Program planning for incoming 11th graders

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Program planning for incoming 11th graders

• Class of 2010

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Materials You Should Have

• Transcript
• Course Catalog
• Program planner
• Course list
• Sac City guidelines
• Summer school application
• Please keep all materials in your Choices folder.

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What is due back

• Planner due in History classes March 10
• Parent/guardian signature required
• Teacher signature on certain classes
• Summer School application (optional)

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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 prep

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Graduation Requirements

• College/online courses (taken from an accredited
  high school or college) are only added to
  transcript if required for graduation or to meet
  minimum a-g requirements. These must be
  pre-approved by Director/Counselor
• Students are responsible for making sure they
  meet all graduation requirements
• Students must investigate whether courses meet
  college entrance requirements

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GPA Definitions
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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 include classes you are in right now.
• If you will not have 115 or more, consider Summer
  School or other alternatives see your Counselor

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CAHSEE

• Required for graduation
• 350 Math
• 350 English

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Continuing 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.

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California State University

• 23 campuses to choose from
• Bachelors degree (4 years)
• C or above in all college prep classes
• Meet a-g requirements min. 2.0 gpa
• SAT Reasoning or ACT required

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University of California

• 9 campuses to choose from
• Bachelors 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.

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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/Enlistment

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Fill 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)
• Please bring these charts with you when you come
  to see your Counselor regarding scheduling or
  graduation concerns.

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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.

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Testing for colleges

• PSAT in October- Register at DHS.
• SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing for UCs
  and without writing for CSUs
• Plus Two SAT Subject Tests required for UCs
• collegeboard.com or act.org

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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, UCs only
• Counselor School Report/Letters of Rec. for
  Private Colleges only

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College 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 catalog

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Choosing your classes whats right for you?

• Read about classes in the course catalog
• Ask your teachers about what they recommend
• Check the prerequisites
• Teacher approval required for AP and Honors and
  other courses with prerequisites
• We recommend no more than two AP or Honors
  courses per semester
• Think about balance sports, other activities

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Waiver for Prerequisites

• If you do not meet prerequisites, you may request
  a waiver. (Available at front desk)
• Turn in with program planner
• Approved if room in the class

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American Studies

• DV 11th grade requirement
• American Literature P
• U.S. History P
• Mostly integrated, using PBL

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Mathematics

• 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
• (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2/Trig)
• All math classes have prerequisites
• Algebra offered in summer school as a review

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Science -Check prerequisites

• Physical 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 P

• Life Sci. Courses (1 yr)
• Introduction to Life Science
• Biology P
• Int. Agric Biology P
• Zoology Botany P
• Physiology Anatomy P
• Biology AP
• Animal Science P

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Foreign Language(L.O.T.E.) 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 (9th counts)
• Offered in Summer School
• DV offers Regular or Independent Study during
  Fall Spring only, Ind. Study not a good match
  for everyone!

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Fine Arts -1 yr

• (New at DV)
• Drama
• (Continued at DV)
• Photography P
• Drawing Painting P
• Video-Film P
• AP Art History P
• AP Studio Art P
• (One semester Practical Arts req. Res/Com
  counts!)

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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 P

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New classes this year at DSHS

• Mandarin Chinese 4 (P pending)
• Transition to College Math (P pending)
• ROP Journalism 2 (P pending)

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Completing 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 courses

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Completing 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!

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Summer School

• Complete the application and have parent/guardian
  sign it.
• List the course or courses youre signing up for
  on the planner.
• DV students should not take Gov or Econ.
• If you are planning to take a summer school
  class, but change plans, please contact the
  summer school office.

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Community College Classes

• Open to students with 2.7 GPA 16 yrs.
• Counselor/parent signatures needed.
• Please see handout provided for complete course
  list and course expectations.
• You may request class on DV Planner now register
  in the Fall

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High School Opportunities

• Leadership opportunities- DV School Climate DV
  Peer Helpers
• Sports- DV Ultimate Frisbee
• Music, Drama, and Dance
• Clubs- DV Meditation, and more!
• Get involved!
• Appts for Counselor consultation are available
  between now and March 7. Planner Request form and
  4 year Plan must be completed, (use pencil),
  prior to meeting. Have fun! ?