1. Path to College 5 Year Plan

2. 8th Grade Requirements AB Language AB U.S. History
Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8)
Science- Earth/Physical Science; Biology
Physical Education
Elective– 1 yearlong or 2 semester class(es)

3. Done with 8th Grade – Now What?
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)?

5. CUSD High School Graduation Requirements!!!
4 years English
4 years of Social Science:
- World Geog/Health
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics
2 years Math:
- Math 1 and Math 2**

6. CUSD Requirements Cont…
2 years of Science:
- 1 Physical Science and 1 Life Science
2 year of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art (or combination of both)
4 years of Physical Education
Pass the High School Exit Exam
(take in 10th grade)
Total of 230 credits!!!!!

7. What Are The Requirements For A CSU or UC?
4 years College Prep English
3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics
3 years Math required (4 yrs recommended)

8. CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
2 years of Science (3 yrs recommended)
1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended)
1 year college prep VPArt
Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT
3.0 GPA (CSU)
3.3 GPA (UC)

9. How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT?
Start taking the PSAT and PLAN tests in 9th grade; “The Edge” is a prep session for seniors (fall semester) & juniors (spring semester)
These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior year.

10. 5 Year Plan Form
Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class
Fill in your current 8th grade classes

11. Fill in 9th grade classes
Summer School
Impacted Schedule
AND
Proficient or Advanced on CSTs in ELA
English 9
Honors 9 = A in AB class, Pro or Adv on CST and teacher rec.

12. Math Health/Geography Science
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 with Math 1.
Biology with Math 2
Honors Bio- teacher rec.
In Biology now- Chemistry in 9th

13. PE Electives Everyone takes Core PE in 9th and 10th grade
Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA and Pro/Adv on CST
Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC)
Peer Counseling, Yearbook, & Leadership (application required)
Read 180/ Math Tutorial
AVID

14. Registration Dates
Distribution of registration forms: Feb 18th thru Feb 21st
Registration: Feb 27th and Feb 28th

15. Things to remember… Test 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! Ask questions!
Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

16. Any Questions?