Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School

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Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School

• Senior Parent Meeting
• October 27th, 2007
• Graduation Requirements

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How many units are needed to graduate?

• To graduate from ODLH, your son or daughter needs
  260 credits.
• 180 credits of core classes (A-G requirements)
• 20 Advisory Credits
• 60 Animo Electives
• An F grade means you receive 0 creditsSo if
  a student receive an F they are in danger of
  not having all of their required credits to
  graduate. They will need to make up the class or
  take an elective class to make up the credits.

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What are A-G requirements?

• A-G requirements are the UC and CSU Admissions
  requirements.
• A History/Social Science(2 years)
• B English(4 years)
• C Mathematics(3 years, 4 strongly recommended)
• D Science(2 years,3 strongly recommended)
• E Language other than English (LOTE) (2years, 3
  strongly recommended)
• F Visual and Performing Arts(1 year long course)
• G College Prep Elective(1 year long course)

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What additional requirements are needed besides
passing classes?

• Seniors must complete the Senior Exit Portfolio
• They must apply to at least 3 Universities
  (CSU,UC, or private)
• Students must must show proof of application
  (also required for their Portfolio)
• A personal statement is required for the UC
  admission and private schools
• They will apply to EOP (Equal Opportunity
  Program)
• This program is part of the Cal State Application
• This program looks beyond GPA and test scores and
  will take into account issues that affect the
  student.
• Students who qualify will apply for financial aid
  (FAFSA)
• Please see the Senior Timeline for important
  dates

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What are parents responsible for?

• Parents must complete 140 Parent Volunteer Hours.
• Continue to encourage your Senior to do the best
  they can because colleges will look at their
  final transcript
• Ask them questions about their college
  applications
• Encourage them to apply to college
• And finallycontinue to love and support your
  children!

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Senior Privileges!!!!

• Senior Square Lunch
• Denim Day Fridays (jeans school shirt)
• Food vendor sales for seniors on occasion.
• Senior Prom
• Grad Night
• Senior Activity Day(s)
• Graduation Day (yeah!)

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Loss of Senior Privileges

• 3 or more unexcused absences in 1 semester and/or
  with 9 more unexcused tardies in 1 semester
• 3 major referrals, 2 suspensions, (2 minor
  referrals would equal 1 major referral)
• Lost textbooks or unpaid balances
• Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in their
  Senior year to participate in Senior Activities.
• Students who pass their classes but who dont
  pass the CAHSEE can still walk the graduation
  ceremony retake the CAHSEE in the summer.

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Who are the Distinguished Graduates of ODLH?

• A student who completes 10 hours above and beyond
  volunteer hours for community service
• Must submit a verification sheet signed by the
  Supervisor
• Must submit a 1 page typed reflection essay
• The student has gone above and beyond the minimum
  A-G requirements and has completed the
  recommended A-G course work
• 3 years of History/Social Science
• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Mathematics
• 3 years of Science
• 3 years of Language other than English
• 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts
• 1 year of College Prep Elective

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College Application Deadlines

• November 30th is the LAST day to submit any Cal
  State and UC applications.
• November 3rd SAT Subject Test Date
• November 19th Apply for FAFSA Pin
• December 1 last SAT date for college admissions
• December 3rd Private School applications due

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Academic Progress

• Seniors should currently be passing all of their
  classes with at least a C to be on track for
  graduation.
• Seniors must stay on top of their work in all
  classes. Late work and missing assignments are
  inexcusable.
• Senior teachers have expressed concern that many
  students are slacking off. This may affect
  their graduation progress. Please help us by
  reminding them to keep up with school work.

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Graduation/ Senior Fees

• Cap and Gown
• Info packets 10/30
• Order date 11/14
• Last day 12/11
• Grad Night Tickets
• Senior Dinner
• Class ring
• Senior Pictures
• Prom
• Senior activity week