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9 th Grade Meeting. Mrs. Svoboda Freshman Counselor. English (4 years) Social Studies (3 and ½ years) Math (3 years) PE (2 years- 9 th & 10 th ) Global Science (1 semester- 9th) Science Elective (1 semester) Life Science/Biology (1 year-10th)
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9th Grade Meeting Mrs. Svoboda Freshman Counselor
English (4 years) Social Studies (3 and ½ years) Math (3 years) PE (2 years- 9th & 10th) Global Science (1 semester- 9th) Science Elective (1 semester) Life Science/Biology(1 year-10th) Physical Science/Chemistry(1 year- 11th) Visual and Performing Art (1 year) Technology (1 semester) Practical Skill ( 1 semester) Health (1 semester-9th) Life Skills (1 semester- 12th) General Electives (55 credits) 240 Credits needed to graduate CAHSEE OPHS Graduation Requirements
OPHS PE Requirement 20 credit PE requirement All 9th graders must take PE (10 credits) Students can complete the remainder of their 10 credits through participation in a sport Each season of a sport = 5 credits Students can enroll in a 0 period and take study hall after lunch
Academics • D’s and F’s don’t count for college • “Keep your doors open” • College Prep (CP), Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors (H)
UC/CSU “a-g” Requirements • a. History (2 years) • b. English (4 years) • c. Math(3 years required/4 years recommended) • d. Lab Science (2/3 years) • e. Foreign Language (2/3 years) • f. Visual Performing Arts ( 1 year) • g. College Prep Elective (1 year)
College Entrance Exams • PSAT • SAT (sign up for the ? of the day @ www.collegeboard.com) • ACT (act.org) • SAT Subject Area Tests • AP Exams
Final Thoughts… • Work hard • Be balanced • Study smart • Get help when you need it • Attend Support • Get involved • Enjoy high school!!!