PowerPoint Presentation New Eligibility Index

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Welcome
Mrs. Tovar A G Mrs. Sharp H
- O Mr. Pratt P - Z
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Presentation Overview

• High School Graduation Requirements
• College Entrance Requirements
• Career Exploration
• Study Skills
• CCOC

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Graduation Requirements for Class of 2010 2011

• English 40
• Social Science 30
• Math (Algebra 1) 20
• Science 20
• Physical Education 20
• 30 units using two categories
• Fine Art 10
• Applied Art 10
• Foreign Language 10
• General Electives 60
• Total 220
• Pass High School Exit Exam

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30 Unit Requirement

• Examples
• 2 years Foreign Language
• 1 year Fine Art
• -or-
• 2 years Fine Art
• 1 year Applied Art
• Must use 2 out of 3 categories

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Class Credits

• Each class is worth 5 credits per semester.
• Summer school is mandatory if an F is earned in
  a required class.
• Students must stay in their class the entire
  year. Dropping a class would result in a Drop
  F.

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California High School Exit Exam

• Sophomores scheduled to take CAHSEE on March 11th
  (English) March 12th (Math).
• Students need to take the exam seriously.
• Required to receive a Leigh High School diploma.

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Homework Center

• Where Library
• When Monday through Thursday
• Time 215 to 400 p.m.
• Tutors available to help with homework or it can
  be a place to study.

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Grade Check / Progress Reports

• Weekly Grade Check Cards are located in the
  Student Services Center near the Attendance
  Clerk.
• Cards must be filled out during tutorials
  Thursday Friday.
• Use Aeries to check grades-Judy Mc Mahon
  jmcmahon_at_cuhsd.org
• Progress Reports
• Progress reports are mailed home every 6 weeks.
• Sports eligibility (minimum of 2.0 GPA)

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School Loop

• Parents can access homework information via
  school loop.
• Register for School Loop _at_ www.schoolloop.com use
  student id
• For further help contact Gail Long at
  glong_at_cuhsd.org

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Attendance

• Parents must call the office to clear an absence
  (notes are not accepted). 24-hour hotline
  558-3065
• Unexcused absences will affect grades.
• All absences must be cleared within 3 days.
• Students must meet with their teachers during
  tutorial for missed work.

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College Admissions A-G Requirementsfor UC and CSU

• A. History 2 years
• B. English 4 years
• C. Math (Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2) 3 years
• D. Lab Science (Bio Chem or Physic) 2 years
• E. Foreign Language 2 years
• F. Visual Performing Arts 1 year
• G. College Prep Elective 1 year
• Minimum Requirements
• Students must earn a C grade or higher

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Repeating High School Courses

• Courses used to satisfy the A-G requirements in
  which the student earns D or F grades must be
  repeated with grades of C or higher.
• The repeated grades are used in calculating the
  GPA.
• UC CSU campuses will NOT accept BYU online
  courses for Lab Science (Bio., Chem., Physics)
  and Visual Performing Arts.

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College Entrance Examinations

• SAT Reasoning Test (CSU, UC most Private
  Colleges)
• Critical Reading 800
• Math 800
• Writing (Essay) 800
• Composite Total 2400
• SAT Subject Exam (UC)
• Two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject
  areas History, English Literature, Mathematics
  (level 2), Laboratory Science or Language other
  than English.
• ACT (CSU)
• ACT writing (UC) 36
• Register on-line www.collegeboard.com or
  www.actstudent.org

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PSAT

• Practice test for SAT Reasoning Test
• Given Fall semester October
• Registration fee 20.00
• All Juniors should plan to take the PSAT
• Students may qualify for a National Merit
  Scholarship only if PSAT is taken Junior year

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Career Exploration

• http//www.getinsights.com
• Explore different careers based on interest,
  wages, education, etc

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Proven Ways to Improve Your childs Studying

• Many ideas will be presented...
• Your student may not do them all, but the more
  the better!

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Chart actual hours of studying and other
activities

• A time management technique
• A way to find more hours for studying

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Create a Chart Listing

• How much time does your child expects to do
  everything
• Studying
• Sleeping
• Socializing

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Study one subject in the same way a maximum of
one hour at a time

• Students can study for several hours, but they
  need to switch subjects or study methods.
• Examples
• taking a self-made practice test
• reviewing lecture material
• Make flash cards
• Summarize

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The learning curve

• Your child learns the most in the first 30
  minutes they start studying. It goes downhill
  after that.
• After 3-4 hours of studying the same material in
  the same way, they are learning virtually
  nothing.
• Solution Keep switching
• subjects, study styles.

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Keep a planner

• List all classes, assignments, due dates.
• Never cram---This is the most ineffective way to
  study
• Plan ahead and build in study time to your day

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Notetaking

• Note key points on left side of page
• Write regular notes on right side
• Divide the page into two columns
• Right side for content
• Left side for key words and concepts
• Summarize page in your students own words at the
  bottom
• Dont take too many or too few notes
• If teacher puts something on the board or repeats
  it, write it down

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Mind-Mapping

• For people who think visually
• Put central idea in middle circle
• Add additional ideas in circles coming off the
  center circle, like the spokes of a wheel
• Draw pictures

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Study Groups

• Everyone can bring sample quizzes or questions
  with the answers
• By explaining a concept to another person, your
  students mind will process the material more
  thoroughly

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See Your Teacher for Help

• Students need to let teachers know they are
  confused about something
• Use tutorial or have your student ask teachers
  when they will be available ie after school
• Go with specific questions or problems
• Teachers are here for your children, dont
  hesitate to let them know help is needed.
• Have your students stay ahead of the teacher in
  the book!

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Learn Material Many Ways

• Your students should try
• Study groups
• Quizzing themselves
• Make up trial exams
• Write what they know
• Say what they know
• Explain what they know
• Use flashcards

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College/Career Center

• Located in Room 32
• Open Monday thru Friday during lunch
• College information (CSU, UC, Community College
  Private Colleges)
• College Entrance Exam Information (SAT, SAT
  Subject Exams ACT)
• Scholarships
• Tutoring
• Job Postings