Today, you will review high school graduation and A-G requirements review your student s transcript and tentative 4-year plan learn about remediation strategies & courses available to your student get information on postsecondary education and training
Opportunity to design a rigorous and challenging plan that will assist in achieving students post-secondary goals. Please see the KHSD Resource Guide at http://frontier.kernhigh.org/departments/couns elors/
1. Course Requirements - 220 Credits English 40 Units Social Studies 30 Units Mathematics 20 Units Algebra 10 Units Science 20 Units Physical Education 20 Units Fine Arts/Foreign Language 10 Units Health 5 Units Pathway 30 Units All Students are required to complete coursework within one of the district approved pathways: College Prep, Career, Individualized Electives 35 Units 2. Pass CAHSEE Math & English
Must pass both portions of the test Math: 80 multiple choice 6 th & 7 th grade math standards Algebra 1 English: 72 multiple choice and 1 essay If CAHSEE is not passed, but all KHSD subject requirements are met, student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
2 opportunities in 11 th grade 3 opportunities in 12 th grade CAHSEE classes to offer remediation in 11 th /12 th grade Additional information: www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
A. Agriculture and Natural Resources Ag Resources P Ag Biology P Ag Gov/Econ Ag Leadership Vet Science B. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Advanced Band Jazz Ensemble Drama 1 Beginning Band Color Guard Drama 2 Percussion Ensemble Drama Performance Concert Band Dance Bass Choir 1, 2 Advanced Chamber Choir Beginning Art Treble Choir 1, 2 Intermediate Art Mixed Choir Advanced Art Video Production Forensics 1P Photo 1 Film Production Forensics 2P Photo 2 Adv. Film Production Journalism Yearbook/Publications C. Information Technology *Computer Applications/Graphics *Photo 2 *Web Design/Beginning *Adv. Film Prod. *Web Design/Advanced (need prerequisite for courses with *)
A freshman will be promoted if he/she accomplishes one of the following: Earns at least 45 credits Passes English and math Scores proficient on Algebra and English California Standards Tests. 9GR does not take CAHSEE in second year of high school
Used for remediation (if a student fails a class and needs it for graduation) Used to raise A-G class requirement (if a student earns a D or an F and can retake the same class for a C or better) Summer school is not guaranteed Summer school is not used as a get ahead, or as a means to early graduation
9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Math Math Math Science Science Science Science Health/CLIC Social Science Social Science Social Science PE PE Elective Elective Foreign Lang/ Fine Art/ Elective Foreign Lang/ Fine Art/ Elective Foreign Lang/ Fine Art/ Elective Foreign Lang Fine Art/Elective
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior App Algebra App Geometry Integrated Math Consumer Math Alg 1P Geom P Alg/Adv P Analysis P or Stats P Geom 9P Alg/Adv GP Analysis HP AP Calculus Stats P Alg/Adv GP Analysis HP AP Calculus Stats P Stats P AP Calculus
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Int. Sci P Biology P Earth Sci P Chem P (Alg/Adv) Chem P or Physics P (Alg/Adv) Physics P (Alg/Adv) Ag Res P Ag Biology P Ag/Vet Sci P Chem( Alg/Adv) or Physics P Biology P Chem P (Alg/Adv) Physics P Int Sci GP Biology GP (Geom) Chem HP (Alg/Adv) Physics HP Biology GP Chem HP (Alg/Adv) Physics HP Geology HP
GATE/Honors courses placed by teacher recommendation Advanced Placement (AP) courses placed by application, parent permission, GPA verification, and teacher recommendation AP Applications due on March 14 to the Career Center
A. Social Studies 2 years B. English 4 years C. Mathematics 3 years (4 rec.) D. Lab Science 2 years (3 rec.) E. Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec.) F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year G. College Prep Elective 1 year Grades of C or better are required in all College Prep classes!
University of California (10 campuses) 4-year Private Colleges and Universities California State University (23 campuses) 2-year Community Colleges (109 campuses)
University of California Schools Top 12.5% of high school graduates. # of Students: Over 200,000 http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Cal State University Schools Top 33% of high school graduates. # of Students: Over 400,000 http://www.csumentor.edu/ Community College High school graduates or 18 years or older # of Students: Over 2.5 million http://www.cccco.edu/
Semester membership is based on work done in the previous semester. You must reapply each semester. To qualify, you must earn the required number of A s and B s. A grade of D or F in any class disqualifies you from membership for that semester.
Academic recognition as well as: Outstanding performance in areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character Potential scholarship possibilities for seniors School-wide community service project each year www.nhs.us
For eligibility requirements to play at Division I and II schools check NCAA Clearinghouse website: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycent er/common Students will register with NCAA during their junior year.
PSAT (mid-october; 11 th grade year, pay and take on campus) SAT I (Writing, Math, Critical Reading 800 points per section; max 2400, first test by spring of junior year) SAT II (Two tests by fall of senior year depending on university requirement) ACT plus writing (first test by spring of junior year) Register @ www.collegeboard.com for SAT I & II and www.act.org for ACT
Federal or California grants - money that does not need to be repaid Loans low interest federal loans are available to those who qualify Work study programs jobs provided on the school campus Scholarships a gift of money to be used for your education Families must submit a FAFSA due March 2 nd of senior year for fall admission. www.fafsa.ed.gov See page 31 in your resource guide for more information on financial aid.
Apprenticeships www.calapprenticeship.org The U.S. Military www.usmilitary.com Americorps www.americorps.gov California Conservation Corps www.ccc.ca.gov Job Corps www.jobcorps.gov Peace Corps www.peacecorps.gov Teach for America www.teachforamerica.org
Work Permits ACT/SAT Registration Books College Applications/Workshops Career Information Scholarships Financial Aid Info/Registration College Representative Visitations College Catalogs Military Information Computer Access Resumes
Student must be present every day of school. Set aside a time and place for homework. Buy and utilize a daily planner. The coursework is not meant to be easy: we want your student to be challenged. We do not advocate the easy way out.
Monitor student s progress by: Viewing student grades on Synergy email teachers www.khsd.k12.ca.us/frontier or call the school @ 829-1107 and ask for a phone message to be placed in teacher s boxes. Progress Reports are mailed to parents approx. mid- Sept., Nov., Feb, and Apr. Report cards are mailed to parent approx. end of October, mid-january, mid-march, and mid-june. Semester grades are on the transcript. SYNERGY parent portal!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45pm 3:45pm Tutoring in all core subjects English or Social Studies Teacher on Tuesdays Math or Science Teacher on Thursdays Peer tutors for every subject Meet in the Cafeteria No appointment needed!
Monday through Friday 4 th Period Lunch Tutoring in all core subjects Peer tutors for every subject every day Meet in Room 708 No appointment needed!
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