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Taft High School

Taft High School. Academic Programming & Scheduling For Fall Courses (classes are annual). Academic Programming. 11 th to 12 th grade need 170 credits 10 th to 11 th grade need 110 credits 9 th to 10 th grade need 55 credits To graduate a student needs 230 credits.

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Taft High School

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  1. Taft High School Academic Programming & Scheduling For Fall Courses (classes are annual)

  2. Academic Programming • 11th to 12th grade need 170 credits • 10th to 11th grade need 110 credits • 9th to 10th grade need 55 credits • To graduate a student needs 230 credits

  3. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsGeneral Overview • Need a minimum of 230 credits. • Class of 2006 & beyond must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CHSEE). • Must pass all minimum subject requirements • Any ‘D’ should be retaken if application to a 4-year college is desired (no credit will be earned). • Any Fail (‘F’) Should be made up over summer school.

  4. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsGeneral Overview Continued • All electives are for the entire year. • (Do not plan on changing classes at 2nd semester.) • Any Class retaken where a ‘D’ was originally earned will not earn 5 credits for that class. • It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of all graduation requirements and their total number of credits.

  5. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsGeneral Overview Continued • 12th graders • Must have a minimum of 200 credits on record to be enrolled in 4 periods. • Must have a minimum of 190 credits on record to be enrolled in 5 periods. • If taking less than 6 periods student must be enrolled in a college class or other class (proof of enrollment will be required).

  6. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsSocial Studies • World History A/B (10th grade) • US History A/B (11th grade) • Government (12th grade) • Economics (12th grade) • Students need a minimum of 30 credits.

  7. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsEnglish • English 9 A/B or ESL 3/4 (9th grade) • English 10 A/B (10th grade) • American Literature (11th grade) • Contemporary Composition (11th grade) • Expository Composition (12th grade) • Writer’s Seminar (12th grade) • Students need a minimum of 40 credits. • Alternative courses include AP Literature & AP English Language

  8. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsMathematics • Algebra 1 A/B • Geometry A/B or Applied Mathematics A/B • Students need a minimum of 20 credits & • Students need to complete Geometry A/B or higher. • 4-Year Colleges require 3+ years of mathematics

  9. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsLaboratory Science • Life Science • Biology A/B • Physical Science (one year of the following) • Advanced Physical Science A/B • Chemistry A/B (needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2) • Physics (needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2) • Students need a minimum of 20 credits & • Students need to complete Life Science & Physical Science.

  10. Visual Arts Drawing A/B Cartoon & Animation Painting A/B Advertising & Design A/B Calligraphy A/B Design Craft A/C Ceramics A/B Art Production Performing Arts Drama A/B Play Production Band/Orchestra Marching Band Begin. Instruments Dance Choreography Vocal Ensemble Harmony LAUSD Graduation RequirementsVisual/Performing Arts • General Arts • Music History • Music Theory • Students need a minimum of 10 credits & • Students should plan on completing an entire year of the same Visual/Performing Arts Elective.

  11. Business Technology Electric Keyboarding Word Processing Computer Programming A/B Network Management A/B Web Development Consumer Education Graphic Arts 1A/B, 2A/B Fashion Design A/B Foods & Nutrition International Foods Independent Living LAUSD Graduation RequirementsApplied Technical Arts • Students need a minimum of 10 credits

  12. Taft High SchoolOther Elective Courses • Introduction to Psychology & Sociology • Film Integrated with Art • Oceanography & Marine Biology • Journalism • Yearbook • School Newspaper (Journalism 2A) • African-American History & Literature • Astronomy & Geology • Leadership (Student Cabinet) • AP European History

  13. LAUSD Graduation RequirementsPhysical Education - Life Skills - Health • Students need a minimum of 4 semesters (20 credits) of PE can have more. • Students need to complete Life Skills. • Students need to complete Health.

  14. Spanish Spanish 1 A/B Spanish 2 A/B Spanish 3 A/B Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 A/B Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 A/B AP Spanish Lang. A/B French French 1 A/B French 2 A/B French 3 A/B AP French Lang. A/B Taft High SchoolForeign LanguageElective For 4-Year College Program not a high school requirement • Students need a ‘C’ or better to move to next year. • 4-Year Colleges require a minimum of 2 years of same foreign language.

  15. 11th Grade Need to have a job with pay stubs prior to enrollment into Work Experience. Must have 6 periods at Taft; cannot leave early. Must work at least 3 school days. Must have approval from work experience coordinator prior to enrollment. Period(s) 7 and/or 8. 12th Grade Need to have a job with pay stubs prior to enrollment into Work Experience. Must have at least 4 periods at Taft. Must work at least 3 school days. Must have approval from work experience coordinator prior to enrollment. Taft High SchoolWork Experience • It is the responsibility of the student to: • maintain one’s job, attend all meetings & complete all assignments.

  16. Taft High SchoolAcademically Enriched - Honors • Students must • Attend the AE/Honors class presentation, • Submit an application, • And be accepted by the AE/Honors selection committee to be enrolled in such course. • Scheduled dates to follow.

  17. Taft High SchoolAdvanced Placement • AP courses are demanding. Expect to have extensive reading and writing assignments. • Students enrolling in an AP class must: • Attend class presentation, fill out application. • And be selected by the selection committee. • Must commit to taking the AP test in May.

  18. Taft High SchoolAE, Honors & Advanced Placement Selection Process

  19. Honors & AP Meeting DatesAnnouncements as to specific dates and locations will be available one week prior to scheduled date in the counseling office.Dates are for 2004-2005 courses • English {April 12 & 13} • Science {April 14 & 15} • Foreign Language {April 16 & 23} • Social Studies {April 19 & 20} • Mathematics {April 21 & 22} • Electives {April 23 & 26} • It is the students’ responsibility to attend the meeting.

  20. Social Studies 2 years English4 years Mathematics 3 years Lab Science 2 years Foreign Language 2 years of same language Visual/Perf. Arts 1 year of same art Electives 1 year+ advanced courses UC & CSU “A - G” Requirements These are the minimum requirements. It is recommended to take more. 4-Year Universities only recognize grades of ‘C’ or better.

  21. Adult/Night School Must have approval of your counselor Occupational & Skill Centers Must have approval of your counselor ROP {Regional Occupational Program} Must be at least 16 years old. Must have approval of your counselor ROP is a Job/Career Skills program. Taft High SchoolAlternative ProgramsMethods where Extra Credits may be earned

  22. Technical Arts: Accounting 1 Accounting 21 Accounting 22 General Drafting 1 Electronics 58 Business 1 Business 5 Business 6 Art 805 (Intro. Photography) Theater 300 (stage craft) Fine Arts: Art 101 (Art History) Art 700 (Sculpture) Art 721 (Jewelry) Photography 2 General Courses: Statistics Physiology 1 Sociology 1 Health 11 Personal Development 8 & 20 American Sign Language 1 & 2) Taft High SchoolAlternative Programs - ContinuedMethods where Extra Credits may be earned Junior College Courses

  23. To enroll in a Junior College course all students must have the concurrent enrollment form signed by the college counselor prior to enrolling in any college course. Students are required to submit their official (unopened) transcripts to the credit clerk in the counseling office. Taft High SchoolAlternative Programs - ContinuedMethods where Extra Credits may be earned Junior College Courses Continued

  24. Summer School • Any course grade of Fail needs to be made up during summer school. • It is the responsibility of the student to enroll in the appropriate course(s). • Summer school applications are available from students’ individual counselors.

  25. Ms. Morgan A - Elize Mr. Salinger Em - Lee Mr. Sheiner Lef - Res Ms. Moskowitz Ret - Zzz Mr. Granberry 9th Graders Ms. Pasmyn Instructional Support Ms. Paul IHP & STAR Academy Ms. Livingston College Counselor Ms. Kassem ELL Mr. Sciarrino Head Counselor Taft High School Counselors

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