Beckman
High School
Freshman Forum
We are here to support your transition to high school.
Freshman Year Checklist
ALL YEAR LONG
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Life is all about balance. Use a day planner to keep assignments and homework organized and make a plan for play time, down time, and family time.
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Get involved in activities, the arts, clubs and athletics
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Link Cru is here to support you
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Pass all of your course work and use our tutoring resources when needed
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Make good use of your time in CCR and CCE on Wednesdays
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Check your mytusd.org email for school and teacher updates
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Begin a portfolio that includes high school academic recognition awards, achievements, and projects
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Set small attainable SMART goals to stay on task
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Create a productive workspace
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Keep your study skills on point
FALL SEMESTER
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Have a parent/guardian attend "B Prepared for High School" Parent Night
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Have your parent/guardian attend "Back to School Night"
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Have your parent attend Fall "Report Card Night"
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Visit the College/Career Center and begin investigating college and career resources
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Attend a Career/College visit and a Lunch and Learn
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Review graduation and A-G requirements and create your 4-year plan with your counselor in your biology class (November - December)
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Study for fall final exams while taking care of yourself
SPRING SEMESTER
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Attend the 9th Grade Parent and Counselor Coffee
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Plan out your sophomore schedule and meet with your 10th grade counselor for registration
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Plan to visit a college or two during spring break
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Have your parent attend Spring "Report Card Night"
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Look into internships, summer programs and community service to strengthen your academic resume
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Enroll in summer school classes if necessary
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Visit colleges over the summer
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Update your academic portfolio file with recent report cards, honors and co-curricular involvement
ACADEMICS
- Graduation and A-G Requirements
- AP
- Elective Pathways
- Academic Support/Tutoring Options
- How to Calculate Your GPA
- Healthy Limit Waiver
- How to Access Your Transcript in Aeries
- How to Order an Official Transcript
- Taking a Community College Class
- NCAA Eligibility Center for Student Athletes
- Early College Program
- Join our Beckman PTO
- Bell Schedule
- Attendance Procedures
- Parent Portal Resources
- Schoology Resource
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
COLLEGE AND CAREER
- College and Career Center
- College Visits Schedule
- Naviance Log-in
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- Financial Aid Information for Freshman
- Scholarship Search
- Find the Right College for You
- Program Finder/Community College
- Community College
- California State Universities
- University of California
- Independent California Colleges and Universities
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- List of American Colleges and Universities
- Work Permits
- Career Exploration
- ROP Classes
- Interview Skills
- High School Resume
- California Conservation Corps
- Job Corps
- Trade/Vocational Programs
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Career Education Programs
- Military Options