High School Information Diegueno Middle School Laura Martin
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High School Information! Diegueno Middle School Laura Martin, Counselor Toni Zurcher, Counselor Sara Balderas, Counselor 2016 -2017
What we want Diegueno 8 th grade students to know after today: High school selection process Which high school is right for you? Introduction to high school graduation and college requirements Best practices for second semester to prepare for high school
High School Selection All 8 th grade students must select a high school between the dates of February 7 th – March 6 th by 4 pm on www. sduhsd. net. DNO 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 9 th CCA: January 15 th LCC: February 7 th TP: February 16 th Lottery if necessary March 16 th!
High School Selection La Costa Canyon, Mavericks – Excellent athletic program, marching band, and cheer leading. http: //lc. sduhsd. net/ Bell Schedule: http: //lc. sduhsd. net/documents/About/Bell%20 Schedule/2016_2017%20 Bell% 20 Schedule_4. pdf San Dieguito Academy, Mustangs – Smaller school, 4 X 4 scheduling, and unique homeroom activities. http: //sd. sduhsd. net/ Bell Schedule: http: //sd. sduhsd. net/documents/Bell%20 schedule%20201617. pdf Canyon Crest Academy, Ravens - Quest Science Program, Envision Arts & Technology Program, and 4 X 4 schedule. http: //cc. sduhsd. net/ Bell Schedule: http: //cc. sduhsd. net/Key-Info/Bell-Schedule/index. html Torrey Pines, Falcons – Ranked as one of the 100 best high schools in the United States, Mock Trial Teams, and excellent athletic program. http: //tp. sduhsd. net/ Bell Schedule: http: //tp. sduhsd. net/documents/Calendar%20 and%20 Bell%20 Schedule/TPHS %20 Bell%20 Schedules%202016 -2017. pdf
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 Integrated Math 1 is most often taken in the 9 th grade Taking Health & PE is a requirement for graduation
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 30 credits 40 credits 30 credits 20 credits* 10 credits 20 credits 10 credits 70 credits 230 credits 10 credits = one year *State science standards are changing to align with math sequence and will be a 3 year model instead of the current 2 year requirement. We do not have an official date of when this will change, so these are the current graduation requirements until further notice.
“A-G” Subject Requirements for CSU/UC Schools A. History/Social Science 3 years required B. English 4 years required C. Mathematics 3 years required D. Laboratory Science 2 years required (4 recommended) (3 recommended) E. Language other than English 2 years required F. Visual & Performing Art 1 year required G. College Preparatory Elective 1 year required (3 recommended) *All courses must be completed with a ‘C’ grade or higher*
What you can do NOW to best prepare for high school Be here every day on time, “ready to learn. ” Complete all classwork/homework assignments. Communicate with your teachers. Be organized – use your agenda. Regularly check teacher websites/Aeries. Study for tests: Take advantage of CAT time. Would you like to participate in high school sports? Maintain C grades or higher to be eligible for Fall sports!
