Sophomore Visit
Class of 2018
Presentation Agenda 10th Grade
•Progress Report Dates
•Graduation Requirements
•Transcript
•Options After High School
•A-G Requirements
•Success Strategies
Counselors
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Mrs. Scott
Mr. Barba
Ms. Garcia
Mrs. Farley
Mr. Wood
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x 34159
x 34151
x 34152
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A – Delg
Deli – Gala + AVID
Gall – Lopez, D.
Lopez, E. – Rodriguez, C.
Rodriguez, D. – Z
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Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as
well as at lunch time
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To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before
school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific
time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released
to go to the office for your visit!
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1st Quarter Progress
1st Quarter Report Cards
2nd Quarter Progress
1st Semester Grades
3rd Quarter Progress
3rd Quarter Report Cards
4th Quarter Progress
2nd Semester Grades
9/18
10/20
11/13
1/6/16 (mailed)
2/19/16
4/12/16
5/13/16
6/15/16 (mailed)
Progress/Report Cards
1. High School Graduation Requirements
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English
Math
Social Studies
Science
PE
Foreign Lang./Fine Art
Health
Electives
Total
40 credits
20 credits
30 credits
20 credits
20 credits
10 credits
5 credits
80 credits
225 credits
You must also pass the CAHSEE
Academic Requirements for Citrus Valley High School Graduation
And All Levels of College Admission (beginning w/Class of 2018)
Academic
Area
High School
University of California
Cal State University
225 Units
Upper 9%: Most
Competitive
Upper 33%:
Competitive
English
4 Years (40 Units)
4 Years
4 Years
Math
2 Years (20 Units)
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
(Recommend 4 or more years)
(Recommend 4 or more years)
Integrated Math I
World History
& Geography
U.S. History
Amer. Govt. /
Economics
3 Years (30 Units):
World Hist.
U.S, Hist.
Gov’t./Econ.
1 Year World History and
1 Year U.S. History
OR ½ US Hist. AND
1 Semester Am. Govt. OR
1 Semester Econ.
1 Year World History and
1 Year U.S. History and
1 Semester Am. Govt. and
1 Semester Econ.
Science
2 Years (20 Units)
2 Years Lab Science (from
core disciplines)
(3 Recommended)
2 Years Science (1lab)
(1 physical and 1 biological)
1 Year UC Accepted Fine Art and
2 Years Same Foreign Language
(3 Recommended)
1 Year CSU Accepted Fine Art
and
2 Years Same Foreign
Language (3 Recommended)
1 Year of College-Prep Electives
to be chosen from at least two of
the following: History, English,
Advanced Math, Lab Science,
Foreign Language, Social
Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts
1 Year of College-Prep Electives
to be chosen from at least two of
the following: History, English,
Advanced Math, Lab Science,
Foreign Language, Social
Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts
Recd. Minimum GPA - 3.3
SAT or ACT
Recd. Minimum GPA -2.5
SAT I or ACT
(Physical 10)(Life 10)
Fine Art or
Foreign
Language
1 Year (10 Units)
P.E.
2 Years (20 Units)
Health
½ Year (5 Units)
Required GPA
Tests
CAHSEE
Community
College
Private Colleges
Most Difficult
Very Difficult
Moderately Difficult
Non-Competitive
1. Four-Year
Degree Transfer
Recommended
strongest possible
preparation.
Broad Range of
Admissions
Standards and
Policies
2. Assoc. of Arts
Degree
*Business
*Science
*Astronomy
*Psychology
*Telecommunications
*Aeronautics
*Electronics
*Psychiatric Technology
*Foreign Language
*Pre-Professional School
3. Vocational
Certificate
Programs
*Police Work
*Drafting
*Medical Secretary
*Child Development
*Fire Academy
*Emergency Med. Tech.
*Computer Science
*Interior Design
*Welding
H.S. Diploma or
age 18 Placement
Tests
See Individual
Catalogs
Do the Math:
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Credits you should have: 60
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Credits you’ve earned - ____
Credits behind
= ____
 If this number is zero… 
 If this number is more than zero, see your
counselor!
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2. Check off what you completed in 9th grade
English
Science (Earth or Bio.)
Math (Int. Math I/H)
P.E.
Health
Elective (art, theater, AVID, music, choir, etc.)
3. How are you doing this semester?
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English
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Math
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Science
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P.E.
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World History ____
Elective
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Are you passing all of your classes right now?___
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4. Not enough credits to graduate?
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Summer School – June - 2015
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Credit Recovery – See your counselor
CAHSEE
5. CAHSEE: scores needed to graduate:
English/Language Arts ______
350
Math ________
350
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What do you think
you’ll be doing
after high school.
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Better to plan for a
four-year school
now. Be in a
position to choose
later.
Review Your Four Year Plans
Visit the Career Center for College
Rep visits and for more information
on any of these choices.
6. What are your plans for after High
School?
_____ a. Community College
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_____ b. 4-year college
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_____ c. Trade or Technical School
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_____ d. Military
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_____ e. Work
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7. Community College Requirements
 High School Diploma
 Spend two years earning 60 units,
transfer to a 4 year college.
2 Year College (Comm.
College)
8. Admission Requirements
A-G Subjects
a) 2 years of history/social studies
b) 4 years of English
c) 3 years of math
d) 2 years of lab science
e) 2 years of a language other than English
f) 1 year of a Visual or Performing Art course
g) 1 additional college prep elective course that falls within
the a-f subjects
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Coursework
• Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to
senior year
• Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end
of senior year
• Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
15
A-G requirements
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Did you complete the 9th grade A-G
requirements for: (x all that you have a c- or
better in currently)
English __ Math__ Science __
 Fine Art__ Foreign Language__
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Repeat courses?
Yes ___
No ___
List those courses:
Int. Math I
1st semester
Biology 2ndsemester
Cal. State University Top 33%
 A-G completed
 Recommended
 SAT & or ACT
with a C- or better
GPA____
2.5 Your GPA____
Take in the spring of junior year
University of California Top 9%
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A-G completed with a C- or better
3.3 Your GPA___
Recommended GPA____
SAT & or ACT
Take in spring of junior year
Working Toward College
Admissions
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In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in
attending a 4-year college or university
immediately after a high school should also:
Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular
activities.
 On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic
decathlon, etc.
 Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups,
explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc.
 Community service
9. Financial Aid
 In your Senior year, you will visit the Career Center
specifically to learn about applying for financial aid.
 In your Senior year, your parents will be invited to a
workshop to learn more about applying for financial
aid.
 Academics
 Arts
 Athletics
 Activities
The Four A’s
Get Involved….Join a Club!!!!!!!
Activity Chart
9th
School
Activities
Spanish Club
Football
ASB
Community
Activities
Boy Scouts
Church
Activities
Youth Choir
Awards
Outstanding
Student
Award 1st
quarter Eng, 9
Work
Experience
Summer life
guard at
YMCA
10th
11th
12th
Clubs, Sports Activity Groups
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Refer to the Counseling Main Page on the Citrus
Valley website for a list of these organizations
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Listen to the “Daily Bulletin” for specific dates of
meetings/auditions or tryouts
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2.0 to participate in
You must have a GPA of ______
sports or some activity groups!
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Clubs do not have a GPA requirement
Important WEB Addresses
 www.collegeboard.org
 www.actstudent.org
 www.collegeview.com
 www.finaid.org
 www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
 www.redlandsusd.net
10. Keys to Success
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Attendance
Study Time
Materials
Note Taking
Asking Questions
Tutoring/S.O.A.R. Time
Keeping track of grades
Using available resources
Communication
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The End
CLASS
 Character
your best
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 Leadership
Doing what is right, always doing
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Being a positive example for
others, influencing others in a positive way
 Attitude
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Everything you do is shaped by your
attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad
Results
 Scholarship
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Being a student, preparing for the
future after high school
 Service
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Giving back to others, Gratitude