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8th Grade �Parent Night

Presented by the

Reagan Educational Center

Counseling Department

Welcome PARENTS and GUARDIANS of the

CLASS OF 2029!

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Tonight’s Agenda

  • CUSD High School Graduation Requirements
  • California State University (e.g. Fresno State) Requirements
  • University of California (e.g. UCLA) Requirements
  • Registration
  • Summer School
  • NCAA/NAIA
  • Academic Honors and Awards
  • Bell Schedules
  • Helpful Information
  • Things to Remember (Helpful Tips & Reminders)
  • Questions and Answers

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Counseling Staff

  • Mrs. Sylvia Lopez, Head Counselor
  • Mr. Michael Avants
  • Mr. Joe Flint
  • Ms. Raxl Fontenot
  • Mrs. Kim Hamilton
  • Mrs. Shur Lee
  • Mrs. Lisa McPhetridge
  • Mr. Alejandro Morris
  • Mr. Michael Rostro
  • Ms. Cynthia Salery
  • Mrs. Nanxe Vang, I-MPACT Counselor
  • Mrs. Whitney Stahl, Counseling Secretary

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CUSD High School �Graduation Requirements

  • 4 years of English (40 credits)
  • 3 years of Social Science (30 credits)
  • 4 years of PE (40 credits)
  • 2 years of Math (20 credits)
  • 1 year of Physical Science (10 credits)
  • 1 year of Life Science (10 credits)
  • 1 semester of Health (5 credits)
  • 2 years of either World Language, Visual Performing Arts (VPA), or Career Technical Education (CTE), or combination of 2 out of the 3 (20 credits)
  • Elective classes (55+ credits)

230 credits MINIMUM required!!!

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Typical 4 Year Plan – Graduation

9th Grade

English

Health (semester)

PE Core

Science

Math

Elective

10th Grade

English

Social Science

PE Core

Science

Math

Elective

11th Grade

English

Social Science

PE

Science Elective

Math Elective

Elective

12th Grade

English

Social Science

PE

Science Elective

Math Elective

Elective

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What are the Requirements for a CSU or UC? (4-year College)

  • 4 years of College Prep English
  • 3 years of Social Science
  • 3 years of Math (4 years recommended)
  • 2 years of College Prep Science (3-4 years recommended)
    • 1 year of Life Science (Biology)
    • 1 year of Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics)
  • 2 years of World Language (3 years recommended)
  • 1 year of College Prep Visual Performing Art (VPA)
  • Grades must be “C” or better
  • Recommended to take the SAT and/or ACT
  • Minimum 3.0* GPA (CSU)
  • Minimum 3.3* GPA (UC)

*minimum GPA requirement varies by campus and might be different by senior year

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Typical 4 Year Plan – CSU/UC

9th Grade

English: Regular or Honors

Health (semester)

PE Core

Biology (Ag or Honors)

Math 1 or 2 (Honors)

World Language Year 1 or AP Human Geography

10th Grade

English 10: Regular, Honors*, or AP*

World History (AP*)

PE Core

Chemistry (Ag or Honors) or Physics (Honors)

Math 2 or 3 (Honors)

World Language Year 1 or 2

11th Grade

English 11: Regular, Honors*, or AP*

US History (AP*)

PE

3rd year Science class

Math 3 or Higher Class (Honors/AP*)

World Language Year 2 or 3 or VPA

12th Grade

English: Regular, AP*, or Dual Enrolled+

American Gov’t / Economics (AP*)

PE

4th year Science class

4th year Math class

World Language Year 3, 4, or AP* or VPA Elective

***This is only a guide and NOT a guaranteed way of being accepted***

* = Weighted GPA + = dual enrolled (college & high school credit)

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Registration Dates

Distribution of Registration Forms

Monday, February 24th

Through AB Classes

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Registration

Monday, March 3rd

***Registration form MUST have parent/guardian signature***

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DRAFT

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Summer School

  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to take a class for original credit.
  • Must be registering with an impacted schedule to take an original credit class in the summer.
    • World Language taken with Art, Photo, or Ceramics is not considered IMPACTED!
  • Health is the ONLY original credit class available for incoming 9th graders.
    • Offered in 2 sessions:
      • Session 1 = June 17 to July 2, 2025
      • Session 2 = July 8 to July 23, 2025
      • All students enrolled in Summer School MUST attend a one hour orientation/enrollment on June 10th or 11th to remain in summer school.
      • No guarantees on which session will be assigned to your student.
    • Independent studies style of classes with packet work and weekly tests.
  • Request to sign up for summer school is on the registration form.
  • More information about summer school will be provided at the time of registration.

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NCAA/NAIA

  • NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Both determine eligibility of a student to practice, play, and receive financial aid for athletic participation.
  • 16 CORE units are required to meet Division 1, Division 2, and NAIA eligibility.
  • 1 CORE unit = 1 full year course
  • Core Units come from the following subject areas:
    • English (P)
    • Math (P)
    • Science (P)
    • Social Science (P)
    • World Language (P)
  • Independent Studies Summer School for World & US History is NOT recommended (Health, PE, & Art = OK to take)

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Academic Honors & Awards

CSF Lifetime Member

Eligible students become member of CSF by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and student must apply by the deadline. To become a LIFETIME MEMBER, seniors must be members for four of the last six semesters of high school, one of which is in their senior year.

National Honors Society (NHS)

NHS is a nationwide organization for high school. Students must submit an application in October. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Valedictorian

Given to all graduates who earn straight A’s in their first seven semesters.

Salutatorian

Given to all graduating seniors who earned all A’s and one B in seven semesters. A student who substitutes a grade by repeating a course will not qualify for the Salutatorian or Valedictorian Award.

Academic Scholars of Distinction

Complete a minimum of five (5) advanced placement courses and earn at least a 4.15 grade point average on the UC/CSU weighted grading system.

California Seal of Biliteracy

To qualify student must complete all ELA requirements for graduation with a 2.0 in those classes, pass the CASPP for English Language Arts, or any successor test, administered in grade 11, or at the achievement level determined by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPE) for any successor test, and demonstrate proficiency in one or more language in addition to English, demonstrated through one of the following methods: (1) Pass a foreign language AP exam with a score of 3 or higher; (2) Complete a four-year high school course of study in a world language and attainment of an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in that course of study; (3) Pass the SAT II Subject Foreign Language Examination with a 600 or higher.

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ALL PERIODS (M,F) BELL SCHEDULE

TIME

PERIOD

MINUTES

7:30 – 8:24

Period 0

54 Minutes

8:30 – 9:26

Period 1

56 Minutes

9:32 – 10:28

Period 2

56 Minutes

10:38 – 11:34

Period 3

56 Minutes

11:40 – 12:36

Period 4

56 Minutes

12:36 – 1:16

Lunch (Period 5)

40 Minutes

1:22 – 2:18

Period 6

56 Minutes

2:24 – 3:20

Period 7

56 Minutes

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BLOCK DAYS BELL SCHEDULE (Wed=even & Thurs=odd)

TIME

PERIOD

MINUTES

7:40 – 8:34

Period 0

54 Minutes

8:40 – 10:35

Period 1 or 2

115 Minutes

10:45 – 12:40

Period 3 or 4

115 Minutes

12:40 – 1:20

Lunch (Period 5)

40 Minutes

1:26 – 3:20

Period 6 or 7

114 Minutes

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ALL PERIODS & T-Wolf Time (T) BELL SCHEDULE

TIME

PERIOD

MINUTES

7:40 – 8:24

Period 0

44 Minutes

8:30 – 9:17

Period 1

47 Minutes

9:23 – 10:10

Period 2

47 Minutes

10:18 – 11:05

Period 3

47 Minutes

11:11- 11:58

Period 4

47 Minutes

12:04 – 12:54

T-Wolf Time

50 Minutes

12:54 – 1:34

Lunch (Period 5)

40 Minutes

1:40 – 2:27

Period 6

47 Minutes

2:33 – 3:20

Period 7

47 Minutes

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T-Wolf Time

What is T-Wolf Time?

  • A time for students and teachers to focus on learning outside of regular class time during the instructional day.
  • A 50 minute period for students to:
    • get extra help with coursework
    • complete homework
    • make up quizzes, tests, or missing assignments
    • work on grade-level skills
    • engage in enrichment and deeper learning activities
  • The Goal of T-Wolf Time is to make sure all students feel supported, included, and welcomed as they learn and grow.
  • Teachers will assign a student to a session but if a student is not assigned by a teacher then they may be able to sign up for a session of their choice.

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REC Intervention Schedule

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Things to remember…

  • Habits from Intermediate School carry over to High School.
  • Freshman Year Counts! Don’t let your child tell you otherwise.
  • Grades and test scores (classroom, District, & State) are used as a prerequisite for many high school courses and programs.
  • Encourage your child to challenge themselves academically (honors & AP), keep their grades up, and to seek help when needed.
  • Discuss post-secondary options with your child (what is your child going to do after graduating from CEHS?)
  • Attendance is important.
  • Communicate with your child’s teachers – they are the best source of help and can recommend strategies to help your child.
  • Know what options are available to assist your child academically, socially and emotionally on campus if needed: counselor, teachers, school psychologists, Clovis Support & Intervention (CSI), Student Responsibility Center (SRC), Transition Department, peer counselors, and intervention labs.
  • Students should try to get involved in co-curricular activities and perform community service to help them gain experience and prepare for college and a career.
  • Communicate, communicate, communicate!

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