Preparing for High School

What do you need to know?

Pre-Test• How many credits do you need to graduate

from high school in Irvine?• How many points does a “B” grade get you

towards your GPA?• How many years of math does it take to

graduate from high school?• How many years of math does it take to apply

to a Cal State or UC school?• What year will you first take the CAHSEE?• Do all grades appear on your transcript, even if

you repeat it for a better grade?

High School Registration Timeline

March/April – 8th grade teachers make recommendations for high school placements.

Parent Night Wednesday, April 15 – UHS & NHSWednesday, April 22 – IHS & WHS

Friday, May 14th – WHS counselors register students at PV from 8-10 AM

End of April – IHS, UHS and NHS students go to high school to register

Summer School Registration – Mid April – Early May

High School Recommendatio

ns• Teachers follow high school guidelines• Grades• Work Habits

Our goal is to place students in the right class to make every student successful!

High School Transcripts

• Student’s high school academic record• Contains student information, courses, grades, credits,

GPA (weighted/non weighted, academic classes), CAHSEE results

• Once you earn a grade in HS, it is always on your HS transcript!

• Community Service – 25 hours in one school year = community service commendation on transcript. Four community service commendations are possible during high school. Community service is not required, but highly encouraged.

• Advisors vs. Counselors

High School Graduation

Requirements

• Pass all required courses (including Algebra 1)• Students must complete a total of 215 credits• Pass the California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)

Honors / AP Courses• The major difference between Honors and AP is all AP

courses have a weighted GPA and are taught at a fast pace rigorous college level. There are Honors classes that give extra points towards GPA.

• There is an AP exam at the end of each AP course.

• Honors and AP Courses (A, B, C) are weighted in 11th and 12th grade; some honors courses are weighted in 9th and 10th.

• Honors is accelerated High school class, AP is college

level class taught at a high school.

• If I’m recommended for honors level classes, do I have to take those classes?

Grade Point Average GPA

A = 4.00 worth 4 pointsB = 3.00 worth 3 pointsC = 2.00 worth 2 pointsD = 1.00 worth 1 pointF = 0.00 worth 0 points

* Add them up and divide by total grades

ExampleEnglish B = 3.0 Honors English B=4.0Algebra C = 2.0 Algebra C = 2.0History B = 3.0 Honors History B = 4.0Music A = 4.0 Music A = 4.0Science B = 3.0 Science B = 3.0PE A = 4.0 PE A = 4.0

19/6 = 3.17 21/6 = 3.5

CAHSEE• California High School Exit Exam• Exam all CA public school students need to pass

to receive their high school diploma.• English – Language Arts includes reading and

writing• Mathematics – includes content through Algebra

1 • Given in March of 10th grade, can retake in grades

11+• On transcript: Passed or Requirement Not Met

Small Group Discussion

What is the grade level of this student? (9th,10th, 11th, or 12th grade?)

How many credits are earned for each passed high school semester course?

Find the ‘Credit Summary” section. How many credits are required and how many are completed?

Find the ‘GPA’ section. What is the difference between weighted and non-weighted GPA? Academic and non-academic?

Find the ‘CAHSEE’ section. Has this student passed the CAHSEE?

9th Grade English Classes

Basic EnglishCP EnglishHonors English

9th Grade Social Studies

No Social Studies (WHS Only)CP Social StudiesHonors Social StudiesAP Human Geography (WHS Only)

9th Grade Science Classes

Basic ScienceCoordinated Science Biology Honors Biology

9th Grade Math Classes

Basic AlgebraAlgebraGeometryHonors GeometryAlgebra 2Honors Algebra 2

Sports Eligibility SUMMARY OF CIF/IUSD ELIGIBILITY RULES

FOR ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY #6145(A) In order to be eligible, a student must: 1. Be currently enrolled in a minimum of 25 units of course work. 2. Have passed a minimum of 20 units of course work from the previous Quarter. (Only 5 units from the

student's sport/activity and physical education classes can be used towards the counting of the 20 units) 3. Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher from the previous quarter.

PROBATION: A student is allowed a one-time, one-quarter probation period that they may use once during their 4 years of

eligibility in High School when the student's GPA falls below the 2.0 minimum. Students who have not passed a minimum of 20 units from the previous quarter are ineligible.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE INELIGIBLE? When ineligible, a student may not participate in the extra-curricular activity in question. Athletes, class representatives,

pep squad, color guard, ASB members, etc. may not participate in rallies or any other school activity outside of the classroom. Students must still attend class and/or practices and meetings and do any/all required assignments in order to receive credit.

When in doubt, the coach/advisor must see the Assistant Principal in charge of Athletic Eligibility for clarification.

Eligibility requirements apply to the following students: All Athletes, Pep Squad, Color Guard, Marching Band, ASB & Class Officers, Tech Staff & Drama Productions

High School Graduation

Minimum Course Requirements English .....................................................…………………. 40 Credits

Does not include ELD 1 , ELD 2 receives 10 credits only Math .....................................................……………………. 20 Credits

Must include Algebra 1 Science ...................................................…………………. 20 Credits

Coordinated Science 1 & 2 OR………………………………………………. 20 Credits

Physical Science AND………………………………………………………… 10 Credits

Life Science………………………………………………………………………. 10 Credits Social Science ....................................................……….... 30 Credits

Global Perspectives, 9th Grade………………………………………………. 10 Credits

U.S. History, 11th Grade………………………………………………………… 10 Credits

Political Science/Economics, 12th Grade………………………………….. 5 Credits each World Language or Visual/Performing Arts .................... 10

Credits Health .....................................................………………….. 5 Credits Physical Education ............................................................ 20

Credits

1 semester = 5 credits60 credits per year (4 x 60 =240)

UC and CSU College Requirements

A-G Requirements• Social Science 2 years• English 4 years• Math 3 years• Laboratory Science 2 years• Foreign Language 2 years• Visual and Performing Arts 1 year• College Prep Electives 1 year

Vocational

Technical School

Community College

High School

University

(Graduate)

University

(Doctorate)

University(Undergraduate)

Professional

School

Military

Middle School

Diplomas and Degrees

H.S Diploma

High School – 4 years

Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) - 4 years

Masters Degree (M.A. or M.S) - 5 or 6 years

Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) - 7 or 8 years

Professional Degree (Law, Dentistry) - 7 or 8 years

Colleges and Universities – 4 or more years

Associates Degree (A.A. or A.S.)

Community College – 2 year schools

Post Test• How many credits do you need to graduate from high school in

Irvine?215 credits• How many points does a “B” grade get you towards your GPA?3.0 for non-weighted classes; 4.0 for weighted classes• How many years of math does it take to graduate from high school?2 years• How many years of math does it take to apply to a Cal State or UC

school?3 years• What year will you first take the CAHSEE?10th Grade• Do all grades appear on your transcript, even if you repeat it for a

better grade?YES!