Sophomore Students and Parents
Class of 2016
Objectives for Sophomore College Night
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Block Schedule and Grading Period Overview
School Loop
High School Graduation Requirements
CAHSEE, Service Learning Hours, ROP
Summer School & AP Courses
College Admission Requirements
Things to Consider About College
Financial Aid
Athletic Eligibility – High School and College
Community College, Vocational Schools, & Military
Naviance
Big Future
Block Schedule
Term 1
Sept. – Nov.
Semester 1
Nov. – Jan.
Semester 2
During Term 1, students
take 4 classes
Term 2
Feb. – April
Semester 3
April – June
Semester 4
During Term 2, students
take 4 different classes
On 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 Loop
https://kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
 School Loop is a communication tool that Fremont
Unified School District implemented last year. It is a
convenient way for parents and students to view:
 Grades
 Progress reports
 Missing assignments
 Upcoming assignments
 Email teachers and school staff
 Get school information
School Loop Login
https://kennedy-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com
School Loop – Parent Registration
School Loop – Parent View
Graduation Requirements
To 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 credits
 Health – 5 credits
 Electives – 70 credits
 Pass the California High School Exit Exam in English and Math
 Complete 40 Service Learning Hours
Earning Credits
 To 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
student’s responsibility to attend summer school
to raise the grade in that class.
What Happens When Courses are Failed
 Example: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Subject
FUSD
California State
University
University of
California
Private & Out of
State Colleges
English - “B”
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
Math – “C”
3 Years (including 1
year of algebra)
3Years Required/4
Years Rec.
3Years Required/4
Years Rec.
4 Years
History/Social
Studies – “A”
3 Years
2 Years
2 Years
2 Years
Science – “D”
1 Year Life Science
1 Year Physical
Science
2 Years Lab Science
2 Years Lab Science
3 Years Lab Science
Rec.
Foreign Language –
“E”
1 Year (Foreign
Language or Fine
Art)
2 Years Required/3
Years Rec.
2 Years Required/3
Years Rec.
3 + Years Rec.
Fine Art – “F”
1 Year (Fine Art or
Foreign Language)
1 Year
1 Year
Elective – “G”
70 Credits
1 Year
1 Year
College Entrance Requirements:
California State University (CSU)
 There are 23 CSU Campuses State-Wide
 Admission is based on:
 A – G GPA (2.0 minimum)
and
 College Entrance Exam:
 SAT or
 ACT
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 programs
 Admissions is based on:
 A-G GPA (3.0 minimum)
 SAT or ACT score
 Personal Statement(s)
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
College Entrance Requirements:
Private and Out-of-State Colleges
 “Core” Course Requirements (reflective of AG)
 SAT or ACT
 Personal Statement
 Supplemental Application (some schools)
Things to Consider When Choosing a
College or University
 Size (Colleges range in size from 40,000 students to
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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.
Housing
Location (in-state vs. out-of-state, rural vs. urban
setting, weather considerations)
Financial Aid/Paying for College
 FASFA: Free Application for Student Federal Aid
 Cal Grant: Application for “free” money from the
state of California, to be used in California schools
 CSS Profile: Application for “free” money from
Private Schools
 Scholarships
**Don’t 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 School
 Fremont Unified Requirements
 2.0 GPA
 No F’s
 Academic Probation may be granted for one grading
period if a student has 1 F or a GPA between 1.75 –
2.0
Athletic Eligibility:
College
 NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association
 Graduate from High School
 Be accepted to the University through the regular admissions
process
 Complete 16 Core Courses
 SAT/ACT
 Students/Parents register
 www.eligibilitycenter.org
 NAIA – National Organization for Intercollegiate Athletics
 Graduate from High School
 have 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 year
 have met minimum test score requirement (18 ACT or 860 SAT
Critical Reading and Math)
 www.naia.org
Community College
 Ohlone 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.org
 Placement 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 Service
 For 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 ROP
Regional Occupational Program
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Auto Body Painting &
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Refinishing 1&2
Automotive Technology
Careers in Education
Civil Engineering &
Architecture
Computer Animation 1&2
Construction Technology
1&2
Culinary Arts 1&2*
Digital Sound Design 1&2
Digital Video Arts 1&2*
**Benefits: Career Training,
Career Exploration, High School
Credit
 Event Planning &
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Catering*
Fire Technology 1&2
Forensic Science 1&2
Game Design
Geometry in
Construction*
Law Enforcement
Medical Assisting
Motion Graphics 1&2
Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Clerk 1&2
Sports Therapy 1&2
*Classes only offered at
JFKHS
Things To Do Now
 Stay on top of your grades – colleges need C’s or better
 Talk with your counselor to ensure you are meeting all the A-G/Core
Course requirements
 Start searching colleges; visit as many campuses as possible to get a
“feel” for the different types
 Take 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: $36-50
 Applications: $55 – up per school
 AP Exams: $90/test
Naviance
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Online College and Career Planning Portfolio
Research Colleges
Sign Up for College Visits
Keep College Search Process
Organized
Create Your Own College List
Personality Profile with
“Do What You Are”
Build 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 in
What 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 Search
Big Future
 College Board website for general college information
 National database
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Contact Information
 Tifni O’Neill: A – D
 510-657-4070 ext. 27017
 toneill@fremont.k12.ca.us
 Dave Reska: E –K
 510-657-4070 ext. 27019
 dreska@fremont.k12.ca.us
 Stacey Bamford: L – Q
 510-657-4070 ext. 27018
 sbamford@fremont.k12.ca.us
 Jacki Sprague: P – Z
 510-657-4070 ext. 27006
 jsprague@fremont.k12.ca.us
 Janelle Coleman – College/Career Tech
 510-657-4070 ext. 27204
 jcoleman@fremont.k12.ca.us