COLLEGE & CAREER READY: A-G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS Created by: Melissa Doerksen CSUS Fall 2015 Portions of these materials have been incorporated under the fair use doctrine and are restricted from further use.

OBJECTIVE I will understand what the A-G requirements are and understand why I need to complete them. I will create my own high school plan that displays how I will complete the A-G requirements.

ASCA STANDARDS Standard B : Students will complete school with academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. A:B1 Improve Learning A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals A:B2.7 Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitude and abilities.

WHAT ARE “a-G” Subject Requirements?  Specific courses that meet minimum admission requirements for the UC’s, CSU’s and other Institutions of Higher Education in California.  They are different from high school graduation requirements!  15 Classes in total to be completed over 4 years.  ONLY 15!!!!  Students have to complete 26 classes for graduation at Orestimba High and colleges only require 15! Peer Share Review: What does “UC”, “CSU” and Institution of Higher Education mean? What does “minimum admission eligibility requirements” mean?

Why are they Called “A-G”? Each letter from “A-G” represents a different subject matter A-G courses have been specially approved by the University of California Office of the President If a course qualifies as an “A-G” course, it has been approved as a course that will prepare students for the rigor of college.

A B Mathematics English History/Social Science C D Laboratory Sciences E Language other than English D Visual & Performing Arts G College Prep Elective F

A-G REQUIREMENTS College Prep Elective Visual & Performing Art Language-Non English Lab Science Math (Math III) Math (Math II) Math (Math I) English 12 English 11 English 10 English 9 History/Social Science G : 1 College Preparatory Elective F : 1 Visual & Performing Art E : 2 Years of a Language Other than English (Same Language) 3 years recommended D : 2 Years of Lab Sciences (1 Biological and 1 Physical) 3 years recommended C : 3 Years of Math (Integrated Math I, II, & III) 4 years recommended B : 4 Years of English (1 year of approved ESL/EDL) A : 2 Years of History/Social Science (1 World History and 1 US History or 1 Semester US History & 1 Semester American Government)

A-G Requirements

Subject Requirement “A”: History/Social Science 2 Years of History/Social Science 1 year of a World History, Cultures, & Geography 1 Year of U.S. History OR 1 Semester U.S. History & 1 Semester American Government

Subject Requirement “B”: English 4 Years of English 1 year of English can be substituted for an approved ESL/ELD course

Subject Requirement “C”: Mathematics 3 years of Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 OR Integrated Math 1 Integrated Math 2 Integrated Math 3 4 years are RECOMMENDED Peer Share: What is the difference between a requirement and a recommendation? Why would 4 years be recommended?

Subject Requirement “D”: Laboratory Sciences 2 Years of Laboratory Sciences 1 Biological Science 1 Physical Science Chemistry or Physics 3 Years are recommended Peer share: Should everyone take a 3 rd year of Science?

Subject Requirement “e”: Language other than English 2 Years of a Language other than English Must be in the same language Ex: Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 NOT French 1 and Spanish 1 3 years are RECOMMENDED Peer Share: Why would a university want you to take an LOTE course?

Subject Requirement “F”: Visual & Performing Art One year long visual and performing art course Should be taken in sequential order

Subject Requirement “G”: College Preparatory elective 1 year of a college prep elective 1 year of an approved “G” course OR Any extra “A-F” approved course

How do I know if a course is “A-g” approved? Only specific courses are approved to meet college courses Every school has a list of approved courses UCOP Doorways Lists Orestimba High School’s Doorways List ALWAYS check to make sure your course meets the A-G requirements!

Can you Repeat the “A-G” Requirements? Perhaps a song may help you remember… Hammock, B., Davis, L. Keith-Jones, E. [lucasdavis]. (2012, December 18).. U.C. a-g requirements gangnam style parody. [Video file]. Retrieved from

Still not Sure if you can remember the A-G’s? Better take a picture! Click

GROUP PRACTICE A: History 2 Years B: English 4 Years C: Math 3 Years 4 Recommended D: Lab. Science 2 Years 3 Recommended E: Foreign Language 2 Years 3 Recommended F: VPA 1 Year G: Elective 1 Year World Civilizations US History American Government English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math I H Math II H Math III H AP Calculus Ag. Biology Chemistry Physics Art I Art II Ceramics Web Design & Media Economics Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III

PRACTICAL APPLICATION Using Orestimba High School’s A-G Doorways List & the High School Ballad Form: Create Your own 4 year plan that satisfies the A-G Requirements

REFERENCES Hammock, B., Davis, L. Keith-Jones, E. [lucasdavis]. (2012, December 18). U.C. a-g requirements gangnam style parody. [Video file]. Retrieved from Harmony Science Academy-Beaumont. (n.d). ESL [Online image]. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from Hinkley, Jennifer. (2015). Theodore Roosevelt quote [Online image]. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from Ohio Program of Intensive English. (2015). English picture [Online image]. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from Regents of the University of California. (2015). A-G course list. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from Regents of the University of California. (2015). A-g guide. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from Regents of the University of California. (2015). Orestimba high school a-g course list. Retrieved September 19, 2015 from