1. Prepare NOW for your Future!!

2. What is Compact for Success?
A “guaranteed admission” to San Diego State University if the student meets all the requirements.
What is Compact for Success?

3. What are the Compact for Success Requirements?

4. Students need to be in the Sweetwater Union High School District continuously from grades 9th – 12th.
1st requirement…

5. Complete all the A-G courses required for CSU admissions.
2nd requirement…

6. A-G Courses Courses Number of years required
A) Social Science : World History, US History, Government
2 years
B) English 9 – 12 (ELD 7-8 only)
4 years
Math: Integrated Math I*, II, III, Financial Algebra, Finite Math,
Pre Calculus, Calculus
3 years
(4 years recommended)
*can be taken in middle school
D) Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
(3 years recommended)
E) Foreign Language*
F) Visual and Performing Arts
1 year
G) College – Prep Elective
A-G Courses

7. Middle School classes count
Math
Foreign Language
Foreign Language taken in the 7th and 8th grade count for high school credit as well as meet university admissions subject requirements.
Integrated Math Course I taken in the 7th and 8th grade count for high school credits as well as meet university admissions subject requirements.
Middle School classes count

8. Maintain a CSU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3
Maintain a CSU Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and higher in A- G courses
3rd requirement…

9. Compact Requirement for Class of 2021
GPA of 3.1
Rest of requirements remain the same
Compact Requirement for Class of 2021

10. Compact Requirement for Class of 2022
GPA of 3.2
Rest of requirements remain the same
Compact Requirement for Class of 2022

11. Compact Requirement Class of 2023
GPA of 3.3
Rest of requirements remain the same
Compact Requirement Class of 2023

12. Support from your school
Tutoring
Homework club
Afterschool program
Credit recovery
Summer School
Parent meetings
Grade checks – progress report
Support from your school

13. Support from home Quiet place to study – desk Turn off TV
Know who are your child’s teachers and how to contact them
Know when the progress reports come out
Know what support is available at school
Know your child’s school counselor
Attend meetings at school
Support from home

14. 4th requirement… Clear Math Remediation SAT – 570 ACT – 23
AP Calculus or AP Statistics Score of 3 or better
EAP – Score of Standard Exceeded
EAP – Score of Standard Met – must be enrolled in an approved math class in Senior Year
4th requirement…

15. 5th requirement Clear English Remediation SAT – score of 550
ACT – score of 22
AP English Score of 3 or better
EAP – Score of Standards Exceeded
EAP – Score of Standards Met – Must complete specific English class
5th requirement

16. Take the SAT and/or ACT tests
6th requirement…

17. College tests… Websites for these tests are
SAT ---
ACT ---
College tests…

18. Obtain a minimum CSU Eligibility of 2950 for SAT or 694 for ACT
7th requirement

19. 8th requirement Meet all SDSU Admission/Enrollment deadlines
File application between October 1 and November 30
No “D” or “F” grades in Senior Year
Submit their intent to enroll by May 1st
8th requirement

20. Majors not included in Compact
Nursing
Music, Dance and Theater Performances
Majors not included in Compact

21. Sweetwater Union High School District - Graduation Requirements

22. Sweetwater Union High School District – Graduation Requirements
44 credits to graduate from high school
30 hours of community services
Sweetwater Union High School District – Graduation Requirements

23. Graduation requirements – Social Science
Social Science – World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Economics and Health
4 ½ years
Graduation requirements – Social Science

24. English years
ELD 7/8 (will meet university requirements)
English

25. Mathematics Math – 3 years
Integrated Math Course I, II, III, Financial Algebra
Finite Math
Pre Calculus
Calculus
Mathematics

26. Sciences – 2 years
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Science

27. World Language World Language – 2 years Spanish
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
French
German
Filipino
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
World Language

28. Or one year of World Language and one year of CTE
Medical Terminology
Manufacturing
Health Care Essentials Physical Therapy
Culinary Arts
Business Technology Welding
Auto Technology
Auto Engine Performance
Etc…
World Language
Spanish
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
French
German
Filipino
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
Or one year of World Language and one year of CTE

29. Fine Art Fine Art – 1 year Art / AP Art Studio Photography
Music Ensemble
Ballet Folklorico
Mariachi
Show Choir
AP Art History
Drama
ROP Digital Art
Design Mixed Media
Jazz Ensemble
District Orchestra
Dance Choreography
Fine Art

30. Physical Education 2 years of PE 9th grade – PE Course I
Must pass the Fitness Gram
10th grade –PE Course II or
Fitness for Life
Physical Education

31. Electives – 7 semesters Extra math, science, fine arts, world language… ASB, PE, CTE classes, etc.

32. Preparation is the Key to Success
Now is the time to prepare……it is never too early
Preparation is the Key to Success

33. Contact Information:
Nancy Castro-Nieto
Compact for Success – Office of College and Career Readiness
Questions?