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

What are ways we can be

ORGANIZED?

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

Successful SOONS….

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

Any Questions???