1. High School 9TH GRADE PRESENTATION Originally prepared by Ahina Makhani

2. In 9th Grade You Should: • Learn about Graduation Requirements • Find out about school activities and get involved • Begin tracking your own high school progress • Maintain at least a “C” average in your classes • Start to think about post-secondary options

3. 9th Grade Program • ENGLISH 9A/9B • ALGEBRA 1A/1B or GEOMETRY A/B • BIOLOGY • FOREIGN LANGUAGE/ ELECTIVE CLASS • P.E./BAND/SPORT • HEALTH/LIFE SKILLS • INTERVENTION CLASS

4. CREDIT PROMOTION 1st Semester 9th Grade - 30 credits 10th Grade - 85 credits 11th Grade - 140 credits 12th Grade - 200 credits 2nd Semester 9th Grade - 55 credits 10th Grade - 110 credits 11th Grade - 170 credits 12th Grade - 230 credits

5. How Do I Earn a High School Diploma • Earn 230 credits (180 core credits & 50 elective credits) • Pass all required classes (maintain a C average) • Show Computer Proficiency • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Meet Service Learning Requirements

6. Core Curriculum (180 Credits needed) • 4 years of English • 3 years of Social Science (History) • 3 years of College Prep Math • 1 year of Biology • 1 year of Physical Science (ICS) • 2 years of P.E. • 1 Semester of Health • 1 Semester of Life Skills • 1 year of Applied Technology • 1 year Visual & Performing Arts • 50 Elective Credits

7. HS Elective Classes (50 Credits needed) • Science • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • Human Anatomy Physiology • Physical Geology • Math • Math Analysis • AP Calculus • AP Statistics • English • AP English • Creative Writing • Modern Literature • Shakespeare • Literary Analysis • Language other than English • Spanish • AP Spanish • French • Applied Technology • Woodshop • Horticulture • Computers • Graphic Arts Technology • Digital Imaging • Visual/Performing Arts • Chorus/Choir • Instruments /Jazz Band • Drama • Dance • Drawing • Painting • Photo • Play Production • Stage Design • AP Art History • History • AP Government • AP U.S. History • AP World History • AP Macro Economics • Other • World of Music • Psychology • AP Psychology • AP Computer Science

8. Passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) CAHSEE is a two part test (math and language arts) that students MUST PASS in order to earn a high school diploma.

9. PASS THE CAHSEE The CAHSEE consist of two parts: MATH & ENGLISH • You must score a minimum of 350 on the Math and English portions of the test. • If either Math or English are passed, that section will not have to be taken again. • If either Math or English are not passed, there will be multiple chances to retake. • Both sections must be passed to receive a Diploma. NOTE: The 1st time you will take the CAHSEE is the 2nd semester of 10th Grade. You must have 55 credits to take the CAHSEE.

10. EARN 230 CREDITS • At the end of the 9th grade you must have 55 credits to be a 10th grader. • At the end of 10th grade you must have 110 credits to be an 11th grader. • At the end of 11th grade you must have 170 credits to be a 12th grader. • To graduate you must have 230 credits.

11. WARNING! If you do not have at least 55 credits by the end of the 9th grade, you WILL NOT be promoted to the 10th grade. You will still be a 9th grader.

12. High School Code of Conduct • Expectations: • Be Punctual: School Starts @ 8:00 a.m. • Be Prepared: Work Hard, Cooperate with Teachers • Be Responsible: Keep the Books, the Equipment and the School Clean • Be Positive and Respect Others

13. What Every Student Should Have on the First Day of School: • Three Ring Binder Notebook • Plenty of Paper • Pens, Pencils, Dividers, Zipper Pencil Case • Index Cards • Flash Drive • A Positive Attitude, Ready to Learn

14. What do I do to make sure I’m on track? • See your Counselor, IEP Team, & Transition (DOTS) Teacher regularly • Keep track of the classes you passed and Graduation Requirements • Keep track of your credits • Pass all your classes • If you fail a class make it up right away! • Take a Self-Assessment Test on www.CACareerZone.Orgorwww.CaliforniaCareers.info/ccpg

15. What You Should Decide…Where are you going in life? • Are you going to a trade tech or vocational school after high school? • Are you going to work or to train for a job? • Are you planning on going to a 2 or 4 year college?

16. Educational Options Many options are available for students to make-up credits. These include: • Adult School • LAUSD Online Program • City of Angels Virtual Academy (online) • Regional Occupational Program • After-School Classes • Community Colleges Classes

17. AB 540Access to College for ALL! • AB 540 is a California law. This law mandates that qualified undocumented students pay the equivalent of in-state tuition at all public colleges and universities in California.

18. Regional Occupation Program (Career Technical Programs) • Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers classes on high school campuses that provide practical, hands-on career preparation and career guidance. • Students earn credits toward graduation for passing ROP classes. • ROP classes provide students with technical skills required for particular jobs. • ROP classes also may provide community-based internships in local business and industry sites.

19. Auto Tech Careers with Children Computer Operations Culinary Arts Office Procedures Landscaping Sports Therapy Airport Management Introduction to Retail Merchandising Sales Veterinary Technician Nursing Assistant Performing Artist Banking Operations ROP Classes May Include:

20. www.eastbayworks.org (jobs) Jobstar.org/hidden/ network.cfm cde.ca.gov/shsd/aci/ stc002.html (school to career) cde.ca.gov/shsd/aci/tp/ calapprenticeship.org (apprenticeships) dir.ca.gov/DAS/das.html todaysmilitary.com (military) militarycareers.com californiacolleges.edu www. ca.gov (CA ed resources) Cccco.edu (Comm Col) csumentor.edu (CSU) ucop.edu/pathways/ (UC) Cacareerzone.org (careers) CaliforniaCareers.info/ccpg Helpful Web Sites

21. Remember: Your High School Counselor, IEP Team, Transition (DOTS) Teacher are here to help! Go in & see them often!!