1. High School Information!
Diegueno Middle School
Laura Martin, Counselor Toni Zurcher, Counselor
Sara Balderas, Counselor

2. What we want Diegueno 8th grade students to know after today:
High school selection process
Which high school is right for you?
Introduction to high school graduation and college requirements
Best practices for second semester to prepare for high school

3. High School Selection
All 8th grade students must select a high school between the dates of February 7th – March 6th by 4pm on
DNO student options are: LCC, SDA, CCA or TP
To make an informed decision, plan to attend the choice nights at any school you are considering.
High School Choice Nights: SDA: February 9th CCA: January 15th LCC: February 7th TP: February 16th
Lottery if necessary March 16th!

4. High School Selection
La Costa Canyon, Mavericks – Excellent athletic program, marching band, and cheer leading.
Bell Schedule: l%20Schedule_4.pdf
San Dieguito Academy, Mustangs – Smaller school, 4 X 4 scheduling, and unique homeroom activities.
Bell Schedule:
Canyon Crest Academy, Ravens - Quest Science Program, Envision Arts & Technology Program, and 4 X 4 schedule.
Bell Schedule:
Torrey Pines, Falcons – Ranked as one of the 100 best high schools in the United States, Mock Trial Teams, and excellent athletic program.
Bell Schedule: HS%20Bell%20Schedules% pdf

5. High School Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 230 credits LCC: 30 credits per semester, 60 credits per year SDA: 40 credits per semester, 80 credits per year
Students must pass Integrated Math 1 Integrated Math 1 is most often taken in the 9th grade
Taking Health & PE is a requirement for graduation

6. Graduation Requirements 230 credits in the following subject areas:
History/Social Science 30 credits English 40 credits Math 30 credits Science 20 credits* Visual or Performing Art 10 credits PE (health req’t met by taking Year One PE) 20 credits Career Technical Education 10 credits Electives 70 credits Total 230 credits 10 credits = one year *State science standards are changing to align with math sequence and will be a 3 year model instead of the current 2 year requirement. We do not have an official date of when this will change, so these are the current graduation requirements until further notice. 

7. “A-G” Subject Requirements for CSU/UC Schools
History/Social Science 3 years required
English years required
Mathematics 3 years required (4 recommended)
Laboratory Science years required (3 recommended)
Language other than English 2 years required (3 recommended)
Visual & Performing Art 1 year required
College Preparatory Elective 1 year required
*All courses must be completed with a ‘C’ grade or higher*

8. What you can do NOW to best prepare for high school
Be here every day on time, “ready to learn.”
Complete all classwork/homework assignments.
Communicate with your teachers.
Be organized – use your agenda.
Regularly check teacher websites/Aeries.
Study for tests: Take advantage of CAT time.
Would you like to participate in high school sports?
Maintain C grades or higher to be eligible for Fall sports!