Prospect High School 9th Grade Class Visits

1
Prospect High School 9th Grade Class Visits

• Mrs. Aguiñiga A G
• Ms. Lambert H N
• Mr. OMalley O Z

2
Prospect High School

• What 9th graders need to know

3
Graduation Requirements

• Do students need to take certain
• classes to graduate?

4
Graduation Requirements

• 4 years English
• 2 years Math (must pass one year of Algebra)
• 2 years Science
• 1 year Biological Science (Biology)
• 1 year Physical Science (Earth Science, Physics
  or Chemistry)
• 3 years Social Science/History
• 2 years Physical Education or Military Science
• Health (1 Semester)
• 3 years (30 units out of 2 categories)
• Fine Arts
• Applied Arts
• World Language
• 55 units General Electives
• CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
• Total Units Needed for Graduation 220

5
30 unit requirement

• How do students fulfill the 30-Unit Requirement?

6
30 Unit Requirement

• Example
• 2 year Foreign Language (Spanish or French)
• 1 years Fine Art (Art 1, 3D design, Drama,etc.)
• -OR-
• 2 years Fine Art
• 1 year Applied Art (Foods, Computers,etc.)
• Must use 2 out of 3 categories

7
Class Credit

• How do you earn credit in each of
• your classes?

8
Class Credit

• 2 semesters in one year
• Receive 5 units/credits per class each semester
  (with a passing grade)
• Which equals 10 units/credits per class each year
  (with a passing grade)
• Must attend summer school if you fail a class
  needed for graduation

9
Grades

• How do I know what my grades are?

10
Progress Reports

• Grades mailed home every 6 weeks
• Grades used for sports/extra curricular
  eligibility
• 2.0 GPA
• Only semester grades appear on transcript
• Progress Reports October 3 November 14
• Fall Semester finals January 21 22, 2009
• Progress Reports March 13 May 1, 2009
• Spring Semester finals June 10 11, 2009

11
Attendance

• Does missing school impact my
• grades?

12
Attendance

• Truants, Unexcused absences Tardies WILL affect
  your progress report final grade
• All absences must be cleared within 3 days
• Parents must call the Attendance Office at
  626-3408 or the 24-hour Attendance Hotline at
  558-3068 to clear an absence

13
4-year Colleges

• Are graduation requirements and
• college entrance requirements the
• same?

14
UC/CSU Minimum Entrance A G Requirements

• A. 2 Years Social Science/History
• B. 4 Years English
• C. 3 Years Math (through Intermediate Algebra 2
  or Algebra 2)
• D. 2 Years Laboratory Science (1 year Biology, 1
  year Chemistry or Physics)
• E. 2 Years Foreign Language (same language)
• F. 1 Year Visual and Performing Arts
• G. 1 Year College Prep Elective
• Earn C or better in these classes
• Testing
• CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
• UC SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (Plus Writing) 2
  SAT II Subject Tests (in 2 different areas)
  Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
  Mathematics Level 2, US History, World History
  or World Languages
• Minimum GPA
• UC 3.0
• CSU 2.0

15
GPA Calculation

• How do I calculate my GPA?

16
How to Calculate YourGrade Point Average

• Grade Point Average (GPA) is used to determine
• Eligibility to play sports
• Eligibility for colleges
• 1. Convert each letter grade to a numeric value
• A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
• 2. List all your grades (sample)
• English B 3 9th Grade PE B 3
• Algebra A 4 Art 1 B 3
• Earth Science C 2 Spanish I C 2
• 3. Replace the grades with a numeric value, add
  them up and divide by the number of classes
• 3 4 2 3 3 2 17 17 divided
  by 6 2.83
• Sample GPA 2.83 (which is equal to between a
  B and C average)

17
Support Services

• How do students get extra help with
• homework and assignments?

18
Resources

• Tutorial
• Everyday 750AM-820AM or 215PM-245PM (check
  with teachers)
• Help from teacher
• Homework Center
• Prospect Library
• Monday - Thursday
• 215 - 400
• Peer Tutors Available

• Friday Cards
• Pick-up in Student Services Center (Attendance
  counter) or Main Office
• Weekly grade report
• Complete on Thursday Friday mornings during
  tutorial

19
Use Time Outside of School Wisely!

• Develop habits that will lead to success.
• Find a quiet place to study (i.e. Homework
  Center)
• Plan a daily homework schedule.
• Plan to use a daily planner.
• Use tutorial to receive help from your teachers.
• Register for School Loop _at_ http//www.prospect.sch
  oolloop.com/

20
Extracurricular Activities

• Colleges applications
• Community service based Scholarships
• Meaningful activities
• Prolonged commitment
• Leadership roles
• Keep track of community service hours, duties and
  dates

21
Additional Websites

• www.prospect.cuhsd.org
• www.act.org
• www.californiacolleges.edu
• www.cccco.edu
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.csumentor.edu
• www.fastweb.com
• www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu

22

• Q A

23
Take the RIGHT COURSES!

• 2/3 of 8th graders plan to attend college.
• But, only 1/3 plan to take college prep courses
  in high school.
• Without college prep courses, YOU
  CANNOT ENTER A 4-YEAR COLLEGE.