Getting Ready for College 9 th grade. Maranatha High School

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1 Getting Ready for College 9 th grade Maranatha High School

2 Overview Link between academics and college Introduction to various campus and online resources Understand Maranatha s expectations for freshmen

3 Mr. Gary Ho Freshmen Counselor Academic counseling College and career counseling Personal/social/spiritual counseling (626)

4 Academic Counseling

5 Maranatha Graduation Requirements MARANATHA REQUIREMENTS Course History/Social Science English Math Science 1 year-life science (Biology) # of years 3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 1 year-physical science (Physics, Chemistry) Foreign Language Visual and Performing Arts Electives Theology Physical Education 2 years 1 year 4 years 4 years 2 years

6 History 3 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th World History U.S. History U.S. Government and Economics Honors World History AP U.S. History AP Government and AP Macroeconomics Honors World History AP World History AP U.S. History AP Government and AP Macroeconomics

7 English 4 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Honors English 9 Honors English 10 AP English Language AP English Literature

8 Math 3 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Analysis Math Analysis or Statistics Calculus or Statistics Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Math Analysis AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics Honors Algebra 2 Honors Math Analysis AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC and/or AP Statistics

9 Science 3 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th Biology Chemistry Physics Biology Chemistry Anatomy/ Physiology Anatomy/ Physiology Kinesiology Honors Biology Honors Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

10 Foreign Language 2 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 1 Honors Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 AP Spanish Language French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 ASL 1 ASL 2 ASL 3

11 Theology 4 Years 9th 10th 11th 12th Jesus and the Gospels Old Testament New Testament Theology Elective Old Testament New Testament Theology Elective Theology Elective

12 Fine Arts 1 Year 1st year Art Introduction 2 nd year Painting and Drawing Photo 1 Graphic Design Visual Arts 3 rd year Honors Painting and Drawing Photo 2 Advanced Graphic Design 4 th year AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Studio Art: Graphic Design Honors Portfolio Performing arts 1 st year Concert Choir Theater 1 Beginning Jazz Dance Orchestra (all years after audition) Intro to Music Theory 2 nd year Mixed Ensemble (all years after audition) Theater 2 Intermediate Jazz Dance Advanced Orchestra AP Music Theory 3 rd year and 4 th year Theater 3 Advanced Jazz Dance

13 Physical Education 2 Years (1 sport counts as ½ year of P.E. Credit) Physical Education 1st year Physical Education (all years) Beginning Weight Training Beginning Jazz Dance Swimming for Conditioning (all years) Cheer (by audition) 2 nd year Advanced Weight Training Intermediate Jazz Dance 3 rd year Advanced Jazz Dance (by audition) Sports Fall Football Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Boys and Girls Cross Country Winter Boys and Girls Basketball Boys and Girls Soccer Spring Baseball Softball Swimming/Diving Track Golf Boys Volleyball Year-round Equestrian Cheer

14 Electives 4 Year What counts for elective credits? Any extra class you take in a subject area goes towards your elective requirement -Example: 3 years of science are required. If you take a fourth year of science, that will count as one year of elective credit There are elective courses that only meet elective credits. Those courses are specified in the course catalog.

15 Netclassroom netclassroom.mhs-hs.org Netclassroom allows you to: Check on grades Check on assignments and upcoming assignments Check on attendance Check on schedule

16 Both student and parent can log in with their own username and password

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23 Netclassroom netclassroom.mhs-hs.org Few things to remember: Make sure the Academic Year is set to the correct year Make sure the Session is set to Academic Year Make sure the Marking Column is set to the correct semester

24 Grading Periods October 17 End of First Quarter December 17 End of First Semester March 6 End of Third Quarter May 22 End of Second Semester

25 Grading Periods At the end of each grading period, grades are finalized Report cards will be posted on netclassroom

26 Quarter Grades 9 weeks into the semester 1st Quarter: 9 weeks into 1st semester 3 rd Quarter: 9 weeks into 2 nd semester Grades serve as a progress report DOES NOT count towards GPA DOES NOT get recorded on the transcript

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28 Semester Grades 18 weeks 1st Semester: 18 weeks, beginning of school to Winter Break 2nd Semester: 18 weeks, after Winter Break to end of school Grades count and are final Counts towards GPA Gets recorded on the transcript

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30 Grade Checks Grade checks every three 3 weeks D and F report (anything under 70%) Parents will receive an or phone call from me If D s and F s persist, academic counseling is necessary

31 Ineligibility for Sports/Activities Every 9 weeks (each grading period) Under a 2.0 unweighted GPA Placed on probation for sports and school activities (dances, ASB events) Student can still participate Parents can opt for child to be ineligible in sports and school activities at each grading period Required student/parent meeting with your counselor

32 Ineligibility for Sports/Activities After another 9 weeks (next grading period) If student is still under a 2.0 unweighted GPA > Ineligible for sports and school activities >Required student/parent meeting with your counselor If student is at 2.0 unweighted GPA or above > Eligible of sports and school activities > No longer on probation

33 Academic Probation Every semester Under a 2.0 unweighted GPA Placed on academic probation Required student/parent meeting with your counselor

34 Academic Probation The next semester If student is still under a 2.0 unweighted GPA > Possible dismissal from Maranatha High School If student is at 2.0 unweighted GPA or above > No longer on academic probation

35 College Counseling

36 College Counseling Why do we need college counseling now? The college application and college resume starts during freshman year All grades, rigor of course work, and activities a student is involved with during freshman year are reviewed by colleges

37 College Counseling Brief overview of colleges and universities University of California California State University Private Universities in California Out of state colleges Community college

38 Maranatha Graduation VS. UC/CSU (A-G) Requirements MARANATHA REQUIREMENTS Course History/Social Science English Math Science 1 year-life science (Biology) # of years 3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 1 year-physical science (Physics, Chemistry) Foreign Language Visual and Performing Arts Electives Theology Physical Education 2 years 1 year 4 years 4 years 2 years UC/CSU (A-G) REQUIREMENTS Course (A) History/Social Science (B) English # of years 2 years 4 years (C) Math (must include Geom) 3 years (D) Science 2 years In 2 of the three fields of science: Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (E) Foreign Language 2 years (must be the same language) (F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (G) College Prep Electives 1 year

39 College Admissions What UC Schools are looking for 1. Academic grade point average in all "a-g" courses 2. Scores on ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Test 3. Number of, content of, and performance in academic courses beyond the "a-g" requirements 4. Number of and performance in honors, Advanced Placement, and transferable college courses Rest of the list:

40 College Admissions The applicant s full record of achievement in college preparatory work in high school, including the number and rigor of courses taken and grades earned in those courses. UCLA and UC Berkeley

41 College Admissions Personal qualities of the applicant, including leadership ability, character, motivation, tenacity, initiative, originality, creativity, intellectual independence, responsibility, insight, maturity, and demonstrated concern for others and for the community. UCLA and UC Berkeley

42 College Admissions We consider your personal circumstances and special achievements, including: academic performance, the rigor of your curriculum, writing ability, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. University of Southern California

43 College Admissions The primary criterion for admission to Stanford is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout high school and to do very well. Stanford University

44 GPA Academic Performance The primary measure of academic performance is the GPA Although college seems like a long way off right now, grades really do count toward college admission and scholarships.

45 GPA Unweighted GPA All courses are weighted equally A = 4 points B = 3 Points C = 2 Points D = 1 Point F = 0 Points

46 GPA Weighted GPA AP and Honors course add an extra point A = 5 points B = 4 Points C = 3 Points D = 2 Points F = 0 Points

47 GPA Academic Performance Colleges look at both the unweighted and weighted GPA Each college has their own way of viewing the GPA reported by Maranatha

48 Rigor Academic Rigor Colleges take into account how challenging a student s course work is This is demonstrated by Taking more years of core subjects Taking more AP and Honors courses

49 College Planning Timeline Fall/Winter: Make the grade Get off to a good start with grades because they will impact your GPA and how colleges view you. Although college seems like a long way off right now, grades really do count toward college admission and scholarships.

50 Your Grades and Scholarships APU Scholarship qualifications Full-Tuition Trustee s Scholarship: 3.9 GPA Full-Tuition President s Scholarship: 3.9 GPA $9,000 Dean s Scholarship: 3.7 GPA $7,500 Director s Scholarship: 3.5 GPA $6,000 Founder s Award: 3.3 GPA Other qualifications include SAT and ACT test scores and interviews

51 Your Grades and Scholarships Our Merit Awards, based on GPA and test scores, are available to freshmen and transfer students who are high achievers in the classroom, and range from $8000 to full tuition awards. Merit scholarships are awarded to students who have a minimum of a 3.7 weighted grade point average Point Loma Nazarene University

52 Your Grades and Scholarships A first-time freshman student who meets the December 15 scholarship priority deadline, has a ACT or SAT score (critical reading and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of tuition or $99,800 over four years - University of Alabama

53 College Planning Timeline Fall/Winter: Get involved Get involved with school- and non-schoolsponsored groups, clubs, or teams Get involved with the community, do volunteer work that is meaningful and in areas that you are interested in

54 Adventure Club Ambassador Club Art Club Chess Club Fashion Club Frisbee Club Clubs FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Literature Club Math Club Speech and Debate Spiritual Formation/Book Club Video Game Club CLUB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH

55 California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Requirements for Semester Membership A state-sponsored club that honors academic achievement, scholarship, and service Eligibility based on a point system from last semester grades Freshman can apply after 1 st semester Service requirement: Participation in community service or peer tutoring

56 National Honors Society (NHS) Requirements Cumulative GPA Requirement: Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher after 9 th grade. Sophomores may join in 1 st semester of 10 th grade. Service Requirement: Participation in community service and volunteer contributions to the school Leadership Requirement: Leadership in school and/or outside school activities Character Requirement: Respectful to fellow students, parents, and teachers.

57 College Planning Timeline Spring/Summer: Build your credentials and make summer count Create a resume of academic and extracurricular awards and community service Build your credentials during the summer: volunteer get a job sign up for an enrichment program Adapted from:

58 College Admissions Joey Freshman Year: -Straight A s -4 Honors Courses -Football and Basketball -Multiple Clubs Cumulative: unweighted GPA weighted GPA -9 AP, 9 Honors (nothing lower than B) SAT, 30 ACT -4 years Football and Basketball -4 years Multiple Clubs -3 years CSF

59 College Admissions Accepted UCLA USC UC San Diego APU Joey Denied UC Berkeley UC Santa Barbara Stanford University

60 College Admissions Freshman Year: -All A s, 1 B -4 Honors Courses -Multiple Clubs Kelley Cumulative: unweighted GPA weighted GPA -9 AP, 11 Honors SAT -4 years multiple clubs -3 years CSF, 3 years NHS

61 College Admissions Kelley Accepted NYU UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara Pepperdine University APU Denied UC Berkeley UCLA Northwestern University

62 College Admissions Unfortunately there is no magic formula to college admissions However, maintaining strong grades, a rigorous academic schedule, and being involved with extracurricular activities makes for a stronger candidate

63 College Admissions Average MHS Weighted GPA and Test Score APU: 3.6 GPA 1640 SAT 23 ACT UCLA: 4.42 GPA 2080 SAT 31 ACT UC Berkeley: 4.44 GPA 2060 SAT 31 ACT USC: 4.34 GPA 2040 SAT 30 ACT Cal Poly SLO: 4.2 GPA 1860 SAT 27 ACT

64 College Admissions D s and F s Most 4 year colleges and universities do not accept D and F grades Must be remediated as soon as possible Summer school Online options Repeat at MHS during the school year

65 Testing: SAT and ACT Testing Timeline Freshman year: Do not take the SAT or ACT Sophomore year: Some students take the SAT or ACT at the end of sophomore year Junior year: Most students take the SAT or ACT for the first time Senior year: Last testing attempts on the SAT or ACT to improve scores

66 Testing: PSAT Testing Schedule All Freshmen take the PSAT in October practice for the SAT All Sophomores take the PSAT in October practice for the SAT All Juniors take the PSAT in October (counts for the National Merit Scholarship)

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72 NCAA Steps to Achieving Eligibility for Freshmen Start planning now - Work hard to get the best grades possible. Take classes that match the MHS list of NCAA courses. 2.3 GPA required for eligibility Meet the required SAT/ACT score At the beginning of your sophomore year, complete your online registration at Adapted from