Welcome Freshman Academy

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WelcomeFreshman Academy

• Room B-1
• 9th Grade Counselors
• Mrs. Britt-Blair A-Do
• Mrs. Fernandez Du-Lop
• Mrs. Adler Lor-Re
• Ms. Ramirez Ri-Z

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What do I need to do to earn a high school
diploma?

• Pass all required courses
• Have good attendance and behavior
• Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit
  Exam)
• Earn 230 credits

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How do you earn credits?

• Each class you take is worth 5 credits per
  semester
• Each class must be passed with an A, B, C or D
• A Fail in a class gives you 0 credits.
• Fall Semester 30 credits Spring Semester 30
  credits 60 credits per school year.
• 60 (credits) x 4 years (9th-12th) 240 credits
• REMEMBER YOU NEED 230 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!

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What are Banning High Schools Graduation
Requirements?
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English(40 credits 4 years)

• 9th 12th grade

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Social Studies(30 credits 3 years)

• World History A and B (10th grade)
• US History A and B (11th grade)
• Government/Economics
• (12th grade)

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Mathematics(20 credits 2 years)

• Algebra 1A and 1B
• Algebra 2A and 2B
• Geometry A and B

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Sciences(20 credits 2 years)

• Physical Science ( 1 year)
• ICS Science 1A and 1B
• Chemistry A and B
• Biological Science (1 year)
• Biology A and B

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Physical Education/Sports(20 credits 2 years)

• MUST be taken in the 9TH and 10th grade.
• The Fitness Exam will be given spring semester
  and MUST be passed.

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Life Skills/AVID( 5 credits 1 semester)

• 1st semester course

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Health(5 credits 1 semester)

• 2nd semester course

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Fine Art(10 credits 1 year)

• Drama
• Photo
• Ceramics
• Painting
• Drawing
• Intro. to Art
• Art History
• Dance

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Technical Art(10 credits 1 year)

• Computer Operations
• Computer Repair
• Desktop Publishing
• Floral Design
• Baker Fundamentals
• Wood Shop
• Auto Body/Mechanics
• Stage Crew
• Play Production

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Electives(7 classes 70 credits)

• If you plan to attend a four-year University,
  speak to your 10th grade counselor to select the
  proper A-G courses.
• Examples Speech, Additional years of P.E.
  (Sports), AP courses, Foreign Language
  (Spanish/French), Advanced Math and Science
  courses

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Review

• How many credits do we need for
• - English
• - Social Studies
• - Mathematics
• - Science
• - P.E.
• - Life Skills
• - Health
• - Electives
• How many credits do we need to earn a High School
  Diploma?

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• If you FAIL a class during the regular semester,
  you can NOT repeat that class during the regular
  school year.
• All FAILED classes MUST be repeated during
  summer school or, Adult School to graduate on
  time (2013).

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How many credits do I need in order to move to
the next grade?

• 10th grade 55 credits
• 11th grade 110 credits
• 12th grade 170 credits
• Graduation 230

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College is Possible

• You can meet college requirements while meeting
  high school requirements.
• You must earn a C or higher to apply to a
  University. Aim for As
• You must challenge yourself by taking advance
  courses.
• YOU CAN DO IT!

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What did you learn today?

• How many credits do you need to graduate from
  High School?
• If your last name is Gomez, who is your
  counselor?
• If you are struggling in your class, what should
  you do?
• A. Call 911
• B. Cry and Complain
• C. Ask for help (i.e. teacher, counselor, peer)
• D. Attend Tutoring after school (The Spot)
• F. Both C and D

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Best of Luck class of 2013!!!Never Give up!

• Any questions please visit the Freshman Academy
  Office
• Room B-1