Program planning for incoming 11th graders

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Program planning for incoming 11th graders

• Class of 2011

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Materials You Should Have

• Transcript
• DV Course Mini Catalog DHS Course Catalog Link
  
• Junior Program Planner- Purple
• Course list
• Sac City course guidelines
• Summer school application

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What is due back

• Planner due in History classes- March 9
• Parent/guardian signature required
• Teacher signature on certain classes
• Summer School application if needed
• In-class forums- 2/25-26

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Graduation Requirements

• Look at your transcript this is an official
  document
• Check spelling of your name and address
• Be sure all your classes are on your transcript.
• P on transcript indicates course is on a-g list
  and is college prep

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Graduation Requirements

• College/online courses (taken from an accredited
  high school or college) are only added to
  transcript if required for graduation or to meet
  minimum a-g requirements. Must be pre-approved by
  Director/Counselor see new District Policy.
• Students are responsible for making sure they
  meet all graduation requirements
• Students must investigate whether courses meet
  college entrance requirements

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GPA Definitions
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Graduation Requirements

• Credits completed/required current classes not
  included in number completed
• You should have 115 credits earned by the end of
  your sophomore year including classes you are in
  right now.
• If you will not have 115 or more, consider Summer
  School or other alternatives see your Counselor

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Continuing your education after High School
graduation

• Community Colleges
• , smaller class size
• Over 100 to choose from
• Technical training
• Part-time possible
• Transfer agreements with UC or CSU
• AA Degree or Certificate
• Admission requirements high school diploma or
  age 18.
• No admission testing required.

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California State University

• 23 campuses to choose from
• Bachelors degree (4 years)
• C or above in college prep classes
• Meet a-g requirements
• SAT Reasoning or ACT required
• Assist.org- helps identify good match.

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University of California

• 9 campuses to choose from
• Bachelors degree (4 years)
• More competitive GPA
• C or above in college prep classes
• Meet a-g subject requirements
• SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing and two SAT
  Subject tests required.

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Other choices

• Private colleges
• Out of state public colleges
• Vocational and technical schools
• Over 6,000 to choose from, - , wide range of
  options, requirements, and locations, from
  extremely competitive to non-competitive
• Check counselor web sites and Career Center
• Many require SAT Reasoning or ACT some require
  SAT Subject Tests
• Military Academies/Enlistment

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4-year planners

• We completed both charts in Choices folder.
• One is for graduation requirements (page 6 of DHS
  Cat if you need an extra form)
• One is for four-year college prep (page 7 of DHS
  Cat if you need an extra form)
• Please bring these charts with you when you come
  to see your Counselor regarding scheduling or
  graduation concerns.

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a-g requirements

• UC and CSU systems have almost identical
  requirements. Refer to cross-reference chart
  provided.
• May meet most private college requirements
• All classes have a P in title
• C or higher in A-G courses
• UC/CSU GPA used for admission, see page 16 in
  catalog.

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Testing for colleges

• SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing for UCs
  and without writing for CSUs
• Plus two SAT Subject Tests required for UCs in
  two different subject areas
• Sign up now for testing dates this spring, you
  can test up until Nov. of senior year.
• collegeboard.com or act.org online tutorials
• Adult School test prep classes

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Other considerations for College Entrance

• Exhibited leadership in school, sports, or
  outside activity such as 4-H or Church
• Number of college prep courses beyond the minimum
  required
• Advanced Ed (through Community College and other
  College-sponsored programs

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College Student-Athletes

• Register with NCAA at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
  and/or NAIA at naia.org
• Register by the end of your junior year
• Meet course requirements for eligibility and
  complete amateurism form
• See page 11 in course catalog

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Choosing your classes whats right for you?

• Read about classes in the course catalog
• Ask your teachers about what they recommend
• Prerequisites listed
• Teacher approval required for AP and Honors and
  other courses with prerequisites
• We recommend no more than two AP or Honors
  courses per semester
• Think about balance sports, other activities

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Waiver for Prerequisites

• If you do not meet prerequisites, you may request
  a waiver. (This is not recommended.) Turn in with
  program planner
• Approved if room in the class

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American Studies

• DV 11th grade requirement
• American Lit. P / American Lit. Hon P
• US History P
• Mostly integrated, using PBL

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American Literature Honors (P)

• On UC/CSU Approved Course List bPrerequisites
  Junior standing, passage of the exit exam,
  completion of English 10 with an A.
• Students electing to take American Literature
  Honors are placed in an American Literature class
  and take the same course as outlined in American
  Literature however, the Honors component creates
  an advanced college-level survey course for which
  students receive weighted grade points. Students
  go beyond the regular American Literature
  curriculum through extensive required readings
  and write a minimum of eight analytical literary
  evaluation and expository essays. Please note
  that a student who enrolls in an Honors course
  cannot opt out of the study of a novel.

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Mathematics

• Two years required for graduation, including
  Algebra 1 P
• To go directly to a 4 year college, must have
  Algebra 1 P no later than grade 10
• (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2/Trig)
• All math classes have prerequisites
• Algebra offered in summer school as a review

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Science (Check prerequisites)

• Physical Science- 1 yr.
• Intro to Earth Physical Science
• Chemistry P (DV)
• Chemistry in the Community P
• Chemistry AP
• Physics P (DV)
• Physics Honors P (DV)
• Physics AP
• ROP Environmental Science P

• Life Science -1 yr.
• Introduction to Life Science
• Biology P (DV)
• Int. Agric Biology P
• Zoology Botany P (DV)
• Physiology Anatomy P (DV)
• Biology AP
• Animal Science P

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Foreign Language(L.O.T.E.) P.E.

• Foreign language no requirement for high school
  graduation Spanish 1-5 (DV)
• College admission requires 2-3 years of the same
  language.
• C or better required to continue
• Physical Education
• Two years required for graduation (9th counts)
• Offered in Summer School
• DV offers Regular, Independent Study, Lifetime
  Sports, Ind. Study not a good match for everyone!

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Fine Arts

• Drama P
• Drawing Painting P
• Video-Film P
• AP Art History P
• AP Studio Art P
• Photography P

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Electives

• Other courses count as electives anything beyond
  the minimum required in any area counts as an
  elective.
• All foreign language classes
• Mathematics beyond 2 years
• DV Teacher or Office Assistant
• DV School Yearbook
• DV Debate 1/ Public Speaking P
• DV Journalism 1 P
• DV Community Service/ Media Projects
• DV Psychology P
• Student Government/Leadership

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New DHS classes this year

• Baroque Music (P pending)
• Transition to College Math (P pending)
• Lifetime Sports
• Strength and Conditioning

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Completing the planner

• You may request a free period 1 or 7 no
  guarantee but we will try! ?
• Minimum of 5 DV classes. Think of your selections
  as permanent choices.
• Your selections must include alternates for
  elective courses-we will choose our course
  offerings based on the of requests.
• (Use the Importance Box for electives)

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Completing the planner

• Do not sign up for auditioned music courses. You
  will be placed following audition.
• Please do not sign up for a class where you have
  not met the prerequisites..
• If you do not return a completed planner by the
  due date (3/9), classes may be selected for you!

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Summer School

• Complete the application and have parent/guardian
  sign it-
• List the course or courses youre signing up for
  on the planner. Course primarily for remediation
  only- not to get ahead on credits.
• DV students should not take US Gov or Econ.
• Please notify the Summer school office if you
  need to drop a class so those on the waiting list
  can secure a spot.

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Community College Classes

• Open to students with 2.7 GPA 16 yrs old
• Counselor/parent signatures needed.
• Please see handout provided for complete course
  list and course expectations.
• You may request the college class on DV Planner
  now register in the Fall

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High School Opportunities

• Leadership opportunities- DV School Climate,
  Peer Helpers, Recruitment, etc.
• Sports- DV Ultimate Frisbee
• Clubs- Drama, Creative Writing, Robotics, etc
• Appts for Counselor consultation are available
  between now and March 6th. Please bring a
  completed Planner Request form, (use pencil), and
  your transcript, with you. Have fun! ?
• http//www.djusd.k12.ca.us/DaVinciHighSchool