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9th Grade Presentation

“What do You Need to do?”

Grades/Credits

Graduation/College

“What do You Need to Know?”

• The difference between grades & credits

• What counts?

• The difference between academic and eligibility GPA

• What does it take to graduate?

• What does it take to go to a 4 year college?

• What is a transcript?

• What happens if you fail a class?

• Where to find support

Difference Between Grade/Credit

• CREDITS

• 1 class = 5 credits

• 1 semester = ____ classes = ____ credits

• 1 year = ____ semesters = ____ credits

• Graduation = ____ years = ____ credits

• GRADES

• A, B, C, D, F

• 6-week, 12-week, semester Report Cards

Does 9th Grade “Count”?

YES!!

Academic vs. Eligibility GPA

• Academic GPA includes: GPA will include all courses except: PE, Marching PE, School Services (OA, TA, Academic Tutor and ASB)

• Eligibility GPA includes: All Courses • Students must achieve a 2.0 grade point

average and be passing at least 4 classes each 6-week marking period to maintain eligibility for athletics and extra-curricular activities.

What Do You Need to Graduate?

ENGLISH (40 credits) 4 years

WORLD HISTORY (10 credits) 1 year

U.S. HISTORY (10 credits) 1 year

CIVICS (5 credits) ½ year

ECONOMICS (5 credits) ½ year

FINE ARTS or FOREIGN LANGUAGE (5 credits) ½ year

FINE ARTS (Art, Music, Drama) (5 credits) ½ year

MATHEMATICS (20 credits) 2 years

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (10 credits) 1 year

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (10 credits) 1 year

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (20 credits) 2 years

HEALTH (5 credits) ½ year

ELECTIVES Credits (85 credits)

TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED (230)

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must pass the California High School Exit Exam first given in the 10th grade. All students must pass Algebra 1-2 to graduate from high school.

What Does it Take to go to

4-Year College? SUBJECT 1 YR 1 YR 1 YR 1 YR

a History

Two years of history/social science, including one year of U.S. history or one semester of U.S. history

and one semester of American government, and . . . for CSU, two semesters of history/social studies

from either “a” or “g” subject areas and . . . for UC, two semesters of world history, cultures and

geography from the “a” subject area.

b English

Four years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses

c Mathematics

Three years math (algebra I and II, geometry); four years recommended

d Laboratory Science

Two years laboratory science including . . . for CSU, one year of physical and one year of biological

science (one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”) and . . . for

UC, at least two of the three core disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics (both from the “D” subject

area and three years recommended).

e Foreign Language

Two years of language other than English (LOTE). Must be the same language.

f Visual or Performing Arts

One year visual and performing arts. Students must complete a single year-long course selected from

the disciplines of dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts.

g College Preparatory Elective

One year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved “a-g” course list, excluding those

designated as non-elective (lower-level mathematics, language other than English, and visual and

performing arts).

What is the difference between

graduation/college requirements?

• Minimum graduation requirements will not

necessarily get you into college

• UC/CSU requirements only will not get you

graduated

• C (grade) = College

• D (grade) = Diploma

The Good

The Average

The Ugly

What do You do if You FAIL?

• Have 4 Years to earn 230 credits

• Options for credit recovery are:

PUSD Summer School (if available)

6 ½ Classes (worth 2.5 credits)

PUSD ROP and Night School Classes

PUSD Virtual School

Outside Courses (on-line, CC, etc.)

Where do You Find Support?

• GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR!

• Bronco Center Tutoring

• ELP

• 6 ½ support classes (M-Th after school)

• Programs Office

• 9th & 10th grade Academic Success Classes

• Coaches

• DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEACHERS!!

Counselors

•Mrs. Rolls A-Em

•Mr. Sager En-Lee

•Mrs. Curry Lef-Re

•Mr. Hunt Rf-Z

Administration

• Mr. Lemaster Principal

• Mr. Casas Asst. Principal

• Mr. Egan Asst. Principal

• Mrs. Bozzay Asst. Principal

QUESTIONS?