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Each Smaller Learning Community has its own
counselors.
Students have been assigned to a smaller
learning community.
If you are unsure of who your counselor is, you
should ask one of your teachers.
Track A and Track B counselors are located in
Counseling Center #1.
Track C and the Perkins’ counselor are located in
Counseling Office #2
The Magnet Advisor is located in the Magnet
Office.
How Do I Earn a High School
Diploma?
• Earn 230 credits
• Pass all required classes
• Show computer
proficiency
• Pass the California high
school exit exam
(CAHSEE) class of ‘06
• Meet senior year
requirements
Senior Year Requirements
• Pass all required classes
• Have 95% attendance
• Complete a senior
portfolio & turn it in on
time
• See the college counselor
to complete all required
paper work for post
secondary experiences
• Clear all fines &
detentions
• Pay senior dues
Earn 230 Credits
• To be in the 10th grade you must
have 55 credits in the fall.
• To be in the 11th grade you must
have 110 credits in the fall.
• To be a senior you must have 170
credits by July 1st.
Warning!
If you do not have the
necessary credits by
the beginning of the
school year, you will
not be promoted to
the next grade level
until the beginning
of the next year.
For Example:
• If you have 50
credits you will not
move to the 10th
grade, you will stay
in 9th until you meet
the credit
requirements.
• If you you go to
intersession, adult
school or Saturday
school with beyond
the bell, after the
school year begins
you will be placed in
the correct grade
level the next school
year.
To Make up Credits, You Can
Attend:
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Adult school
Beyond the bell classes
Intersession
Friedman Occupational
Center classes
• Any community college
Classes are offered in
the evening, Saturday,
while you are on track
and while you are off
track.
Pass All Required Classes
• 8 semesters of English
• 6 semesters of social
studies
• 4 semesters of college
prep. Math
• 2 semesters of biology
• 2 semesters of a lab
physical science
(chemistry or physics)
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4 semesters of P.E.
1 semester of health
1 semester of life skills
2 semesters of applied
technology
• 2 semesters of
visual/performing arts
• 14 elective semesters
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9
Grade Program
English 9 AB.
Life skills / health.
Algebra 1AB or geometry.
Integrated coordinated science.
Foreign language, strategic lit or an
elective.
• P.E. Or J.R.O.T.C.
Typical 10th Grade Program
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English 10A/10B.
Modern world history A/B.
Algebra 1AB, geometry or algebra 2AB.
Biology.
Foreign language or elective class.
P.E. Or J.R.O.T.C.
Typical 11th Grade Program
• American lit./Contemporary
composition.
• Geometry, algebra 2A/2B, trig./Math
analysis.
• U.S. History A/B.
• Chemistry or physics.
• Foreign language.
• Elective class.
Typical 12th Grade Program
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Expository composition/world lit.
Economics/government.
Advanced math.
Advanced science.
Foreign language.
Elective.
Advanced Course Offerings
• We encourage students to
take advanced placement
classes. We have a wide
variety to chose from in
English, math, science and
social studies.
• Many other university
approved electives are
offered. Your counselor will
help you make sure you not
only complete your graduation
requirements but have the
courses required for college.
Pass the CAHSEE
(Graduating Class of 2006, 2007 …)
The CAHSEE has 2 parts math and
English!!
You must score a minimum of 350 on the
math and English parts of this test.
If you don’t pass, you don’t graduate!!
Who Is the College Counselor
and the Career Advisor?
• The College Counselor is Mrs.
Claudia Gil-Gossard.
She is located in Room 108
• The Career Advisor is Ms. Dare.
She is located in Room 108.
How Do I Get Ready for College?
• Two year of lab
science, three years
recommended
• Four years of English
• Three years college
prep math, four years
recommended
• Two years lab
science, three years
recommended
• Two years of a foreign
language, three years
recommended
• One year of an
academic elective
• One year of the same
fine art
• College entrance tests
Required
In 9th Grade You Should:
• Learn about graduation requirements
• Review CSU and UC entrance requirements
• Find out about school activities and get
involved
• Begin tracking your own high school progress
• Maintain at least a “C” average in your
classes
In 10th Grade You Should:
• Begin researching colleges on the internet
and in the college office
• Participate in academic enrichment programs
• Take the PSAT Test in October
• Visit local college campuses
• Continue to track your own high school
progress
• Maintain at least a “C” average in your
classes but work hard to improve to “B”s and
“A”s; get tutoring if needed
• Stay involved in school activities
In 11th Grade You Should:
• Check with your counselor to make sure you are on
the college track
• Register and take the PSAT (practice for the SAT I)
• Prepare and plan to take the SAT and ACT tests in
your spring semester
• Narrow your college selection down to about 10
choices and get specific information on the entrance
requirements
• Research scholarships and financial aid using the
internet and/or the college office
• Continue to track your progress
• Stay involved in school activities
• Work on improving your G.P.A. To “a”s and “b”s
What Is a G.P.A.?
G.P.A.= Grade point average, the numeric value of your
academic work used by colleges to determine eligibility.
1) Assign value to
your grades:
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A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
2) Add the
value for all
the classes.
3) Divide by
the total
number of
classes
G.P.A. & Tests for College
• You must have a 2.5 G.P.A for most colleges.
• Cal. State colleges require a 2.5 G.P.A. And
the SAT I or ACT.
• UC colleges require a 3.0 G.P.A and the SAT I
& II or the ACT & SAT II.
• Private colleges have varied entrance
requirements but usually require around a 3.0
G.P.A.
Money
• Financial aid and scholarships are available
for college
• There is a fee to take the college entrance
exams:
– SAT I is $26
– SAT II - varies
– ACT is $28
• Fee waivers are available for the SAT I, SAT II
& ACT
– You can get 2 free fee waivers per test only
Resources
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College search
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www.csumentor.com
www.collegeview.com
Scholarships
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www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.nationservice.org
• Tests
– SAT:
www.collegeboard.org
– ACT: www.act.org
• Personal statements
– www.askeric.com
Write this information down, you will need it!!
What do I do to make sure
I’m on track?
• See your counselor
regularly
• Keep track of the
classes you passed and
the classes you need on
the Graduation
Requirements Checklist
• Keep track of your
credits
• Pass all your classes
• If you FAIL a class
make it up right away!
You Will Be Picking Your Classes
for Next Year!
What You Should Decide…
Where are you going in life?
• Are you planning on going to a 4 year
college after high school or
• Are you planning on going to a 2 year
college after high school or
• Are you going to a trade tech or
vocational school
Electives
• Visual & performing
arts
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Drama
Choir
Instrumental music
Film making
• Applied technology
– Auto shop
– Computer classes
– Theater workshop
These may be some of the
course offerings, however, you
are not guaranteed the
elective of your choice.
Thanks for your Time!
FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING STAFF