This document provides information from a presentation for 9th grade families about preparing students for high school, college, and careers. It includes: - An overview of academic expectations and options like International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, support classes, and AVID elective. - Tips for supporting students' success such as monitoring grades and communication with teachers, encouraging extracurricular involvement, and using resources like School Loop. - Details about what each high school year focuses on, like taking college prep classes and aiming for A's and B's as a freshman. - Small group sessions were offered to discuss topics like the student progress report, AVID program, and 4-year academic plan

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A Special Presentation for our 9th
Grade Families

2.  Check your Vitals
 Routine Physical (Overview of Academic Options
& Expectations)
 Questions and Answers (Small Groups)
 Recommendations and Tips (until we meet again)
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3. “All students graduate
demonstrating the
knowledge and the skills
necessary to be prepared
for college and career.”
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4. Reading
Writing
Critical Thinking
Self-Management
College and Career Knowledge
Citizenship
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5.  Interesting facts you should know…
◦ The number of students taking IB courses has increased
each of the past three years
 2008 – 185
 2009 – 226
 2010 – 306
◦ 92% of our graduating class enrolled in post-secondary
education after graduation.
◦ 200 freshman have visited a college campus (SF State, UC
Berkeley)
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6.  12 WEEKS Progress Reports
A.Students Grades are Accumulative
B.Final grades go on transcripts (end of December)
5 more weeks
C.If your child has a D or F on this progress report, it
is time to do the following:
-email or call the teacher
- arrange for your child to stay after
school for help in the Homework
Center
-Sign-up for School Loop
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7.  www.chs.schoolloop.com
 This link allows you to check in real
time your child’s Attendance, Class
Assignments, and Grades (84% of our
teachers post grades on School Loop.)
 Available in Spanish
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9. Grade Experience
9th Freshman Team Cohort,
College Visit
10th AVID (9-12)
11th 1+ IB Class
12th 1+ IB Class
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Students not at grade level will take English,
Algebra Supports. ELD and Special Ed
services always available

10.  9th
Learn good study habits, including
organization and time
management. Take college
prep/AS classes. Aim for A’s
and B’s, earning C’s at
minimum.
Freshman year counts!
 10th
Aim for A’s and B’s, earning C’s or
better. Continue to take CP and
AS classes. Grades calculated in
CSU/UC GPA.
Take the PLAN test in October.
Offered here at Cap.
 11th
Take PSAT in the Fall. Offered here
at Cap
Take SAT/ACT in the Spring.
Enroll in one or more IB class.
Continue to aim for A’s and B’s.
 12th
Continue to take SAT/ACT’s if needed.
December is the last date.
Take challenging classes and keep
your grades up. You can’t afford to
get Senioritis!
Apply for Universities in the Fall,
Community College in the Spring
Complete Financial Aid application in
January/February
Complete Intent to Register form by
March (CSU/UC or Private)
Complete Community College
Application (CC)
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11.  1st
in the family to go to college?
 Need organizational skills to manage life and
school?
 What is a FASFA?
 How do I apply to college?
 Need better Study Habits?
 Need support in Reading, Writing and Inquiry?
THEN AVID IS FOR YOU!
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
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12.  It’s never too early to begin researching college and the
entrance requirements
 Monitor your child’s study habits and use of free time
 Encourage your child to participate in school activities,
clubs, and sports
 Consistently communicate with your child’s teachers and
counselors
 Participate in PTO, LPO, Music, Drama, Sports
Boosters, Cap IB Boosters, SSC
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13. 30 minutes for small groups (select 2 groups/15
minutes each (rotate)
Group 1: Meet with a Counselor to review your
child’s progress report
Group 2: Learn more about AVID
Group 3: Meet with the Administrators to discuss
the 4 year plan and school progress
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14. “Building Healthy Habits in Your Teens”
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15. Final Thoughts
Survey
Door Prizes
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