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Welcome 8 th Graders

Welcome 8 th Graders. Standley Middle School Four Year Plan Presentation. Our Time Together. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) SDUSD Graduation Requirements Calculating My CGPA Exit/Entrance Requirements Overview. Introduction Math Course Sequence

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Welcome 8 th Graders

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  1. Welcome 8th Graders Standley Middle School Four Year Plan Presentation

  2. Our Time Together • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) • SDUSD Graduation Requirements • Calculating My CGPA • Exit/Entrance Requirements Overview • Introduction • Math Course Sequence • SAMPLE Sequence of Study (Mathematics) • Four Year Plan Review • Graduation Requirements

  3. Continued… • Dates To Remember • Freshman Check List • Final Words • Questions • Additional Requirement Information • California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  4. My High School Plan

  5. Graduation Requirements • 44credits grades 9 -12 • Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher • Citizenship Grades of 2.0 or better • California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Senior Exhibition • Internship

  6. Grade Point Average (GPA) • A 2.0 GPA is required in grades 9-12 for graduation. • For most courses GPA is computed on a 4 point scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 • GPA is also required for participation in: co-curricular activities, interscholastic athletics and senior activities including promotional ceremony • Weighted GPA- Only Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will be given a weighted grade point.

  7. Calculating My Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) A Student Earns An: A B B C What is Their CGPA??? 12 points / 4 =3.00 • A = 4 • B = 3 • C = 2 • D = 1 • F = 0 Note AP Course ADD an Additional 1 Point to Grades of “C” or Better.

  8. Additional Requirements Students must successfully complete a computer course or pass the district computer test that includes competence on typing speed, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access applications. The 7th grade science courses will also satisfy the requirement.

  9. California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Beginning w/the class of 2016, all California high school students must pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a high school diploma • 2 parts: reading/writing & math • Not timed but can take up to 5 ½ hrs • If students do not pass, a Certificate of Attendance will be given • Must also pass the fitness gram or take PE all four years

  10. What Other Options Do I Have After High School??? • Community College • Technical/Trade Schools (Vocational) • Apprentice Programs • Armed Forces

  11. SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN??? Stay In School !!!

  12. Dates to Remember UC High Parent Night Thursday, February 7th UC High Auditorium @ 6:00pm Standley Parent NightTBA Standley Auditorium UC High Articulation (Students only) Thursday, February 14th and 21st Standley Auditorium (during science class) “College-Making It Happen” Night TBA Standley Auditorium

  13. Freshman Year Checklist • Review 4-Year High School Plan with parent, guardian Visit UCHS High Website, at: http://www.uchs.sandi.net • Begin practicing more effective study/time management skills • Begin to look into extracurricular activities and community service. • Go on Naviance and check out the college/career info.

  14. Continued… • Speak with counselor when questions do arise • Review your transcript to assure the contents are accurate. • Take college preparatory courses.

  15. Where Do I Go For More Assistance??? The Counseling Center...

  16. YOUR COUNSELING STAFF!!!

  17. UC High Counselors • A-ESP Michelle Barnier x 224 • ESQ-LEV Sherryl Godfrey x223 • Phone number: 858-457-3040 • LEW-RIO Maurico Barrientos x 219 • RIV-Z Teem Osborn x222

  18. Disclaimer! Because of the variation in college entrance requirements, it should be understood that meeting high school graduation requirements does not guarantee entrance to specific colleges. Catalogs of the colleges to which admission is sought should be reviewed for specific course preparation and admission policies.

  19. Questions??? Thank You For Your Time

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