Transcript Path to College 6 Year Plan

Path to College
5 Year Plan
8th Grade Requirements
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AB Language
AB U.S. History
Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8)
Science- Earth/Physical Science; Biology
Physical Education
Elective– 1 yearlong or 2 semester class(es)
Done with 8th Grade – Now What?
• Moving on to high school.
• What do I need to graduate from high school?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a
California State University (e.g. Fresno State)?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a UC
school (e.g. UCLA)?
CUSD High School
Graduation Requirements!!!
• 4 years English
• 4 years of Social Science:
- World Geog/Health
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics
• 2 years Math:
- Math 1 and Math 2**
CUSD Requirements Cont…
• 2 years of Science:
- 1 Physical Science and 1 Life
Science
• 2 year of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art (or
combination of both)
• 4 years of Physical Education
• Pass the High School Exit Exam
(take in 10th grade)
• Total of 230 credits!!!!!
What Are The Requirements For A
CSU or UC?
• 4 years College Prep English
• 3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics
• 3 years Math required (4 yrs
recommended)
CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
• 2 years of Science (3 yrs recommended)
– 1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
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2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended)
1 year college prep VPArt
Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT
3.0 GPA (CSU)
3.3 GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT and PLAN tests in 9th
grade; “The Edge” is a prep session for seniors
(fall semester) & juniors (spring semester)
• These tests are a great way to practice your test
taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during
your Junior year.
5 Year Plan
Form
• Fill in your
Name, Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
• Fill in your
current 8th grade
classes
Fill in 9th grade classes
Summer School
• Impacted Schedule
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• Proficient or
Advanced on CSTs in
ELA
English 9
• Honors 9 = A in AB
class, Pro or Adv on
CST and teacher rec.
Math
• Must have a high B to
advance to the next level
of math. Teachers will
make recommendations
Health/Geography
(If not taken in summer)
Science
• Science 1 with Math 1.
• Biology with Math 2
• Honors Bio- teacher rec.
• In Biology nowChemistry in 9th
PE
Everyone takes Core PE in 9th
and 10th grade
Electives
•Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA and
Pro/Adv on CST
•Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC)
•Peer Counseling, Yearbook, &
Leadership (application required)
•Read 180/ Math Tutorial
•AVID
Registration Dates
• Distribution of registration forms: Feb 18th
thru Feb 21st
• Registration: Feb 27th and Feb 28th
Things to remember…
• Test scores are VERY important!!!
• They are used as a prerequisite for many high
school courses.
• Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need
help! Ask questions!
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities
and community service are important as you
prepare for college.
Any Questions?