Option A1. English (H, ELD, CP)2. Math (Alg, Geom, Alg II…)

3. PE4. Biology (CP or Honors)

5. Foreign Language or Fine Art

6) Futures/Health or Band/Health Careers Pathways

Option B1) English (H, CP)2) Math (Alg, Geom, Alg II…)

3) PE4) Biology (CP or Honors)

5) Foreign Language or Fine Art

6) World History H MUN

MUN- Model United Nationso Students who enroll in 9th grade World History MUN H

need to have received a “B” in all semesters of 7th & 8th grade Social Science courses.

Band

Chorus

Health Careers Pathways

Cerritos High is proud to offer a Health Pathways program for students interested in the medical fields. Incoming freshmen should register for Medical Biology and Medical Health classes. The curriculums for classes in the Pathways program have been altered to stress useful medical applications. Students enrolled in the program are obligated to be active members of the HOSA club. This requires a membership fee and monies for competitions and conferences.

How is High School different than Middle School???o In High School if you receive an “F” you HAVE to

repeat the class at another time. o Classes will move at a fast pace, so keep up!o If you have problems, don’t worry, there’s help!

o You will need to learn how to build a relationship to your teacher. Be honest, ask questions, stay after class/school.

o Tutoring! Don’t be afraid of tutoring. You can even get a fellow student to be your tutor for FREE! (CSF tutoring, Math and English Department Sponsored Tutoring).

o Must complete 230 creditso 1 semester = 5 credits, passed with a “D” or higher.

o English: 40 credits (4 years)o Social Science: 30 credits (World, US, Civics/Econ)o Math: 30 credits (meet Algebra I requirement)o Science: 20 credits (1 year Life Science, 1 year Physical Science)o PE: 20 credits (pass the Fitness Gram)o Health: 5 creditso Foreign Lang/Fine Art: 10 credits o Electives:75 credits

o Must pass the California High School Exit Exam.

o If you plan on attending a 4 year university, you have to go above and beyond the graduation requirements. o CSU or UC or Private University

o Make sure you are taking A-G approved courseso Take all of your classes seriously starting NOW. o To be college competitive you should not have

any “D’s” or “F’s” on your transcript at any time!

Visual & Performing Arts Electives (F)

o Advanced Bando Arto Ceramicso Choir (GLEE)o Contemporary Mediao Dance Performanceo Digital Video Editing, C-Higho Dramao Film Studieso Marching Bando Multi-Media Communicationso Orchestrao Piano

College Prep Electives (G)o Computer Graphics (ROP)o Economicso Environmental Science (AP)o Psychology (AP and CP)o Computer Science (AP)o News Staff

o ROP Courseso Pharmacy Clerk/Techniciano Computer Graphicso Video Game Developmento Hotel Careerso Culinary Artso Cosmetologyo Accounting* o Student and the LAW*

Courseso AP Contracts: To take an AP (Advanced Placement)

course, you must submit an AP Contract agreeing to stay in an AP course for at least one semester, regardless of grade. You are also required to take the AP exam.

o AP Summer Academy: If you are considering taking an AP course for the first time, it is highly recommended that you enroll in this program. It will highlight tools that will help you be more successful in your AP course.

International Food Court

CHS Idol

Fall and Spring Plays

Spelling Bee

Cancer Walk

Sports Games

Campus Clubs

Holiday Concerts

Studies show that children who participate in one or more after-school activities are less prone to negative peer pressure and have higher levels of self-esteem than children who do not participate. Studies have also shown that extracurricular activities can boost a child's academic performance and provide students with a way to feel proud of themselves and their capabilities. They can help a child release pent-up frustration and energy, develop social skills, and discover talents, abilities, and interests. (Eccles, Jacquelynne S., et al. "Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent

Development." Journal of Social Issues 59 (Winter 2003): 865–89.)

Boyso Cross-countryo Footballo Water Poloo Basketballo Soccero Wrestlingo Badmintono Baseballo Golf o Swimmingo Tennis o Tracko Volleyball

Girlso Cross-countryo Golfo Tenniso Volleyballo Basketballo Soccero Water Poloo Badminton o Softballo Swimmingo Track

o California Scholarship Federationo Dance Drillo Animanga (Japanese Animation) o French Clubo Gay-Straight Allianceo Habitat for Humanityo International and Chinese Chess Clubo Chi Alpha Omega (Jesus Club)o Key Clubo Korean Clubo Model United Nations (MUN)o National Honor Societyo Red Cross

o Pep Squado HOSA (Health Occupation

Student Association)

o News Staffo Muslim Student

Associationo Kids Helping Kidso Open Net Hockeyo Make A Wish

Counselors…Get To Know Us!

What your counselor can do for you:

*Help with student’s Academic, Personal-Social, and post high school

goals*Review your transcripts and ensure you are on track for Graduation & College

•Assist you in applying to college, scholarships, and jobs

*Direct you to resources to help you be successful

*Most importantly, they are your advocates. Get to know them and say

hi~!

For Students… @ Counseling Window* Make appointments with your counselor

* Sign up for Peer TutoringFor Parents… * Call or Make appointment with

your counselor!

Counseling Appointment

Cerra Don 11:15 AM

May 15

Mr. BAEK

Who is My Counselor?

Mr. Baek (M-R, T-U) Ms. Chan (K-L, S) Ms. Lin (A-C, V-X) Ms. Silber (D-J, Y-Z)

Ms. Chan

Mr. Baek

Ms. Lin

Ms. Silber

Expectations

o Take your 1st year in High School seriously…o No matter what people say, grades in Freshmen year

DO count for College!

Build a relationship with your teacher for support and guidance

Figure out your POTENTIAL early so you can make wise decisions for school involvement and to balance responsibilities

Make sure to meet your counselor at least once before your first semester ends…!

o Travelo Volunteero Prepare for upcoming subjectso Take a fun community college courseo Study for PSATso Nurture your skills, talents,

gifts, and other interests~

Choose classes wisely You CAN still make changes…

Just tell your counselor before summer or after.

One change rule Return cards to your teacher by

Friday, March 19

Interested in Honors PE…?!?

Registration Handbook

4 year schedule

* Plan with Student

* Review with Counselor

…UC/CSU or 4 year college requirements met??

A-G Courses

* Calculated for “Weighted GPA”

* Most Rigorous in CHS

… How do you get into those classes??

Course Description

* Prerequisite: What do you need to get in?

Grades CST (STAR Test) Teacher Signature Previous Level completion None

Schedule* 6 Classes* Can’t Pick Teachers* ABI Enrollment

Change* Before 15th day -”W/F” = F *Must complete form* One Change in Elective -Must be an “Alternate”***Teacher Changes***