1. High School Planning

2. GETTING READY FOR HS Graduation Requirements
Principal
Vicki Kim
CVMS Counselors
Debra Byars (A – H)
Karen Infantino (I – Z)
Graduation Requirements
Typical 9th grade schedule
Preparing for College

3. High School Credits Staying on track……..
Each semester class = 5 credits (10 at Academies)
Students take 6 classes per semester (traditional schedule at TPHS) and will earn 30 credits per semester/60 per year. (At academies, students complete 40 credits per semester/ 80 per year)
Students must earn a total of 230 credits to graduate from high school

4. Subject Requirements
Obviously, students can’t get a diploma by taking 230 credits in PE alone (although they would be in great shape!), so there are certain required courses.
This is important! “D” is passing for a diploma, but not for college acceptance

5. Diploma Requirements….
4 years of English (40 credits)
3 years of Math (30 credits)
History – 3 years to include World History, US History and Govt./Economics (30 credits)
Science – 1 year of Biological; 1 Year of Physical (20 credits)
PE – (20 credits)
Health – integrated into Year One PE
Career Technology – (10 credits) from Business, Technology, etc
Visual and Performing Arts – (10 credits), from drama, music, art, dance
Electives – (70 credits)

6. To Graduate..... Students must pass all required subjects
Earn 230 credits
Pass Math I (both semesters)
To Graduate.....

7. We recommend that students plan coursework to prepare for college entrance.
Many required subjects for Graduation overlap with college entrance requirements
Beyond High School

8. A - G Requirements
The California State University system and University of California system have the same subject requirements. They differ in other ways, such as GPA and SAT score expectations.
All students are encouraged to attempt to meet these a-g subject requirements.

9. A - G Requirements
2 Yr History to include US History and World History (also grad requirements)
4 Yr English (also a grad requirement)
3 Yr Math to include Math I (4 recommended)
2 Yr Science ( 3 recommended: Biology, Chem, Physics) Be aware that some sciences are not college prep and do not count in this category.
2 YR of Language other than English – (3 recommended)
1 YR Visual and Performing Art
1 YR College prep elective (any extra year of above subjects, such as an elective English like Journalism, and extra science, etc.)

10. Typical 9th grade schedule at Torrey Pines
English 9 or English 9 Honors
Math (Math I, Math I Honors, Math II Honors)
Science (Earth Space P, Biology P, Marine Bio etc.)
World Language or Visual Performing Art
Year 1 PE
Career Technology (CTE)

11. Typical 9th grade schedule at Canyon Crest Academy
Fall Term Spring Term
English 9
English 9
Math I
Math I
Science
Science
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Year One PE
Year One PE
PE elective
PE Elective

12. Is My Child Ready For Honors?
When considering whether to enroll in an honors class, consider….
Is my child highly interested in and motivated to excel in this subject? Is this their PASSION??
Does my child have an exceptional work ethic, self motivation and are they an independent learner?
Can my child handle the rigor of this class along with all his/her other time commitments?
9th graders cannot take AP classes.

13. Living a Well-Balanced Life We shared this with students
Pursue the activities and passions that are important to you
Take care of yourself…get enough sleep, eat nutritious food and exercise regularly
Be real…keep things in perspective… Be Resilient…
Surround yourself with people who bring out your best
Unplug once in a while – Take some “Me time”
Have balance with your classes, extracurricular activities and family/friends

15. Selection Window opens 2/14 at 8:00 and closes 3/1 at 4:00
CCA information Night February 11th at 6:00
TP information Night February 5th at 6:00
All students must declare a high school choice on the district website.
For more complete information use this link

16. Takeaways
Please attend the Choice nights at any schools your student is considering.
Encourage and allow your students to live a well balanced life!
Know where to go for help at your high school
Use the crisis hotline numbers on the back of the student’s ID card or district website
Foster Resilience!