Incoming Freshman Assembly
Course Selection
Class of 2019
Spring Presentation 2015
Transition to High School
Link Crew - Freshmen Orientation
Tuesday, August 25th
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Gym
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COD Desk
Hours
Mon. – Fri.
7:30 – 11:30 am
12:02 – 3:30 pm
AHS Website
ahs.ausd.net
 Parent and Student
Portal
 Student Bulletin
 Counselor Website
 Staff email/web pages
 Campus Information
 Athletic Information
Parent and
Student Portal
Internet access to:
 Grades
 Progress reports
 Class assignments
 Attendance
Curriculum Guide
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Administrative Directory
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Counseling Department Information
(Programming Information, Drop Policy, etc.)
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Graduation Requirements
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College Information
(A-G approved classes)
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Programs: National Honor Society, California
Scholarship Federation
(NHS/CSF rules and list)
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Course Listings and Description for every class
offered
Graduation Requirements
225 Credits Needed (1 semester class = 5 credits)
1 year
Fine Arts
OR
1 year
World Language
4 yrs. English
3 yrs. Social
Science
Proficiencies:
2 yrs. Math
• Algebra 1
• Health
• Swim Survival
• CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
Both Math and English must be passed
2 yrs. Science
2 yrs. PE
CAHSEE
California High School Exit Exam
Taken spring of sophomore year
 1 section Math
 1 section English Language Arts
 If either Math or English is passed,
that section will not have to be taken again
 If either Math or English is not passed,
there will be multiple chances to retake
Both sections must be passed to receive
an AHS diploma
Community College Admission Requirements
18 years of age or
High School Diploma
• No SAT required
• Complete freshman and sophomore years at a
community college (general education requirements)
• Transfer to a 4 year public or private college to
complete junior and senior years
Cal State/ UC Admissions
A-G Requirements
a. 2 yrs. Social Science
b. 4 yrs. English
c. 3 yrs. Math - Alg.1, Geom. and Alg.2 (UC & CSU/4 yrs. rec.)
d. 2 yrs. Lab Science- 1 Biological, 1 Physical (UC/3 yrs. rec.)
e. 2 yrs. World Language (LOTE) – same language (UC/3 yrs. rec.)
f. 1 yr. VPA – Visual and Performing Arts
g. 1 yr. UC approved elective
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UC/CSU schools allow courses to be repeated to make up a ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade
Minimum GPA to apply to UC schools is 3.0 (subject to change)
Minimum GPA to apply to Cal State schools is 2.0
Make ups for ‘C’ grades are not accepted
NCAA Eligibility
(Division I and II)
eligibilitycenter.org
16 Core Courses
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4 yrs. English
3 yrs. math (Alg. 1 or higher)
2 yrs. natural/physical science (one year of lab)
1 yr. additional English, math, or
natural/physical science
• 2 yrs. social science
• 4 yrs. additional courses (any area above or
world language or philosophy)
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the core classes
Earn an ACT or SAT score that meets the sliding scale guidelines
(scale available on NCAA website)
Must complete 10 of the core courses by the beginning of the senior
year
Keep your grades UP in 8th Grade!
Important for:
Eligibility for activities and sports
High School graduation requirements
(math)
College qualifying grades of ‘C’ or
higher for high school classes:
Honors Algebra 2/ Geometry
Chemistry
Certain Electives
Academic Eligibility
INELIGIBLE
2 or more “U”s in Citizenship
2 or more “F”s
Immediate ineligibility until next
quarter
Request grade check on the 4th
Monday of the quarter
PROBATION
Below a 2.0 =
Probation for 3 weeks
No grade check request =
Immediate ineligibility
ELIGIBLE
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
Only 1 “U” in citizenship
Only 1 “F”
Rising “C” Rule
Applies only to Math and World Language
Need a rising “C” average to advance to the next level.
1st sem: B
2nd sem: D
Avg: C
1st sem: D
2nd sem: B
Avg: C
Grades and Credit
• “D” grades = 5.0 credits
Students earn credit for high school
graduation - a “D” grade will not count for
college admission.
• “F” grades = 0 credits
 If you fail a required course (English,
Math, History etc.) you MUST make
it up.
Help for Academic Success
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Talk to your teachers – most offer help before
school, during lunch or after school
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AUSD Parent/Student portal – access to
student assignment and class grades.
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Free Peer Tutoring – Monday through Thursday
in the AHS Library 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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The Zone – Monday through Thursday in the AHS
Library 2:45-5:00 p.m.
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Private student tutors (fee) – available from
Counseling secretary, or at the COD desk
(List available mid-October)
Required Freshman Classes
If taking summer school math, select next level of
math that you would take after the summer class.
English
World History
Math
PE
ELD Levels
 ELD students have been recommended for 9th grade
placement by their ELD teachers.
 The Pink programming sheet will reflect this information.
2 Additional Class Choices
May choose Science and World Language
Recommend: Science or World Language and one of the following:
1 year long elective or
2 semester electives
Everyone chooses 10 alternate electives
Strongly Recommend:
 Students in World Language earn a “B” or higher in 8th grade English
(To access AP World Languages, begin World Language in 9th grade.)
 Students complete a VPA (Visual and Performing Art) in 9th grade
Arcadia High School courses are rigorous (homework counts!)
Chinese Placement Test
All students who sign up for Chinese 1 will be given a placement
test to determine their appropriate level
Dana
9:00 a.m.
Foothills
12:45 p.m.
First Avenue
3:15 p.m.
Wednesday
May 6
Honors Classes
► Please take into account the time commitment
your extra-curricular activities demand.
► No drops for Honors courses will
be allowed first semester.
► College qualifying grades of ‘C’ or
higher both semesters are required
for Honors courses.
Remember…
Don’t overload yourself.
You need a life!
Try-Out and
Audition Classes
Adhere to procedures and deadlines
A Try-Out and Audition form will be
stapled to the course selection sheet
when you program with a counselor
Do not select these classes on your course
selection sheet
Check Curriculum Guide to make certain you meet class
recommendations
Drop Policies starting 2015-2016
1st SEM. COURSE DROP PROCEDURES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
9th
grade
10th
grade
11th
grade
12th
grade
** DROPS from AP or Honors courses – (until the end of
the semester)
Drop a year-long non-honors/AP academic course
for 5.0 credit Teacher Aide (TA) both semesters
(IF TA position is available)
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Drop a semester or year long elective for a 5.0 credit TA
(IF TA position is available)
No
No
No
Yes
Please note: Requests for teacher changes will NOT be honored
2nd SEM. COURSE DROP PROCEDURES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
Drop AP or Honors course for a level change to a college
prep course
*Petition forms are available early January
Drop year-long academic course for a 5.0 credit TA
(IF TA position is available)
Drop a semester or year long elective for a 5.0 credit TA
(IF TA position is available)
9th
grade
10th
grade
11th
grade
12th
grade
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Final drop date for AP and Honors courses is July 5, 2015
Petitions required for all drops
4 week drop deadline both sem.
Limit of 1 TA per semester
Course Selection Appointments
(Please be present)
Foothills
April 20
What to Bring:
Dana
April 23
First Avenue
April 24
 Curriculum Guide
White Draft Sheet
(with class choices marked)
Return
Pink
Course Selection Sheet
Where: To Middle School Office
When: Check with Middle
School
Must have:
• Parent signature & date
• Student signature & date
• 10 alternates for elective choices
Make a photocopy of the Pink sheet for your own records
 If there is a concern regarding a particular class, parents and
students are advised to speak directly with the teacher to
resolve the situation.
 One of the skills acquired in high school
is learning to adapt to different teaching
styles and personalities.
 Usually concerns involve a communication issue and can be
resolved after a parent/student/teacher meeting.
 Teacher appointments can be scheduled through the front desk
in the Student Services building at 821-1754 or by emailing the
teacher.
Apache Days
1st Day of School
Wednesday
August 26th
Seniors: August 14th
ID photos
Classes
Books
Fees
Juniors: August 17th
Sophomore: August 17th
Freshmen: August 18th
Make up day: August 18th
Music Camp Students: Aug. 14th
**Note: These dates
are tentative!
Need Help?
Direct ALL questions to your
Middle School Counselors
Dana - Ms. Ary
[email protected]
First Ave - Ms. Martin & Mr. Darr
[email protected]
[email protected]
Foothills - Mrs. Domenici
[email protected]
New Student Registration
June 2nd – 25th
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday only
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Open for registration in
July & August.
(July & August calendar pending)
Call the High School Records Office
for days and hours.
Records Office:
(626) 821-1744
(626) 821-8370, x1138
Want to be in AVID?
❖ AVID is a rigorous elective class offered to students who would
like to prepare for four-year colleges and universities.
❖ Students must have satisfactory citizenship, good attendance,
and a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
❖ Applicants must be motivated to work toward college
eligibility.
(AVID is NOT an intervention for low-performing students or a free
study period to hang out)
Who can be in AVID?
A typical AVID student:
❖ Has Academic Potential
➢ Average to high test scores
➢ 2.5 - 3.5 GPA
➢ Willing to work hard to access some of the most challenging
courses at AHS.
➢ Open to a rigorous elective course that will focus on study
strategies.
➢ Needs guidance and support through the college application
process
For an AVID application contact:
Your school’s AVID Counselor:
❖ Dana Middle School
➢Mrs. Anderson- [email protected]
❖ First Ave. Middle School
➢Ms. Polidano- [email protected]
❖ Foothills Middle School
➢Mrs. Anderson- [email protected]