Minimum Graduation Requirements and California State University CSU

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California High School
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WELCOME NEW GRIZZLIES!

• Ways to get involved and feel a part of the
  Grizzly Family
• Join a club. We have a Club Faire in October. You
  can go to our website to find out about some of
  the clubs.
• Come to the games and show your school spirit!
• We have lots of dances, the first will be the
  Back to School dance in September.
• Help out with the Freshman float for Homecoming.
• Play a sport.
• Play in the Marching Band.
• Compete in Class Competitions.

• Student Orientation
• You will be contacted in July to invite you
  to orientation - a great day of fun and getting
  to know the campus.
• Be ready to wear your new school colors- ORANGE
  AND BLACK!!!
• We wear our colors on Fridays so get ready!
• You can buy Spirit Wear at registration.

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Block Schedule

• Monday Tuesday/Friday
• Collaboration 730 - 825
• Period A 835 - 920 Period A
  730 - 820
• Period 1 or 2 925 - 1055 Period
  1 or 2 825 - 1005
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  Tutorial 1005 -
  1035
• Brunch 1055 - 1110 Brunch
  1035 - 1050
• Period 3 or 4 1115 - 1245 Period
  3 or 4 1055 - 1235
• Lunch 1245 - 120 Lunch
  1235 - 110
• Period 5 or 6 125 - 255
  Period 5 or 6 115 - 255

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Cal High Graduation Requirements and
California State University (CSU) University
of California (UC) Entrance Requirements
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English

• Cal High
• 4 years (40 credits)
• Any course

• CSU/UC
• 4 years (40 credits)
• College Prep

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Mathematics

• Cal High
• 2 years (20 credits)
• Must include Algebra 1 or Standards Algebra 1

• CSU/UC
• 3 years (30 credits)
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2

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World History

• Cal High
• 1 ½ years (15 credits)
• World Geography Culture
• Adv. World Geography Culture
• World History 2/3
• AP European History

• CSU/UC
• 1 year (10 credits)
• World Geography Culture
• Adv. World Geography Culture
• World History 2/3
• AP European History

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U. S. History

• CSU/UC
• 1 year (10 credits)
• U.S. History 1-2
• AP U.S. History

• Cal High
• 1 year (10 credits)
• U.S. History 1-2
• AP U.S. History

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American Government

• Cal High
• 1 semester (5 credits)
• American Government
• AP American Government

• CSU/UC
• Not required

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Economics

• Cal High
• 1 semester (5 credits)
• Economics
• AP Economics

• CSU/UC
• Not required
• Will count as elective course for colleges

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Life Science

• Cal High
• 1 year (10 credits)
• Any life science course

• CSU/UC
• 1 year (10 credits)
• Biology

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Placement in Biology

• Must be enrolled in or have completed Geometry as
  a 9th grader.

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Physical Science

• Cal High
• 1 year (10 credits)
• Any physical science course

• CSU/UC
• 1 year (10 credits)
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Integrated Physical Science may be used to meet
  the CSU science requirement. It may not be used
  to meet the UC science requirement.

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Physical Education

• CSU/UC
• Not required

• Cal High
• 2 years (20 credits)

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Fitness Gram Senate Bill 78

• Students will be tested in 6 different areas of
  fitness at the end of their 9th grade year.
• Students must pass 5 of the 6 areas in order to
  pass the Fitness Gram.
• If students do not pass the test, they must take
  PE in their 10th grade year. Students will be
  retested at the end 10th grade.
• If they do not pass the test, they must continue
  to take PE for the following year or students can
  opt out of the test at the age of 16.

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Independent PE

• Starting in the 10th grade you may earn up to 10
  credits for participating in an athletic
  activity.
• The sport must be an on campus sport.
• Cannot be used for Marching Band, Cheerleading,
  or Winter Guard.
• Students must have passed the Physical Fitness
  testing in the 9th grade.
• You cant be enrolled in PE, Study Hall or
  Teacher Aide.
• You must maintain a 2.0 GPA during the season to
  stay in Independent PE.
• Listen for announcements at the beginning of each
  season for further information.

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Health

• Cal High
• 1 semester (5 credits)

• CSU/UC
• Not required

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Vocational/Applied Arts-Visual/Performing
Arts-World Languages

• Cal High
• 2 years (20 credits)
• Voc/Applied Artsnot required if student has 10
  Vis/Performing Arts and 10 World Language
• Vis/Performing Artsnot required if student has
  10 Voc/Applied Arts and 10 World Language
• World Languagenot required if student has 10
  Voc/Applied Arts and 10 Vis/Performing Arts

• CSU/UC
• Voc/Applied Artsnot required
• Fine Artsone year of the same Visual or
  Performing Arts
• World Languagetwo years/three recommended (same
  language)

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Electives

• CSU/UC
• 1 year of advanced
• Math
• World Languages
• Science
• Social Science
• Visual Performing Arts
• Other approved electives

• Cal High
• 16 semesters (80 credits)
• Any course

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Minimum Acceptable Grade

• Cal High
• D-
• Students must pass The California High School
  Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to graduate.

• CSU/UC
• C-

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Students who plan to attend a community
college should try and meet as many CSU/UC
entrance requirements as possible.
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CAREER PLANNING

• Tips to help you with your potential career path
• Choose electives carefully. Choose electives that
  may be related to your career plans/ideas.
• Go to Cal High Website and check out the
  Resources page for career and college surveys.
• Attend Brown Bag Career Speaker forums during
  lunch.
• Set up appointment with Counselor and/or Career
  Center Coordinator.

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CAREER PLANNING WEBSITES

• For information about careers/majors go to
• www.getinsights.com
• This is a short survey which will give you
  ideas as to what careers fit your interests. Also
  college searches.
• www.vocbiosonline.com/index.php You can
  career shadow over 1,000 jobs/careers.
• See your Counselor or Career Center
  Coordinator for passwords for these programs.

• For college planning and deciding where to go
• www.Coin3.com.
• This allows you to search careers and
  colleges based on your interests or major.
• www.californiacolleges.edu
• This allows you to search for California
  colleges based on your major of study as well as
  planning ahead for college.

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Registration2009-10
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MATH PLACEMENT

• You will not put down a math class. Class
  placement will be determined by your current math
  teacher.
• If you have a grade of C or below in Algebra 1,
  the CHS math department strongly recommends
  students repeat the class.
• Students who received a grade of C or below in
  Algebra I and/or Transition tend to see their
  grades drop into the D and F range by the time
  they reach Algebra 2.
• 92 of Algebra 2 students with grades D or below
  at first semester this year had one or more
  grades C or below in previous math courses.

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WORLD LANGUAGE PLACEMENT

• Cal High will be obtaining teacher
  recommendations for students currently enrolled
  in Spanish 1 or French 1 and planning to go to
  the next level. However, you should get the
  teacher to sign on the back page as well.
• It is highly recommended that you repeat the
  course if you receive a grade or C or below in
  Spanish 1 or French 1.

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CODES
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ADVANCED TESTINGAdv. English/Adv. World Geography

• Sign up in the main office of your school.
• Testing _at_ IH PV on Wed., April 1st from 215 pm
  415 pm.
• Out of district students test at CHS Wed., April
  1st from 315 pm 515 pm.
• Students will be notified about eligibility with
  a letter by the end of the school year.

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AUDITION/INTERVIEW CLASSES

• The following classes require an audition or
  interview in order to be eligible for the class
• Leadership (will be chosen in the fall)
• All Vocal Music Classes (except Mixed Chorus)
• All Music/Band classes (except Concert Band)
• Representatives from Music and Choir will come to
  your school to talk about their programs.
• Make sure you put these courses as alternates in
  case you dont meet the requirements.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

• See your counselor for any academic or personal
  needs.
• Use the tutorial period for help with classes.
• Get tutoring from NHS (National Honor Society) in
  the Career Center.
• Personal tutor lists are available in the
  Counseling Office.
• Utilize the Career Center.

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KEYS TO BEING SUCCESSFUL

• Do homework the night it is assigned. That way,
  you have one extra day to ask for help.
• Use the Tutorial period productively.
• Ask questions during or after class if you need
  clarification.
• Use your Cal High agenda to write down
  assignments.
• Keep your notebook organized.
• Ask for help from your counselor when needed.
• Use School Loop.
• Be to class on time.
• Use tutoring services during lunch.

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SCHOOL LOOP

• Students and Parents will need to re-register
  with School Loop next year.
• All teachers will be using School Loop.
• We encourage all students and parents to read
  their School Loop emails and the NEWS section.

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Important Dates
Course Selection Sheet Pickup Counselors will be
coming into the students Science classes on
March 16h (Pine Valley) and March 17th (Iron
Horse) to pick up course selection sheets Packet
Pick-Up Tuesday, August 11th Wednesday, August
12th Registration Tuesday, August 18
Wednesday, August 19th Freshman
Orientation Thursday, August 20th Friday,
August 21st First Day of School Tuesday,
August 25th Back-to-School Night September,
TBA Parents will receive specific times and
dates through Lyris emails during the summer.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

• This presentation may be seen on the Cal High
  website at www.calhigh.net
• There is additional information regarding college
  requirements, testing, career choices, and
  general information on our website.

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