Welcome to Your 9th Grade Meeting with your counselors

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Welcome to Your 9th Grade Meetingwith your
counselors

• February 2014

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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

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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!

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California College Systems

• Community Colleges
• California State University (CSU)
• Top 30
• 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/recommend Subject Tests

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A-G UC CSU requirements(each letter, A-G,
corresponds with a subject area)

• History - 2 yrs. (BHHS diploma 3 yrs.)
• (World History/Geography, US History,
  Government/Economics)
• B. English - 4 yrs.
• Math - 3 yrs. (4 recommended)
• (Must include Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and IAT or
  AAT)
• Lab Science 2 yrs. (3 recommended)
• (Biology and either Chemistry or Physics)
• 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. 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

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BHHS Additional Graduation Requirements

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

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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.
• AP (Advanced Placement) College level courses
  offered at a high school setting. Students
  expected to take AP exams in May.
• These course earn weighted credit in the BHHS
  GPA however, not all colleges give weighted
  credit for these courses.

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Become a strong student

• Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades
• www.jupitergrades.com
• Peer Tutoring during lunch and after school in
  room 292
• Dont forget your teachers are also available
  often before and after school and during lunch
  Ask for help.

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The Medical Science Academy

• In 10th Grade in addition to a science course,
  students take Introduction to Medical Science,
  which is a UC approved Laboratory Science (D) and
  fulfills the high school Health Education
  requirement.
• In 11th Grade in addition to a science class
  students take a Biotechnology course. Students
  are also required to participate in Cedars-Sinai
  Medical Centers Teen Volunteer Program.
• In 12th grade students are required to take a
  science course or Sports Medicine (ROP) or
  Psychology (ROP).

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Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request

• GRADE 10
• English 3-4 or Honors.
• Math Based on the recommendation of your
  previous teacher see math sequence chart for
  more information
• Science See science sheet
• World History/Geography Regular or Honors
• Physical Education / Football all other sports
  require tryout
• Foreign Language
• VPA / Elective See Elective Sheet

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Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request continued
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• GRADE 11
• English 5-6 or A.P. Language
• Math Based on the recommendation of your
  previous teacher see math sequence chart for
  more information
• Science See science sheet
• United States History Regular or A.P.
• Foreign Language
• VPA / Elective See Elective Sheet
• GRADE 12
• English 7-8 or A.P. Literature
• Math Based on the recommendation of your
  previous teacher see math sequence chart for
  more information
• Science See science sheet
• Government / Economics Regular or A.P.
• Foreign Language
• VPA / Elective See Elective Sheet
• Health MUST be completed prior to graduation

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Admission factors

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

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SAT vs. ACT

• SAT
• A quick thinker, likes puzzles/games
• Strong with vocabulary
• Enjoys academic writing
• Likes the idea of bite-sized pieces for the
  exam style
• Did well on the PSAT
• ACT
• A strong math student
• Can work quickly to beat the clock
• Good at graphs, tables, identifying trends
• A strong reader
• Has a strong GPA, but didnt do well on PSAT

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College Admissions Tests

• PSAT, SAT, ACT, Subject Tests

Which test is right for you?
ACT
SAT
English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Curriculum Based Critical Thinking Skills
Areas Tested
Basis for Exam
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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

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Become a strong and compelling 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

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Get involved

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

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Preparing for college

• The counseling department at BHHS supports you
• Academic planning (9th/10th yearly group
  meetings)
• Email your counselor for an appt. anytime
• NormanAid Center, room 288 (drop-ins/appts)
• College Counselor, room 273 (TBA)
• Individual counselor meetings 11th 12th gr.
• Evening programs and presentations
• Please use your resources!
• Plan to attend the
• BHHS College Connections Fair
• Monday, April 7, 2014

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BHEF Summer school

• BHEF Get-ahead Classes
• 1st session June 9-June 24
• 2nd session June 25-July 11
• More information to come online www.bhef.org or
  call 310-557-1624

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BHEF Summer school

• BHEF Credit Recovery classes
• 1st session June 9-June 24
• 2nd session June 25-July 11
• 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.