Welcome, Sophomore Parents
Welcome to College Night Class of 2016
Sophomore Students and ParentsObjectives for Sophomore College
NightBlock Schedule and Grading Period OverviewSchool LoopHigh
School Graduation RequirementsCAHSEE, Service Learning Hours,
ROPSummer School & AP CoursesCollege Admission
RequirementsThings to Consider About CollegeFinancial AidAthletic
Eligibility High School and CollegeCommunity College, Vocational
Schools, & MilitaryNavianceBig Future
2Block Schedule Term 1 Term 2
Sept. Nov. Nov. Jan. Feb. April April June Semester 1 Semester 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
During Term 1, students take 4 classesDuring Term 2, students
take 4 different classesOn the Block Schedule, Kennedy Student
attempt 80 credits per year, versus 60 credits in a traditional 6
period schedule. This leaves more space for additional courses;
math, science, world language, ROP, and/or electives.Grading
Periods - 2013
School LoopSchool Loop is a communication tool that Fremont
Unified School District implemented last year. It is a convenient
way for parents and students to view:GradesProgress reportsMissing
assignmentsUpcoming assignmentsEmail teachers and school staffGet
school information https://kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/School
Loop Login
https://kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com
School Loop Parent RegistrationSchool Loop Parent View
Graduation RequirementsTo earn a Fremont Unified School District
Diploma, students must satisfy the following graduation
requirements:
230 Course Credits in the following areas:English 4 years (40
credits)Social Studies/History 3 years (30 credits)Mathematics 3
years (30 credits)Science 2 years (10 credits physical science, 10
credits life science)Physical Education 2 years (20
credits)Visual/Performing Art/World Language/Career Tech 1 year (10
credits)Computer Ops 5 creditsHealth 5 creditsElectives 70
credits
Pass the California High School Exit Exam in English and
MathComplete 40 Service Learning Hours
Earning CreditsTo pass a class, and earn 5 credits, a grade of
D- or better must be earned. If an F is earned, 0.0 credits are
earned.Most colleges or universities require a C or above grade in
classes. Even though a student can graduate with a D, it is best to
strive for a C or above to keep college options available.If a
student earns a D or F in a course, it is the students
responsibility to attend summer school to raise the grade in that
class.
What Happens When Courses are FailedExample: If you fail English
9 Sem. 1 and Integrated Science 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 7:30 12:50 pm and you only earn 10
credits. =(
Example: If you fail English 9 Sem. 1, English 9 Sem. 2,
Integrated Science 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 Tues and Wednesdays they are in
class at Adult School from 3:40 to 6:50 pm. =(
If graduation from Kennedy ever becomes mathematically
impossible, Robertson will be recommended.FUSD Graduation
Requirement and College Subject Requirements SubjectFUSDCalifornia
State UniversityUniversity of CaliforniaPrivate & Out of State
CollegesEnglish - B4 Years4 Years4 Years4 YearsMath C3 Years
(including 1 year of algebra)3Years Required/4 Years Rec.3Years
Required/4 Years Rec.
4 Years
History/Social Studies A3 Years2 Years2 Years2 Years Science D1
Year Life Science1 Year Physical Science
2 Years Lab Science2 Years Lab Science3 Years Lab Science
Rec.Foreign Language E1 Year (Foreign Language or Fine Art)2 Years
Required/3 Years Rec.2 Years Required/3 Years Rec.
3 + Years Rec.Fine Art F1 Year (Fine Art or Foreign Language)1
Year1 YearElective G70 Credits1 Year1 YearCollege Entrance
Requirements:California State University (CSU)There are 23 CSU
Campuses State-WideAdmission is based on:A G GPA (2.0
minimum)andCollege Entrance Exam:SAT orACT www.csumentor.edu
College Entrance Requirements:University of California (UC)There
are 10 UC Campuses; 9 have undergraduate programs, 1 (UCSF) only
has post-graduate programsAdmissions is based on:A-G GPA (3.0
minimum)SAT or ACT scorePersonal Statement(s)
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/College Entrance
Requirements:Private and Out-of-State CollegesCore Course
Requirements (reflective of A-G)SAT or ACTPersonal
StatementSupplemental Application (some schools)Things to Consider
When Choosing a College or UniversitySize (Colleges range in size
from 40,000 students to under 1000)Cost (in-state vs. out-of-state
tuition, private vs. public) Selectivity (do you meet the
admissions criteria for college/university, how competitive is
admission?) Type of College (private, public, community, parochial,
etc)Major/Academic Dept.HousingLocation (in-state vs. out-of-state,
rural vs. urban setting, weather considerations)
Financial Aid/Paying for CollegeFASFA: Free Application for
Student Federal AidCal Grant: Application for free money from the
state of California, to be used in California schoolsCSS Profile:
Application for free money from Private SchoolsScholarships
**Dont be fooled by the tuition/housing price you see on a
website often private and/or out-of-state schools can be less
expensive than a California public school.Athletic Eligibility:High
SchoolFremont Unified Requirements2.0 GPANo FsAcademic Probation
may be granted for one grading period if a student has 1 F or a GPA
between 1.75 2.0Athletic Eligibility:CollegeNCAA National
Collegiate Athletic AssociationGraduate from High SchoolBe accepted
to the University through the regular admissions processComplete 16
Core CoursesSAT/ACTStudents/Parents
registerwww.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA National Organization for Intercollegiate AthleticsGraduate
from High Schoolhave at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the
conclusion of junior year OR have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
midway through senior yearhave met minimum test score requirement
(18 ACT or 860 SAT Critical Reading and Math)www.naia.orgCommunity
CollegeOhlone College classes are offered at JFKHS! For a listing
of courses, see the school website or your counselor for more
details.There are 112 community colleges in California and each one
is unique. For a complete listing of schools, check out
www.cccapply.orgPlacement tests in English and Math are required
for all community colleges. If you do not score well on the
placement tests, you will be required to take remediation classes
before you are able to take transfer level courses.In order for a
student to transfer to a UC or CSU, students must complete 60 units
of college coursework with grades of C or higher.
Vocational Training & Military ServiceFor students not
interested in traditional 2 or 4 year college, vocational or
technical training and military service is an option.Contrary to
popular belief, in order to enlist in any branch of the military,
students MUST earn a high school diploma. A GED or proficiency exam
can no longer replace the diploma requirement. If you are
interested in joining the military after high school, see your
counselor or College and Career Specialist Mrs. Coleman for
additional information .In addition to preparing students for
transferring, community colleges offer certificate programs to help
prepare students for technical and service industry jobs (plumbing,
electrical, mechanic, construction, culinary arts, nursing/dental
assistants, etc.) and are often SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER than the cost
of a specialized training school (Examples: Devry, ITT Tech,
Wyotech) or other programs you might see adds for on
television.
Mission Valley ROPRegional Occupational ProgramAnatomy &
PhysiologyAuto Body Painting & Refinishing 1&2Automotive
TechnologyCareers in EducationCivil Engineering &
ArchitectureComputer Animation 1&2Construction Technology
1&2Culinary Arts 1&2*Digital Sound Design 1&2 Digital
Video Arts 1&2*
Event Planning & Catering*Fire Technology 1&2Forensic
Science 1&2Game DesignGeometry in Construction*Law
EnforcementMedical AssistingMotion Graphics 1&2Nursing
AssistantPharmacy Clerk 1&2Sports Therapy 1&2
*Classes only offered at JFKHS**Benefits: Career Training,
Career Exploration, High School CreditThings To Do NowStay on top
of your grades colleges need Cs or betterTalk with your counselor
to ensure you are meeting all the A-G/Core Course requirementsStart
searching colleges; visit as many campuses as possible to get a
feel for the different typesTake the PSAT:Practice SAT Test Once
the test is scored, you will receive a copy of your scores and a
copy of the actual test you can use to help study and prepare for
the SAT exam.Cost of the exam is $30. You can purchase the test
from Ms. Facha in the main office.Tests are limited, so purchase
your copy soon! Start saving:SAT: $51, ACT: $36-50Applications: $55
up per schoolAP Exams: $90/testNavianceOnline College and Career
Planning PortfolioResearch CollegesSign Up for College VisitsKeep
College Search Process OrganizedCreate Your Own College
ListPersonality Profile with Do What You AreBuild resume Career
Assistance Websites
Log on to:
http://connection.naviance.com or you can follow a link through
the JFK website under the college and career services tab.
Naviance Log inWhat you will need: Valid Email address Personal
Registration password (You can obtain this from your counselor)
Go to the following website:connection.naviance.com
Naviance Tasks to Complete Career Interest Profiler Super Match
College Search National Scholarship SearchBig FutureCollege Board
website for general college informationNational database
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/Contact InformationTifni
ONeill: A D510-657-4070 ext. [email protected]
Dave Reska: E K510-657-4070 ext.
[email protected]
Stacey Bamford: L Q510-657-4070 ext.
[email protected]
Jacki Sprague: P Z510-657-4070 ext.
[email protected]
Janelle Coleman College/Career Tech510-657-4070 ext.
[email protected]
