMMER SCHOOL • One full day absence per session is allowed. Students will be dropped on the second full day absence in a session. NO EXCEPTIONS! SUMMER SCHOOL

  8. Community College, CSU, UC, and Private Universities Private Univ. CC CSU UC Over 75 Private Universities: Some are: Claremont Pepperdine USC Westmont Loyola Marymount Stanford Whittier College www.aiccu.edu 9 University of California: UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UC Los Angeles UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC Merced www.ucop.edu 23 California State Universities: Some are: CSUF CSU CSULB Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly SLO CSULA San Diego Fresno www.csumentor.edu 110 Community Colleges: Some are: Irvine Valley Saddleback Orange Coast www.cccco.edu

  9. College Prep or AP/Honors(Must Earn a grade of a C or better) UC/ CSU Admission Requirements

  10. Understand College Entrance Requirements

  11. LBHS A-G LIST

  12. Community Service Requirements Resources Jeannie Harrell, Community Service and Scholarship Coordinator, 949 497-7750 Ext 1212. jharell@lbsud.org Scholarship Website, www.lbhssf.org • 40 Hour Requirement • Hours must be done with a non-profit organization • Community Service Cards are NOT to be signed by parents

  13. Community Service Suggestions • Certain scholarships are based upon community service hours (minimum100 hours recommended for competition of these specific scholarships) • Try a variety of opportunities as a freshman and then concentrate in an area of interest • Submit completed cards to Community Service Coordinator in a timely fashion • Have the required number of hours completed by the 1st semester of senior year

  14. PRACTICE TESTS

  15. Earn College Credit by Taking AP courses! • Advanced Placement courses offered beginning grade 10 • Get a head start on college-level work • Exams are scored on a numeric scale, 1 to 5 • College credit if a score of 3 or better is earned • Contract must be signed by student and parent • Summer Reading/Work • Expectation student will take AP Exam in June • Weighted GPA (5 point scale) • As of the 2012 testing season, exams cost $87 each • Fee waivers available

  16. Things to Remember

  17. We are here to help! • A-F – Mrs. Nicole Rosa, 949 497-7750 ext 1211, nrosa@lbusd.org • G-M – Mr. David Reska, 949 497-7750 ext 1208, dreska@lbusd.org • N-Z – Mrs. Angela Pilon, 949 497-7750 ext 1218, apilon@lbusd.org We look forward to working with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us or make an appointment if you need anything.

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