Class of 2021

NEVER TOO SOON!

SOON

SUCCESS

Guide

Standard of Excellence, Nothing Less

9th Grade Counselor:

Mrs. McIntosh

Mrs. McIntosh Room 233

juliemcintosh@busd.k12.ca.us

Academics (course changes, support, planning)College and Career guidance (Naviance)Personal and Social supportQuestions

“When can I see you?”

■ Before school 7:15am■ Snack or lunch■ Afterschool

■ Request an appointment!Appointment slips are available in the

High School Office

1. 9th grade doesn’t matter.

2. If I’m not doing well in a class, I should:

A. Ask for extra credit

B. Ask my counselor to change teachers

C. All of the above

D. None of the above

3. PE isn’t an academic class so I don’t need to pass it.

4. It’s still early, I don’t need to think about what my

goals after high school yet.

5. High school is easy: If I just come to class and do

some work, I’ll be good.

SUCCESS GUIDE OBJECTIVES

After today I will know:

■ What I need to graduate ■ What colleges look for

■ How to calculate my G.P.A.

■ How to effectively set goals

■ Ways I can get involved at MHS

■ HOW TO SURVIVE THE 9TH GRADE

High School Graduation Requirements

History/Social Science …………………

English……………………………………………..

Math (IM1)..……………………………………

Biological Science……………………......

Physical Science…………………………….

Additional Year of Math/Science…

Fine Arts or World Language………..

Physical Education…………………………

Practical Art…………………………………….

Health………………………………………………

Additional Electives……………………....

4 Years……………40 credits

4 Years……………40 credits

2 Years…………….20 credits

1 Year………………10 credits

1 year………………10 credits

1 year………………10 credits

1 year……………..10 credits

2 years…………….20 credits

1 sem……………….5 credits

1 sem……………….5 credits

…………………………50 credits

TOTAL CREDITS 220 credits

DID YOU KNOW

Passing grade to earn credits = D or higher

HOWEVER, DID YOU KNOW:

You need C’s or better both semesters of IM1 to move on to IM2

If you get a D/F BOTH semesters of IM1, you have to take IM1 again

If you get D/F ONE semester, and a C or better in the other, you need to go to Summer School to move on to IM2

INTERVENTION: 3 DAYS REVIEW+ RETEST = IMPROVE YOUR GRADE

FREE afterschool tutoring available for all math classes

DID YOU KNOW

You need at least B’s in Earth Science and C’s in IM1 to go to Biology

You need C’s or better in IM1 and Biology to take Chemistry

You need C’s or better to move on in Spanish, French, Mandarin

You need a C average or better (2.0 or above) to participate in MHS Athletics and Activities

ALL grades go on your transcript, even if you get a D/F and repeat the course, colleges will still see the D or F

“What if I get an F?”

■ F’s = FAIL = 0 credits REPEAT THE COURSE

= Summer School (2 hours per class)= Credit Recovery 0, 7, 8 periods= Don’t get to take next course in sequence (math, science, language)= Many F’s could mean “Alternative Placement” (i.e. Somerset Continuation School)

What is A-G?

■ Courses required to be eligible for a 4-year university

■ CA Public Universities

- Cal State University (CSU)

- University of California (UC)

■ CA Private Universities

A-G COURSE

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must complete with a “C” or better (A’s and B’s recommended!)

MHS approved A-G course-list: www.ucop.edu/doorways/list

A. History/Social Science ….….….

B. English……………………..….....

C. Math……….………………….….

D. Lab Science…….…………….....

E. Language other than English.…

F. Visual & Performing Arts……….

G. Elective…………………………

2 Years req

4 Years req

3 Years req, 4 rec.

2 Year req, 3 rec.

2 year req, 3 rec.

1 year req

1 year req

15 A-G courses*UC’s want to see 20+

What Colleges Look For

■ Excellent grades! – 9th gr. grades matter!– Aim for over 3.0! = A’s and B’s!

■ Go beyond minimum 15 A- G courses– Challenge yourself and WORK HARD!– Take MATH all 4 years!

■ Get Involved, take action, be a leader! – Start EXPLORING in 9th grade! Join a club!– Find your “WHY!”

■ SAT or ACT w/ writing – 11th/12th grade– PSAT on October 14 ($20 grades 9 – 11)

G.P.A.

Minimum GPA to be eligible for:

Cal State: 2.0 (*A-G courses only; Avg to CSULB: 3.5)

UC: 3.0 (*A-G courses only; Avg to many UC’s: >4.0)

Mayfair Athletics & Activities: 2.0 (Total GPA)

- ASB, Marching Band, Colorguard, Cheer, Showtime, Mariners

MAP: 3.6

National Honor Society: 3.55 (*after 10th)

Let’s Calculate GPA!

GOAL

SETTING

1. Long-term Goal: Write your GOAL GPA.

Now work down

2. Short-Term 5: What do you need to accomplish

to earn that GPA? (e.g., B’s on tests, 90% on

classwork/HW)

3. Short-Term 4: What do you need to do to earn

B’s on tests ? (e.g., Study 1 hour/day for tests –

make flashcards, complete study guides, get

help from teacher at lunch 2x a week)

4. Short Term 3, 2, 1: What can you do day-to-day

to keep your grade up? (e.g., take good notes,

do all classwork/HW in class, keep all work

organized in binder, go to tutoring)

5. Start: What can be your first step? (e.g, get to

school at 7:15 every day, buy a notebook, ask

to move my seat, organize backpack, turn off

phone when studying)

NAVIANCE

Academic Goal - HS

1. Login to your NAVIANCE Family Connections account.

Go to www.mayfairmonsoons.org

Click on “Students” tab

Click on NAVIANCE

Click on NAVIANCE LOG-IN

Enter Username and Password (same as District Log-on)

2. Click on about me tab

Click on goals

At top go to “add new goal” and select Academic Goal HS from pulldown menu

Fill in your START GOAL and answer questions

Study tips

Successful SOONS….

GET INVOLVED

Young Black Scholars (YBS)

Leo ClubASB

Marching Band

Colorguard

R.O.C.K Club

Drama

Pep Squad

Latino Club

Environmental

Science Club

Academy of Animation & Digital Art

Yearbook

Latino Club

Pacific Islanders

Chess

California Scholarship Federation

(CSF)

Filipino Club

Debate Club

L.A.F.F/Best Buddies

VIDEO CLUB

MUN

EDC

ShowtimeMarinersWomens Chorus

AthleticsGirls Boys

Cross Country Cross Country

Golf Football

Tennis

Volleyball Basketball

Soccer

Basketball Wrestling

Soccer

Wrestling Baseball

Golf

Softball Swimming*

Swimming* Tennis

Track and Field Track and Field

Volleyball

SUCCESS TOOLS

1. PARENT PORTAL - Iphone: Grades for Parents and Students- Android: Aeries grades

2. DAILY BULLETIN3. www.mayfairmonsoons.org

- Calendar- Latest news

3. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER- Room 300- CALAPS – Career classes

3. NAVIANCE

Questions???