Path to College 6 Year Plan - Clovis North Educational Center

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Transcript Path to College 6 Year Plan - Clovis North Educational Center

The
Road
to
College
The Road to Success
5 Year Plan
6 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, Honors Science
8, Biology, or Honors Biology
• Physical Education
• Elective
Once You’ve Completed 8th Grade.….
What’s Next?
• 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 Geography/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 years of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art
(or combination of both)
• 4 years of Physical Education
• Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• CAHSEE given during sophomore year
• Total of 230 credits needed to graduate
What are the CSU or UC Requirements?
• 4 years College Prep English
• 3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- American Gov./Economics
• 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs recommended
CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
• 2 years of Science (3 years recommended for UC)
-1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
• 2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended for UC)
• 1 year college prep Fine Art
• Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT
• 3.0 minimum GPA (CSU)
• 3.3 minimum GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT in the 8th grade, and
Aspire tests in 9th grade.
• These tests are a great way to practice your
test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT
during your Junior (11th grade) year.
6 Year
Plan Form
• Fill in your
Name, Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
(2020)
• Fill in your
current 7th grade
classes
Fill in 8th grade classes
• AB (Language Arts/US History)
• Circle the level of math you plan to
take
• Need a high B and above to move on
to the next level of math
• Math 7
Math 8
• Science 7
Science 8
• Adv. Math 7
Adv. Math 8
(May enroll in Honors Science 8)
• Science 8, Honors Science 8, Biology
or Honors Biology
• Adv. Science 7
Honors Science 8,
Biology, or Honors Biology
• Must be enrolled in Adv. Math 8 to
take Honors Science 8
Math/Science continued…
You must earn an “A” in Adv. Science 7
and Adv. Math 7 to take Biology or
Honors Biology
• PE- required
• Zero period or lunch P.E. available
for students with impacted schedules
Electives
• Foreign Language- 3.5 GPA,
advanced on the state testing
in ELA, and teacher rec.
• Performing Arts
• Art/Teen Living, Adv. Art,
Forensics, or Computer Apps
• Application Electives
• Peer Counseling, AVID,
Journalism, Leadership, and
Yearbook
• Academic Seminar, Read 180,
Study Strategies, or Math
Strategies (based on teacher rec.
and state testing scores)
• Teachers Assistant (TA)
Registration Dates
• Distribution of registration forms: Feb. 18th during
your PE class
• Registration: Feb. 24-25th during your AB class
Things to remember…
• State testing 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!
• Start developing effective study habits and a strong
work ethic.
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and
community service are important as you prepare
for college.
Your road to success
starts here.