Program planning for incoming 11th graders 2007Final11thgradeprogram

Program planning for incoming 11thgraders Class of 2009Materials You Should Have•Transcript•Course Catalog•Program planner •Course list•Summer school application What is due back:•Planner due in History classes–March 12•4 year plan•Parent/guardian signature required•Teacher signature on certain classes •Summer School application (optional)Graduation Requirements•Look at your transcript –this is an official document•Check spelling of your name and address•Be sure all your classes are on your transcript. •P on transcript indicates course is on a-g list and is college prepGraduation Requirements•College/online courses are only added if required for graduation or to meet minimum a-g requirements•Students are responsible for making sure they meet all graduation requirementsGPA DefinitionsState GPA•Unweighted•10thgrade on•No PETotal GPA•Weighted•9thgrade on•All classesCollege GPA•Weighted•10thgrade on•“P” classes only (a-g list)Graduation Requirements•Credits completed/required –current classes not included in number completed•You should have 115 credits earned by the end of your sophomore year to be halfway through high school –including classes you are in right now.•If you will not have 115 or more, consider Summer School or other alternatives: see your CounselorContinuing your education after High School graduation•Community Colleges –$, smaller class size–Over 100 to choose from–Technical training–Part-time possible–Transfer agreements with UC or CSU–AA Degree or Certificate•Admission requirements: high school diploma or age 18. –No admission testing required.California State University•23 campuses to choose from•$$•Bachelor’s degree (4 years)•C or above in all college prep classes•Meet a-g requirements•SAT Reasoning or ACT requiredUniversity of California•9 campuses to choose from•$$•Bachelor’s degree (4 years)•More competitive GPA•C or above in college prep classes•Meet a-g requirements; 3.0 minimum GPA•SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing and two SAT Subject tests required.Other choices•Private colleges•Out of state public colleges•Vocational and technical schools•Over 6,000 to choose from, $ -$$$, wide range of options, requirements, and locations, from extremely competitive to non-competitive•Check counselor web sites and Career Center•Many require SAT Reasoning or ACT; some require SAT Subject Tests•Military Academies/EnlistmentFill out 4-year planners•Your catalog has two four year planners. –One is for graduation requirements (page 6)–One is for four-year college prep (page 7)•4 year plan is due when course requests are due. Make yourself a copy or transfer info to the blank 4 year plan in your Course Catalog.a-g requirements•UC and CSU systems have almost identical requirements. Refer to cross-reference chart provided.•May meet most private college requirements•All classes have a “P” in title•C or higher in A-G courses•UC/CSU GPA used for admission, see page 16 in catalog.Testing for colleges•PSAT in October•SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing for UCs and without writing for CSUs•Two SAT Subject Tests required for UCs Other considerations for College Entrance•Exhibited leadership in club, sports, or outside activity such as 4-H or Church•Number of college prep courses beyond minimum required •Advanced Education Classes, (Community College or College Sponsored Summer programs)•Personal Statement Essay, UC’s only •Counselor School Report/Letters of Rec. for Private Colleges onlyCollege Student-Athletes•Register with NCAA at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and/or NAIA at NAIA.org •Register by the end of your junior year•Meet course requirements for eligibility and complete amateurism form•See page 11 in course catalogChoosing your classes: what’s right for you?•Read about classes in the course catalog •Ask your teachers about what they recommend•Prerequisites listed•Teacher approval required for AP and Honors and other courses with prerequisites•AP and Honors require significantly more work•We recommend no more than two AP or Honors courses per semester•Think about balance: sports, other activities American Studies•DV 11thgrade requirement•American Literature P •U.S. History P•Mostly integrated, using PBLMathematics•Two years required for graduation, including Algebra 1 P•To go directly to a 4 year college, must have Algebra 1 P no later than grade 10•All math classes have prerequisites•Algebra offered in summer school as a review Science-Check prerequisitesLife Sci. Courses (1 yr)•Introduction to Life Science•Biology P•Int. Agric Biology P•Zoology & Botany P•Physiology & Anatomy P•Biology AP•Animal Science PPhysical Science (1 yr)•Intro to Earth & Physical Science•Chemistry P•DV Chemistry in the Community P•Chemistry AP•Physics P•Physics Honors P•Physics AP•ROP Environmental Science PForeign Language & P.E.•Foreign language –no requirement for high school graduation–College admission requires 2-3 years of the same language. –C or better required to continue•Physical Education–Two years required for graduation (9thcounts)–Offered in Summer School –DV offers Regular or Independent StudyFine Arts-1 yr(New at DV)•Photography P•Drawing & Painting P(Continued at DV)•Video-Film P•AP Art History P•AP Studio Art P(One semester Practical Arts req. –Res/Com counts!)Electives•Other courses count as electives: anything beyond the minimum required in any area counts as an elective.•All foreign language classes•Mathematics beyond 2 years•DV –Teacher or Office Asst•DV –Community Service/Media Project•DV-Psychology PNew classes this year at DSHS•Mandarin Chinese 3 (P pending)•Japanese 5 AP (P pending) •Floral DesignOnline Courses•Credit is given for courses taken from an accredited high school or college if the course is required for graduation or to meet minimum a-g requirements•Students must investigate whether courses meet college entrance requirementsCompleting the planner•You may request a free period 1, 6 or 7 –no guarantee•Minimum of 5 classes or 6 with ROP or college class•Think of your selections as permanent choices •Your selections must include alternates for elective coursesCompleting the planner•Talk to your teachers: do not sign up for courses if you do not meet the prerequisites. •Do not sign up for auditioned music courses. You will be placed following audition.•If you do not return a completed planner by the due date, a schedule will be selected for you!Summer School•Complete the application and have parent/guardian sign it.•List the course or courses you’re signing up for on the planner.•Other classes offered:–PE, Biology, Chemistry, English, Algebra, Health•Improve your skills Community College Classes•Open to students with 2.7 GPA•Form available online or counseling office•Counselor/parent signatures needed•Sign up in the Fall•DV & Sac City offered “Mass Media & Society” this semester. We may offer in the Fall as well. Stay posted. High School Opportunities•Leadership opportunities-DV School Climate & DV Peer Helpers•Sports-DV Ultimate Frisbee•Music, Drama, and Dance•Clubs-DV Mecha•Get involved! •Appts for Counselor consultation are available between now and March 12. Planner Request form and 4 year Plan must be completed, (use pencil), prior to meeting. Have fun! 