Educational Planning for Fallon Middle School Students Looking forward to 7 th grade and beyond March 2010
Agenda Attendance Issues Grade Point Average My Middle School Transcript Academic and Elective courses for 7 th grade STAR Report: California Standards Tests DHS Graduation Requirements DHS Diploma Options University of California and Cal State University Entrance Requirements The Six-Year Plan Advanced Placement AP Classes Career Pathways at DHS California High School Exit Exam Career Exploration Upcoming Events at DHS and Fallon College Week at Fallon
Grade Point Average GPA Calculating your GPA A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points Add the grade points for all classes; then divide by the total number of classes
Middle School Transcript Record of all middle school classes taken in Dublin Unified School District Grade Point Average (GPA) Academic GPA all courses except PE and any pass/fail courses including 6 th grade elective wheel classes Total GPA all completed courses
7 th Grade Academic Courses English Regular Advanced Teacher recommendation History Math Intro to Algebra Honors Intro to Algebra Placement exam & teacher recommendation Life Science Physical Education
7 th Grade Year-long Elective Courses Beginning Band Concert Band Percussion Ensemble New! Audition or teacher recommendation Offered zero period only French 1A (then French 1B in 8 th grade) Spanish 1A (then Spanish 1B in 8 th grade) Fallon Pride Team: Leadership Application required Yearbook Application required
Applications Required FALLON PRIDE TEAM: LEADERSHIP informational meeting Monday, March 15 th in C-5 @ lunchtime YEARBOOK informational meeting Tuesday, March 16 th in G-3 @ lunchtime
7 th and 8 th Grade Semester-long Elective Courses Students may take 2 semester-long electives instead of one year-long course Gateway to Technology Basic engineering design & modeling plus automation & robotics including structures, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems Go Green Environmental science including natural energy resources, recycling, conservation, and organic gardening MTV (Mustang Telecommunication and Video) Information/communication technology plus media & digital arts including graphic & web design, animation, photography, and video production Performing Arts Foundations in the performing arts including drama, dance and voice Performance required Visual Arts Foundations in the visual arts including drawing, painting, and sculpture Courses subject to change
Elective Registration Form Name Write clearly please! Prioritize 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd choice 2 elective option Zero-period X the appropriate line Parent signature with phone number DUE BACK by March 19 th to office
STAR Report: California Standards Tests (CSTs) State target 350 and above (Proficient/Advanced) Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in English-Language Arts = Reading Skills class instead of elective Below 300 (Below Basic/Far Below Basic) in Mathematics = Math Skills class instead of elective
Dublin High School Graduation Requirements Class of 2016 English / Language Arts 4 Years Mathematics 3 Years Grades 9-12 and must include Algebra and Geometry Science 3 Years 2 years lab science (1 life, 1 physical) Social Studies 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics Physical Education 2 Years Visual/Performing Arts 1 Year World Language 2 Year Health 1/2 Year (1 semester)
Dublin High School Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 Years Mathematics 30 credits 3 Years Grades 9-12 and must include Algebra and Geometry Science 30 credits 3 Years 2 years lab science (1 life, 1 physical) Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits 1 Year World Language 20 credits 2 Years First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language Health 5credits 1/2 Year 185 Academic credits Total required for graduation +45 Elective credits 230 credits
DHS Graduation Requirements: Diploma with Distinction English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 Years Mathematics 30 credits 3 Years Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and college prep math Science 30 credits 3 Years 2 years lab science (1 life, 1 physical) Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 Year World Language 20 credits 2 Years First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 185 credits Academic credits Total +45 credits Elective credits 230 credits required for graduation
University of California & Cal State University Entrance Requirements Same as DHS graduation requirements plus World Language: 3 years recommended Math: Algebra II Pass all courses with a C grade or better College admission tests Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) American College Test (ACT) Additional considerations Grade Point Average (GPA) Proficient or Advanced on CSTs
DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma English / Language Arts 40 credits 4 Years Mathematics 40 credits 4 Years Grades 9-12 and must include Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 years additional college prep math with increased rigor Science 40 credits 4 Years 2 years lab science (1 life, 1 physical) Social Studies 30 credits 3 Years World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics Physical Education 20 credits 2 Years Visual / Performing Arts 10 credits 1 Year World Language 30 credits 3 Years First year may be completed at middle school; must be in the same language Health 5 credits 1/2 Year 215 credits Academic credits +15 credits Elective credits Total 230 credits required for graduation
DHS Graduation Requirements: Advanced Scholar Diploma In addition, the following must also be met: Grades of C or better in all courses GPA of 3.5 and above Obtain Golden State Merit Seal Status Coursework must include a minimum of 6 Advanced, Honors, AP or transferable college courses 50 hours of approved community service Participation in one season of a DHS sport or one year in a DHS club or organization
The Six-Year Plan 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Math: 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. Health & PE World Language: 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Math: 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. PE & Elective 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Math: 3. Science: 4. PE 9 5. World Language: 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. 4. 5.
The Six-Year Plan w/ Intro to Algebra (Regular or Honors) 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Intro to Algebra 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Algebra 2 4. Chemistry 5. Health & PE World Language: 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Algebra 1 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Trig/Pre-cal 4. Anatomy 5. PE & Elective 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Geometry 3. Biology 4. PE 9 5. World Language: 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. Calculus 4. Physics 5.
Promotion to Geometry In order to be recommended for Geometry, you must: 75% on all tests and quizzes throughout all Algebra I Pass DHS Algebra I final Pass UC Geometry Readiness Test
The Six-Year Plan w/ Algebra I in 9 th Grade and split Algebra II 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Math 7 or Intro 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Geometry 4. Biology 5. Health & PE World Language: 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Algebra I 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Algebra II (A) 4. Chemistry 5. PE & Elective 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Algebra I 3. Conceptual Physics 4. PE 9 5. World Language: 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. Algebra II (B) 4. Physics 5.
The Six-Year Plan w/ Middle School World Language 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Math: 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 French 1A 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. Health & PE French 3 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Math: 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 French 1B 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. PE & Elective French 4 Honors 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Math: 3. Science: 4. PE 9 5. French 2 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. AP French 4. 5.
The Six-Year Plan w/ Accelerated Spanish 1 in Middle School 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Math: 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. Health & PE Spanish 3 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Math: 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 Accel Spanish 1 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. PE & Elective Spanish 4 Honors 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Math: 3. Science: 4. PE 9 5. Spanish 2 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. AP Spanish 4. 5.
The Six-Year Plan w/ High School World Language 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Math: 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 10 th Grade 1. English 2 2. World History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. Health & PE French 2 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Math: 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 11 th Grade 1. English 3 2. US History 3. Math: 4. Science: 5. PE & Elective French 3 9 th Grade 1. English 1 2. Math: 3. Science: 4. PE 9 5. French 1 12 th Grade 1. English 4 2. Civics & Economics 3. French 4 Honors 4. 5.
23 Advanced, Honors, and AP Classes at DHS English 1 Advanced English 2 Advanced English 3 Honors English 4 Honors AP English Language AP English Literature Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP Environmental Science Spanish 4 Honors AP Spanish French 4H AP French AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP European History AP US History AP Government AP Microeconomics AP Psychology (2011)
Advanced Placement AP The College Board SAT college admission test AP Courses & Exams AP Course Actual college-level course Not California standardized-based course More difficult than Advanced or Honors (California standards-based courses) Grade may be weighted AP Exam Exam cost approximately $80.00 90% of our nation s 4-year colleges and universities grant incoming students college credit and/or placement according to AP Exam grades
The Six-Year Plan w/ Academic Rigor 7 th Grade 1. English 7 2. History 7 3. Intro to Algebra 4. Science 7 5. PE 7 Spanish 1A 10 th Grade 1. English 2 Adv. 2. AP Euro. History 3. Alg II w/ Trig 4. Hon. Chemistry 5. Health & PE Spanish 3 8 th Grade 1. English 8 2. History 8 3. Algebra I 4. Science 8 5. PE 8 Spanish 1B 11 th Grade 1. Eng 3H or AP Lang 2. AP US History 3. Trig/Pre-cal 4. AP Bio/AP Chem 5. Spanish 4 Hon. PE & Elective 9 th Grade 1. English 1 Adv. 2. Geometry 3. Biology 4. PE 9 5. Spanish 2 Elective: Art 12 th Grade 1. Eng 4H or AP Eng Lit 2. AP Gov/AP Econ 3. AP Calculus or Stats 4. AP Physics 5. AP Spanish Elective
Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative: DUSD Career Pathways Automotive Technology Transportation Industry Biotechnology Health Science and Medical Technology Industry Building Trades & Construction Building Trades and Construction Industry Computer Technology Information Technology Industry Culinary Arts Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Industry Energy & Environmental Technology Energy and Utilities Industry
Tri-Valley Educational Collaborative: DUSD Career Pathways Engineering Engineering and Design Industry Fashion & Interior Design Fashion and Interior Design Medical Occupations & Allied Health Health Science Industry Therapeutic & Support Services Health Science and Medical Technology Industry Social & Protective Services Public Services Industry Visual Communications & Graphic Design Arts, Media and Entertainment Industry
Medical Occupations & Allied Health Career Pathway DHS Academics English Math Science Regular Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, (Honors or AP) Trig/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics DHS Electives Psychology Peer Advocacy Child Development Allied Health (VHS) Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations Tri-Valley ROP Nursing Careers Tri-Valley ROP Sports Medicine credit by exam for HLTH 55 credit by exam for HLTH 50 a-g approved Tri-Valley ROP Developmental Psychology of Children I Tri-Valley ROP Develop Psych of Children II a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 64, ECD95, ECD96 a-g approved, credit by exam for ECD 50 Las Positas College A.A. Surgical Technician AA General Ed. Requirements, Bio 31, Anatomy 1, Health 51A or 52, 55, ST 50, 51, 52, 53, Business 43 Careers Requiring less than a Baccalaureate Degree Surgical Technical, Administrative Medical Assistant, Health Aide, EMT CSUEB B.S. Nursing or B.S. Health Science Careers Requiring a Baccalaureate Degree Biological Engineer, Anesthesiologist, Operating Room Nurse, Surgeon
California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE English/Language Arts Vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing strategies through grade 10 Mathematics Math standards through Algebra 1
Education & Career Exploration Choices Explorer interactive website Work, Learn, Life Your Portfolio https://access.bridges.com/ auth/login.do Site ID: 1217014 Password: mustangs Questions about website? See Ms. Stein or Mr. Chapman
Fallon 8 th Grade Career Day Sponsored by Dublin Partners in Education DPIE February 25, 2010 Students attended three presentations Presenters from the following career fields: Arts and Communication Business Education Engineering Fashion and Beauty Hospitality and Food Service Law Medical and Dental Public and Human Services Sports Technology
Fallon College Week May 24-28, 2010 Wear college gear College activities/assignments in history classes College Day Thursday, May 27 th Lunchtime Pep Rally Parent Night DHS counselors Representatives from local private and public colleges and universities DHS top graduating senior and parent
Parent Ed Night Educational Planning Paving the Way to High School DHS graduation requirements New Diploma Program The Six Year Plan Career Pathways Wednesday, March 10 th 6:30pm Fallon MPR