WELCOME TO SERRA CLASS OF 2019 EIGHTH GRADE ARTICULATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Earn minimum 44 credits Maintain a 2.0 GPA in academics and citizenship Pass CAHSEE Pass Fitnessgram Computer Literacy Requirement

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS UC A-G REQUIREMENTS 4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 recommended) 3 years of Science (4 recommended) 3 years of Social Science 2 years of World Language (3 recommended) 2 years of Physical Education 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art Computer Literacy Requirement

ENGLISH Three levels of English English 1, 2 English Advanced Cluster 1,2 English Advanced Seminar 1,2

MATH Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Advanced Integrated Math I Advanced Integrated Math II

SCIENCE Biology Advanced Biology Physics Advanced Physics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Three ways to meet the 2 year requirement: Physical Education Marching Band (2 periods) Naval Junior ROTC 1,2

WORLD LANGUAGE 2 years of the same language French Spanish Spanish for Spanish Speakers Mandarin Chinese (New Offering)

FINE ARTS 1 year requirement Art Theater Choir Design Mixed Media Orchestra Photography Video Production

ELECTIVES Business and Finance Pathway Business 100 (9th) Business Management 1-2 (11th) Business Management 3-4 (12th)

ELECTIVES Information and Communication Technology Pathway Foundations of IT (9th) IT Essentials (10th) Internet Engineering 1,2 (11 th ) Internet Engineering 3, 4 (12th) AP Computer Science

ELECTIVES Arts, Media and Entertainment Pathway Option 1 Photography 1,2 (9th) Photography 3,4 (10 th ) Computerized Graphic Design 1,2 (11th) Computerized Graphic Design 3,4 (12th)

ELECTIVES Arts, Media and Entertainment Option 2 Video Production 1,2 (9th) Video Production 3,4 (10 th ) Multimedia Production 1, 2 (11th) Multimedia Production 3, 4 (12th)

ELECTIVES AP Human Geography College level course Non weighted for ninth graders Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam may result in college credits being awarded by the college

ATHLETICS

ELIGIBILITY Must have a 2.0 GPA in Academics and Citizenship Must have Good Attendance Need a Physical Exam

ASB

GET INVOLVED Organize school activities Rallies Dances Lunch time activities Student of the month School Spirit Fundraisers

AVID

GET READY FOR COLLEGE Ensure you stay on track for college Learn strategies to enhance success Ensure success in college-prep coursework Tutor-led collaborative groups Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, reading, test-taking strategies College searches, college entrance exams, scholarships, college applications, financial aid, etc.

AP

AP OFFERINGS ENGLISHHISTORY ENGLISH LITHUMAN GEOGRAPHY ENGLISH LANGUAGEWORLD HISTORY US HISTORY GOVERNMENT MATHSCIENCE STATISTICSCHEMISTRY CALCULUS A/BBIOLOGY CALCULUS B/CENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ART PHYSICS 1 AND PHYSICS 2 SENIOR ART STUDIO OTHERS PSYCHOLOGY, SPANISH, MUSIC THEORY COMPUTER SCIENCE

LISA DREYER IHIGH

Online Curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers: CC English (9-12) Mathematics (Integrated Math 1- AP Calculus) Social Science (World, US, Gov’t, Econ) Spanish and French Advanced Placement Courses Electives

Summer School Course Offerings after Spring Break Fall Course Offerings See your child’s counselor or Graduation Coach

What’s next? You will receive a letter of Orientation from Serra in August Come to the school in August to pick up Registration Packet Ninth Grade Orientation *** Dates to be determined

WELCOME TO THE SERRA CONQUISTADOR FAMILY FUTURE SERRA GRADS!