Amador High SchoolClass of 2019

Let’s Create a 4 Year Plan!!!

Meet Your High School Counseling Team!

Lara Eichman, Counselor for students with last names A-L

Kelli Thompson, Counselor for students with last names M-Z

Dawn Griffin, Our Registrar

How to Contact Your School Counselor

Drop by times are:Before schoolDuring breakAfter school

Make an appointment with Patty

Feel free to email your counselor!leichman@acusd.orgkthompson@acusd.org

Patty Bittner

Why Meet with Your Counselor?

• Academic guidance • College guidance• Career guidance• Personal issues• General questions• We are NICE!! (and sometimes have candy!)

What are your plans for life after high

school?????

AHS C/O 2019

4 Year University

Community College

Military

Work

Couch

Trade School

• Join a club• Try out for a sport• Provide community service• Attend school athletic and social • Sign up for yearbook, drama, musical theater

Be Involved

• Lead! Run for an office!

events

• Lists all high school coursework taken

• Includes only semester grades• Provides your credit summary• Provides your Grade Point

Average (GPA)• Provides your Class Rank• Will list your test scores

Your Transcript

AHS Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 250 creditsComplete all course requirementsPass the California High School Exit

Exam (CAHSEE) in:Language ArtsMathematics

Fulfill the state mandated Algebra 1 graduation requirement

Complete 10 hours of community service senior year

AHS Four Year Plan ChartEnglish

(40 credits)4 years

Mathematics(20 credits)

2 yearsAlgebra 1 req

Social Studies(35 credits)3 ½ years

Geography (5)World History (10)

US History (10)US Gov/Econ (10)

Health(5 credits)1 semester

Science(20 credits)

2 yearsLife Science (10)

Physical Science (10)

Language/ Fine Art(10 credits)

1 year

Career/Tech Ed(10 credits)

1 year

Computers(5 credits)1 semester

Physical Education(20 credits)

2 years

Electives(85 credits)

Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) vs. College Prep (CP) Courses

• Level of difficulty• Current/past achievement level• Personal interest/Motivation• College goals• Time management• Work and study habits• Other commitments

Academic Integrity Academic Honesty – means that all academic

work is the legitimate, truthful work of the student.

When taking tests or submitting homework, students rely on their own knowledge and preparation, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher.

Students credit sources used when the wording, ideas, facts, statistics, or opinions of other persons or books are utilized.

Student work is not shared with other s unless permitted to do so by the teacher.

Consequences for Academic Dishonesty

1. Conference with student. Teacher to contact parent. Failing grade for the assignment or test with no make-up permitted. *

2. One day suspension from school. Failing grade on assignment. *

3. Up to 5 day suspension. Student receives failing grade in subject area. *

* Any major offense (i.e. theft of test) will result in maximum penalty.

Summer School

• Located at Independence High School• Must be 16 years of age by first day of

registration• No transportation provided• Mid June to mid July typically• Mon – Fri 10:00 am-6:00 pm• 60 hours of work= one 5 credit course• Only general courses offered

Community College Admission Requirements

• No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance. Any student may enroll at a community college if s/he meets the following criteria:

18 years of age orEarned a high school diploma

EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill Minimum Requirements for Graduation/Community College

Entrance

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Math Math * *

Science Science * *

Health/World Geography

World History US History US Gov/Econ

PE PE * *

Computers** * * *

* * * *

** Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th

* 1 year of Lang/Fine Art required; 1 year of Career /Tech Ed required

Four Year University RequirementsCalifornia State University (CSU)/

University of California (UC)

Courses Minimum Requirement of CP Classes

A. History/Social Science 2 years: World History, US History/ Government

B. English 4 years: English 9, 10,11,12

C. Math 3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II 4 years recommended

D. Laboratory Science 2 years of lab science; 3 years recommended

E. Language other than English 2 years same language; 3 years recommended

F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year : Art, Band, Ceramics, Drama

G. College Prep Elective 1 year of college prep elective

Test Requirements SAT or ACT

Private & Out-of-State Universities

Most private and out-of-state universities/ colleges follow similar CSU/UC admissions requirements

For private and out-of-state universities, visit their websites or contact the schools directly for current admissions information

EXAMPLE of a Four Year Plan to Fulfill Requirements for AHS Graduation/CSU/UC and Other Four Year University College

Admissions

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Math Math Math Math

Earth Science OR Biology (Lab

Science)

Lab Science Lab Science (Lab Science)

Health/World Geography

World History US History US Gov/Econ

PE PE * *

Computers** * * *

Spanish 1 Spanish 2 (Spanish 3) (Spanish 4)

• 1 year of Visual and Performing Art required• Computers can be taken any year but preferably during 9th or 10th grade

Preparing for Four Year College Admissions

Attend 10th, 11th, 12th Grade College Nights! Begin to keep track of any extracurricular

activities, sports, or community service activities in which you participate

In October take the PSAT exam during your 10th and 11th grade years Take the SAT and ACT test in the spring of your 11th grade year

Consider taking SAT Subject tests in classes in which you do exceptionally well

Consider how your actions reflect your character!

Career Technician –

Mel Jagoda

Amador High School Career Center

(located in the Library)

• Meet with Mrs. Jagoda to create or to discuss your post high school plans!

• Mrs. Jagoda specializes in working with our students interested in community college, trade/tech schools and military (Armed Services).

OPEN TO YOU:Mon – Thurs 10:00 am – 1:45 pm

Stop by today!

Now…Create Your Own 4 Year Plan!

Thank you for your time and attention!

For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor!