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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements & College Course Requirements

2008-20092008-2009

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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements

Social Studies – 4 years 9th – Freshman Seminar 10th – World History 11th – US History 12th – Government/Economics

English – 4 years English 9 English 10

English 11English 12

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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Math – 3 years required (9th – 12th)

Grade Pathway A Pathway B Pathway C Pathway D

9th Essential Alg. Algebra P Geometry P Geometry HP

10th Algebra P Geometry P Algebra II P Algebra II HP

11th Geometry P Algebra II P Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry P

Pre-Calculus HP

12th Algebra II P Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry P

Statistics P

Statistics AP

Calculus A/B AP

Statistics P

Statistics AP

Calculus A/B AP

Calculus B/C AP

Statistics P

Statistics AP

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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements

Science – 2 years Life Science (Example: Biology) – 1 year

Physical Science (Example: Chemistry) – 1 year

• Visual or Performing Arts/Language - 1 year Either Fine Art OR Foreign Language

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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements

Physical Education – 2 years (4 semesters)

Electives – 60 credits (Anything beyond required classes goes into elective credits for H.S. graduation purposes)

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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements Earn a total of 220220 credits & complete ALL required classes. Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE) with a score of 350 or higher.350 or higher.– Math – English

Take care of all OBLIGATIONSOBLIGATIONS:– Financial - Sports– Discipline– Textbooks

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UC & CSU “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTSUC & CSU “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTS

““A” A” US History/Social Science: (2 yrs) World History, US History, OR Gov.

““B” B” English: (4 yrs) College Preparatory English

““C” C” Mathematics: (3 yrs) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II *4 years recommended

““D”D” Laboratory Science: (2 yrs) Biology, Chemistry are required *3 years recommended

colleges recommend Physics for 3rd year

““E” E” Language Other Than English: (2 yrs) Spanish, French, Japanese, & Latin *3 years recommended****MUST BE SAME LANGUAGE****

““F” F” Visual & Performing Arts: (1 yr) Art, Drama or Music ****MUST BE SAME VPA****

““G” G” Electives: (1 additional year from any of the above categories)

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Required TestsUC & CSU Requirement 1. SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT 1)

OROR

2. American College Test (ACT)

*** for UC system ACT must include writing section*** For a list of differences between tests, see SAMO website

UC Requirement & Some CSU Majors

3. SAT Subject Tests

***2 Subject Tests*** (Students are NOT required to take math however if they choose math, it must be MATH 2C)

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California Higher Education Opportunities

Community College

California State University

(CSU)

University of California

(UC)

Independent/ Private

Colleges

# of Statewide# of StatewideLocal SchoolsLocal Schools

109

statewide

23

statewide

10 statewide

130

statewide

Programs &

Curriculum

Two-Years AA/AS Vocational Certificate

Four-YearsBA/BSMastersCredentialsPre-professionals

Four-YearsBA/BSMastersCredentialsPre-professionals

Four-YearsAA/ASBA/BSMastersCredentialsPre-professionals

Tuition*Approx

$26 per unit $2,800*on-campus $12,800

$6,600*on-campus $14,100

$15,000+Varies per campus

EntranceRequirements

No subject Requirements-Must be 18 yrs or HS graduate

A-G SubjectRequirements,2.00 GPA based on 10th -11th

A-G SubjectRequirements3.00 GPA based on 10th – 11th

Varies per campusPrefer A-G 2.00& above GPA

Exams Math & English Placement Test

SAT Reasoning or ACT

SAT Reasoningor ACT + writing & 2 SAT Subject Tests

Varies per campus usually same as UC System

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Attendance

School Resources

College Course Requirements &

Tests

SAMOHI Graduation Requirements

Pieces of A Successful Plan

Responsibility Responsibility

PinnacleTutoring

Daily

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2009-2010 ROP Course Offerings:

Day Classes at SamohiAfter school Classes at Samohi

After school Classes off campus

Auto Specialization Airbrush Beverly Hills High School

Business Management UC/CSU Banking/Finance Entertainment Marketing

Computer Certification IC3 Career Internship TV Production

Digital Design/Graphic Arts UC/CSU Microsoft Office Level I&II Video Game Programming

Film Video Production UC/CSU Emergency Medical Technician Culver City High School

Office Intern Floral Design & Sales Level I&II Animal Care

Photography UC/CSU Lifeguard/WSI Instructor Emergency Medical Responder

Marketing Essentials News-Video Production Cosmetology

Professional Dance UC/CSU Web Page Design Culinary Arts

Technical Theater Work Experience Fashion Merchandising

Virtual Business Enterprise UC/CSU Hotel & Hospitality

Work Experience UC/CSU approved 10th GRADE OKAY

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Academic Courses Elective/VPA CoursesWorld History Early Childhood Education

U.S. History Sociology

Or additional courses approved Art

by Advisor Logistics

Dance

Guitar I & Guitar II

Mariachi Band

Gospel Choir

Jazz Ensemble

Traditional Santa Monica Traditional Santa Monica College (SMC) CoursesCollege (SMC) Courses

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What kind of activities are important? Quality participation and commitment in one or few activities Service to the community – volunteering, internships President or officer in a club or organization Captain/Co-captain of an athletic team Employment – (See ROP office for assistance) Hobbies Record these activities on your brag sheet

* Always have a balance between academics & activities

FAQ TimeFAQ Time

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What are the requirements to get into Honors classes?

Must have an A or B in the previous year’s subject area

Must have the previous teacher’s recommendation District tests may be used in the process to

determine eligibility Must meet all pre-requisites found in the Samohi

course catalogue (located on school website)

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Resources• PINNACLE

• Tutoring

• College Major/ Career Information

• College Entrance Exams (SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Test, ACT)

• Funding College Education (Understanding the process)

• Counseling Services/ Career Counseling Services

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Advisors, College, & ROP Counselors

AdvisorsS S - Ms. Pulido (9 (9thth & 11 & 11thth) ) - - Mr. Trundle (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth))AA - Mrs. Hinojosa (9(9thth & 11 & 11thth)) - Ms. Ramos (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth))MM - Ms. Vo (9 (9thth & 11 & 11thth)) - Ms. Brown (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth))O O - Mrs. DeMirjian (9(9thth & 11 & 11thth)) - Ms. Simone (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth))H H - Ms. La Duke (9(9thth & 11 & 11thth)) - Ms. Baum (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth)) I I - Ms. Garrido (9(9thth & 11 & 11thth)) - Mrs. Valencia (10(10thth & 12 & 12thth))

College Counselors A-K A-K – Frank Gatell L-Z L-Z – Julie Honda

ROP Counselor Ms. McCray

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

You should have received a letter with your appointment date and time. If you did not please call or e-mail your student’s advisor.

For the 4 year plan appointment both student and parent must be present.

Thank You !!!Thank You !!!