1. Path to College 6 Year Plan

2. 7th Grade Requirements AB Language Arts AB World History
Math 7 or Advanced Math 7
General Science 7
Physical Education
Elective

3. 8th Grade Requirements AB Language or Honors AB Language
AB U.S. History or Honors U.S. History
Math 8 or Advanced Math 8
General Science 8 or Advanced Sci 8
Physical Education
Elective

4. 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)?

6. 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

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

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

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

10. How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT?
Start taking the Readi Step in 8th grade
Start taking the PLAN in 9th grade (if available)
Start taking PSAT in 10th grade
These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior year.

11. 6 Year Plan Form
Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class
Counselors: Flint, Hamilton, Johnson, Avants, Quarles, and Vang
Fill in current 7th grade electives

12. Electives Performing Arts (Choir and Band)
Exploring Tech, Spanish, Ag Exploration, Art, Beg Drama, Music Appreciation
Teacher Permission for: Peer Counseling, Journalism, Leadership, Yearbook (application required for all)
Academic Seminar or Read 180 (based on teacher rec. and CST scores)

13. List your career pathway Complete your electives
AB (US History/Language Arts)
Math 8
Need a high B to move on to Advanced math 8
Science 8
PE- required

14. College Exploration Websites
Coming soon…..Career Cruising!

15. Things to remember…
State tests and benchmark scores are VERY important!!!
They are used as a prerequisite for many classes.
Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need help!
Getting involved in co-curricular activities and clubs!

16. Any Questions?