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YOUR JUNIOR YEAR
Classroom Presentation
Welcome to…
MAYFAIR
HIGH SCHOOL
Standard
of
Excellence,
Nothing Less!
Introducing Your Counselors(Grades 10 -12)…
Mrs. Jasmine Lane Last Names: A – E
Email: [email protected] Office: Room 231
Mrs. Cora Ozier Last Names: F - L
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
Ms. Kelly Young Last Names: Rom - Z
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
Mr. Kevin Garcia Last Names: M - Rol
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
Objectives
Students will: Learn how to read their transcript
Understand the difference between graduation requirements and A-G requirements
Learn how to recover credits
Understand the 4 year college entrance requirements and timeline
Learn how to plan for and pick next year’s classes
The Curriculum Handbook will be
found on the web!
www.mayfairmonsoons.org
Click on: “Academics” then “2017-2018 Curriculum Handbook”
Take a CLOSER LOOK at
your Transcript…
“Total GPA (9-12) “weighted”
determines recognition
at graduation time…
CREDITS
COMPLETED
SHOULD > 90
Graduation with Honors
Based on “Total GPA” = TOTAL Cumulative GPA (Grade 9 up to 1st semester of Grade 12)
3.0 – 3.49 = HONORS
*Gold Tassel
3.5 – 3.99 = HIGH HONORS
*Gold Tassel + Gold Cord
4.0 + above = HIGHEST HONORS
*Gold Tassel + Gold Cord + Medal
Integrated Math 1/Algebra 1
or higher
and/or
World Language 1A & 1B
(with grade of
C or better)
Credits will transfer to
Mayfair High School –
only if courses were taken at
Mayfair Middle School.
Take a CLOSER LOOK at
your Transcript…
Transcript explanations…
Sample of a
transcript with “R” –
Repeated courses…
High School Graduation Requirements
History/Social Science 4 years 40 credits
English 4 years 40 credits
Mathematics 2 years 20 credits
Biological Science 1 year 10 credits
Physical Science 1 year 10 credits
Additional year math or science 1 year 10 credits
Fine Arts OR World Language 1 year 10 credits
Physical Education (PE) 2 years 20 credits
Practical Art 1 semester 5 credits
Health 1 semester 5 credits
Electives (Additional Courses) 50 credits
To graduate from Mayfair High School, a student must:* Earn 220 credits
What if I FAIL a class?
F’s = ZERO credits
SUMMER SCHOOL… IF WE HAVE IT!
5 week program (June 21 – July 27) – 2 hours per class.
Can make up 3 courses (or 15 credits).
CREDIT RECOVERY (11th & 12th only)
Can make up 2 courses (or 10 credits) working at your
own pace during 0, 7th or 8th period
Many F’s could mean “ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT”
(i.e. start referral process to Somerset Continuation
School)
Grade 9
English 9
Health/GeographyIntegrated Math 1/higher
Earth Science or Biology
PE
Elective
10 credits
5/5 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Grade 10
English 10
World History
Math (based on transcript)
Science
PE
Elective
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Grade 11 Grade 12
English 11
US History
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
English 12
GovernmentEconomics/Elective
Math OR Science
Elective
Elective
10 credits
10 credits
5/5 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Mayfair HS - Sequence of Courses
THE “a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Years Required
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
a. Social Science – Two Years
One year of World History or US History and American Government,
and one year of social science.
b. English – Four Years
Composition and literature designated as college preparatory.
c. Mathematics – Three Years (Four Years Recommended)
Algebra 1 (Integrated Math 1), Geometry (Integrated Math 2), Algebra II, and
Advanced math. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered.
d. Laboratory Science – Two Years At least one biological laboratory science and one physical laboratory science.
e. Language Other Than English – Two Years in the same language - College
prep language courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be included.
f. Visual and Performing Arts – One Year
Art, dance, theater/drama, music.
g. College-Preparatory Electives – One Year
Any additional courses (not previously listed) that are included in the UC
“a – g” list.
“a-g” Subject RequirementsApplicants must complete a specific set of 15 college preparatory courses to be eligible for
admission to the California State University and the University of California. 11 of the 15 UC
required college preparatory (“a-g” courses) completed by the end of 11th grade.
Each course needs to be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
UC/CSU “a-g” Approved Course List
**see
curriculum
handbook
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
What Colleges Look For?• Take “Rigorous” courses and do well in them!
– (especially in Math and Science)
– See ‘a-g’ course list
• Take MATH – ALL 4 YEARS!!
• Get Excellent grades!! (avoid C or lower)
• Maintain a 3.0 or HIGHER! – EVERY YEAR!!!
(Senior Year STILL COUNTS!!!!)– Many colleges calculate your GPA using your 10th and 11th grade
academic courses.
– Financial Aid calculates your GPA using 10th & 11th grade
academic courses!
• BE A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT!!!
– Activities, Leadership and Community Service.
Student Athletes
(Athletic Scholarships)
NCAA (D1, D2, D3) or NAIA schools
Check the websites to see how to become
eligible!
Your grades & course choices matter!!!
NCAA: eligibiltycenter.org or NAIA: playnaia.org
Advanced Placement “AP” and
Honors Courses
AP classes are RIGOROUS college level courses
taught at the high school.
AP Tests in May (must pay for in advance)
Scores of 3, 4, 5 may waive college level courses
Successful students may have at least a 3.5 GPA
Mandatory Summer Assignments
Attend the AP meeting/Honors meeting before
school ends (listen to announcements) or contact the
AP instructor. Also check summer website or
handbook.
College Testing Required…
Take the PSAT (grades 9 – 11) (SEE FLYER on
website this summer)
SAT or ACT (most colleges)
SAT with Writing or ACT with Writing (UC),
SAT Subject Tests (if needed-certain majors)
Students are recommended to take the SAT or
ACT during the spring of their Junior Year
Students can register and pay ONLINE: SAT at www.collegeboard.com
ACT at www.actstudent.org
Your 4 year Academic Plan…
Write in
your
current
courses
Write in the A-G
requirement it
meets
Continue
to write in
the next
set of
courses
for every
year
See
Curriculum
Handbook
Successful students
GET INVOLVED !!!(EVERY YEAR)
CalAPS Courses
Athletics
Clubs and Activities
Volunteer work
Athletics
Girls Boys
Basketball Basketball
Softball Baseball
Tennis Tennis
Volleyball Volleyball
Soccer Soccer
Cross Country Cross Country
Track & Field Track & Field
Golf Golf
Swimming Swimming
Wrestling Wrestling
Football
Young Black Scholars (YBS)
Leo Club
ASB
Marching Band
R.O.C.K Club
KEY Club
Pep Squad
History Club
Environmental
Science Club
Eastern Horizons
Animation
Yearbook
Latino Club
Pacific Islanders
Chess
California Scholarship Federation
(CSF)
Filipino Club
Dance Club
L.A.F.F/Best Buddies
VIDEO CLUB
Go ClubDrama Club
Career/Technical
School
Community
college
High
School
University
(graduate)
University
(Doctorate)
University
(Undergraduate)
Professional
School
Military
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…
College & Career / Parent Resource Center
Room 300
Ms. Cindy Solano - Bowens (College & Career Tech)
Coffee/Dessert Hours (Parent workshops)
College Visitations (check bulletin announcements)
College Applications Workshops
Career/Technical Program Visits & Information
Career Assessments
Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information & Workshops
Scholarship Information
SAT/ACT/PSAT Information
NCAA/NAIA (Student Athletes)
Military Information & Visits
Take Career-Related Courses!
Afterschool Career-Related classes
16 years or older
Register online at www.calaps.org
Transportation provided to Somerset or
Lynwood High Schools
CTE Pathways
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
Course
Request
Forms…
•Circle required
courses you
need
AND
•Circle the
courses you are
interested in
taking
•JUNIORS
MUST TAKE a
Math AND
Science course
this year!
Make sure you
have enough
courses to
make a total of
6 periods!
Electives
Choices
• Circle 6 electives
• Number them in the
order of preference
• Courses that are
underlined require
instructor approval
and/or pre-requisites.
• See Curriculum
Handbook for
descriptions and
pre-requisites.
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Important Notes…• Yearlong elective courses are ALL YEARLONG!! ---
CHOOSE WISELY!
• SPORTS/Athletic Periods will be determined by
Coaches Roster in the beginning of the school year.
Questions…Comments…
