Getting Ready for
High School!
Oak Crest Middle School
Michelle McNeff, Counselor
2014-2015
What we want Oak Crest 8th grade
students to know after today:
 High school selection process
 Introduction to high school graduation and college
requirements
 Start thinking about your future - options after high
school
 Best practices for second semester to prepare for
high school
High School Selection
 All 8th grade students must select a high school
between the dates of February 2 – March 2 by 4pm
on www.sduhsd.net.
 OC student options are: LCC, SDA, CCA or TP
 To make an informed decision, plan to attend the
choice nights at any school you are considering.
 High School Choice Nights:
SDA: February 19th
CCA: February 24th
LCC: February 25th
TP: February 26th
High School Selection
Continued
 On March 20th you will receive email notification on
the high school you will be attending.
 Pay attention to advertised dates for 8th Grade Parent &
Student Night at your high school that will occur in March
& April – plan to attend.
 Be sure to follow the guidelines and deadlines for course
selection that are given to you.
* Know beforehand how to access your Aeries*
High School
Graduation Requirements
 Students must earn 230 credits
LCC: 30 credits per semester, 60 credits per year
SDA: 40 credits per semester, 80 credits per year
 Students must pass the CA High School Exit Exam
The CAHSEE is given in the 10th grade
 Students must pass Integrated Math 1
Integrated Math 1 is most often taken in the 9th grade
Graduation Requirements
230 credits in the following
subject areas:
History/Social Science
English
Math
Science
Visual or Performing Art
PE (health req’t met by taking Year One PE)
Career Technical Education
Electives
Total
*10 credits = one year
30 credits
40 credits
30 credits
20 credits
10 credits
20 credits
10 credits
70 credits
230 credits
“A-G” Subject Requirements
for CSU/UC Schools
A. History/Social Science
2 years required
B. English
4 years required
C. Mathematics
3 years required
D. Laboratory Science
2 years required
E. Language other than English
2 years required
F. Visual & Performing Art
1 year required
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year required
(4 recommended)
(3 recommended)
(3 recommended)
*All courses must be completed with a „C‟ grade or higher*
Options After High School
Colleges/Universities
Community Colleges
CSU/UC System
Private College & Universities
Out of State
Vocational/Technical Programs
Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
Technical School
Vocational School
Certificated Programs
Military
Navy
Army
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard
Work
Full time
The Four Systems of Higher
Education in California
UC
Upper
12% of
H.S. grads
Private
Colleges or
Universities
California
State
University
Upper 33% of H.S. grads
Community College
Private
Colleges or
Universities
California Community Colleges
112 Campuses
High school graduate or 18 years old
Associate degree, transfer to a 4 yr college, vocational
certificates
Fees: $46 per unit
Lake Tahoe
Community
College
California State University
(CSU)
23 Campuses
Top 33% of high school graduates
Bachelor/Master Degrees
Transfer Partners with CA Community Colleges
Fees/Tuition: $6,698
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
University of California
(UC)
10 Campuses
Top 12% of high school graduates
Bachelor/Master Degrees
Transfer partners with CA Community Colleges
Fees/Tuition: $13,300
Private Colleges & Universities
81 campuses in CA
Admission requirements vary
Some have community college transfer agreements
Fees/Tuition: $33,109 (based on median)
What you can do NOW to best
prepare for high school
 Be organized – use your agenda
 Complete all classwork/homework assignments
 Communicate with your teachers
 Regularly check teacher websites/Aeries
 Study for tests: it’s not enough to say you studied
because you did the homework- set time aside to study
by reviewing notes, homework, reading.
 Would you like to participate in high school sports?
Maintain C grades or higher to be eligible for Fall sports!