AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. A-G Requirements

2 A part of the AVID Program at KHS A program designed to help students prepare for entrance into a 4 year college Focus on Cornell notes, Socratic Seminar, critical reading strategies, WICOR strategies. College applications, financial aid, team building, and much more AVID helps us to make graduation & success a priority A bit about us…

3 Who uses them? What are they used for? What are they, and how will students meet them? 4 Year Plans Pathway Plan of Study California “a-g” Requirements

4 Who uses the “a-g” requirements? California State System University of California System (Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges and universities each have their own admission requirements.)

5 California State Universities California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chico State University Fresno State University Humboldt State University Maritime Academy San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University 23 CSU Campuses

6 University of California Campuses University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, San Francisco University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz 9 UC Campuses UCSF is a graduate/professional only campus

7 What are the “a-g” requirements used for? “The intent of the "a-g" subject requirements is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. The requirements are written deliberately for the benefit of all students expecting to enter the University, and not for preparation for specific majors. UC faculty consider the Subject Requirement to be effective preparation, on many levels, for undergraduate work at the University. This pattern of study assures the faculty that the student has attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study. Fulfillment of the "a-g" pattern also demonstrates that the student has attained essential critical thinking and study skills.”

8 How will students meet these subject requirements? “a” History/Social Science (2 years required) Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.

9 “b” English (4 years required) Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing and reading of classic and modern literature. How will students meet these subject requirements?

10 “c” Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended) Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. How will students meet these subject requirements?

11 “d” Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement. How will students meet these subject requirements?

12 “e” Language Other than English (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement. How will students meet these subject requirements?

13 “ f ” Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) (1 year required) A single yearlong approved arts course from a single discipline: theater, music, performing or visual arts. How will students meet these subject requirements?

14 How will students meet these subject requirements? “g” College Preparatory Electives (1 year required) One year/two semesters, in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non- introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

15 4 Year Plans A great tool to help you stay on track to meet A-G Provides a roadmap through high school course work Helps you to become an active participant in your course selection process Helps simplify the course selection process

16 4 Year Plan Document

17 4 Year Plan Practice Each student will receive a copy of their transcript and 4 year plan Fill in classes and grades on your four year plan using the information from your transcript Add your test scores to your four year plan

18 ACI Career Path of Study

19 ACI Career Path of Study

20 Communications Career Path Course of Study

21 Communications Career Path Course of Study

22 Health & Education Career Plan of Study

23 Health & Education Career Plan of Study

24 Course Descriptions Pathway A-G or not Pathway A-G or not

25 Useful Links KHS Website Course Catalog /CourseCatalog_files/Page1322.html /CourseCatalog_files/Page1322.html UC A-G Guide CSU Mentor

26 Think about it… What are your next steps after high school graduation? What is your goal? Are you on track?

27 Thank you for your time!!!