Class of 2017 IH Students. A-G 2017 Graduation Requirements A: Social Studies B: English C: Math D: Science E: World Language F: Visual/Perf Arts G: Adv.

Class of 2017IH Students

A-G 2017 Graduation Requirements

• A: Social Studies• B: English• C: Math• D: Science• E: World Language• F: Visual/Perf Arts• G: Adv. College Prep

• Electives• Physical Ed• Health

30 cr. – 3yrs w/ C or better40 cr. – 4yrs w/ C or better30 cr. – 3yrs w/ C or better20 cr. – 2yrs w/ C or better (Bio + Phys Sci)20 cr. – 2yrs w/ C or better10 cr. – 1yr w/ C or better10 cr. – 1yr w/ C or better (core electives)

Physics, Geography, Statistics, 3yrs of lang25 cr. – 2.5 yrs w/ D or better20 cr. – 2 yrs w/ D or better05 cr. – 1 sem w/ D or better

Total credits = 210

“A” Requirement: History/Social Science

9th – Honors or AP World History10th – AP U.S. History11th – Social Studies Elective (i.e. AP Human Geography,

AP Psychology, AP European History)12th – AP Government/Honors Economics

• With a “C” or better – LAUSD/A-G Req.• minimum 30 credits – 3 years

“B” Requirement:English

9th – IH Honors English 10 (British Literature)10th- IH Honors English 11 (American Lit/

Contemporary Comp)11th- AP English Literature12th – English 101/English 102 (Pierce College)

• 40 credits – 4 years total• Pass with grade of C or better

“C” Requirement: Mathematics

Algebra 1A/B- this is a year long class & must be passed with C or better (Honors Algebra 1)(you cannot proceed in math until this class is passed)

Geometry A/B (Honors Geometry)

Algebra 2A/B (Honors Algebra 2)(students will continue to Honors Advanced Math, Into to

Data Science, AP Calculus AB/BC & AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus)

• Students need 30 credits – 3 years (validation rules apply)

• Pass with C or better

“D” Requirement:Lab Sciences

Life Science : Honors or AP Biology Physical Science: Honors or AP Chemistry

Physics or AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 or AP Physics

C

• Students need 20 credits – 2 years• Pass with C or better

“E” Requirement: World Language

Spanish 1,2,3 Honors and AP SpanishFrench 1,2,3 Honors and AP FrenchAmerican Sign Language 1, 2 and 3Korean 2 and 3

(students can take language classes at Hebrew High School, online [National University] , or at an accredited community college)

• 20 credits – 2 years with a C or better (validation rules apply)

• LAUSD and 4-year colleges require 2 years of the same language, but more is recommended(Students can take proficiency exams, SAT Subject Tests or AP tests – Ask College Office staff)

“F” Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts

Drawing A/B Advertising Design A/BCalligraphy A/BBand/OrchestraAmerican ImageVideo ProductionTheatreTheatre ProductionTheatre Ensemble

Choir/Vocal EnsembleInstruments/Harmony/Guitar Music History or Honors Music

History

• Students need 10 credits – must be the same class for the entire year (semester A and semester B)

• Must pass class with C or better

“G” Requirements: Elective Courses

Examples of “G” Courses:• Physics • AP Physics 1• AP Physics 2• AP Physics C• 3rd year of a language• AP Spanish• AP French• AB Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Statistics

• Geography – 1 semester class• Psychology/Sociology• AP Psychology• Journalism • AP European History• AP World History• Latin American Studies • (1 semester)• African American History (one

semester)• AP Human Geography

Physical EducationPhysical Education 1A/B (9th grade)Physical Education 2A/B (10th grade)Dance- Dance Team/Cheer/Drill team (tryouts pending for teams,

cheer & drill)Sports team participation for 2 years or more- (pending tryouts, we

also have certain sports for Fall semester and others for Spring)Marching Dynamics (pending tryouts)Fitness gram test – given in 9th grade Spring semester – must pass for

graduation

• 20 credits – 2 years (after 2 years completion can be used as elective credit)

• Must pass with D or better

HealthHealth is a 5 credit class taken for 1

semester

Health can be taken outside of school in the summer at Options for Youth/Opportunities for Learning,

or Health 11 at an accredited community college

Other Requirements1. Pass CAHSEE (CA High School Exit Exam) –

score of 350 or higher includes Language Arts and Math

This test is administered in 10th grade and you must have 50 credits completed and passed to be eligible (can take until you pass)

2. Complete Service Learning requirement- talk with your Government/Economics/Health teacher and/or your counselor

3. D’s or F’s in the Core A-G classes must be re-taken in summer school or adult school

Academic Promotion

• 9th grade to 10th grade – need 50 credits• 10th grade to 11th grade – need 105 credits• 11th grade to 12th grade – need 160 credits

Students need 210 credits to graduate from LAUSD High School

Advanced Placement Classes• Students must apply for Honors and AP classes each year• Lunchtime meetings are held in early March (dates and

rooms are posted in Counseling Office, College Office and classrooms)

• There is an application process for enrollment in Honors and AP Courses – requirements apply

• Counselors only put students in these classes if they have been accepted by department heads

College Name Game How many colleges can you think of?

3,000+ schools in the United States alone…

What’s in a name???

DON’T FALL INTO THE NAME TRAP! Just because you haven’t heard of it, doesn’t mean

it’s not an excellent school!

California’s Higher Education System

• Community Colleges – 2 year colleges– (i.e. Pierce, Valley, Santa Monica, Moorpark, Glendale)

• California State Universities – 4 year universities– (i.e. CSUN, CSULA, San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis

Obispo)• University of California – 4 year universities– (i.e. UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, UCI, UCD, UCSC, UCR, UCM)

• Private Universities – 4 year colleges and universities– (i.e. USC, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Cal Lutheran)

College Admittance Criteria

• Most schools take holistic approach• Academics:– Grades (Cs or better, Ds not accepted for college)– Challenging coursework– Concurrent enrollment in community college classes

• Test scores: SAT/ACT, Subject Tests (if required)• Extracurricular activities at school:– Sports, clubs, music, drama, leadership, etc.

• Community service / Volunteer work outside school:– Find your passion! Make a commitment!

College Admittance Criteria

• Personal Essays (if required or optional)– Leadership – Life experience– Personal qualities (what makes student unique and a good

fit)– Awards / recognition

• Letters of Recommendation (if required or optional; students must give counselors/teachers advanced notice)

• Participation in special programs– Summer programs, internships, employment, etc.

• Special factors– Talent, legacy, first in family to attend college, diversity, etc.

GPAs/Class RankEvery Taft student has 3 unique GPAs• LAUSD: 9th – 11th grade marks on 4.0 scale, with

¼ pt. weighting for all AP classes (how senior ranking is determined; recalculated after 12th grade fall final marks for ranking and graduation cords)

• UC/CSU: 10th -11th grade marks on 4.0 scale, (full pt. weighting for all AP classes and applicable honors courses) [see handout for details]

• Financial Aid: 10th-11th grade unweighted marks on 4.0 scale (excludes PE)

Deciding Factors

• 4-year vs. 2-year• Housing• Location• Cost/Financial aid

package• Degrees offered• Weather

• Extracurricular activities• Size (small vs. big)• Special programs• Unique college life aspects• Academic focus

What is the best fit for student?Take a tour/virtual tour

Choose schools wisely!

• Safety schools– must have AT LEAST ONE safety school

• Competitive schools– likely to be accepted, not guaranteed

• Reach schools – very competitive, may not be accepted

Pick schools in each categoryUCLA, UCB, UCSD, and UCSB are

COMPETITIVE/REACH schools for everyone!

Sophomore Timeline (remainder of year)

• March: Plan next year’s classes• April:Think about SAT / ACT• May: AP exams• June-August:– Have summer activities (volunteer, job, etc.)– Increase GPA through college classes/summer

school– Explore possible career choices/educational goals– College research

College Office Services/Assistance

• Peer College Counselors• Junior meetings• Catalogs and brochures• Application workshops• College application help• College rep visits

• Scholarships• Financial aid

information• Concurrent Enrollment• Test prep materials• Recommendations• Senior Rank/GPAs

THE END…or just the beginning?

Questions?