FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF:

2018 2019 2020

Foothill Counseling Website foothillhscounseling.org

Upcoming Events Foothill Counseling Website

High School Graduation Requirements

Course Course Length Credits

English 4 Years 40

Math 2 Years 20

World History 1 Year 10

U.S. History 1 Year 10

American Government 1 Semester 5

Economics 1 Semester 5

Science 3 Years 30

World Languages/Visual & Performing Art

2 Years 20

Physical Education 2 Years 20 Required Credits 160

Elective Credits 70

TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION

230

9th Grade: 60 credits

10th Grade: 120 credits

11th Grade: 180 credits

12th Grade: 230 Credits

Credit Check:

9th Grade: 60 credits

10th Grade: 120 credits

11th Grade: 180 credits

12th Grade: 230 Credits

Summer School

– Forms will be distributed in your homeroom.

– If you do not receive a form you can print one on Haiku.

– Counselors don’t see your current semester grades. If you are getting a D or an F register for summer school.

– Summer school starts the first Monday after graduation

Adult School (Night School) (11&12)

PLATO Zero period credit recovery (11&12)

Credit Recovery

Free for high school students

Require submission of the form for high school students provided online.

Requires the Alternative Request Form available in the Counseling office.

TUITION IS:

Classes at a Community College

For High School Students

College and Career Opportunities

Community College

4-year Colleges and Universities

Private and Out-of-State schools USC, Stanford, Chapman, Concordia, University of Chicago, Tufts

University, etc.

Certificate Programs

Specialty Schools

Military

Community Colleges 109 Statewide Two-year school Career and job entry majors Vocational Certificates AA degrees Transfer classes

Minimum Requirements For Transfer Students 18 years old or a high school graduate Placement tests for entry into English, ESL

and Mathematics are required unless waived by completion of coursework.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

UC Berkeley UC Los Angeles UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Irvine UC Davis UC Santa Cruz UC Riverside UC Merced

California State Universities 23 CAL STATES

Fullerton Long Beach San Diego Sonoma Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Private Universities

Minimum GPA Varies SAT/ACT Requirement Varies

Deadlines Vary Tuition Usually Higher Smaller Class Size

What are A-G Requirements?

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

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“A” History/Social Science

2 Years

World History CP or H European History AP U.S. History CP or AP

American Government CP or AP History of the Americas IB HL2

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“B” English 4 Years

English 1CP or H English 2CP or H

English 3CP, English Language AP or English HL1 IB (International Baccalaureate)

English 4 ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing), English Literature & Comp AP, or

English HL 2 IB

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

The

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“C”

Math 3 Years

Algebra 1 or H

Geometry CP or H Algebra 2CP, Alg2/Trig or Alg2/Trig H Finite Math, Pre-Calculus CP or H, Applied Calculus, Calculus AB/BC AP,

Statistics AP Math SL IB

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

The

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“D”

Laboratory Science 2 Years

Biology CP, H, AP, IB HL2

Oceanography Chemistry CP, H, AP

Forensic Science Investigation Physics CP, Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

The

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“E”

Foreign Language 2 years

French 1,2,3, French Language AP Latin 1,2,3,4H

Spanish 1,2,3,4H Spanish Language AP

Spanish for Native Speakers 1,2,3

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

The

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“F”

Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

Music: Band, Adv., Concert Choir, Treble Choir Adv., Madrigals, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Guitar, Base Choir

Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting, Adv., Advanced Visual Arts IB, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Visual Imagery, Digital Filmmaking, Independent Film Project, Video Productions, Graphic Design 1 and 2, Media Arts &Technology, Dramatic Productions and Exploration of Art

Theatre Arts: Drama, Drama Workshop, Theatre Arts Adv, Dramatic Production, Independent Film Production

Sequence of high school courses

Required for freshmen entering the

UC, CSU and some private

universities.

Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’

or better.

The

A-G

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“G”

College Prep. Elective 1 year

English: Avid Senior Seminar, Journalism 1, 2, 3 and 4

Math: Computer Science AP

History/Social Science: Economics, AP, Psychology, Psychology AP, Sociology, History of the Americas HL 2 IB, Theory of Knowledge IB, Microeconomics AP

Science: Earth Science, Forensic Science, Oceanography, Computer Integrated Manufacturing PLTW, Intro. To Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering Design, Engineering Design and Development

Visual & Performing Art: Fashion Design 1, Culinary Art 1A & 1B

College Testing

PSAT: Preliminary SAT (EACH OCTOBER)

Recommendation: Completion of Geometry.

Taken during Junior year in order to compete for National Merit Scholarship

ACT and/or SAT Test

Taken during spring of Junior year

SAT Subject Tests: Required by some colleges.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams

Naviance

Sign on to your Naviance account from the FHS Website

- Your log in is the same as your Haiku log in.

Search for scholarships, colleges and careers, and update your Brag Sheet for letters of recommendation for private colleges and UC Berkeley

Check college application due dates

Check Scattergrams for data about acceptance qualifications (GPA, test scores).

COLLEGE AND CAREER

CENTER

Ms. Sawczuk

Coastline Regional Occupation Program (ROP)

What is ROP?

Career and Technical Education

UC/CSU Approved Courses

Internship Opportunities

Who can take ROP courses?

High school seniors, juniors, or a student at least 16-years old.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Sawczuk, College and Career Center

dsawczuk@tustin.k12.ca.us

NCAA ELIGIBILITY DIVISION II

16 Core Courses

3 years of English

2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

3 years of additional English, math or natural/physical science

2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy

DIVISION 1

16 Core Courses

4 years of English

3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science

2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy

CTE PATHWAYS Career Technical Education

• Foothill offers CTE pathways that give students the opportunity to explore and become skilled in one of nine areas of study. In order to complete a pathway and graduate with a pathway cord, students must take 3-4 courses in that field, including at least one introductory, one focus, and one completer course in the same area.

• I= Introductory

• F= Focus Course

• C= Completer Course

*Optional electives can be used as the intro or focus courses or can be taken as an elective in addition to other coursework.

PATHWAYS

Graphic Design

Robotics

Fashion Design

Visual Imagery

Culinary Arts

FEAT (Foothill Engineering

and technology)

Four STEM

pathways designed to

allow students to explore

A variety of Engineering, Manufacturing,

Media and Computer classes.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Most Rigorous pre-university course of studies

Only Foothill program of study eligible to qualify for The Common Application designation of “most rigorous courses offered at the school”

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Helps college bound students be more successful.

College prep Program

Writing instructions in all academic subjects.

College campus visitations

Tutoring Available Tuesdays & Thursdays

Room #117

1:45pm-3:45pm (All Subject Areas, Homework Assistance, Study Group Sessions)

Private and Peer Tutoring Referrals in the Counseling Office.

Knight Connection Study Hall

Registration Check List

Completed Course selection sheet with parent and teacher signatures

Transcript

Due at Registration

NO EXCEPTIONS!