Prospect High School Sophomore Class Visit

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Prospect High School Sophomore Class Visit
Mrs. Holguin Guidance Advisor A L Ms.
Lambert Guidance Advisor M Z Mrs. Carlisle
CCOC/Middle College Mrs. Keh-Roman Guidance
Secretary
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Student Drop Ins

• Questions about schedules
• Trouble with grades
• Difficulties with classmates
• Graduation Status
• Options for making up an F
• Post High School Plan
• Questions about class choices
• Students are welcome to drop in and ask questions
  or ask for a conference at any time throughout
  high school.

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Parents Contacting Guidance Advisors

• Email or Phone us about
• Schedule and course questions
• Trouble with grades
• Difficulties with classmates
• General Questions
• Meetings
• Issues regarding health, safety or academic
  difficulties may require a meeting

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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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California High School Exit Exam

• Sophomores scheduled to take CAHSEE on March 16th
  (English) 17th (Math).
• Please take the exam seriously!
• Required to receive a Prospect High School
  diploma.

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Transcript

• Demographic information
• Are all courses listed?
• Is your GPA correct?
• Are you missing any units for graduation?
• Problems? Incorrect info?
• See Ms. Keh-Roman
• Note CSIS ID (also called State ID) at bottom
  left side
• of your transcriptneeded for UC and CSU
  applications

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Resources

• Study Hall
• Everyday
• 1140 1210
• Help from teacher
• Homework Center
• Prospect Library
• Tues-Wed-Thurs
• 230 - 400
• Peer Tutors Available

• Weekly Grade Check Card
• Pick-up in Student Services Center or Main Office
• Weekly grade report

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Post-High School Education Options

• Vocational/Technical Schools
• Community Colleges
• CSU System
• UC System
• Independent (Private) Colleges and
• Out-of-State Public Colleges/Universities

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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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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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College and Career Center

• Parent Volunteers
• College research
• SAT ACT Information
• College admissions personnel visiting our campus
  and the Bay Area
• Scholarships (applications)
• Career Search
• Workshops

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To-Do List

• Ensure Transcript is complete and accurate
• Have a plan to satisfy high school graduation
  requirements and post high school plan
  requirements
• Pass While Youre in the Class!

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Thank You!

• Class of 2012
• Go Panthers!

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K-16 Bridge Program

• Go to http//www.k16bridge.org/mymentor/
• Click Register
• Choose a username password
• Enter required information. You must use your
  legal name!
• Select West Valley College
• Select Prospect High School, enter all required
  info
• Click on Sign up!
• You will need to sign in with your username
  password
• Click on True Colors on the left hand side and
  follow the prompts.