Mrs. Calonge

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Welcome!

• Mrs. Calonge
• AVID co-coordinator
• 8th grade math/science teacher
• Expectations
• Turn off or silence cell phones
• Overview of information, continued inquiry and
  research will need to be done.

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TOPICS

• Middle School Preparation
• High School Preparation
• CSU/UC Required courses
• CAHSEE Test Prep
• Why College?
• Websites
• Career Site through Chaffey College
• Career Site through US Labor Dept.

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Middle School Preparation

• SAVE YOUR NOTES
• 6th, 7th grade Social Studies notes (8th Grade
  CST)
• 6th, 7th, 8th grade Math notes (8th Grade General
  Math CST and CAHSEE)
• 8th grade Algebra I notes (9th grade Algebra
  I/CAHSEE)
• READ, READ, READ!!!
• Organizational/Time Management Skills/Cornell
  Notes/Study Skills/Collaboration (AVID)
• Set goals and the steps to achieve them.
• Develop the attitude that you will need to WORK
  to achieve your goals.

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High School Preparation

• FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR STUDENTS
• (From EHS Parent/Student Handbook)
• Freshman Year (Ninth Grade)
• English I (2 semesters) required
• Physical Science I (2 semesters) required
• Math (2 semesters) required
• PE (2 semesters) required
• Foreign Language or other elective (2 semesters)
  required
• Elective (2 semesters) required
• Sophomore Year (Tenth Grade)
• English II (2 semesters) - required
• Biology (2 semesters - required
• Math (2 semesters) - required
• Physical Education (2 semesters) - required
• World History/Culture (2 semesters) - required
• Foreign Language or other elective
• Elective (2 semesters) - required

• Junior Year (Eleventh Grade)
• English III (2 semesters) required
• U.S. History (2 semesters) required
• Elective/Chemistry (2 semesters) required
• Elective/Math (2 semesters) required
• Elective (2 semesters) required
• Elective (2 semesters) required
• Senior Year (Twelfth Grade)
• English IV (two semesters) - required
• Economics (one semester) - required
• Government (one semester) - required
• Elective (two semesters) - required
• Elective (two semesters) - required

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California College Required Courses

• University of California
• Minimum Course Requirements (A-G)
• Social Science (2 years including U.S. History,
  American Government and World History)
• College-Prep English (4 years, including
  Composition and Literature)
• Mathematics (3 years including Algebra I II,
  Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
• Laboratory Science (2 years 1 year physical
  science, 1 year life science, 3 years recommended)

• Foreign Language (2 years in same language, 3
  years recommended)
• Fine Arts (1 year Visual/Performing in a
  yearlong UC approved class)
• Advanced Course/Electives (1 year of approved
  college-prep electives from the following
  History,
• English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign
  Language, Social Science and Fine Arts)

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California College Required Courses

• California State University
• Minimum Course Requirements
• Social Science (2 years including U.S. History,
  American Government and World History)
• College-Prep English (4 years, including
  Composition and Literature)
• Mathematics (3 years including Algebra I II,
  Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
• Laboratory Science (2 years 1 year physical
  science, 1 year life science, 3 years recommended)

• Foreign Language (2 years in same language, 3
  years recommended)
• Fine Arts (1 year Visual/Performing in a
  yearlong approved class)
• Advanced Course/Electives (1 year of approved
  college-prep electives from the following
  History,
• English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign
  Language, Social Science and Fine Arts)

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High School Class Designations

• At EHS, there are no more REMEDIAL classes.
• All students will be enrolled in College Prep
  classes.
• Designed for all students who want to meet the
  requirements and be prepared for college after
  high school.
• A-4 points
• B-3 points
• C-2points
• D-1 point
• F-0 points
• Calculation of GPA-maximum 4.0

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Honors Classes

• Honors courses are designed to meet the learning
  needs of gifted (GATE) and high-achieving
  students.
• Honors classes are challenging and engage the
  student with more depth and complexity, thus
  requiring more time and energy on classwork and
  homework.
• Students who are designated at GATE students may
  enroll in the Honors classes.
• Each campus has a GATE coordinator/counselor who
  will meet with the parents and student to
  determine level of interest, strengths, etc. to
  create class schedules.
• GPA is calculated on a 5-point scale
• A-5 points
• B-4 points
• C-3 points
• Grades below a C- result in academic probation

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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• Classes that are taken at the high school that
  emulate college courses in their curriculum.
• These courses are designed by a national
  non-profit organization, the College Board, which
  also administers other programs like the SAT.
• Quite rigorous, and students have the opportunity
  at the end of these courses to take an exam which
  could earn them college credit.
• Students do not need to be GATE identified or
  complete any testing for these courses. They
  need to fill out an application which will be
  reviewed to ensure the student is prepared for
  the course.

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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• WHO should take AP Classes?
• Students with advanced skills in a particular
  area.
• Students with high interest or passion in a
  particular area.
• Students desiring a rigorous academic experience
  for excellent college preparation.
• Students who want to be very competitive for
  college admissions.
• GPA is calculated on a 5-point scale
• A-5 points
• B-4 points
• C-3 points
• Grades below a C- result in academic probation

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CAHSEE

• The CDE (California Department of Education)
  provides study guides for this test, as well as
  information about the test.
• There are also released questions that you can
  download to help your child prepare and practice
  for the test.
• See handout for websites about the CAHSEE

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FAQs about the CAHSEE

• What does the test cover?
• English Language Arts/ Mathematics
• What grade levels are tested?
• ELA covers the foundational skills taught in
  middle school up to 10th grade
• Math covers grades 6, 7, and Algebra I
• What type of questions are on the test?
• ELA has 79 multiple choice questions as well as
  an essay question
• Math has 92 multiple choice questions

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FAQs about the CAHSEE

• When will my child first take the CAHSEE?
• During 10th grade
• What is a passing score?
• 350 or higher (60 ELA and 55 Math)
• If one test is passed, it does not have to be
  retaken.
• How many times can he/she take the test?
• 10th grade - 1 time
• 11th grade - up to 2 times
• 12th grade - up to 5 times

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FAQs about the CAHSEE

• How are the results given?
• Results are mailed
• The State does not keep copies, so keep them
  SAFE!!
• What if my child doesnt pass the test by 12th
  grade?
• CJUHSD does not issue a diploma nor a
  certificate of completion
• The State mandates that intensive instruction and
  services for up to two consecutive academic years
  after completion of 12th grade or until the
  student passes both parts. Check with EHS.

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WHY COLLEGE?
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Career Research

• Determine your interests and skills.
• Research careers
• Interview/Volunteer in careers to get first-hand
  experience
• Visit websites
• Reality Check
• Career research - Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Chaffey College Bridges

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Please fill out the evaluation

• Check out the HIS AVID website to get more
  information and to add your email to the
  NEWSFLASH link.
• HIS AVID

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Remember..

• This is a JOURNEY that you and your family will
  take together.
• It begins with the information youve been given.
• It continues by asking questions and seeking the
  answers.
• It starts with the first step.