Success in High School
presented by the JFK Counselors & the
Career & College Specialist
Welcome to Kennedy!!!
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Attendance Clerks
 Mrs. Montez – Students A-G
 Mrs. Martinez – Students H-O
 Mrs. Black – Students P-Z
Counselors
 Mrs. O’Neill – Students A-D
 Mr. Reska – Students E-K
 Mrs. Bamford – Students L-Q
 Ms. Sprague – Students R-Z
 Career/College Specialist – Mrs. Coleman – All Students
Principals
 Mr. Velez - Principal
 Ms. Carrillo – Assistant Principal – 12th Grade Students
 Ms. Rasheed – 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students A – K
 Dr. Fisher – 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students L – Z
Welcome to High School
What does a high school diploma do for you?
1) It helps you get a job
2) It helps you get into a college/university
3) It helps you earn financial
aid/scholarships
4) It helps you join the military
5) Etc.
High School Diploma
To earn a high school diploma in Fremont
you must …
Complete 230 credits in specific subject areas
Pass the English CAHSEE and Math CAHSEE
Complete 40 Service Learning Hours
What is a credit?
For each semester course you pass you
will earn 5.0 credits. Credits can also be
referred to as units.
To pass a class you must earn a D- or
better. If you receive an F, you will fail the
class, and earn 0.0 credits.
You need to earn 230 credits in specific
subject areas to earn a diploma.
College Grade Requirements
Most colleges or universities will require a
C or above grade in your classes. Even
though you will graduate with a D, it is best
to strive for a C or above.
College Grade Requirements
Most colleges or universities will require a
C or above grade in your classes. Even
though you will graduate with a D, it is best
to strive for a C or above.
If you earn a D or F in a course, it is your
responsibility to attend summer school to
raise your grade in that class.
What is a semester?
Traditional Semester Schedule
September – January
February - June
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semesters at Kennedy?
Term 1
Term 2
Sept. – Nov. Nov. – Jan. Feb. – April April – June
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
4x4 Block Grading Periods
Semester 1 (S1)
Semester 2 (S2)
Semester 3 (S3)
Semester 4 (S4)
8/28/13 – 10/30/13
10/31/13 – 1/24/14
1/27/14 – 3/31/14
4/1/14 – 6/12/14
NOF 1
(C- or below)
9/12/13
11/15/13
2/10/14
4/15/14
Quarter Grades
(all progress grades)
9/27/13
12/9/13
2/27/14
5/9/14
NOF 2
(C- or below)
10/14/13
1/9/14
3/14/14
5/27/14
Final Semester Grade
(all permanent grades)
1030/13
1/24/14
3/31/14
6/12/14
What credits do I need?
 You need to earn 230 credits in the following subjects:
 English = 40
 Social Science/History = 30
 Mathematics = 30
 Science = 20
 PE = 20
 Visual and Performing Arts/World Language/Career Tech = 10
 Computer Ops = 5
 Health = 5
 Electives = 70
English = 40 credits
You need 10 English credits per year:
English 9 = 10 credits (Eng 9E, Eng 9A or Eng 9H)
English 10 = 10 credits (Eng 10A or Eng 10H)
English 11 = 10 credits (Eng 11A or Eng 11AP)
English 12 = 10 credits (Eng 12A, ERWC, or Eng 12AP)
**A = College Prep, H = Honors, AP = Advanced Placement
***See your counselor if you are in ELL 1, ELL 2, or English 9E
****CSU/UC also requires 4 years of English (Area B)
Social Science/History = 30 credits
You need the following Social
Science/History credits:
World History = 10 credits (CP or Honors)
US History = 10 credits (CP or AP)
Government/Economics = 10 credits (CP, Honors, or AP)
**CP = College Prep and AP = Advanced Placement
***CSU/UC requires 2 years: 1 year of World History and 1 year of
US History –OR- 1 year of World History, ½ year of US History,
and Government (Area A)
Mathematics = 30 credits
 You need 30 credits of Math from the following options:
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Algebra 1 (CP)
Discovering Geometry (counts for math credit, but is not college prep)
Geometry (CP or H)
Intermediate Algebra (Algebra 2) (CP)
Trigonometry (CP)
Algebra 2/ Trig (CP or H)
PreCalculus (CP or H)
Calculus (CP or AP)
Statistics (CP or AP)
***CSU/UC also requires 3 years and recommends 4 years: Must include at least
Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. More competitive colleges will look for high
levels of math to even be considered. (Area C)
Science = 20 credits
 You need 20 credits of Science:
 10 Credits of Physical Science
 Integrated Science (CP)
 Chemistry (CP, H, & AP) (Lab Science)
 Physics (CP, H, & AP) (Lab Science)
 10 Credits of Life Science
 Biology (CP, H, & AP) (Lab Science)
 Anatomy (CP) (offered at ROP)
***CSU/UC requires 2 years of Lab Science: Biology and
Chemistry (Area D) (A third year of science is recommended)
Physical Education (PE) = 20 credits
You need 2 years of PE. We offer:
PE 9
PE 10
PE 11-12
***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require PE
VAPA/World Lang. = 10 credits
 You are required to take 1 year of art or language to
graduate:
Art
Choir
Band
Ceramics
Art
Sculpture
Photo
Digital Imaging
Drama
Video
Language
Spanish
French
VAPA/World Lang/Career Tech
= 10 credits
 CSU/UC’s require 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts and 2 Years
of the same World Language (more are recommended)
Art (Area F) Language (Area E)
Career Tech
Choir
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2
Any ROP Clas
Band
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Ceramics
(Level 3)
Art
French 1 and French 2
Sculpture
*Kennedy offers 4 years of Spanish
Photo
**Kennedy offers 3 years of French
Digital Imaging
Drama
Video
Health/Computer Ops = 10 credits
You need 1 semester of Health
You need 1 semester of Computer Ops
***CSU/UC’s DO NOT require this
Electives = 70 credits
You need to earn a total of 70 credits in
elective courses.
***CSU/UC’s require 1 year of a College
prep Elective (Area G)
Elective Options
V/P Arts – “F”
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Digital Photo 1
Digital Photo 2
Digital Imaging 1
Digital Imaging 2
Band 1
Symphonic Band
Beginning Choir
Chamber Chorale
Art 1
Art 2
AP Studio Art
Sculpture and
Ceramics
 Ceramics 1
 Drama 1
Kennedy
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Leadership
Yearbook
Weight Training
PE 11-12
Ceramics 2
Work Experience
Peers
Big History
Journalism (CSU/UC
Elective)
Ohlone
(on Kennedy Campus)
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Psychology
Sociology
Philosophy
Intro to Business
English
**courses require completing
Ohlone registration forms to
ROP
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Anatomy (CSU/UC Elective)
Auto Body or Auto Tech
Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Sports Therapy (CSU/UC
Elective)
Digital Video (CSU/UC Fine Art)
Computer Graphic Design
(CSU/UC Fine Art)
Game Design (CSU/UC Fine Art)
Computer Animation
Digital Sound Design
Construction Technology
Fire Fighting/EMT
Careers in Education
Culinary Arts
Introduction to Hospitality
Event Planning
Law Enforcement
COMPARISON OF VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PATTERNS
FOR GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE
High School Subject Area
FUSD Graduation Requirements
UC Required Courses*
CSU Required Courses*
English
40 Units
40 units
40 Units
Mathematics
30 Units
Must include completion of Algebra 1
or equivalent
30 Units
Algebra 1 or equivalent, Geometry,
Algebra 2,
40 Units recommended
30 Units
Algebra 1 or equivalent, Geometry,
Algebra 2
Science
20 Units
Life Science (10)
Physical Science (10)
20 Units
Must be in 2 of these 3 disciplines:
Biology, Chemistry & Physics
30 Units recommended
20 Units
Must be a lab science in Physical
Science, Life Science, Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
Social Science
30 Units
World History
US History
American Gov/Econ
20 Units
World History
US History and/or
Government/Economics
20 Units
US History (10)
Social Science (10)
Physical Education
20 Units
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0
Health
5 Units
0
0
Computer
5 Units
0
0
Visual/Performing Arts
Foreign Language
Career Tech
10 Units
Or
10 Units
Or
10 Units
10 Units
And
20 Units
30 recommended (same language)
**Career Tech does not count
10 Units
And
20 Units
(same language)
**Career Tech does not count
Electives
70 Units
10 Units
10 Units
TOTAL UNITS
230 Units
150 Units**
150 Units**
Examinations
Service Learning
CAHSEE
40 Hours
SAT I or ACT
SAT I or ACT
*Four-year colleges (UC and CSU) require a minimum of C or better to meet specific requirements.
**All courses must be UC certified and appear on the high school’s UC certified a-g list. At least 70 units of the 150 must be taken in
your last two years of high school, with 11 of the 15 "a-g" courses prior to your senior year.
What happens if you fail classes?
If you fail a class, you will need to make it up
in Summer School. If you fail more than you
can make up in Summer School, you will
need to attend night classes during your
Senior Year on top of your summer school
and regular school classes. If you fail even
more classes you will need to transfer to
Robertson (the continuation high school) in
order to finish your diploma.
What happens if I fail classes?
 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.
 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.
 This means you would need to attend the Summer after 9 th 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.
 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. =(
What can you do to make sure you pass?
Attend classes every day and on time
Complete all class work and homework
Ask your teachers and family for help
Keep your parents informed
Stay organized
Manage your time
Stay healthy
Testing?????
What tests will you need to take in High
School?
STAR/CST
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT
SAT
Common Core State Stds
STAR/CST’s
You will continue to take the California
Standards Tests in 9th, 10th, and 11th
grade.
You do not have to take them in 12th
grade!!!
Sometimes teachers will bump up your
class grade if you do well on the CST of
that same subject.
CAHSEE?
 CAHSEE stands for California High School Exit Exam
 The State of California requires you to pass an English
and Math Exit Exam in order to receive a diploma.
 You will take this test for the first time in March of your
10th grade year.
 The English CAHSEE includes up to 9th grade English
content.
 The Math CAHSEE includes mostly Algebra content with
a bit of Geometry included.
PSAT
You will be encouraged to take the PSAT
in October of your 10th and 11th grade.
This test is the Practice SAT and will
provide you with information on what skills
you should work on in high school in order
to better prepare you for college and the
SAT.
ACT/SAT
 Most four year colleges/universities will
require you to submit an ACT or SAT score
on top of having a good GPA. You only need
to submit a score from one test, but many
students choose to take both. Most students
take the exam in the spring of their junior
year.
 ACT information is at www.act.org
 SAT information is at www.collegeboard.com
Service Learning Hours
You must complete 40 Service Learning
Hours. These hours must be for a nonprofit organization.
See the school website for ideas and
forms. www.jfkhs.org (Click on Students
then Service Learning)
See Mrs. Clark in Room 114 to turn in
forms or if you have any questions.
GPA (Grade Point Average)
A Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of your
grades for any given period (a semester or total high
school coursework).
Each grade is given a value:
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
**Colleges will give an extra point for Honors
or AP courses.
How is the GPA used?
 Honor Roll
 Athletic Eligibility
2.00 or above with no F’s
 Leadership
2.50 or above
 College Entrance
UC’s require a minimum 3.00 a-g GPA
CSU’s require a minimum 2.00 a-g GPA
Other Colleges/Universities vary
 Grants/Scholarships
How to Calculate a GPA
Sample Report Card:
Block 1 = B
Block 2 = A
Block 3 = C
Block 4 = B
(B = 3)
(A = 4)
(C = 2)
(B = 3)
Add the value for each grade and divide by the number
of grades.
GPA = 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 = 12 = 3.00
4
4
Types of GPA’s
 Semester GPA: This GPA reflects just the grades earned for that
semester.
 Cumulative (Overall) GPA: This GPA reflects all the grades earned
in high school.
 A-G GPA: This GPA reflects all the college prep “A-G” courses
taken in 10th and 11th grade. You can find a list of the “A-G” courses
at www.jfkhs.org. On the website click on Support Services, scroll
down and click on Career Center/College Information, then click on
“a-g list” on the left hand side.
**This list will change every year so be sure to check it annually.
 Weighted GPA’s: Many colleges/universities will give you extra
points in your GPA for Honors or AP courses. FUSD does not give
extra points in the GPA for these courses.
Athletic Eligibility
 To be eligible to play sports in FUSD you
must have…
a 2.0 or above GPA
–ANDNO “F” grades
Athletic Eligibility - Probation
 Probation is when a student has a GPA between 1.75 - 2.00 –OR- has at
least 1 F.
 For example: Joe has 2 A's, 1 B and an F. Even though his GPA is a 2.50
he is on probation since he has an F.
 For example: Ann has 2 D's, 1 C and 1 B, she is on probation since she has
a 1.75 but no F's.
 A student can not be on probation for 2 consecutive semesters. In order to
be off of probation a student must get above a 2.0 AND NO F's.
 For example: The next semester Joe gets 2 A's, 2 B's and 1 C. He is off
probation since he has no F's –AND- his GPA is above a 2.0.
 For example: The next semester Ann gets 3 A's and 1 F, she is now
ineligible because she got an F.
Plan Ahead
 If you plan ahead for the next four years, you are more
likely to be successful.
 We will now complete a four year plan…
Four Year Plan
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN
GRADE 9
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English 9A _______________
Academic Literacy __________
Science___________________
Math_____________________
Physical Education 9 _______
Health/Computers __________
Elective __________________
Elective __________________
Semester
Grades
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Semester
Grades
1. English 10A ________________ ___ ___
2. Math _____________________ ___ ___
3. Science ___________________ ___ ___
4. Physical Education 10 ________ ___ ___
5. World History _______________ ___ ___
6. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
7. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
8. Elective ___________________ ___ ___
GRADE 11
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GRADE 10
Semester
Grades
English 11A _______________ ___ ___
Math _____________________ ___ ___
U.S. History________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
GRADE 12
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Semester
Grades
English 12A ________________ ___ ___
Econ/Gov't _________________ ___ ___
Math _____________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Elective ___________________ ___ ___
Graduation Requirements
English
40 units
Math
30 units
Science
20 units
Social Science
30 units
Fine Arts/World Lang/Career 10 units
Physical Education
20 units
Health
5 units
Computer Operations
5 units
Electives
70 units
Total
230 units
Algebra 1 Requirement: Passing grade in all semesters
of Algebra 1 or 1A/1B from Junior and/or Senior
High School
Service Learning Requirement: 40 hours
Progress toward requirement: _________________
High School Exit Exam:
Reading and Language:______________________
Math:
______________________
California State University and University of California
Admission Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT for UC and CSU,
~All courses from a-g list “C” grades minimum~
English
4 years
Math* (Algebra 1 and above)
3 years
Lab Science* (Biology, Chemistry)
2 years
Foreign Language*
2 years
World History, U.S. History, Government 2 years
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year
College Prep Elective
1 year
* UC recommends an additional year
Four Year Plan
Name______________________________ Date____________ Year of Graduation__________
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR HIGH SCHOOL PLAN
GRADE 9
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GRADE 11
1. _____________________________________
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GRADE 11
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GRADE 12
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Graduation Requirements
English
Social Science
Physical Ed
Health
Electives
Total Units
40
30
20
05
70
Math
Science
Fine Arts/World Lang/Career Tech
Computer Ops.
30
20
10
05
Service Learning:
40 hours
CAHSEE:
English and Math
230
College Entrance Requirements – “A-G” Requirements
A: History
2 years
E: Foreign Language
B: English
4 years
F: Visual/Performing Art
C: Math
3 years, 4 recommended G: College Prep Elective
D: Lab. Science: 1 year Life Sci, 1 year Physical Sci
**must have C or better in all course work
2 years, 3 recommended
1 year
1 year