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Success at Kennedy High School

Learn about the high school diploma requirements at Kennedy High School, including credit breakdowns and grade expectations for college and university admissions. Discover the various elective options available to students and how they contribute to earning the required 230 credits.

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Success at Kennedy High School

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  1. Success at Kennedy High School presented by the JFK Counselors and College and Career Specialist

  2. Welcome to Kennedy High School What does a high school diploma do for you? 1) It helps you get a job 2) It helps you get into a college/university 3) It helps you earn financial aid/scholarships 4) It helps you join the military 5) Etc.

  3. High School Diploma • To earn a high school diploma in Fremont you must … • Complete 230 credits in specific subject areas • Complete 40 Service Learning Hours

  4. What is a credit? • For each semester course you pass you will earn 5.0 credits. Credits can also be referred to as units. • To pass a class you must earn a D- or better. If you receive an F, you will fail the class, and earn 0.0 credits. • You need to earn 230 credits in specific subject areas to earn a diploma.

  5. College Grade Requirements • Most colleges or universities will require a C or above grade in your classes. Even though you will graduate with a D, it is best to strive for a C or above. • If you earn a D or F in a course, it is your responsibility to attend summer school to raise your grade in that class.

  6. What is a semester? Traditional Semester Schedule August – January February - June Semester 1 Semester 2

  7. Semesters at Kennedy? Term 1Term 2 Aug. – Oct. Nov. – Jan. Jan. – Mar. Apr.– June Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

  8. 4x4 Block Grading Periods

  9. What credits do I need? • You need to earn 230 credits in the following subjects: • English = 40 • Social Science/History = 30 • Mathematics = 30 • Science = 20 • PE = 20 • Visual and Performing Arts/World Language/CTE = 10 • Health = 5 • Electives = 75

  10. English = 40 credits • You need 10 English credits per year: • English 9 = 10 credits (Eng 9A or Eng 9H) • English 10 = 10 credits (Eng 10A or Eng 10H) • English 11 = 10 credits (Eng 11A or Eng 11AP) • English 12 = 10 credits (Eng 12A, ERWC, or Eng 12AP) **A = College Prep, H = Honors, AP = Advanced Placement ***See your counselor if you are in ELL 1, ELL 2, or English 9E ****CSU/UC also requires 4 years of English

  11. Social Science/History = 30 credits • You need the following Social Science/History credits: • World History = 10 credits (CP or Honors) • US History = 10 credits (CP or AP) • Government/Economics = 10 credits (CP or AP) **CP = College Prep and AP = Advanced Placement ***CSU/UC requires 2 years: 1 year of World History and 1 year of US History –OR- 1 year of World History and ½ year of US History and Government

  12. Mathematics = 30 credits • You need 30 credits of Math from the following options: • Geometry and Foundational Algebra • Algebra 1 (CP) • Discovering Geometry • Geometry (CP or H) • Algebra 2(CP) • Trigonometry (CP) • Alg 2 Trig Honors • PreCalculus (CP or H) • Calculus (CP or AP) • Statistics (CP or AP) ***CSU/UC also requires 3 years and recommends 4 years: Must include at least Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. The more math you complete, the better chances you have of getting into college.

  13. Science = 20 credits • You need 20 credits of Science: • Physical and Life Sciences • Physics in the Universe (CP) • Living Earth (CP and H) • Chemistry of Earth Systems (CP and H) • Physics (CP & AP) • Anatomy (CP) (offered at JFK and ROP) ***CSU/UC requires 2 years of Lab Science.

  14. Physical Education (PE) = 20 credits • You need 2 years of PE. We offer: • PE 9 • PE 10 • PE 11-12 ***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require PE

  15. VAPA/World Lang/CTE = 10 credits • CSU/UC’s require 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts and 2 Years of the same World Language. (more are recommended) ArtLanguage Choir Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 Band Spanish for Spanish Speakers Ceramics Spanish 4AP Art Sculpture Photo Digital Imaging Drama Video

  16. Health = 5 credits • You need 1 semester of Health ***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require this

  17. Electives = 75 credits • You need to earn a total of 75 credits in elective courses. ***CSU/UC’s require 1 year of a College prep Elective

  18. Elective Options V/P Arts – “F” Kennedy ROP Anatomy (CSU/UC Elective) Auto Body and Auto Tech Medical Assistant Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Tech Sports Therapy (CSU/UC Elec) Digital Video (CSU/UC Fine Art) Computer Graphic Design (CSU/UC Fine Art) Game Design(CSU/UC Fine Art) Civil Engineering & Architecture Computer Animation Digital Sound Design Construction Technology Fire Fighting/EMT Law Enforcement Careers in Education Culinary Arts Introduction to Hospitality • Digital Photo 1 • Digital Photo 2 • Digital Imaging 1 • Digital Imaging 2 • Band 1 • Symphonic Band • Beginning Choir • Chamber Chorale • Art 1 • Art 2 • AP Studio Art • Sculpture and Ceramics • Ceramics 1 • Drama 1 • Leadership • Yearbook • Weight Training • Public Speaking • PE 11-12 • Ceramics 2 • Work Experience • Peer Resource • Creative Writing • Journalism Ohlone (on Kennedy Campus) • Psychology • Sociology • Intro to Business • Ohlone English 101A • **courses require completing Ohlone registration forms to receive college credits

  19. COMPARISON OF VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PATTERNS FOR GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE *Four-year colleges (UC and CSU) require a minimum of C or better to meet specific requirements. • **All courses must be UC certified and appear on the high school’s UC certified a-g list. At least 70 units of the 150 must be taken in your last two years of high school, with 11 of the 15 "a-g" courses prior to your senior year.

  20. What happens if you fail classes? If you fail a class, you will need to make it up in Summer School. If you fail more than you can make up in Summer School, you will need to attend night classes during your Senior Year on top of your summer school and regular school classes. If you fail even more classes you will need to transfer to Robertson (the continuation high school) in order to finish your diploma.

  21. What happens if I fail classes? • Example: If you fail English 9 Sem. 1 and Alg 1 Sem. 2 this year, you will need to attend Summer School to retake these classes. • You can only take 2 semester classes in Summer School. Each class is 2.5 hours long. Summer School is usually 8:00 – 1:30 pm and you only earn 10 credits. =( • Example: If you fail English 9 Sem. 1, English 9 Sem. 2, Alg 1 Sem. 2, and Health you will need to attend 2 years of Summer School to retake these classes. • This means you would need to attend the Summer after 9th AND after 10th grade. =( • If you fail even more classes you are looking at 3 years of Summer School and the possibility of also having to go to school at night during your senior year. • For example, some seniors are going to Kennedy from 8-3pm and then on Mondays and Tuesdays they are in class at Adult School from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. =(

  22. What can you do to make sure you pass? • Attend classes every day and on time • Complete all class work and homework • Ask your teachers and family for help • Keep your parents informed • Stay organized • Manage your time • Stay healthy

  23. Testing????? • What tests will you need to take in High School? • SBAC • PSAT • ACT • SAT

  24. SBAC (Smarter Balanced) • Standardized California test that replaces the STAR testing • Aligned with Common Core State Standards • Tests in English and Math • Computer Based • Adapts based on student responses

  25. PSAT All 9th, 10thand 11th graders took the PSAT. This test is the Practice SAT and will provide you with information on what skills you should work on in high school in order to better prepare you for college and the SAT. * Results will be available online December 12th

  26. ACT/SAT • Most four year colleges/universities will require you to submit an ACT or SAT score on top of having a good GPA. You only need to submit a score from one test, but many students choose to take both. Most students take the exam in the spring of their junior year. • ACT information is at www.actstudent.org • SAT information is at www.collegeboard.org

  27. Service Learning Hours • You must complete 40 Service Learning Hours. These hours must be for a non-profit organization. • Completing hours over the summer is recommended • See the school website for ideas and forms. www.jfkhs.org (Click on Teachers & Community, then Students, then Service Learning) • See Mrs. Clark in Room 114 to turn in forms or if you have any questions.

  28. GPA (Grade Point Average) A Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of your grades for any given period (a semester or total high school coursework). Each grade is given a value: A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 **Colleges will give an extra point for Honors or AP courses.

  29. How to Calculate a GPA Sample Report Card: Block 1 = B (B = 3) Block 2 = A (A = 4) Block 3 = C (C = 2) Block 4 = B (B = 3) Add the value for each grade and divide by the number of grades. GPA = 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 = 12 = 3.00 4 4

  30. How is the GPA used? • Honor Roll • Athletic Eligibility • 2.00 or above with no F’s • Leadership • 2.50 or above • College Entrance • UC’s require a minimum 3.00 A-G GPA • CSU’s require a minimum 2.00 A-G GPA • Other Colleges/Universities vary • Grants/Scholarships

  31. Types of GPA’s • Semester GPA: This GPA reflects just the grades earned for that semester. • Cumulative (Overall) GPA: This GPA reflects all the grades earned in high school. • A-G GPA: This GPA reflects all the college prep “A-G” courses taken in 10th and 11th grade. You can find a list of the “A-G” courses at www.jfkhs.org. On the website click on Support Services, scroll down and click on Career Center/College Information, then click on “a-g list” on the left hand side. **This list will change every year so be sure to check it annually. • Weighted GPA’s: Many colleges/universities will give you extra points in your GPA for Honors or AP courses. FUSD does not give extra points in the GPA for these courses.

  32. Athletic Eligibility • To be eligible to play sports in FUSD you must have… • a 2.0 or above GPA –AND- • NO “F” grades

  33. Athletic Eligibility - Probation • Probation is when a student has a GPA between 1.75 - 2.00 –OR- has at least 1 F. • For example: Joe has 2 A's, 1 B and an F. Even though his GPA is a 2.50 he is on probation since he has an F. • For example: Ann has 2 D's, 1 C and 1 B, she is on probation since she has a 1.75 but no F's. • A student can not be on probation for 2 consecutive semesters. In order to be off of probation a student must get above a 2.0 AND NO F's. • For example: The next semester Joe gets 2 A's, 1 B's and 1 C. He is off probation since he has no F's –AND- his GPA is above a 2.0. • For example: The next semester Ann gets 3 A's and 1 F, she is now ineligible because she got an F.

  34. Athletic Eligibility - Ineligible • If a student has a GPA below a 1.75 –OR- has 2 or more F’s, they are automatically ineligible to play. • Example: Phil gets 2 A's and 2 F's. His GPA is 2.0 but he has 2 F's so he is ineligible. • Example: Mary gets 3 D’s and 1 C. Even though she has NO F’s, her GPA is a 1.25 so she is ineligible.

  35. Sports Program-Girls

  36. Sports Program-Boys

  37. Clubs • Peers Photography • Black African Fusion Poetry • Music Performance Film • Desi STAR • Interact VSA • Japanese 540 • Korean Creators • La Raza Chinese • Leo Speech and Debate • Culinary Polynesian • MESA Board Game • Musicality Afghan • News and Media Best Buds • NHS Muslim Student Association • PinoyPamilya USA Biology Olympiad *Visit www.jfkhs.org for a description of clubs, advisors, meeting days and location

  38. Naviance • Online College and Career Planning Portfolio • Research Colleges • Sign Up for College Visits • Keep College Search Process Organized • Create Your Own College List • Build resume • Career Assistance • Scholarship Information Log on to: http://connection.naviance.com/jfkfremont or you can follow a link through the JFK website under the college and career services tab.

  39. College & Career Center • Financial Aid Information • Fee Waivers • College Visits • SAT and ACT Prep • Scholarships • Naviance • Career Technical Education (MVROP) • Military • Ohlone College Classes at JFK • Community College Field Trips

  40. Four Year Plan KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN Graduation Requirements English 40 units Math 30 units Science 20 units Social Science 30 units Fine Arts/Foreign Lang/CTE 10 units Physical Education 20 units Health 5 units Electives 75 units Total 230 units Algebra 1 Requirement: Passing grade in all semesters of Algebra 1 or 1A/1B from Junior and/or Senior High School Service Learning Requirement: 40 hours Progress toward requirement: _________________ GRADE 9Semester Grades 1. English 9A _______________ ___ ___ 2. Academic Literacy __________ ___ ___ 3. Science___________________ ___ ___ 4. Math_____________________ ___ ___ 5. Physical Education 9 _______ ___ ___ 6. Health/Computers __________ ___ ___ 7. Elective __________________ ___ ___ 8. Elective __________________ ___ ___ GRADE 11Semester Grades 1. English 11A _______________ ___ ___ 2. Math _____________________ ___ ___ 3. U.S. History________________ ___ ___ 4. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 5. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 6. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 7. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 8. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ GRADE 10Semester Grades 1. English 10A ________________ ___ ___ 2. Math _____________________ ___ ___ 3. Science ___________________ ___ ___ 4. Physical Education 10 ________ ___ ___ 5. World History _______________ ___ ___ 6. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 7. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 8. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ GRADE 12Semester Grades 1. English 12A ________________ ___ ___ 2. Econ/Gov't _________________ ___ ___ 3. Math _____________________ ___ ___ 4. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 5. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 6. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 7. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ 8. Elective ___________________ ___ ___ California State University and University of California Admission Requirements: Required Tests: SAT or ACT for UC and CSU, ~All courses from a-g list “C” grades minimum~ English 4 years Math* (Algebra 1 and above) 3 years Lab Science* (Biology, Chemistry) 2 years Foreign Language* 2 years World History, U.S. History, Government 2 years Visual and Performing Arts 1 year College Prep Elective1 year * UC recommends an additional year

  41. We look forward to working with you! • Please do not hesitate to contact us or make an appointment if you need anything • A-F – Mrs. Tifni O’Neill toneill@fremont.k12.ca.us • G-L – Mr. David Reska dreska@fremont.k12.ca.us • M-Ri– Ms. Metanoia Siamu msiamu@fremont.k12.ca.us • Ro-Z – Ms. Mimi Vo mvo@fremont.k12.ca.us • College and Career Specialist – Becky May bmay@fremont.k12.ca.us

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