9th Grade Meeting

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9th Grade Meeting

• Mrs. Svoboda
• Freshman Counselor

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OPHS Graduation Requirements

• English (4 years)
• Social Studies (3 and ½ years)
• Math (3 years)
• PE (2 years- 9th 10th)
• Foundations of Science (1 year- 9th)
• Life Science/Biology (1 year-10th)
• Physical Science/Chemistry (1 year- 11th)
• Visual and Performing Art (1 year)
• Technology (1 semester)
• Practical Skill ( 1 semester)
• Health (1 semester-9th)
• Life Skills (1 semester- 12th)
• General Electives (55 credits)

• 240 Credits needed to graduate
• CAHSEE

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Academics

• Ds and Fs dont count for college
• Keep your doors open
• College Prep (CP),
• Honors (H)
• Advanced Placement (AP)

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UC/CSU a-g Requirements

• a. History (2 years)
• b. English (4 years)
• c. Math (3 years required/4 years recommended)
• d. Lab Science (2/3 years)
• e. Foreign Language (2/3 years)
• f. Visual Performing Arts ( 1 year)
• g. College Prep Elective (1 year)

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Options for Higher Education

• University of California (UCs) 33,100
• California State Universities (CSUs) 23,030
• Community College 13,891
• Private and out of state universities 50,470

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College Entrance Exams

• PSAT
• SAT (sign up for the
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• www.collegeboard.com)
• ACT (act.org)
• SAT Subject Area Tests
• AP Exams

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Admission Factors

• Grades
• SAT/ACT scores
• Strength of curriculum
• Personal Statement
• Participation in extracurricular activities
• Counselor recommendation
• Focus on a particular interest/passion
• Leadership

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9th Grade at a Glance

• Maintain an excellent attendance record
• Develop solid study skills
• Increase your vocabulary
• READ!
• Extracurricular activities
• Get involved
• Keep your grades up

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• Request classes for next year
• College search
• Career search
• Career assessment
• Learning Style assessment
• 4 year plan
• Scholarship
• Naviance

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College and Career CenterMs. Jean Gilbert
Hawkins

• Room C-6
• College visit
• Tutoring club
• Naviance workshops, trainings and emails
• Scholarships information
• Leadership opportunities
• Summer enrichment
• Online bulletins
• SAT/ACT information

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Reaching Your Highest Potential

• Manage your time wisely
• Use a calendar
• Organization
• Study in 20-50 minute chunks
• Get enough sleep
• Eat well
• Read Actively
• Take notes
• Be proactive
• Attend 7th period support regularly

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Resources

• College and Career Center room C-6
• Naviance
• www.oakparkusd.org
• www.collegeboard.com register for SAT
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu explore campuses
• www.csumentor.edu explore campuses
• www.act.org register for ACT
• www.studygs.net Study Skills

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Final Thoughts

• Work hard
• Be balanced
• Study smart
• Get help when you need it
• Attend Support
• Get involved
• Enjoy high school!!!