The Road to College 5 Year Plan The Road to College 5 Year Plan

Once You’re Done with 8 th 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 (2 years of Core PE) Pass the High School Exit Exam (taken in 10 th grade) Total of 230 credits!!!!!

What are the CSU or UC Requirements? 4 years College Prep English 3 years of Social Science: - World History - U.S. History - Govt./Economics 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs. recommended

CSU/UC requirements cont... 2 years of Science ( 3 years recommended ) -1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science 2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended) 1 year college prep Fine/Performing Art Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT 3.0 GPA (CSU) 3.3 minimum GPA (UC)

How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT? Start taking the PSAT and Aspire tests in 9 th grade. These tests are a great way to practice and become familiar with the rigor and format of the SAT/ACT taken during your Junior year.

5 Year Plan Form Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class Fill in your current 8 th grade classes

Fill in 9 th grade classes Summer School Impacted Schedule AND Proficient or Advanced on State Assessment in ELA English 9 Honors 9 – Earn an A in AB class, Proficient or Advanced on State Assessment, and teacher recommendation.

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 w/ Math 1 Biology w/ Math 2 Honors Bio- teacher rec. In Biology now- Chemistry in 9 th

PE Everyone takes Core PE in 9 th and 10 th grade Electives Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA and Proficient/Advanced on the state assessment Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC) Forensics Peer Counseling, Yearbook, & Leadership, AVID (application required) Available on Jan. 6 th, and due on Jan. 30th!! Read 180/ Math Tutorial

Health Careers Academy High school curriculum that provides a 4-year health careers pathway for students interested in the medical field. Health Careers applications will be available in the counseling center in January. See your counselor for more information. Freshmen courses include: Medical English 9 Medical Biology or Honors Biology Medical Chemistry or Honors Chemistry January 27 th - Medical Career Conference Sign up by Friday, December 19th **Registration form is posted on AB website**

Registration Dates Distribution of registration forms: Feb 19 th Registration: Feb 26 th / 27th Parent must review and sign registration form

Career Cruising Resources Electronic college and career planning system.  College and career exploration tool  Course planning  Career assessment  Scholarship Search  Resume Builder  Training for Career Cruising on January 29th

Things to remember… State Assessment scores are VERY important!!! Testing scores may be used as a prerequisite for many high school courses. Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need help! Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

Your road to college starts here.