SAMOHI Graduation
Requirements & College Course
Requirements
2008-2009
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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements
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Social Studies – 4 years
9th – Freshman Seminar
10th – World History
11th – US History
12th – Government/Economics
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English – 4 years
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements
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Math – 3 years required (9th – 12th)
Grade
Pathway A
Pathway B
Pathway C
Pathway D
9th
Essential Alg.
Algebra P
Geometry P
Geometry HP
10th
Algebra P
Geometry P
Algebra II P
Algebra II HP
11th
Geometry P
Algebra II P
Pre-Calculus /
Trigonometry P
Pre-Calculus HP
12th
Algebra II P
Pre-Calculus / Calculus A/B AP
Trigonometry P Statistics P
Statistics P
Statistics AP
Statistics AP
Calculus A/B AP
Calculus B/C AP
Statistics P
Statistics AP
SAMOHI Graduation Requirements
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Science – 2 years
Life Science (Example: Biology) – 1 year
Physical Science (Example: Chemistry) – 1 year
• Visual or Performing Arts/Language - 1 year
Either Fine Art OR Foreign Language
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SAMOHI Graduation Requirements
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Physical Education – 2 years (4 semesters)
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Electives – 60 credits (Anything beyond required
classes goes into elective credits for H.S.
graduation purposes)
SAMOHI Graduation Requirements
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Earn a total of 220 credits & complete
ALL required classes.
Pass both sections of the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a score
of 350 or higher.
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Take care of all OBLIGATIONS:
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Math
English
Financial
Discipline
Textbooks
- Sports
UC & CSU “A-G” COURSE REQUIREMENTS
“A” US History/Social Science: (2 yrs) World History, US History, OR Gov.
“B” English: (4 yrs) College Preparatory English
“C” Mathematics: (3 yrs) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II *4 years recommended
“D” Laboratory Science: (2 yrs) Biology, Chemistry are required *3 years recommended
colleges recommend Physics for 3rd year
“E” Language Other Than English: (2 yrs) Spanish, French, Japanese, & Latin *3 years
recommended****MUST BE SAME LANGUAGE****
“F” Visual & Performing Arts: (1 yr) Art, Drama or Music ****MUST BE SAME VPA****
“G” Electives: (1 additional year from any of the above categories)
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Required Tests
UC & CSU Requirement
1. SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT 1)
OR
2. American College Test (ACT)
*** for UC system ACT must include writing section***
For a list of differences between tests, see SAMO website
UC Requirement & Some CSU Majors
3. SAT Subject Tests
***2 Subject Tests*** (Students are NOT required to take math
however if they choose math, it must be MATH 2C)
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California Higher Education Opportunities
# of Statewide
Local Schools
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Community
College
California
State University
(CSU)
University of
California
(UC)
Independent/
Private
Colleges
109
statewide
23
statewide
10
statewide
130
statewide
Programs &
Curriculum
Two-Years
AA/AS
Vocational
Certificate
Four-Years
BA/BS
Masters
Credentials
Pre-professionals
Four-Years
BA/BS
Masters
Credentials
Pre-professionals
Four-Years
AA/AS
BA/BS
Masters
Credentials
Pre-professionals
Tuition
*Approx
$26 per unit
$2,800
*on-campus $12,800
$6,600
*on-campus $14,100
$15,000+
Varies per campus
Entrance
Requirements
No subject
RequirementsMust be 18 yrs
or HS graduate
A-G Subject
Requirements,
2.00 GPA based on
10th -11th
A-G Subject
Requirements
3.00 GPA based on
10th – 11th
Varies per campus
Prefer A-G 2.00
& above GPA
Exams
Math & English
Placement Test
SAT Reasoning
or ACT
SAT Reasoning
or ACT + writing & 2
SAT Subject Tests
Varies per campus
usually same as
UC System
Pieces of A Successful Plan
Daily
Attendance
School
Resources
Responsibility
Tutoring
SAMOHI
Graduation
Requirements
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Pinnacle
College Course
Requirements &
Tests
2009-2010 ROP Course Offerings:
Day Classes at Samohi
After school Classes at
Samohi
After school Classes off
campus
Auto Specialization
Airbrush
Beverly Hills High School
Business Management UC/CSU
Banking/Finance
Entertainment Marketing
Computer Certification IC3
Career Internship
TV Production
Digital Design/Graphic Arts UC/CSU
Microsoft Office Level I&II
Video Game Programming
Film Video Production UC/CSU
Emergency Medical Technician
Culver City High School
Office Intern
Floral Design & Sales Level I&II
Animal Care
Photography UC/CSU
Lifeguard/WSI Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder
Marketing Essentials
News-Video Production
Cosmetology
Professional Dance UC/CSU
Web Page Design
Culinary Arts
Technical Theater
Work Experience
Fashion Merchandising
Virtual Business Enterprise UC/CSU
Work Experience
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Hotel & Hospitality
UC/CSU approved
10th GRADE OKAY
Traditional Santa Monica
College (SMC) Courses
Academic Courses
Elective/VPA Courses
World History
Early Childhood Education
U.S. History
Sociology
Or additional courses approved
Art
by Advisor
Logistics
Dance
Guitar I & Guitar II
Mariachi Band
Gospel Choir
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Jazz Ensemble
FAQ Time
What kind of activities are important?
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Quality participation and commitment in one or few activities
Service to the community – volunteering, internships
President or officer in a club or organization
Captain/Co-captain of an athletic team
Employment – (See ROP office for assistance)
Hobbies
Record these activities on your brag sheet
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Always have a balance between academics & activities
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FAQ Time
What are the requirements to get into Honors classes?
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Must have an A or B in the previous year’s subject
area
Must have the previous teacher’s recommendation
District tests may be used in the process to
determine eligibility
Must meet all pre-requisites found in the Samohi
course catalogue (located on school website)
Resources
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PINNACLE
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Tutoring
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College Major/ Career Information
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College Entrance Exams
(SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Test, ACT)
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Funding College Education (Understanding the process)
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Counseling Services/ Career Counseling Services
Advisors, College, & ROP
Counselors
Advisors
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- Ms. Pulido (9th & 11th)
- Mrs. Hinojosa (9th & 11th)
- Ms. Vo (9th & 11th)
- Mrs. DeMirjian (9th & 11th)
- Ms. La Duke (9th & 11th)
- Ms. Garrido (9th & 11th)
- Mr. Trundle (10th & 12th)
- Ms. Ramos (10th & 12th)
- Ms. Brown (10th & 12th)
- Ms. Simone (10th & 12th)
- Ms. Baum (10th & 12th)
- Mrs. Valencia (10th & 12th)
College Counselors
A-K – Frank Gatell
L-Z – Julie Honda
ROP Counselor
Ms. McCray
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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You should have received a letter with your
appointment date and time. If you did not
please call or e-mail your student’s advisor.
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For the 4 year plan appointment both
student and parent must be present.
Thank You !!!
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