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Freshmen Orientation

Freshmen Orientation. Welcome Linden High School Class of 2016 “Within the walls of Linden High School ALL opportunities are equal.”. Credits. A student earns five (5) credits for each subject successfully completed in a semester.

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Freshmen Orientation

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  1. Freshmen Orientation • Welcome Linden High School Class of 2016 “Within the walls of Linden High School ALL opportunities are equal.”

  2. Credits • A student earns five (5) credits for each subject successfully completed in a semester. • Successful completion is defined as a semester grade of “D” or better.

  3. How to Earn Credits • There are two semesters per school year and students are required to take seven classes each semester. • Potential to earn 35 credits a semester. • A minimum of 260 credits is required for graduation.

  4. Transcripts…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly • A transcript is your record of all of the courses you take in high school. • It is your responsibility to make sure all of the grades recorded are correct. • Transcripts are comprised of semester grades. • Each student must determine their path for graduation and their future! • Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!

  5. Class Standing • Students must complete the below number of credits to be classified at each grade level: • Freshman – Completion of the eighth grade • Sophomore – Successful completion of 65 credits • Junior – Successful completion of 130 credits • Senior – Successful completion of 190 credits • Must complete 260 units to graduate

  6. Specific Requirements for Class of 2016 (You!) • 40 credits in English • 20 credits in Math – including Algebra 1 and additional course • 30 credits in Social Science, to include: a. 10 credits in Modern World History b. 10 credits in U.S. History c. 5 credits in American Government d. 5 credits in Economics • 20 credits in Physical Education • 20 credits Science – 10 physical and 10 life • 10 credits in Life Management • 10 credits in Fine Art or World Language • 110 credits in courses of student’s choice • Passing of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  7. CSU/UC Entrance Requirements

  8. California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE • Mandated by state law. • Must pass both English & Math sections. • Take in February of Sophomore year. • Remediation is required if you fail.

  9. Course Selection Guide Book • ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG • Select Course • Check Grade Eligibility • CSU/UC Requirements • Prerequisites • Course Description

  10. How to use the Course Book

  11. Course Selection • All students are required to enroll in 9th PE • English • Science • Ag Integrated or Integrated • Students must score a minimum of Proficient or Advanced in Science on CSTs to enroll in Biology • Life Management is required for graduation and is recommended to enrolled in the year the student turns 15

  12. Course SelectionMath • Math – 2 years required for graduation • Algebra 1 is required by state law • Strategic Algebra is a shadow class taken by all students enrolled in Pre Algebra • Students in Algebra 1 may repeat Algebra 1 at LHS and may be required to enroll in Strategic Algebra based on CSTs • Geometry- Student must have a C or better in Algebra 1 and score Proficient or Advanced on CSTs

  13. Course Selection World Language • Spanish 1 or Italian 1 • Student must score a minimum of Proficient or Advanced in English on CSTs • Average nightly homework of 1 hour plus • Spanish 2 for Native Speakers • Student must have oral proficiency of Spanish and have not had experience in reading, writing, or spelling

  14. Course SelectionElectives • Career Technical Education (CTE) • Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) • Yearbook • Must have B or A in Language Arts & recommendation from current Language Arts teacher

  15. What are Your Plans After High School? • College • Trade & Technical Schools • Armed Forces • Employment

  16. What Can I Do to Help My Student be successful? • Parent Portal • LHS Daily Bulletin (Emailed) • School Site Council (volunteer) • Parent Teacher Student Committee (PTSC) (volunteer) • Academic Support: Success Shop & LHS Planner • Extracurricular Activities

  17. Meet with LHS Academic Advisors • Call LHS between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment • Available dates are March 6,7,8,12,13,14 & 15 • Available times are 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Spanish advisors are available

  18. Academic Counseling Session • Review course selections • Develop 4 year plan • Academic Resume • Extracurricular Activities

  19. Breakout Sessions • Athletics – MPR • Career Technology Education (CTE)- 9 • Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) – 60 • College 101 – Library/Career Center • AVID – 16 • Acceptance Last Names A-L Session 1 • Acceptance Last Names M-Z Session 2 • Wait List Session 3

  20. Congratulations and Welcome Class of 2016! • The teachers and staff are here to help you succeed and move through the next 4 years at Linden High School! • Keep Your Options Open & Make H.S. Count! • Questions?

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