Educational Planning for Fallon Middle School Students

Looking forward to 7th grade and beyond…

March 2010

AgendaAttendance IssuesGrade Point AverageMy Middle School TranscriptAcademic and Elective courses for 7th gradeSTAR Report: California Standards TestsDHS Graduation Requirements DHS Diploma Options

University of California and Cal State University Entrance Requirements“The Six-Year Plan”Advanced Placement “AP” ClassesCareer Pathways at DHSCalifornia High School Exit ExamCareer ExplorationUpcoming Events at DHS and FallonCollege Week at Fallon

Grade Point Average “GPA”

Calculating your GPAA = 4 pointsB = 3 pointsC = 2 pointsD = 1 pointF = 0 points

Add the grade points for all classes; then divide by the total number of classes

Middle School TranscriptRecord of all middle school classes taken in Dublin Unified School District

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Academic GPA all courses except PE and any pass/fail courses including 6th grade elective wheel classesTotal GPA allcompleted courses

7th Grade Academic CoursesEnglish

RegularAdvanced

Teacher recommendation

HistoryMath

Intro to AlgebraHonors Intro to Algebra

Placement exam & teacher recommendation

Life SciencePhysical Education

7th Grade Year-long Elective Courses

Beginning BandConcert BandPercussion Ensemble—New!

Audition or teacher recommendationOffered “zero” period only

French 1A (then French 1B in 8th grade)Spanish 1A (then Spanish 1B in 8th grade)Fallon Pride Team: Leadership

Application requiredYearbook

Application required

Applications Required

FALLON PRIDE TEAM: LEADERSHIP informational meetingMonday, March 15th in C-5 @ lunchtime

YEARBOOK informational meetingTuesday, March 16th in G-3 @ lunchtime

7th and 8th Grade Semester-long Elective Courses

Students may take 2 semester-long electives instead of one year-long course

Gateway to TechnologyBasic engineering design & modeling plus automation & robotics including structures, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems

Go GreenEnvironmental science including natural energy resources, recycling, conservation, and organic gardening

MTV (Mustang Telecommunication and Video)Information/communication technology plus media & digital arts including graphic & web design, animation, photography, and video production

Performing ArtsFoundations in the performing arts including drama, dance and voicePerformance required

Visual ArtsFoundations in the visual arts including drawing, painting, and sculpture

Courses subject to change

Elective Registration Form

NameWrite clearly please!

Prioritize 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice2 elective option

Zero-period“X” the appropriate line

Parent signature with phone numberDUE BACK by March 19th to office

STAR Report: California Standards Tests (CSTs)

State target 350 and above (Proficient/Advanced)

Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in English-Language Arts = Reading Skills class instead of elective

Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in Mathematics = Math Skills class instead of elective

Dublin High School Graduation Requirements

Class of 2016English / Language Arts 4 YearsMathematics 3 Years

Grades 9-12 and must include Algebra and Geometry

Science 3 Years2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)

Social Studies 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics

Physical Education 2 Years Visual/Performing Arts 1 YearWorld Language 2 YearHealth 1/2 Year (1 semester)

Dublin High School “Class of 2016”Graduation Requirements

English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 30 credits 3 Years

Grades 9-12 and must include Algebra and Geometry

Science 30 credits 3 Years2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)

Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics

Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits 1 YearWorld Language 20 credits 2 Years

First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language

Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 185 Academic credits +45 Elective credits

Total required for graduation 230 credits

DHS Graduation Requirements: Diploma with Distinction

English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 30 credits 3 Years

Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and college prep math

Science 30 credits 3 Years2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)

Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics

Physical Education 20 credits 2 YearsVisual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 YearWorld Language 20 credits 2 Years

First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language

Health 5 credits 1/2 Year185 credits Academic credits +45 credits Elective credits

Total 230 credits required for graduation

University of California & Cal State University Entrance Requirements

Same as DHS graduation requirements plusWorld Language: 3 years recommendedMath: Algebra IIPass all courses with a “C” grade or better

College admission testsScholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT)American College Test (ACT)

Additional considerationsGrade Point Average (GPA)Proficient or Advanced on CSTs

DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma

English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 YearsMathematics 40 credits 4 Years

Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 years additionalcollege prep math with increased rigor

Science 40 credits 4 Years2 years “lab” science (1 life, 1 physical)

Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics

Physical Education 20 credits 2 YearsVisual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 YearWorld Language 30 credits 3 Years

First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language

Health 5 credits 1/2 Year215 credits Academic credits +15 credits Elective credits

Total 230 credits required for graduation

DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma

In addition, the following must also be met:

Grades of “C” or better in all coursesGPA of 3.5 and aboveObtain Golden State Merit Seal StatusCoursework must include a minimum of 6 Advanced, Honors, AP or transferable college courses50 hours of approved community serviceParticipation in one season of a DHS sport or one year in a DHS club or organization

The Six-Year Plan7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Math:

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6.

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Math:

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6.

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. Health & PE

6. World Language:

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Math:

3. Science:

4. PE 9

5. World Language:

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. PE & Elective

6.

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3.

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The Six-Year Planw/ Intro to Algebra (Regular or Honors)

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Intro to Algebra

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6.

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Algebra 1

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6.

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Algebra 2

4. Chemistry

5. Health & PE

6. World Language:

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Geometry

3. Biology

4. PE 9

5. World Language:

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Trig/Pre-cal

4. Anatomy

5. PE & Elective

6.

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3. Calculus

4. Physics

5.

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Promotion to Geometry

In order to be recommended for Geometry, you must:

75% on all tests and quizzes throughout all Algebra IPass DHS Algebra I finalPass UC Geometry Readiness Test

The Six-Year Planw/ Algebra I in 9th Grade and split Algebra II

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Math 7 or Intro

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6.

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Algebra I

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6.

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Geometry

4. Biology

5. Health & PE

6. World Language:

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Algebra I

3. Conceptual Physics

4. PE 9

5. World Language:

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Algebra II (A)

4. Chemistry

5. PE & Elective

6.

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3. Algebra II (B)

4. Physics

5.

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The Six-Year Planw/ Middle School World Language

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Math:

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6. French 1A

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Math:

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6. French 1B

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. Health & PE

6. French 3

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Math:

3. Science:

4. PE 9

5. French 2

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. PE & Elective

6. French 4 Honors

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3. AP French

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The Six-Year Planw/ Accelerated Spanish 1 in Middle School

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Math:

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6.

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Math:

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6. Accel Spanish 1

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. Health & PE

6. Spanish 3

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Math:

3. Science:

4. PE 9

5. Spanish 2

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. PE & Elective

6. Spanish 4 Honors

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3. AP Spanish

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The Six-Year Planw/ High School World Language

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Math:

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6.

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Math:

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6.

10th Grade

1. English 2

2. World History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. Health & PE

6. French 2

9th Grade

1. English 1

2. Math:

3. Science:

4. PE 9

5. French 1

6.

11th Grade

1. English 3

2. US History

3. Math:

4. Science:

5. PE & Elective

6. French 3

12th Grade

1. English 4

2. Civics & Economics

3. French 4 Honors

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23 Advanced, Honors, and AP Classes at DHS

Spanish 4 HonorsAP SpanishFrench 4HAP FrenchAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP GovernmentAP MicroeconomicsAP Psychology (2011)

English 1 AdvancedEnglish 2 AdvancedEnglish 3 HonorsEnglish 4 Honors AP English LanguageAP English LiteratureHonors ChemistryAP ChemistryAP BiologyAP PhysicsAP Environmental Science

Advanced Placement “AP”The College Board

SAT college admission testAP Courses & Exams

AP CourseActual college-level courseNot California standardized-based courseMore difficult than “Advanced” or “Honors” (California standards-based courses)Grade may be “weighted”

AP ExamExam cost approximately $80.0090% of our nation’s 4-year colleges and universities grant incoming students college credit and/or placement according to AP Exam grades

The Six-Year Planw/ Academic Rigor

7th Grade

1. English 7

2. History 7

3. Intro to Algebra

4. Science 7

5. PE 7

6. Spanish 1A

8th Grade

1. English 8

2. History 8

3. Algebra I

4. Science 8

5. PE 8

6. Spanish 1B

10th Grade

1. English 2 Adv.

2. AP Euro. History

3. Alg II w/ Trig

4. Hon. Chemistry

5. Health & PE

6. Spanish 3

9th Grade

1. English 1 Adv.

2. Geometry

3. Biology

4. PE 9

5. Spanish 2

6. Elective: Art

11th Grade

1. Eng 3H or AP Lang

2. AP US History

3. Trig/Pre-cal

4. AP Bio/AP Chem

5. Spanish 4 Hon.

6. PE & Elective

12th Grade

1. Eng 4H or AP Eng Lit

2. AP Gov/AP Econ

3. AP Calculus or Stats

4. AP Physics

5. AP Spanish

6. Elective

Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative:DUSD Career Pathways

Automotive TechnologyTransportation Industry

BiotechnologyHealth Science and Medical Technology Industry

Building Trades & ConstructionBuilding Trades and Construction Industry

Computer TechnologyInformation Technology Industry

Culinary ArtsHospitality, Tourism and Recreation Industry

Energy & Environmental TechnologyEnergy and Utilities Industry

Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative:DUSD Career Pathways

EngineeringEngineering and Design Industry

Fashion & Interior DesignFashion and Interior Design

Medical Occupations & Allied HealthHealth Science Industry

Therapeutic & Support ServicesHealth Science and Medical Technology Industry

Social & Protective ServicesPublic Services Industry

Visual Communications & Graphic DesignArts, Media and Entertainment Industry

Medical Occupations & Allied Health Career PathwayDHS AcademicsEnglish Math ScienceRegular Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy,(Honors or AP) Trig/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry,

AP PhysicsDHS ElectivesPsychology Peer Advocacy Child Development Allied Health (VHS)

Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations Tri-Valley ROP Nursing Careers Tri-Valley ROP Sports Medicinecredit by exam for HLTH 55 credit by exam for HLTH 50 a-g approved

Tri-Valley ROP Developmental Psychology of Children I Tri-Valley ROP Develop Psych of Children II a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 64, ECD95, ECD96 a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 50

Las Positas College CSUEBA.A. Surgical Technician B.S. Nursing or B.S. Health Science AA General Ed. Requirements, Bio 31, Anatomy 1, Health 51A or 52, 55, ST 50, 51, 52, 53, Business 43

Careers Requiring less than a Baccalaureate Degree Careers Requiring a Baccalaureate DegreeSurgical Technical, Administrative Medical Assistant, Biological Engineer, Anesthesiologist,Health Aide, EMT Operating Room Nurse, Surgeon

California High School Exit Exam

“CAHSEE”English/Language Arts

Vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing strategies through grade 10

MathematicsMath standards through Algebra 1

Education & Career ExplorationChoices Explorerinteractive website

Work, Learn, LifeYour Portfolio

https://access.bridges.com/auth/login.do

Site ID: 1217014Password: mustangs

Questions about website? See Ms. Stein or Mr. Chapman

Fallon 8th Grade Career DaySponsored by Dublin Partners in Education “DPIE”February 25, 2010Students attended three presentationsPresenters from the following career fields:

Arts and CommunicationBusinessEducationEngineeringFashion and BeautyHospitality and Food ServiceLawMedical and DentalPublic and Human ServicesSportsTechnology

Fallon College WeekMay 24-28, 2010

Wear college gearCollege activities/assignments in history classes

College DayThursday, May 27th

Lunchtime Pep RallyParent Night

DHS counselorsRepresentatives from local private and public colleges and universitiesDHS top graduating senior and parent

Parent Ed Night

Educational Planning“Paving the Way to High School”DHS graduation requirements

New Diploma Program

The “Six Year Plan”Career Pathways

Wednesday, March 10th

6:30pm Fallon MPR