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The Road to College 5 Year Plan

The Road to Success 6 Year Plan

8th Grade Requirements

• 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.….

•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)?

What’s Next?

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 successstarts here.