Transcript Flashlight Package: HS (9th) 4. Lesson PowerPoint

A-G Requirements
A Road Map to College and Beyond
A-G Requirements?
It aligns with graduation requirements for high school
Prepares you to be college and career ready
Provides rigor for an enriching learning experience
A: History/Social Science
4* semester units required
Classes you can take next year
Modern World History & Geography 1, 2
Advanced World History 1, 2
AP European History**
B: English
8 semester units required
Classes you can take next year
English 3, 4
ESL 5, 6
Advanced English 3, 4
C: Mathematics
6 semester units required (8 recommended)
Classes you can take next year
Geometry 1, 2
Advanced Geometry 1, 2
Intermediate Algebra 1, 2
Advanced Intermediate Algebra 1, 2
Pre-Calculus 1-2
Honors Pre-Calculus 1-2**
D: Laboratory Science
4 semester units required (6 recommended)
Classes you can take next year
Chemistry 1, 2
Honors Chemistry 1, 2
AP Chemistry 1, 2**
E: Language Other than English
4 semester units required (6 recommended)
Classes you can take next year
French 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8**, AP (1)**
Spanish 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8**, AP (2)**
Japanese 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8**
American Sign Language 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
F: Visual and Performing Arts
2 semester units required
Classes you can take next year
- Art 1, 2
- AP Art History 1, 2**
- Design and Mixed Media 1, 2
- Video Production 1, 2
- Drawing and Painting 1, 2
- Piano 1, 2
- Choir 1, 2
- AP Music Theory 1, 2**
- Jazz Ensemble 1, 2
- Orchestra (String) 1, 2
- Theater 1, 2
- Technical Theatre 1, 2
G: College Preparatory Elective
2 semester units required
Classes you can take in 11th- and 12th-grade
Any Visual and Performing Arts class (after 1st year)
Computer Science
Principles of Engineering
But wait…There’s more!
AP, Honors, or Regular?
The benefit of taking rigorous courses
Being above average
Need at least a “C -” in A-G classes to fulfill requirement
How have you been able to do that?
Completing Assignments
Attendance
Challenge!
“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
~General Patton
Game Time
I will number you off and appoint a
designated area for everyone with
the same number to gather in.
When directed, please go to your
designated area and get ready work
as a team.
Directions for Your Team
1. In your group, one person will be holding the
whiteboard and whiteboard marker at all times. Rotate
the whiteboard and marker after each question.
2. After you see the question, talk with your team and
come up with one answer. Then write down the answer
on the whiteboard. Be careful of wandering eyes!
3.
When I give the cue, show your answer!
4.
Use your notes (only if you have to).
Question #1
Which A-G subject area requires
6 semester units but
recommends 8 semester units?
ANSWER: MATHEMATICS
Question #2
How many semester units are
required for a foreign language (i.e.
another language other than
English)?
ANSWER: 4 SEMESTER UNITS
Question #3
How many semester units are
recommended for a foreign
language (i.e. another language
other than English)?
ANSWER: 6 SEMESTER UNITS
Question #4
If I have a D in Advanced Algebra,
that course will count towards my
UC/CSU eligibility. True or False?
ANSWER: FALSE
Question #5
What is a course that you can
take here at Scripps Ranch but is
NOT considered an A-G course?
Question #6
What is a class that you can take
next year at Scripps Ranch that
you can also get college credit
for?
Conclusion
Questions?
Now are you ready for the
rigor of high school?