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COUNSELING STAFF

Ms. Conklin

Mrs. Emperador

Mrs. Hays-Sanchez

Mr. Smith

Mrs. Sowards

Counselor’s Role Schedule Classes

Provide College Information

Help with Personal Issues

Help Students Graduate From High School

Take the right courses. Take control—learn to be a good

student. Use time outside of school wisely. Start thinking about the future. If college is a goal, learn about

financial assistance programs. Get help when you need it.

PREPARE FOR WHATEVERTHE FUTURE HOLDS

LEARN TO BE A GOOD STUDENT

Sit close to the front of the classroom.

Join in class discussions.

Ask questions.Keep up with class

assignments.Ask for help when

necessary.

2/3 of 8th graders plan to finish college.

But only 1/3 plan to take college prep courses in high school.

Without college prep courses, YOU CANNOT ENTER COLLEGE.

Take the RIGHT RIGHT COURSESCOURSES!

SUBJECT #CREDITS REQUIRED

English (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) 40World History (10th) 10

US History (11th) 10Economics (12th) 5

Amer. Government (12th) 5Physical Science 10

Life Science 10Math (must pass Integrated Math 1) 20Physical Education (9th grade: PE/Health) 20

Fine Arts or World Language 10Electives 80

Total Credits 220

Galt Joint Union High School DistrictGraduation Requirements

Complete 220 credits:

“A-G” HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE

ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED WITH A “C’ OR BETTER BOTH SEMESTERS

SUBJECT AMOUNT OF YEARSA. HISTORY 2 YEARS

B. ENGLISH 4 YEARS

C. MATHEMATICS 3 YEARS (Starting with INTEGRATED MATH 1),

4 YEARS RECOMMENDED

D. SCIENCE 2 YEARS (WITH LAB EXPERIENCE REQUIRED),

3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

E. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH 2 YEARS , 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

F. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1 YEAR

G. ELECTIVE 1 YEAR

Agriculture Program/Academy

Students entering the Agriscience Pathway in the 9th grade can meet Science graduation and UC/CSU entrance requirements.

Classes are also available in the areas of Intro. To Ag Mech Skills & Tech, Floriculture and Agriculture Leadership.

Agriculture students participate in leadership development activities to gain knowledge and skills that will aid them in college and the workforce.

Thousands of dollars in college scholarships are awarded specifically to agriculture students each year.

BEST Academy (GHS only)Biomedical Engineering Science

Technology Academy The pathway is for students

interested in Engineering or the Medical field.

The Best Academy begins in the 9th grade year.

Students will enroll in Introduction to Engineering or Principles of Biomedical Science as their elective.

You would be placed with fellow program students in English, Math and Science.

Galt High offers a state of the Art Engineering laboratory and work space.

An end of year exam for each course may qualify students for college credit.

9th grade English and Math course placement

Multiple assessment tools will be used during registration to determine your placement in Math and English courses We will re-evaluate

placement at the end of your 8th grade year to finalize course placement.

By the time you graduate high school, our goal is for your Lexile Reading level to be at 1300 to help you be

College and Career Ready!

* At the beginning of each high school year you will be evaluated to determine if an extra reading course will be needed (which will replace your elective)

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English English

Math Math

Science Science

PE/Health PE/Health

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Freshman Year Classes

** During registration, please choose 3 alternate electives.

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English English

Math Math

Science Science

World History World History

PE PE

Elective Elective

Sophomore Year Classes

** During registration, please choose 3 alternate electives.

High School Registration LRHS Registration DayWhen:

Wednesday January 27th , 2016

3:00pm- 4:00pm: Welcome and Campus Tours at

Hawks Nest Gym at Liberty Ranch High School

4:00pm- 7:00pm: Registration at

Liberty Ranch High School Cafeteria-Multipurpose Room

GHS Registration DayWhen:Wednesday January 20th, 2016

Welcome and Campus Tours at Galt High School Warrior Gym

Registration (Galt High School Cafeteria-

Nottoli Dome): 3:00pm-5:00pm: Last names A-L 5:00pm-7:00pm: Last names M-Z