High School Graduation Requirements

 Must complete 220 Credits         4 year English 2 years of Math (10 credits from Algebra) 2 years of History (1 year W. Hist. 1 year U.S. History) 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics 2 years of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical) 2 years of P.E. 1 year of Fine Art OR Foreign Language 1 semester of Health  Must Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Cal State/UC Admission Requirements

A-G requirements  “a” – 2 years of Social Science  “b” – 4 years of English  “c” – 3 years of Math (4 yrs. Rec.)  “d” – 2 years of Science (3 yrs. Rec.)  “e” – 2 years of Foreign Lang. (3 yrs. Rec)  “f” – 1 year of Visual/Performing Art  “g” – 1 year of Elective chosen from the Subject Areas listed or approved College Prep Course

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 Classes taken in 9 th grade count toward graduation and college entrance  If you get an “F” in a class that is required for graduation, you must make it up.  This means summer school (summer school may or may not be available…don’t rely on summer school for credit recovery)

Go to class prepared

 Attendance is extremely important to the success of any high school student  Students must bring textbook, paper, pencil, notebook, and highlighter  Notebook should be organized- something your parents/guardians can help with at home

Questions

 Don’t be afraid to ask questions  Teachers are there to help  If you don’t ask questions they don’t know that you need the help

Daily Homework

 All homework assignments should be written on a homework log and kept in the same place in your notebook  Homework needs to be completed daily  Often accounts for 50% of grade  Keep a list of daily homework  Student planner  Log provided

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Sample Homework Log

Period Class/ Teacher Assignment

P.E./ Ms. Cordingly Biology/ Ms. Mason Language Arts/ Mr. Torres Algebra/ Mr. Kaan Contemporary Media/ Mr. Peterson Health/ Ms. Bogner Complete short essay Read Chapter 3 complete review questions 1-6 Write one paragraph about personal success story Complete review worksheet and Chapt. 4 questions pg. 115 questions 1-35 only odd problems Complete write up on Sunday Calendar section Read chapter 6 and complete review questions 1-10

Parent Signature ______________

Where to do homework?

 Quiet place to study  Sit upright at a desk or table  No interruptions  No television, phone, radio, i-pod, internet, video games

Notes – Assigned Readings

 Review class notes the day you write them  Re-write if not clearly organized  Make flashcards of important facts  don’t wait until the night before a test  Survey a chapter before you read it, look at the review questions at the end so you are able to identify the important facts while reading the chapter

Resources Available

      Weekly progress reports – to be picked up in J-1 on Mondays  Teachers will fill out on Mondays with grade for the previous week.

Link Crew tutoring available for Freshman on late start Tuesdays in the Library Biology Teachers-offer tutoring once per month for students to work on missing assignments for full credit (talk to your Biology teacher for more details) Teachers Counselors Parents/Guardians

Academic Success Survey

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On average how many hours a night do you spend on homework?

What time do you do your homework?

Do you have a quiet place to study?

Have you ever attended tutoring?

How do you keep track of your grades? Have you ever done weekly progress reports?

Career and Technical Education

 What is Career Technical Education  CTE is a program that offers variety of classes at CHS and other area high schools.  Purpose is to help prepare students for college and careers (marketable skills & strong work ethic).

 Offer students hands on experience needed to get and keep a job.

 Students will learn new skills, train for a career, or build on your current skills.

Career and Technical Education

CLASSES OFFERED AT CORONA HIGH SCHOOL

 Auto  Design Manufacture Technology  Introduction to Engineering/ Architecture Drawing  Tech Draw (CAD)  3D Animation  Metal  Wood  Photography   Introduction to Computers Computer Applications  Graphic Design  Foods

Career and Technical Education Continued

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CTE/ ROP Classes

Auto Collision & Refinishing Careers in Science Child Care Occupations Computer Information System* Dental X-ray/Sterilization Dental Assisting Dentrix (Dental Front Office Management.) Digital Imaging • • • • • • • • • • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Fire Technology* First Responders* Law Enforcement Medical Assistant Nurse Assistant Retail Sales and Marketing Sports Entertainment & Marketing Sports Therapy* Welding Occupations

* classes offered at Corona High School

Career and Technical Education Continued

 In the 10 th grade all students will have participated in activities to help identify several career options.  In 11th and 12 th grade all students will participate in activities that allow them to further explore career choices.

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Determine goal- college, college and graduation, college graduation and employment Develop a tentative career plan Have a backup plan Consider all the options

Career and Technical Education Continued

 Career Information- Some of the top paying jobs in Riverside county do not require a 4 year degree  83 % of Associate Degree Holders have the same annual earnings as 4-yr college graduates  Only 20-21% of all the jobs in the United States require a 4-yr college degree or higher

Education Pays!

 High School 1-3 years/no degree ($560 per week)  High School, 4 years/no degree ($595 per week)  High School Graduate ($776 per week)  Associate (2-year)degree, occupational ($887)  Associate (2-year) degree, academic ($909 per week)  Bachelor’s (4-year) Degree ($1320 per week)  Master’s Degree (6-year) degree ($1715)

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Grade Success

 Do the best you can!

 Ask questions/get help.

 Remember if you don’t like your class the first time, you’re not going to like it any better the second time around.  Questions/concerns…make an appointment with your counselor, but remember we cannot take you out of your classes or change your teachers. 

Remember a D is passing and will earn you 5 credits.