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Grade Level Meetings��10th Grade Course Selection

JANUARY 24, 2025

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Mr. Rafter Topics

Minga

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What is Minga?

A program to help eliminate unnecessary missed class time

  • Kids need to be in class
  • Reports generate data that will be shared with parents
  • ID Card feature for dances, games, etc.

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Mr. Bushong

  • ACTIVITIES​
    • Upcoming Events!​
      • ASB Apps due 1/14
      • Spirit Week 1/27-1/31
      • ASB Elections​ 1/27-1/31
      • Winter Formal 2/1
      • Club Rush Dates – 1/23

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Mr. Bushong

  • ExCEL Saturdays
    • 8:30 – 12:30 on select Saturdays (MUST stay the entire time)
    • Register ahead of time – see teacher or counselor
    • Benefits:
      • Academic help & practice, Test Prep
      • Serve detention time (6 hr. given for 4 hours)
      •  ExCEL – MUST stay the entire time

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Saturday ExCEL QR & info on website- Students/Counseling pg.

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Mr. Bushong

IVC Dual Enrollment Info Meetings

    • Sports Med/Kinesiology – Wed. Jan 29th
    • Business – Wed. Feb 12th
    • Law/Criminal Law- Wed Feb 19th
    • Dance (History of Dance) (self-paced and online) – Wed. Feb 26th
    • Teacher Preparation (Human Development)- Wed March 12th

In the PAC during tutorial

*Open to all students; Seniors given priority

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Mr. Bushong

  • AP Exams
    • Late registration deadline – Jan. 31, 2025
    • Totalregistration.net

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    • All ordering done online
    • $160 per test (includes late order fee)
    • Fee reduction available for students on free/reduced lunch program

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Counseling Dept.

Mr. Schmidt –

Last name A – Ge

Mrs. Sotelo –

Last name Gh – Marr

Mrs. Rogers –

Last name Mart – S

Ms. Rosas –

 Intervention Counselor

Mrs. Charles –

9th Grade

Dr. Arellano –

Last Name T – Z

& EL Counselor

Mrs. Montes – 

ROP Specialist/Career Center

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Mr. Brahmbhatt

    • 3 semester down…5 more to go…
    • Remediation options
      • Summer School
        • June 4 – June 17
        • Can make up THREE semester classes

Academic Success

    • What can it do for you?
      • Course selection
      • Track and monitor your grades
      • Know your 230 (Graduation Status)
      • Transcript

Aeries Portal

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Summer School

  • Summer School Info
    • Location – BHS
    • Dates: June 4 to June 17
    • Remediate up to THREE classes
      • Period 1, 2, and 3
    • Registration for summer school will be discussed during individual meeting with your counselor
    • Priority will be given to students that have earned a failing grade in their courses

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Course Selection

  • Must have 6 classes selected

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Courses

Options

English

Eng. 3 CP or Honors

Math

Geometry CP or H

Alg. 2/Trig. CP or H

Pre-Calc. CP or H

Calculus AB or BC

AP Statistics

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Science

Physics CP or AP, Chem. AP, Forensic Science

Social Science

U.S. History CP or AP

World Language

Spanish, French, Chinese, Spanish for Native Speakers

VPA

or

Electives

Many options to choose from

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Course Selection

AP/Honors classes – you must meet the pre-requisites for the classes

Check out the course catalog on TUSD website

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Course Selection

  • Current 10th Grade Course Selection MUST be completed by Feb. 18.
  • Individual meetings with your counselor will be between Feb. 20 – Feb. 27
  • MUST HAVE 6 CLASSES SELECTED
  • Athletes – please choose Athletics (#1635) and not your specific sport

 

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Course Selection Requirements

As rising juniors update their academic plan:

  1. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 periods/classes.
  2. Due to SB328, zero period doesn’t count towards instructional minutes so 4 of 5 periods must be in the regular 1st-6th pd bell schedule
  3. May be denied 0 pd request due to attendance
  4. 7 period days limited to following programs: ASB, Yearbook, AVID, Instrumental Music, or Early College.
  5. Upper level Choir, Drama, & Art have an audition/portfolio review in March to have 7 period day.
  6. Healthy limits for H/AP/College courses is 4, 5 with a waiver.
  7. Any class that is above and beyond the graduation requirements will be considered an ‘elective’ for meeting the 230 total credits requirement.
  8. For pathway electives, priority goes to students who will complete the pathway.

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List of Electives

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K-12 Program: Concurrent Enrollment

  • Additional Info
  • Does count as a weighted class
  • Priority for classes goes to current college students
  • CC Class Info

IMPORTANT POINTS

  • HS students enroll independently in a college class
  • Class isn’t part of our 5 period requirement
  • Needs to meet outside of the school day

REQUIREMENTS

  • Has to be within the healthy limits
  • Max of 1 course per sem, 2 in summer
  • Can’t be used for advancement or to meet a grad req.
  • Max of 2 placed on Beckman transcript

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Zero pd. Option

Sign up for zero pd. request will happen during individual counseling meeting

Your chance for zero pd. next year will depend on your attendance during this semester.

Good Attendance = High chance of getting zero pd.

Poor Attendance = You will be denied for zero pd.

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AP/Honors Healthy Limits

 

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Healthy Limits Waiver (current students)​

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9th​

10th​

11th​

12th​

AP/H Classes Desired​

2​

3​

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4​

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Waiver Required​

AP/H Classes Desired​

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4​

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CTE Pathways

  • CTE program aligns with the state dashboard for college and career readiness
    • Students will need to complete the capstone course in their senior year
    • Majority of students participate in a 3-year pathway
      • Year 1 – Grade 9
      • Year 2 – Grade 11
      • Year 3 – Grade 12

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Graduation Status

 

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Start Making Changes

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Summer Options

  • Community college class
  • Job
  • Volunteer
  • Travel (visit colleges)

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The end goal? A career.

  • The jobs of the past are becoming obsolete or changing in ways that require introspection. The future for our students is not as clear as it what for us. Advancements in all job areas mean that the world of work is changing at a very fast pace, and students need to have the skills necessary to pivot into new directions. Work with your students to research current career outlooks and projections. Try to find meaningful internships or volunteer experiences through family or work connections. Don’t be afraid to dream…many future jobs have not been created, explored or considered yet as the technology may not support the idea behind the possibility. That will change in time. Be aware and be ready.

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Key job categories to watch for in 2035

  • AI Specialists: Developers, researchers, and engineers working on advanced AI applications across various industries. 
  • Data Scientists: Analyzing large datasets to extract insights and inform business decisions. 
  • Cybersecurity Professionals: Protecting systems and networks from cyber threats. 
  • Healthcare Specialists: Doctors, surgeons, and technologists utilizing advanced medical devices and AI in diagnosis and treatment. 
  • Biotech Engineers: Developing new biological technologies and therapies 
  • Renewable Energy Engineers: Designing and implementing sustainable energy solutions 
  • Robotics Engineers: Creating and managing robots for various applications 
  • VR/AR Developers: Designing immersive experiences using virtual and augmented reality technologies 

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Thank You!!!!!!