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LATHROP Intermediate

This orientation provides information on the high school graduation requirements, including passing the CAHSEE, earning credits, and fulfilling course requirements. It also outlines the A-G college entrance requirements for UC and CSU admissions.

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LATHROP Intermediate

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  1. LATHROP Intermediate HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION Revused 3/18/09

  2. High School Graduation Requirements • Santa Ana Unified (SAUSD) has three graduation requirements: • The first requirement tells you what tests you need to pass. • All 8th graders must pass the U.S. Constitution test. • In high school, the State requires you to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) . • The second requirement tells you how many classes you have to pass. • In Intermediate school you are required to pass 9 classes a year in order to promote. • High School also requires that you pass a certain number of classes. However, in high school they are called Credits and you must earn them over four years of high school. • The third requirement tells you what classes you must pass. These are called course requirements.

  3. What do I need to do to graduate? • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • English and • Math • Earn 220 credits. • Pass all required Classes • With letter grade D or better to graduate • With letter grade C or better to go to college

  4. High School Graduation Requirements CAHSEE • The California High School Exit Exam is a state requirement; all high school students must pass this exam to earn a high school diploma. • CAHSEE consists of 2 tests • English Language Arts and • Mathematics • Students will have an opportunity to take a • Practice CAHSEE in 9th grade • Real CAHSEE in 10th grade • For non-passage of the CAHSEE on the first time, students will have to keep trying until they pass (perhaps in 11th or 12th Grade)

  5. How many classes do I need to pass? High School Credit System • In high school 6 classes are taken per semester (2 semesters per year), just like in Intermediate school. • Each class is worth 5 credits. • 5 credits are earned for each class passed with a grade of A, B, C, or D. • 0 credits will given for F letter grade. • Let’s do some math! • 6 Classes • X 5 Credits • 30 credits per Semester • X 2 semesters per year • 60 credits per year • X 4 years • 240 credits • Students are required to earn 220 credits (44 classes) in four years of high school.

  6. High School Credit System CLASS STANDING Grade placement is determined by the amount of credits that have been earned. CLASS STANDING 9TH Grade Freshman = 0-45 Credits 10th Grade Sophomore = 50-95 Credits 11th Grade Junior = 100-150 Credits 12th Grade Senior = 160+ Credits 2nd Graduation Requirement = 220 Credits (44 Classes)

  7. High School Graduation RequirementsWhat courses do you need to pass?

  8. THE A-G COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are high school classes that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). • The purposes of the A-G / College Entrance Requirements are to ensure that entering students: • Can take and pass first year college classes at UC and CSU without remediation. • Have learned the skills and subject knowledge that will allow them to succeed in a rigorous learning environment. • Have attained essential critical thinking and study skills.

  9. COLLEGE A-G REQUIREMENTS Courses required for admission to the University of California and California State University A. History/Social Science 2 Years One year of U. S. History or one-half year of American Government/Civics and one year of World History/Cultures/Geography. B. English 4 Years College Preparatory English C. Mathematics 3 Years (4 years recommended) Algebra and above D. Laboratory Science 2 Years (3 years recommended) Lab science in at least two of these three areas: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics E. Foreign Language 2 Years (3 years recommended) Two years of the same language F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year Dance, Drama/Theater, Music, and Visual Arts G. College Preparatory Elective 1 Year One additional year chosen from the above A-G subject areas.

  10. High School A-G Planning Chart

  11. You are responsible to graduate high school, are you on the right track? • You are on the right track to high school if you are currently • Enrolled and passing English 8 BK or H with a C or better • Passing Math 8 with a C or better • Passing Science 8 with a C or better • Passing Social Studies with a C or better • Enrolled and passing an Elective class (Music, Art, Technology, AVID, or Dance) with a C or better • You are not yet on a good path • If you are enrolled in Read180 or System44, your goal is to exit Intervention classes and be enrolled in English 8 BK. • For more information, please ask your teacher or counselor

  12. What are your goals? • Please share with your goals with your neighbor. • High School Graduation • College Graduation • Career or Job • What do you need to achieve your goals? • If you should need more guidance in setting goals, please see your counselor.

  13. Which High School would you like to go to next year? • Learn More About High Schools in SAUSD • Learn More About Elective Classes at each school • Come to the • School of Choice Fair (Street Fair) • Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Downtown Santa Ana • 10:00 – 2:00 • Sycamore & 2nd Street

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