Post on 11-Apr-2018
NEVER TOO SOON!
9th Grade Matters!
Welcome to
Mayfair
High School,
Class of 2020!
Standard of Excellence, Nothing Less
Introducing Your Very Own9th Grade Counselor...
Mrs. McIntosh Room 233
juliemcintosh@busd.k12.ca.us
Academics (course changes, support, planning)
College and Career guidance (Naviance)
Personal and Social support
Questions
“When can I see Mrs. McIntosh?”
■ Before school■ Snack or lunch■ Afterschool■ Request an appointment!
Appointment slips are available in the High School Office
1. If I fail classes, I will still graduate on time.
2. If I’m not doing well in a class, I should just
go see my counselor to change teachers.
3. College preparation begins senior year - 9th
grade doesn’t matter.
4. If I just pass all my classes I will get into
Long Beach State.
5. I can wear jeans with holes above fingertip
length.
Today’s Objectives…
After today, I will know:
■ What I need to graduate high school■ How to start preparing for college
What is A-GWhat colleges look for
■ How to be more successful in HS■ Options after high school■ What Naviance is and how I will use it
this year
High School Graduation Requirements
History/Social Science …………………
English……………………………………………..
Math…………………………………………………
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
Earning High School Credits
■ What grade is the minimum to earn credits?■ Every course each semester = 5 credits
■ Fall Semester = Aug 29 – January 26■ Spring Semester = January 30 – June 15
■ Credits are a part of permanent record = TRANSCRIPT
What if I FAIL a class?
■ F’s = ZERO credits = MORE SCHOOL
■ Credit Recovery 0, 7th, or 8th period
■ Summer School (not guaranteed)
■ Many F’s could mean “Alternative
Placement” (i.e. Somerset Continuation
School)
Grade 9
English
Health/Geog
Int Math I or II
Earth Sci or Bio
PE
Elective
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
Grade 10
English
World HistoryInt Math I, II or III
Science
PE
Elective
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
Grade 11 Grade 12
English
US History
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
English
Government
Economics
Math OR Science
Elective
Elective
10 crdts
10 crdts
5 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
10 crdts
Sequence of Courses
What is A-G?■ Courses required to be eligible for a 4-year
university
■ Public UniversitiesCal State UniversityUniversity of California (UC)
■ Private UniversitiesUSC
■ Must complete with a “C” or better (A’s and B’s recommended!)
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A-G COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
■ A – History/ Social Science – 2 yrs requiredWorld history, US History
■ B – English – 4 yrs required
■ C – Math – 3 yrs required, 4 yrs recommendedIntegrated Math 1, 2, 3
■ D – Lab Science – 2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommendedBiology, Chemistry
■ E – World Language – 2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommendedSame language (Spanish, French, Mandarin)
■ F– Visual/ Performing Art – 1 year required
■ g – Electives – 1 year required
MHS approved A-G course-list: www.ucop.edu/doorways/list
GPAMinimum GPA to be eligible for:
■ Cal State: 2.0 (A-G courses only)
■ UC: 3.0 (A-G courses only)
■ Mayfair Athletics & Activities: 2.0 (Total GPA)
Let’s Calculate GPA!
What Do Colleges Look For?■ Excellent grades!
– 9th gr. grades matter!– Aim for over 3.0!
■ Go beyond minimum A- G courses– Challenge yourself!
Honors and AP courses■ Get Involved, take action, be a leader!
– Start EXPLORING in 9th grade!– Pursue your PASSION!
■ Take MATH – ALL 4 YEARS!!■ SAT or ACT with writing
– 11th/12th grade– PSAT on October 15 (grades 9 – 11)
What Do Teachers Expect?
Mrs. McIntosh’s 5 P’s to Success
1. PUNCTUAL
2. PREPARED
3. PRODUCTIVE
4. POSITIVE
5. PROACTIVE
Daily Planner
■ BRING IT
■ WRITE IT DOWN!– Each day write down every assignment, upcoming quiz, test or project
– Date given and date due
*** Set small short term goals for long term assignments
■ REVIEW IT– when you get home, review homework for the day
– look ahead to upcoming days/weeks
■ COMPLETE IT!
■ CHECK IT OFF!
Binder
■ Clearly identify classes
■ Use dividers- color code
■ Separate sections for:–Homework
–Notes
–Handouts
■ Hole punch papers
■ Folder for papers need to file
Study tips
■ Schedule a regular homework time/routine
■ Set up a distraction free study area
■ Set small goals and reward yourself“After I read 10 pages, I can take a break.”
“Once I finish ten math problems, I can get a snack.”
For big projects or tests: set short term goals to finish/study parts
■ Take note of concepts, words you don’t understand so you can ask for help later
■ ** Put everything in its place in your backpack before you go to bed
What if I need extra help?
■ Set up your own account on Parent Portal & monitor your own grades!
■ ALWAYS ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR EXTRA HELP!
■ Find a “Study Buddy” or a private tutor
■ Talk to your counselor for more suggestions
Young Black Scholars (YBS)
Leo Club
ASB
Marching Band
Colorguard
R.O.C.K Club
Drama Club
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
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
Career/Technical
School
Community
college
High
School
University
(graduate)
University
(Doctorate)
University
(Undergraduate)
Professional
School
Military
OPTIONS AFTER
HIGH SCHOOL
NAVIANCE- An online resource to help you discover your
strengths, navigate colleges, careers and guide you to your personal goals after high school.
● Career-Cluster Finder
● College Match
● Road Trip Nation
● Academic Planning - 4 Year Plan
○ Individual Conferences with parents
○ Group meetings