Innovation Middle School High School Plan 8th Grade

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Innovation Middle SchoolHigh School Plan / 8th
Grade

• Class of 2014
• 4 YEAR PLAN

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8th Grade Promotion/Retention Plan

• F-7400 The policy of the San Diego Unified
  School District is to recommend retention for
  students who are not making adequate progress
  towards meeting grade-level standards.
• The District approved the revised policy on May
  27, 2008.

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8th GRADE RETENTION POLICY

• Students, at the end of the school year, who have
  2 or more Fs in any of the core subjects
  (English, Math, History AND Science) are REQUIRED
  to attend summer school.
• If you do not attend summer school, you will be
  retained in 8th grade. YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY
  COMPLETE SUMMER SCHOOL.

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iMiddle 8th Grade Ceremony Critieria and
Activities

• No F academic grades or U citizenship marks
  on the final 2nd semester report card.
• No more than ten (10) tardies for the entire
  2009-2010 school year.
• No more than one truancy for the entire 2009-2010
  school year.
• Must not have any overdue school fines
• In addition, two or more suspensions (including
  in-school suspensions) in the 2009 -2010 school
  year or one or more Zero Tolerance (ZT) referral
  will result in loss of privileges for the 8th
  Grade Ceremony and Activities.

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High School Choices

• Neighborhood School / Madison
• Choice - Application process - No Transportation
  provided.
• Veep / Magnet - Enrollment Options Program
  Applications due February 15, 2010

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High School GraduationWhat Am I To Do in High
School?

• Earning a Diploma
• Have a 2.0 G.P.A. in classwork in Grades 9-12.
• Have a minimum citzenship of 2.0 in your senior
  year.
• Complete a minimum of 44 semester credit units
• Complete the Senior Exhibition.
• Pass the California High School Exit Exam.

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What is a Grade Point Average?How is it
calculated?

• A grade point average of 2.0 for all course work
  taken in grades 9-12 is required for graduation.

Do Ds or Fs count? Lets calculate.
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What is a Grade Point Average?How is it
calculated?

• A grade point average is the average grade of all
  of your classes combined
• Add all your classes together and divide by 6

A or E 4 B or G 3 C or S 2 D or N 1 F or
U 0
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Grade Point Average computation

• A 4 points English
  B 3
• B 3 points Algebra A 4
• C 2 points History B 3
• D 1 points Spanish C 2
• F 0 points PE B 3
• Science C 2
• 
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• GPA
  2.83

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High School GraduationWhat Am I To Do in High
School?

• Earning a Diploma
• Have a 2.0 G.P.A. in classwork in Grades 9-12.
• Have a minimum citzenship of 2.0 in your senior
  year.
• Complete a minimum of 44 semester credit units
• Complete the Senior Exhibition.
• Pass the California High School Exit Exam.

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High School Credits

• GRADE 1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER TOTAL
• 9th 6 6 12
• 10th 6 6 12
• 11th 6 6 12
• 12th 6 6 12
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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS

• 4 YRS ENGLISH 8 SEMESTERS / 8 CREDITS
• 3 YRS MATH 6 SEMESTERS / 6 CREDITS
• 3 YRS SCIENCE 6 SEMESTERS / 6 CREDITS
• 3 YRS SOCIAL ST. 6 SEMESTERS / 6 CREDITS
• ELECTIVES 11 SEMESTER CREDITS
• FINE PRACTICAL ARTS 3 SEMESTER CREDITS
• 2 YRS P. E./ROTC 4 SEMESTERS / 4 CREDITS
• COMPUTER LITERACY 1 SEMESTER CREDIT
• 44 credits are required for Graduation with a
  2.0 Grade Point Average
• A D grade is not good enough

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California High School Exit ExamAll High School
students must pass the CAHSEE in order to receive
a diploma!

• Reading/Writing Part
• Covers the California State English standards
  through Grade 10.
• Mulitiple choice
• Writing tasks

• Mathematics
• Covers the California Mathematics standards
  through Algebra I.
• Multiple choice

Students may retake the test until they have
successfully passed.
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Senior Exhibition

• Every senior has to do one
• Research Project
• Paper Oral Presentation

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Standardized Tests

• CST California Standards Based Tests
• CAHSEE - High School Exit Exam
• Advanced Placement Exams
• SAT I ACT - Required for College, assess
  general knowledge and skills
• SAT II - Required for College, Tests in specific
  subject areas

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Post High School Options

• Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
• Free occupational- specific courses help students
  develop job skills.
• Apprenticeship Training
• Learning while earning and Learning by doing.
  Student works with a skilled worker, gaining on
  the job skills. Combines training on the job with
  related instruction at school.
• Technical / Trade Schools
• Specialized schools that provide training for a
  specific field. (computer programmer, building
  contractor, cosmetologist, etc.) Training few
  weeks to one or more years.

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Post High School Options

• Military
• United States Armed Forces offers occupational
  training. Requires high school diploma.
• Two year college ( community)
• Courses that lead to an associate degree that
  prepare students for entry level employment or
  transfer to four year universities.
• Four year colleges
• Courses lead to a bachelors degree (4 year)
  and/or to advanced degrees

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EARNINGS Source U.S. Census Bureau, 2008
American Community Survey EDUCATION AND INCOME

• Less than High School 20,268
• High School graduate 27,479
• Associate degree 33,447
• Bachelor's degree 47,094
• Masters degree 62,179
• Doctoral degree 77,445
• Professional degree 95,148

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REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE

• ENGLISH 4 YRS
• --------------------------------------------------
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• MATHEMATICS 3 YRS (4 YRS RECOMMENDED)
• FIRST YEAR ALGEBRA
• GEOMETRY
• SECOND YEAR ALGEBRA
• OTHERS SUCH AS TRIGONOMETRY, MATH ANALYSIS,
• CALCULAS AND STATISTICS
• --------------------------------------------------
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• SOCIAL STUDIES 3 YRS
• WORLD HISTORY GEOGRAPHY
• U. S. HISTORY GEOGRAPHY
• U. S. GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS

• SCIENCE ( LABORATORY ) 3 YRS
• BIOLOGY
• CHEMISTRY
• PHYSICS
• OCEANOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY
• __________________________________
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 YRS
• ( 3 YRS RECOMMENDED )
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• FINE PACTICAL ARTS 1 YR
• ART, DANCE, DRAMA, OR MUSIC
• --------------------------------------------------
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Knowing the A-G List

• To Meet the A-G College-Preparatory Requirements
  you must . . .

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Meeting UC RequirementsSample Schedule
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The Four Systems of Higher Education in
California
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Community Colleges Nearby
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CSU Campuses

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UC Campuses
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Private and Independent Colleges
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Specialized Schools and Colleges
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University of California Admissions

• UC eligibility for Local Students 2012
• High schools submit top 9 of junior class for
  early acceptance

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More on UCs new admissions policy

• If you are a California resident, you are
  guaranteed a place at UC if
• You meet UCs admissions index (forthcoming in
  2009-10), or
• You are in the top 9 percent of your class at the
  end of your junior year after completing 11
  specific a-g courses
• Even with a guarantee, you might not be admitted
  to a campus of your choice.

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The Personal Statement Strategies for
Supporting Freshman Applicants
UC Counselor Conference 2008
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Purpose of the Personal Statement

• Part of UCs comprehensive review process
• Helps readers know and understand applicants
• Adds clarity, depth and meaning to information
  collected in other parts of the UC application
• While it is acceptable to receive feedback or
  helpful suggestions, applicants personal
  statements should reflect their own ideas and be
  written by them alone.

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Instructions

• Two questions
• Students respond to both questions.
• A maximum of 1,000 words total
• Students should stay within the word limit as
  closely as they can. A little over1,012 words,
  for exampleis fine.
• Students choose length of each response.
• If they choose to respond to one prompt at
  greater length, we suggest the shorter answer be
  no less than 250 words.

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Prompt 1

• Freshman Applicants Describe the world you come
  from for example, your family, community or
  school and tell us how your world has shaped
  your dreams and aspirations.  

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Prompt 2

All Applicants Tell us about a personal
quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about
this quality or accomplishment makes you proud
and how does it relate to the person you are?
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Approximate Annual Tuition Fees
A new car lasts 5 years an education lasts a
lifetime.
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Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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• SCHOLARSHIPS
• Free Money based on specific criteria
• On Campus
• Off Campus

• GRANTS
• Free Money for educational expenses based on need
• PELL Grant
• Cal Grant

• LOANS
• Money which must be repaid with interest
• Subsidized
• Unsubsidized

• WORK STUDY
• Jobs to help pay for school
• Employment at the
• campus

Apply for your FAFSA between January 1st- March
2nd of your senior year!
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Discover 10 Ways to Jump-Start College Planning

• Decisions your child makes as early as 8th grade
  can have a huge effect on his college career..
  Below are some things that your child will need
  to do to get ready for his college planningand
  some ways for you to help.
• 1. Get Involved
• Getting ready for college isn't all work. Your
  child should find something he really likes
  doing, then dive into it. He will develop skills
  and be more appealing to colleges. Colleges like
  to have a diverse and motivated student body.
  Involvement in activities indicates your child
  has shown a commitment and taken on
  responsibility.
• 2. Do the Work
• If your child expects to go to college later, he
  should expect to study and work hard now, and
  throughout his four years of high school.

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• 3. Take Challenging Courses
• Colleges look at your child's grades, but also at
  how difficult his courses are. They want to see
  that he has challenged himself. Plus, if your
  child pursues advanced courses, such as AP, he
  may be able to get college credit.
• 4. Get Help
• Is your child having trouble in a class? Many
  schools have peer tutors, students in upper
  grades who'll help him for free. Your child
  should talk to his teachers or counselors and let
  them know he wants extra help.

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• 5. Read
• Your child should read at least 30 minutes every
  day, beyond study and homework. It's best for him
  to read what interests himmagazines and novels.
  Your child's strength in reading will be
  essential when he takes the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT
  tests.
• 6. Don't Delay
• Students take the PSAT/NMSQT in the junior year
  (or even in the sophomore year). So your child
  should take the most challenging schedule he can
  before high school.

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• 7. Get the College-Bound Facts
• How will your child know all the right moves to
  get into college? He should ask someone who's
  done it. Your child should get to know his
  counselors. He may also want to ask a career
  planner at a local college, or a trusted teacher.
  Doing Web research can also be helpful.
• 8. Family Support
• If you haven't been to college yourself, you may
  think you can't help your child. That's not true.
  You can talk to his counselors and help him stay
  on the right path. Your support is important .

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• 9. Mentors
• Even though you are supportive of your child's
  ambitions, the encouragement of other adults who
  can lend their enthusiasm will help make sure
  your child succeeds.
• 10. Confront Personal Roadblocks
• High school can be a stressful time for
  students. If your child has a problem that's
  really getting in the way of schoolwork, try to
  sort it out together. Keep an open mind and a
  listening ear at the ready.

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College PreparationImportant and Helpful Websites

• College Planning
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.californiacolleges.com
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu
• Financial Aid
• www.fafsa.com
• www.careercruising.com
• Career Planning
• www.cacareerzone.org
• www.careercruising.com
• / Username iMiddle / Password gearup

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Successful College Students Do the Following
While in School

• Take challenging courses
• Meet with your counselor to plan for high school
• Get assistance from a teacher, counselor, tutor,
  or mentor when needed
• Know the difference between high school
  graduation requirements and college entrance
  requirements-theyre not the same!
• Be aware of college admissions tests and entrance
  requirements
• Meet deadlines
• Always be 100 College-Bound

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Upcoming Events - Madison High School

• Wednesday December 16 900 1100
• Picture Yourself at Madison High School
  Walking field trip / Parents invited
• Madison Counselors Visit at iMiddle
• January 5 6, 2010 Students choose classes.

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• GEAR UP
• For your childs future and success
• Any Questions?