Newbury Park High School Counseling Department Presents… Your Four Year Path & Beyond!

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Newbury Park High SchoolCounseling Department

Presents…

Your Four Year Path & Beyond!

Where Do I Begin?

• Course and credit requirements• High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)• Admission requirements for college

– CSU/UC, Independent &Community Colleges

• Preparation for additional training and an occupation-Majors Program -R.O.P -D.A.T.A.-Work Experience -Moorpark College

Classes

Graduation Requirements

• 230 total credits required for graduation• 4 terms of English• 3 terms of Math• 2 terms of Science ( 1 Physical, 1 Biological )• 1 term of each: World History & U.S. History• 1 subterm of each: U.S.Government and

Economics• 1 term of Visual/Perf. Arts or Foreign Lang.• 1 subterm of Health• 2 terms of Physical Education• Electives

Graduation RequirementsSample Schedule: Grade 9

Term 12. English 9 3. Health &

Careers/Geog.4. Earth Science

Please Note: You may also take Period One academic classes.

Term 22. Math 3. Elective4. Physical Education

Graduation RequirementsSample Schedule: Grade 10

Term 1English 10 PE or Second ElectiveElective

Term 2MathBiologyWorld History

Graduation RequirementsSample Schedule: Grade 11

Term 1Math U.S. HistoryElective

Term 2English 11 ElectiveElective

Graduation RequirementsSample Schedule: Grade 12

Term 1

English 12 U.S. Govt./EconomicsElective

You must take 50 credits senior year

Term 2

Visual/Performing Arts

ElectiveElective

The High School Exit Exam

• California State Law: All students must pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a diploma

• Two Parts: 1) Language Arts2) Mathematics

Taken twice a year until a student passes both parts!

You must also complete an algebra course.

College Information

Sophomore Year Junior YearPSAT – October PSAT - OctoberThe SAT Subject Tests SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Sophomore Counseling College Preparation

SeminarsCollege Visits!

Senior YearSAT, ACTCollege Applications Due in the FallCollege Workshops in OctoberFinancial Aid Seminar – JanuaryCollege Information Night

College Requirements

English – 4 termsMath – 3 terms ( 4 recommended )Lab Sciences – 2 terms ( 3 recommended )

Biology, Chemistry, Physics.History/Social Science – 2 termsForeign Language – 2 terms of same language

( 3-4 recommended )Visual/Performing Arts – 1 termElectives – 1 term

*All courses must be CP level or higher to satisfy College Requirements; marks must be C or higher.

College Bound StudentSample Schedule: Grade 9

Term 1English 9 CPEarth Science CPHealth/Career

Prep/Geography

Term 2Algebra

1CP/Geometry CPForeign Language 1

CPPE 9

College Bound StudentSample Schedule: Grade 10

Term 1English 10 CPLanguage 2 CPBiology CP

Term 2Geometry CP/Algebra

2CPPE 10-12 or VPAWorld History CP

College Bound StudentSample Schedule: Grade 11

Term 1English 11 CPLanguage 3 CPChemistry CP

Term 2Algebra 2

CP/Functions, Trig. & Stats CP/Math Analysis CP

Visual/Performing Art or College Prep Elective

U.S. History CP

College Bound StudentSample Schedule: Grade 12

Term 1English 12 CPLanguage 4 AP U.S.Government/Economics CP

Term 2Math Analysis

CP/Statistics AP/Discrete Math

/Calculus AP

Physics (recommended)

Elective CP

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS PROGRAM

• ENTRANCE FROM THE EIGHTH GRADE• MAINTAIN YOUR STATUS!• HOW TO PETITION FOR HONORS CLASSES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

What is it?How does it work?What are the costs?When do I take the exams?How do I earn college credit?Where can I find more information?

www.collegeboard.com

International Baccalaureate

• What is it?

• How does it work?

• What are the costs?

• When are the exams?

• College credit?

• More information – www.ibo.org

TYPICAL FRESHMAN HONORS PROGRAM

• English 9H

• Geometry H

• Chemistry H

• Foreign Language Level I or Level II

• Health and Career Choices/Geography

• Physical Education

THE SOPHOMORE YEAR

English 10HEuropean History APAlgebra 2HBiology HForeign Language II OR IIIPhysical Education or Elective

JUNIOR YEAR

English 11H/IB Math Analysis H Physics H or AP U.S. History AP Foreign Language III or IV(AP or IB) U.S. Govt. AP/Economics H Theory of Knowledge (Full Diploma IB

only)

YOU’RE A SENIOR!

• English 12 AP/IB

• Calculus AP, Math Studies IB, or Statistics AP• Chemistry AP/IB or Biology /AP/IB• Twentieth Century Themes IB or• U.S. Govt. AP/ Economics H• Foreign Language IV(AP/IB) or V(AP/IB)• Elective • Theory of Knowledge (Full Diploma IB only)

Preparing For An Occupation

And Special Training InHigh School Courses

Special Programs and Resources

Majors Program D.A.T.A.

College & Career Center R.O.P.

Work Experience Moorpark College

Classes

NPHS Counseling Department

A – D Mr. Intlekofer rintlekofer@conejo.k12.ca.us

E-Ko Mr. Severns

cseverns@conejo.k12.ca.usKr-Ph Ms. Lopez (and 504 Plans)

blopez@conejo.k12.ca.usPi-Ta Ms. Villavicencio (and ELL)

kvillavicencio@conejo.k12.ca.us

Te– Z Mrs. Swavely (and IEP’s)

kswavely@conejo.k12.ca.us

Important Links!

• www.nphs.org

• www.californiacolleges.edu

• www.collegeview.com

• www.universityofcalifornia.edu

• www.csumentor.edu

• www.collegeboard.edu

• www.act.org

• This presentation and a wealth of information can be found on our website at

• www.nphs.org

• THANKS FOR COMING THIS EVENING

• GO, PANTHERS!!!

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