Samohi Graduation Requirements & Post- Secondary Options
Samohi Goal To graduate students with the most post-secondary options available to them.
Focused Learning Targets (FLT s) List the 3 graduation requirements Be able to compare and contrast graduation requirements with college entrance requirements Identify ways to help student prepare for post-secondary options
Santa Monica High School Class of 2012-2013 Reported 51% reported they would attend a 4 year college 41% reported they would attend a 2 year college 8% reported they would do other (work, military, gap year, or no plan) Overall 92% of Samohi graduates attend a 2 or 4 year college.
Credits 1 course= 5 credits (if passed with D or higher) 6 courses X 5 credits = 30 credits Students must earn 220 credits for graduation Average credits earned per grade level: 9 th = 60 credits 10 th = 120 credits 11 th = 180 credits 12 th = 240 credits
Course Levels College Prep (P) Honors (HP) Advanced Placement (AP) Community College (CC)
Grade Point Average (GPA) A=4 B=3 C=2 FORMULA= D=1 F=0 Total grade points Total number of grades **Weighted GPA is when an extra point is added to an AP, CC, and some honor courses
Samohi Courses Graduation Requirements Subject Social Studies English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Electives Other Course Requirements 10 credits World History 10 credits US History 5 credits US Government 5 credits Economics 10 credits each in English 9,10,11 & 12 (electives) 30 credits 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits in foreign language OR a fine art 10 credits in a visual or performing art or a FL 20 credits 60 credits 10 credits Freshman Seminar/Health
Samohi Math Pathways All pathways fulfill math requirements for graduation and 4 year colleges/universities Grade Pathway A Pathway B Pathway C Pathway D 9th Algebra P Geometry P Geometry HP Algebra II HP 10th Geometry P Algebra II P Algebra II HP Pre-Calculus/ Calc A HP 11th Algebra II P Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry P 12th Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry P Statistics P Statistics AP Calculus A/B AP Statistics P Statistics AP Pre-Calculus/ Calc A HP Calculus A/B AP Calculus B/C AP Statistics P Statistics AP Calculus B/C AP Calculus DE Statistics P Statistics AP
Samohi Graduation Requirements Pass ALL required courses Earn a total of 220 credits Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a score of 350 or higher (380 = proficient) Math English *This exam is FIRST taken in 10 th grade
Education Pays
Quality participation and commitment in one or few activities is the key Service to the community volunteering, internships Involvement in a club/organization Participation in an athletic team Employment (See ROP office for assistance) Hobbies Get Involved Always have a balance between academics & activities
Post-Secondary Education Options Community Colleges www.cccco.edu Vocational Schools Search www.collegebound.net Art School www.artschools.com Military www.defense.gov
California Higher Education Opportunities Community College California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent/ Private Colleges # of Statewide Local Schools 109 statewide 23 statewide 10 statewide 130 statewide Programs & Curriculum Tuition (Does not include room & board) Entrance Requirements Two-Years AA/AS Vocational Certificate Four-Years BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals $46 per unit $6,500 $13,000 No subject Requirements- Must be 18 yrs or HS graduate A-G Subject Requirements, 2.00 GPA based on 10 th -11 th Four-Years BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals A-G Subject Requirements 3.00 GPA based on 10 th 11 th Four-Years AA/AS BA/BS Masters Credentials Pre-professionals $39,000+ Varies per campus Varies per campus Prefer A-G courses and minimum 2.00 GPA Exams Math & English Placement Test SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT + writing Varies per campus
Required Tests for College Admission Four-Year College/University Requirement SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT 1) Recommended AND/OR ACT with Writing SAT Subject Tests (2 3 Subject Tests *math level 2) Highly recommended **Effective class of 2012, no longer required by UC s prep courses/tests (i.e. mock and PSAT)
2014-2015 ROP Course Offerings: Students must be in the 11 th grade or age 16 to take most ROP courses. Bold/Italicized = 10 th Grade option Day Classes at Samohi IC3 Computer Certification After School Classes at Samohi Work Experience- Food Services/Retail Marketing After School Classes Off Campus Culver City High School: Business Management /Project ECHO (UC/CSU) Microsoft Office Level I (spring only) Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor Auto Technology Floral Design & Sales Level I & II Fashion Merchandising Administrative Office Intern Summer: Digital Design/Graphic Arts (UC/CSU) Career Internship Beverly Hills High: Film Video Production (UC/CSU) Work Experience TV Production Workshop Virtual Business Enterprise (UC/CSU) Photography (UC/CSU) Intro to Marketing Professional Dance (UC/CSU) Malibu High: Stagecraft Technology Professional Acting Technical Theater
ROP s Role in Student Employment Work Experience Classes (Retail and Foods) Work Permits (Non-Entertainment) Job Postings in Window Advice and Pointers on Seeking a Job
Tutoring Program Teacher Office Hours Xinachtli Peer Tutoring Boys & Girls Club Pico Youth & Family Center Geometry Homework Help Night Owl Tutoring Library Research Assistance Virginia Park Teen Center Description Location Time Approaching your instructor should always be the first step when seeking extra help. All Samohi teachers offer individualized tutoring for their current students. Individual & group tutoring by UCLA students in English, Math, Spanish, Social Studies & Science. Individual & group tutoring by students who have been trained & have earned A s in the subject that they tutor. Help is available for all subjects. Individual & group tutoring, individual & family counseling, dinner, college counseling. REQUIRES $5 Membership. Varies Check with your teacher Days Available Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri X X X X X H102 3:30-5:30 X X H120 3:30-5:00 X X 1238 Lincoln Blvd 3:30-8:00 X X X X X Academic support, tutoring & college readiness. 715 Pico Blvd 3:30 6:00 X Geometry teachers hold tutoring sessions after school for current Geometry students. Tutoring available to all students who need support during the evening hours due to scheduling conflicts. Tutoring is available for all subjects. Teachers are available in the library after school to assist you with research for papers & projects. Help is available for English, Social Studies, Science & Math. A quiet place for working on assignments & receiving help. There is a library of school text books available at the homework room, computer lab & homework help. T207/L110 3:30-4:30 T207 L110 T100 7:00 9:00 X X Library 3:30-5:00 X X X X 2200 Virginia Ave 3:00 6:00 X X X X Police Activities League Tutors are available to all students for homework assistance. The site includes computer access. 1401 Olympic Blvd 3:00 8-00 X X X X X Santa Monica Library Brainfuse HelpNow An online tutoring service that connects students 1-to-1 to a trained tutor for assistance in math, science, English, & social studies. Spanish speaking tutors are available. www.smpl.org 24 hours a day X X X X X
Naviance Your one-stop-shop for: Career-interest search College match search Scholarship search College visit and workshop sign-ups Document requests and submissions (including letters of rec and transcripts) Open your account at: http://connection.naviance.com/santamonica Username: first.last, password: ID (if you have two last names, your username is: first.last space 2 nd last)
Resources Illuminate Check student grades/missing assignments daily *Instructions available in Spanish* www.samohi.smmusd.org/ Career/Interest Exploration Websites www.cacareerzone.org www.whodouwant2b.com www.roadtripnation.com www.californiacareers.info College Entrance Exams www.collegeboard.com (for SAT Tests) www.act.org (for ACT Test) Funding College Education (Understanding the process) *Information available in Spanish* www.edfund.com Counseling Services/ Career Counseling Services See Advisor and/or visit ROP Office
Casa Counseling Department Advisors for Grades 9 & 11 Advisors College Counselors Advisors for Grades 10 & 12 S Mr. Trundle Mrs. Webb (Sub for Mrs. Audet) M Ms. Pulido Mrs. Hinojosa-Riusech O Ms. Simone Ms.Gonzalez H Mrs. Baum-Merino Mrs. Vo-Navarro I Mrs. Valencia Ms.Lichter (Sub for Mrs. Garrido) A-K Julie Honda L-Z- Rosa Mejia