HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
FREMONT ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS:
Fremont students are expected to complete the following requirements:
CLICK ON THE HEADINGS BELOW FOR MORE INFO!

.....Understanding Course Levels & Placements

Note: Your course placement is determined by the following factors:
Grades
GPA
Standardized test scores
Teacher recommendations
ACADEMIC LEVELS:
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- Non-College-Prep: basic high school standard for all non-"A-G" subjects
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- College-Prep (CP): basic college-preparatory standard level for all "A-G" subjects
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- Honors (H): rigorous standard preparing students for Advanced Placement Level courses
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- Advanced Placement (AP): college-level standard; AP exams are given every May. Students will earn high school credits upon successful completion of the course; students may also earn college units if they pass the AP exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5.
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- Dual Enrollment (DE): actual college course taught on a high school campus. Students will earn high school credits AND college units upon successful completion of the course.
- Fremont's dual enrollment courses are offered by either Mt. SAC or Cal Poly Pomona
- Dual Enrollment (DE): actual college course taught on a high school campus. Students will earn high school credits AND college units upon successful completion of the course.
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.....Understanding Schedule Change Request Policies
Students can request a schedule change by:
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- visiting your counselor before school, during break, lunch, and after school
- emailing your counselor (preferred)
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.....Understanding High School Credits
ACADEMIC YEAR: Each academic year has 2 semesters:
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- Semester 1/Fall Semester: from August - December
- Semester 2/Spring Semester: from January - May
CLASSES: Students receive at least six (6) classes per semester:
Example 1:

GRADES: At the end of each semester, students earn a LETTER grade for each course.
Example 2:

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- "A-G" requirement passing grades = C or higher
- GRADUATION requirement passing grades: D or higher
- Fail = F
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Note: Students are expected to repeat:
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- "A-G" courses with a "D" or "F" grade
- non- "A-G" courses with an "F" grade
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CREDITS: Each grade will then be converted to credits
GRADE - CREDIT CONVERSION CHART:

See "Example 2" above: If a student passes all six (6) classes per semester:
the student will earn a total of 30 credits each semester
or 60 credits in a school year
REPEAT CREDITS: Students can repeat a course with a "D" or "F" grade
- If repeating a course with an "F" grade: A student can repeat the course to earn credits. Credits will be issued to the course with the passing grade. Example:

- If repeating a course with a "D" grade: A student can repeat the course to earn a better grade; however, no additional credits will be given to the same course. The credits will be issued to the course with the higher grade; the course with the lower grade will show a "0" credit. Example:

TRANSCRIPT: A school transcript is a permanent record that records all courses taken during a student's high school years. No data will be deleted because courses were repeated for credits or for better grades. Example:

Picture above: This student repeated English 1A for a better grade and credits.
Note: the course with the F remains on the transcript.

.....Understanding high school GPA

What is GPA?
It is often difficult to determine how well students did overall by just looking at a series of grades. Hence, all grades are converted and averaged to one numeric figure called GPA.
Grade Point Average (GPA) = a numeric score used to evaluate a student's overall academic performance.
Unweighted GPA: GPA calculated on a 4.00 scale as shown below:
GRADE |
Point
(4.0 Scale)
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4
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B | 3 |
C | 2 |
D | 1 |
F | 0 |
Weighted GPA: Certain courses such as Honors or Advanced Placement courses are considered more difficult and hence are given extra points. Weighted GPA is measured using a 5.00 scale:
GRADE |
Point
(5.0 Scale)
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A |
5
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B | 4 |
C | 3 |
D | 1 |
F | 0 |
Note: "D" and "F" grades DO NOT earn an extra point
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ACADEMIC PREPARATION PROGRAMS:
Join an ACADEMIC PREPARATION PROGRAM! see your counselor for the recruitment timeline!
Participating in an educational preparation program increases understanding of college cultures and promotes college readiness. Colleges strongly recommend that students participate in at least one program while in high school. This can help boost your college application process!!!
Click on the titles below to learn more about Fremont's available programs:
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- BP: City of Pomona - Bright Prospect (summer residential available)
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- PAYS: Pomona College - Pomona Academy for Youth Success (off-campus meetings; summer residential available)
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- UB: Cal Poly Pomona - Upward Bound (Classic) (summer residential available)
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- UBMS: Cal Poly Pomona - Upward Bound Math/Science (summer residential available)
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- UG: Uncommon Good (off-campus meetings)

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: see your counselor for more info!
Leadership is one of several KEY ELEMENTS that college admission and job interviewers look for in their applicants. Leadership can be demonstrated by:
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

- ASB: Associated Student Body
- Class of...: Class officers
- Link Crew: Freshmen peer advisors
- Peer Counseling: become peer counselors to underclassmen
- PYPC: participate and plan student activities in Pomona Youth Prevention Council program
- Clubs: become an ACTIVE participant in school clubs/community programs
OFF-CAMPUS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

PUSD SERVICE LEARNING - earn a seal of service award by creating a positive impact in your community
CITY OF POMONA: volunteer and student ambassador for the City's parks and recreation; click here and go to page 7 for contact information.
Any leadership position in team sports or organized recreational activities/events
and much more...
CAREER EXPLORATION & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
CAREER EXPLORATION & VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
High school is the best time to explore different career options which may help build work experience, affirm career choices, and/or inspire new career opportunities. Colleges value volunteer experiences and work as it speaks volumes about your character and personality.
CAREER/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
NOTE: ROP and CTEC are career/technical classes; most are free to high school students. Visit the CAREER CENTER to register for these classes.
CAREERS: | OPPORTUNITIES: | Availability |
Arts & Media Design | Course: Ceramics; 2-D Design CTEC @Fairplex | |
Acting/Film & Media | Chino Community Children's Theater / Master Classes | year-round |
Automotive | Course: Automotive 101-104; 201 CTEC @ Fairplex - summer | application avail. now |
Business | ULV REACH Summer Business Program (application past due) | summer only |
Business | Paid work at any BBB-certified businesses | year-round |
Civic | CITY OF POMONA: volunteer and become a student ambassador for the City. Click on the title and go to page 7 for contact information. | summer available |
Cosmetology | Course: Cosmetology @ San Antonio ROP | year-round |
Counseling | PUSD Mental Health & Family Resouce Center: email [email protected] to request volunteer information. | year-round |
Counseling |
HOUSE OF RUTH: assisting families of domestic violence
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year-round
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Culinary | Course: Culinary & Restaurant Management CTEC @ Fairplex | |
Education | Student Aide @ nearby elementary schools | summer only |
Education |
POMONA PUBLIC LIBRARY: tutoring & activities with youth groups
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year-round
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Education |
YMCA: volunteers for kids' programs
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year-round
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Engineering | CPP PLTW HS student intern | summer only |
Fashion Industry | Fashion Design CTEC @ Fairplex | |
Law | Pomona Teen Court | |
Law | Pomona Police Explorer Program | year-round |
Fire Academy | Pomona Fire Explorer Program - Post 15 | year-round |
Medicine/ Health Care |
CASA COLINA HOSPITAL & CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE: volunteers
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application avail. in April
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Medicine/ Health Care |
KAISER PERMANENTE: volunteering contact info
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Medicine/ Health Care | Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - Student Volunteer | application avail. in May |
Medicine/ Health Care | Western Univ - Pomona Health Ladder | school year |
Nutrition | Urban Farming CTEC @ Fairplex | school year |
Physical Therapy | Casa Colina Hospital & Center for Healthcare | application avail. in April |
Police | Police Explorer | yr-round |
Politics | Congresswoman Norma Torres - Youth Advisory Committee | application deadline: 5/23 |
Social Services |
GOD'S PANTRY: weekend distribution of goods to needy families @ SEEO
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year-round
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Veterinary | INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA | year-round |
Welding | course: Welding CTEC @ Fairplex | application avail. now |
Work | Paid work at any BBB-certified businesses |