9th Grade Presentation 2013.ppt

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Welcome to Your9th Grade Meeting

withyour counselor

March 2013


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We will discuss

How to read your transcript

Graduation Requirements

A-G UC/CSU Requirements

Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request

College Admission Factors

Extracurricular Activities

How to become a strong applicant Resources

Summer School


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Myth:

Freshman year doesnt matterbecausethe UCs and CSUs only look at gradesfrom grades 10 & 11.

Colleges review the entire transcript!

Freshman year establishes study habits!

Freshman year determines classes for10th grade!


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California Systems of HigherEducation

Community College Must be 18 or have a high school diploma

California State University (CSU)

Top 30%

A-G requirements completed by graduation SAT Reasoning Test or ACT

University of California (UC)

Top 9%

At least 11 of the A-G requirements must becompleted at the end of junior year

SAT Reasoning Test or ACT

Private Colleges

SAT Reasoning Test or ACT.

Some require SAT Subject Tests


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A-G UC & CSU requirements(each letter, A-G, corresponds with a subject area)

A. History - 2 yrs. (BHHS diploma: 3 yrs.)(World History/Geography, US History, Government/Economics)

B. English - 4 yrs.C. Math - 3 yrs. (4 recommended)

(Must include Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and Algebra II or

Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry)

D. Lab Science 2 yrs. (3 recommended)

(Biology and either Chemistry or Physics)

E. Foreign Language 2 yrs.(3 recommended)

(Must be two years of the same language. One year ofcredit may be earned in 8th grade.)

F. Visual Performing Arts - 1 yr.

G. Electives - 1 yr.A-G subjects must be passed with a grade of C or

better in order to meet 4-year college entrance requirements


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BHHS Additional Graduation Requirements

Other BHHS Graduation Requirements:

- Students must pass the California High

School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

- Students must pass 20 credits of PE andthe Fitness Examination

- Health: 5 credits / one semester

- 230 credits total for BHHS Diploma


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What are honors and AP classes?

Honors Classes that are taught atthe high school level but provide thegreatest challenge and preparation

for college. Not all receive weightedcredit.

AP (Advanced Placement) Collegelevel courses offered in a high schoolsetting. Students are expected totake AP exams in May.


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The Medical Science Academy

In 10th Grade Introduction to MedicalScience is a UC approvedLaboratory Science (D) and fulfills

the high school Health Educationrequirement; students also take anadditional science course.

In 11th Grade students take a LabSkills course. Students participate inCedars-Sinai Medical Centers TeenVolunteer Program; students also

take an additional science course.


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Becoming a strong student

Monitor your grades on JupiterGradeswww.jupitergrades.com

Peer Tutoring Mondays through Fridaysduring lunch in Room 292; Mondaysthrough Thursdays after school in the 3rdfloor faculty cafeteria

Dont forget your teachers are alsoavailable often before and after schooland during lunch: Ask for help.
http://www.jupitergrades.com/http://www.jupitergrades.com/


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Four Year Plan/Class SelectionRequest

GRADE 10English: Regular 3/4 or Honors 3/4 (Based

on teacher recommendation)

Math: (Based on teacher recommendation;

see math sequence chart for moreinformation)

Science: See science chart

World History/Geography: Regular orHonors (Teacher recommendationrequired for Honors)

Physical Education / Football: all othersports require tryout

Foreign Language

VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet


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Four Year Plan/Class SelectionRequest continued . . .

GRADE 11English: 5/6 or A.P. Language (Based on teacher

recommendation)Math: Based on teacher recommendation; see math sequence

chart for more informationScience: See science chartUnited States History: Regular or A.P. (Based on teacher

recommendation)Foreign LanguageVPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet

GRADE 12English: 7/8 or A.P. Literature (Based on teacher

recommendation)

Math: Based on teacher recommendation; see math sequencechart for more information

Science: See science chartGovernment / Economics: Regular or A.P. (Based on teacher

recommendation)Foreign Language

VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet *Health: MUST be completed prior to graduation *


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Admission factors

Trasncript: Academic GPA/Grades inAcademic Classes/Rigor of courses

(Hon/AP) SAT/ACT

College Essay(s)

Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendation(s)

Extracurricular Activities


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Most important factor

Grades in academic courses

Plan your time

Complete homework Learn to study

Take advantage of tutoring

Balance your school work with

extracurricular activities Accelerate in areas of your strength


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College Admissions Tests

PSAT, SAT, ACT, Subject Tests

English,Math,Reading,Science,Writing

CriticalReading,Math,Writing

CurriculumBased

CriticalThinking

Skills

ACT SAT

Areas Tested

Basis for Exam

Whichtest is right for you?


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Becoming a strong applicant

Work at your level

Balance your life

Discover and develop your strengths and interests

Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts,

Clubs, Sports, Theater, Music Lessons, School

Newspaper, ASB, etc.)

Give back: volunteer opportunities

Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of

same activities, show commitment and depth

Participate in classes so your teachers know you


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Get involved

Extracurricular opportunities:

Performing Arts

Sports Student Government (ASB)

School Newspaper, Yearbook, LiteraryMagazine

Community Service Clubs

Internships

Paid Jobs


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Preparing for college

The counseling department at BHHSsupports you in this process: Academic planning (9th/10th yearly group

meetings)

Email your counselor for an appointment

College Counselor, Room 273

Mrs. Lewis ([email protected])

Career Counselor, Room 292

Ms. Anspach ([email protected])

Individual counselor meetings: 11th & 12th gr.

Evening programs and presentations

Please use your resources!


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Summer school

BHEF Get-ahead classes:

1st session June 19 July 8

2nd session July 9 July 24(no classes July 4th and July 5th)

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.1:20 p.m.

Register online: www.bhef.org or call

310-557-1624
http://www.bhef.org/http://www.bhef.org/


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Summer school

BHEF Credit Recovery classes:

1st session June 19 July 8

2nd session July 9 July 24

(no classes July 4th and July 5th)

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.1:20 p.m.

Credit Recovery classes are being offered oncondition of pre-approval of studentscounselor. Students who wish to enroll inthese classes must submit an application tothe BHEF office. There is no online

registration for these classes.

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