Prospect High School 9th Grade Class Visits

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Prospect High School 9th Grade Class Visits

• Guidance Advisors
• Mrs. Holguin A L
• Ms. Lambert M - Z

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Prospect High School

• What 9th graders need to know

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Graduation Requirements

• Do students need to take certain classes to
  graduate?

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Graduation Requirements

• English 40
• Social Science 30
• Math (Algebra 1) 20
• Science 20
• Physical Education 20
• Health 5
• Fine Art 10
• Applied Art 10
• World Language 10
• General Elective 55
• Total Credits 220

Must pass High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 30
units using two categories
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30 units from 2 categories

• How do students fulfill this requirement?
• Example
• 2 years Foreign Language (Spanish or French)
• 1 year Fine Art (Art 1, 3D Design, Drama,etc.)
• -OR-
• 2 years Fine Art
• 1 year Applied Art (Foods, Computers,etc.)

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Class Credit/Units

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

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Class Credit/Units

• 2 semesters in one year
• Receive 5 credits/units per class each semester
  (with a passing grade)
• Which equals 10 credits/units per class each year
  (with a passing grade)
• If you fail a class needed for graduation, you
  must make it up.

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Grades

• How do I know what my grades are?

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Progress Reports

• Grades mailed home every 6 weeks
• Grades measure academic performance
• Grades used for sports/extracurricular
  eligibility
• Only semester grades appear on transcript
• Fall Progress Reports October 9 and November 20
• Fall Semester finals January 20 and January 21
• Spring Progress Reports March 12 and April 30
• Spring Semester finals June 9 and June 10

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Attendance

• Does missing school impact my
• grades?

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Attendance

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

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4-year Colleges

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

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UC/CSU Minimum A G Subject 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

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GPA Calculation

• What is GPA?
• How do I calculate my GPA?

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How to Calculate YourGrade Point Average

• 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)
• Grade Point Average (GPA) is used to determine
• Academic Performance ? Eligibility to play
  sports
• Eligibility for colleges

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Support Services

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

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Resources

• Study Hall
• Everyday
• 1140 1210
• Help from teacher
• Homework Center
• Prospect Library
• Monday - Thursday
• 215 - 400
• Peer Tutors Available

• Friday Cards
• Pick-up in Student Services Center or Main Office
• Weekly grade report

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Use Time Outside of School Wisely!

• Develop habits that will lead to success
• Find a quiet place to study
• Plan a daily homework schedule
• Use a daily planner
• Use Study Hall to receive help from your teachers
• Register for School Loop _at_ http//www.prospect.sch
  oolloop.com/

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Extracurricular Activities

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

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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

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Thank You!

• Q A
• Class of 2013
• Go Panthers!