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JOHN C. FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
How Do I Earn a High School Diploma
Earn 230 credits Pass all required classes Show Computer Proficiency Pass the California High School Exits
Exam (CAHSEE) Meet Service Learning Requirements
Senior Year Requirements Pass all required
classes Have 95%
attendance See the college
counselor to complete all required paperwork for post secondary
Clear all fines & detentions
Pay senior dues
EARN 230 CREDITS
To be in the 10th grade you must have 55 credits in the fall.
To be in the 11th grade you must have 110 credits in the fall.
To be 12th grade you must have 170 credits by July 1st.
CREDIT PROMOTION1st Semester
9th Grade 30 credits (1st Sem.)
10th Grade 85 credits (1st Sem.)
11th Grade 140 credits (1st Sem.)
12th Grade 200 credits (1st Sem.)
2nd Semester
9th Grade 55 credits (2nd Sem.)
10th Grade 110 credits (2nd Sem.)
11th Grade 170 credits (2nd Sem.)
12th Grade 230 credits (2nd Sem.)
WARNING!If you do not have the
necessary credits by the beginning of the school year, you will not be promoted to the next grade level until the beginning of the next year.
For Example: If you have less than
55 credits you will not move to the 10th grade, you will stay in the 9th grade until you meet the credit requirements
If you go to intersession, adult school or Saturday school with Beyond the Bell, after the school year begins you will be placed in the correct grade level the next school year.
To make up credits, you can
Attend: Adult School Beyond the Bell A-Friedman Occupational Center Any Community College
Classes are offered in the evening,Saturday, while you are on track &off track.
Course Requirements
4 years of English 3 years of Social
Science 2 years of College
Prep Math 1 year of Biology 1 year of a Lab
Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics)
2 years of P.E. 1 Semester of
Health 1 Semester of Life
Skills 1 year of Applied
Technology 1 year of V.A.P.A. 70 Elective Credits
11th Grade Program
American Lit/ Contemporary Comp. Geometry, Algebra 2A/2B, Trig./Math
Analysis. U.S. History A/B. Chemistry/ Physics. Foreign Language. Elective Class.
ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS
We encourage students to take Advanced Placement classes. We have a wide variety to chose from in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.
Many other university approved electives that are offered. Your counselor will help you make sure you not only complete your Graduation requirements but have the courses required for college.
PASS THE CAHSEE
The CAHSEE consist of two parts:MATH & ENGLISH
You must score a minimum of 350 on the Math and English portions of the test.
If either Math & English are passed, that section will not have to be taken again.
If either Math & English are not passed, there will be multiple chances to retake.
Both sections must be passed to receive a Diploma.
NOTE: The 1st time you will take the CAHSEE is the 2nd semester of 10th Grade, must have 55 credits to take CAHSEE.
Who is the college counselor
and the career advisor? The College Counselor is
Mrs. Martinez/ Mrs. Gossard.
(Located Room 520)
The Career Advisor is Mr. Shultze.
(Located Room 520)
How do I get ready for college?A-G requirements
A- History/Social Science (2 years required)B- English (4 years required)C- Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years
recommended)D- Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years
recommended)E- Foreign Language (2 years required of the
same language, 3 years recommended)F- VAPA- (1 year required)G- College Preparatory Elective- (1 year required)
IN 11TH GRADE YOU SHOULD:
Check with your Counselor to make sure you are on college track
Register & take the PSAT (Practice for the SAT I) Prepare & plan to take the SAT & ACT tests in your
Spring Semester Narrow your college selection down to about 10
choices & get specific information on the entrance requirements
Research scholarships & financial aid using the internet and/or the college center
Continue to track your progress Stay involved in school activities Work on improving your G.P.A. to “A”s & “B”s
WHAT IS A G.P.A.?
G.P.A.= Grade Point Average, the numeric value of your academic work used by colleges to determine eligibility.
1) Assign value to your grades: - A= 4 2) Add the value - B= 3 for all the classes. - C= 2 3) Divide by the - D= 1 total number of classes.
Honor Roll 3.0 to 4.0 G.P.A.
G.P.A. & TEST FOR COLLEGE
You must have a 2.5 G.P.A. for most colleges
Cal. State Colleges require a 2.5 G.P.A and
the SAT I or ACT UC Colleges require a 3.0 G.P.A. and the
SAT I& or the ACT & SAT II Private Colleges have varied entrance
requirements but usually required a 3.0 G.P.A.
WHAT DO I DO TO MAKE SURE I’M ON TRACK?
See your Counselor regularly Keep track of the classes you you passed & the classes you need on the Graduation Requirement Checklist Keep track of your credits Pass all your classes If you FAIL a class make it up right
away!
What You Should Decide… Where are you going in life? Are you planning on going to
a 4 year college after high school Are you planning on going to
a 2 year college after high
school Are you going to a trade tech
or vocational school
REMEMBER:
Your High School Counselor is here to help!
Come in & see us soon!!
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