Welcome to Your th 9 Grade Meeting

with your counselor

March 2013

We will discuss

How to read your transcript Graduation Requirements A-G UC/CSU Requirements Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request College Admission Factors Extracurricular Activities How to become a strong applicant Resources Summer School

Myth:
Freshman year doesnt matter because the UCs and CSUs only look at grades from grades 10 & 11. Colleges review the entire transcript!
Freshman year establishes study habits! Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade!

California Systems of Higher Education

Community College Must be 18 or have a high school diploma California State University (CSU) Top 30% A-G requirements completed by graduation SAT Reasoning Test or ACT University of California (UC) Top 9% At least 11 of the A-G requirements must be completed at the end of junior year SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Private Colleges SAT Reasoning Test or ACT. Some require SAT Subject Tests

A-G UC & CSU requirements

(each letter, A-G, corresponds with a subject area)
A.

History - 2 yrs. (BHHS diploma: 3 yrs.)

(World History/Geography, US History, Government/Economics)

B.
C.

English - 4 yrs. Math - 3 yrs. (4 recommended)

(Must include Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and Algebra II or Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry)

D.

Lab Science 2 yrs. (3 recommended)

(Biology and either Chemistry or Physics)

E.

Foreign Language 2 yrs. (3 recommended)

(Must be two years of the same language. One year of credit may be earned in 8th grade.)

F. G.

Visual Performing Arts - 1 yr. Electives - 1 yr.

A-G subjects must be passed with a grade of C or better in order to meet 4-year college entrance requirements

BHHS Additional Graduation Requirements

Other BHHS Graduation Requirements:

- Students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) - Students must pass 20 credits of PE and the Fitness Examination - Health: 5 credits / one semester - 230 credits total for BHHS Diploma

What are honors and AP classes?

Honors Classes that are taught at the high school level but provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college. Not all receive weighted credit.
AP (Advanced Placement) College level courses offered in a high school setting. Students are expected to take AP exams in May.

The Medical Science Academy

In 10th Grade Introduction to Medical Science is a UC approved Laboratory Science (D) and fulfills the high school Health Education requirement; students also take an additional science course. In 11th Grade students take a Lab Skills course. Students participate in Cedars-Sinai Medical Centers Teen Volunteer Program; students also take an additional science course.

Becoming a strong student

Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades www.jupitergrades.com
Peer Tutoring Mondays through Fridays during lunch in Room 292; Mondays through Thursdays after school in the 3rd floor faculty cafeteria

Dont forget your teachers are also available often before and after school and during lunch: Ask for help.

Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request

GRADE 10 English: Regular 3/4 or Honors 3/4 (Based on teacher recommendation) Math: (Based on teacher recommendation; see math sequence chart for more information) Science: See science chart World History/Geography: Regular or Honors (Teacher recommendation required for Honors) Physical Education / Football: all other sports require tryout Foreign Language VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet

Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request continued . . .

GRADE 11 English: 5/6 or A.P. Language (Based on teacher recommendation) Math: Based on teacher recommendation; see math sequence chart for more information Science: See science chart United States History: Regular or A.P. (Based on teacher recommendation) Foreign Language VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet GRADE 12 English: 7/8 or A.P. Literature (Based on teacher recommendation) Math: Based on teacher recommendation; see math sequence chart for more information Science: See science chart Government / Economics: Regular or A.P. (Based on teacher recommendation) Foreign Language VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet * Health: MUST be completed prior to graduation *

Admission factors

Trasncript: Academic GPA/Grades in Academic Classes/Rigor of courses (Hon/AP) SAT/ACT College Essay(s) Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendation(s) Extracurricular Activities

Most important factor

Grades in academic courses
Plan your time Complete homework Learn to study Take advantage of tutoring Balance your school work with extracurricular activities Accelerate in areas of your strength

College Admissions Tests

PSAT, SAT, ACT, Subject Tests

Which test is right for you?
ACT SAT

Areas Tested

English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing

Critical Reading, Math, Writing

Basis for Exam

Curriculum Critical Based Thinking Skills

Becoming a strong applicant

Work at your level Balance your life Discover and develop your strengths and interests Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts, Clubs, Sports, Theater, Music Lessons, School Newspaper, ASB, etc.) Give back: volunteer opportunities Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years of same activities, show commitment and depth Participate in classes so your teachers know you

Get involved
Extracurricular opportunities: Performing Arts Sports Student Government (ASB) School Newspaper, Yearbook, Literary Magazine Community Service Clubs Internships Paid Jobs

Preparing for college

The counseling department at BHHS supports you in this process:
Academic planning (9th/10th yearly group meetings) Email your counselor for an appointment College Counselor, Room 273
Mrs. Lewis (jlewis@bhusd.org)

Career Counselor, Room 292

Ms. Anspach (manspach@bhusd.org)

Individual counselor meetings: 11th & 12th gr. Evening programs and presentations

Please use your resources!

Summer school
BHEF Get-ahead classes: 1st session June 19 July 8 2nd session July 9 July 24
(no classes July 4th and July 5th)

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 1:20 p.m.

Register online: www.bhef.org or call 310-557-1624

Summer school
BHEF Credit Recovery classes: 1st session June 19 July 8 2nd session July 9 July 24 (no classes July 4th and July 5th) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 1:20 p.m.

Credit Recovery classes are being offered on condition of pre-approval of students counselor. Students who wish to enroll in these classes must submit an application to the BHEF office. There is no online registration for these classes.