Transcript Path to College 6 Year Plan - Clovis North Educational Center
The Road to College 6 Year Plan
8
th
Grade Requirements
• AB Language • AB U.S. History • Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8) • Science- Earth/Physical Science, Honors Science 8, Biology, or Honors Biology • Physical Education • Elective
Once You’ve Completed 8
th
Grade.…. What’s Next?
• 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)?
CUSD High School Graduation Requirements!!!
4 years English 4 years of Social Science: - World Geography/Health - World History - U.S. History - Govt./Economics 2 years Math: - Math 1 and Math 2
CUSD Requirements Cont…
• 2 years of Science: - 1 Physical Science and 1 Life Science • 2 years of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art (or combination of both) • 4 years of Physical Education • Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • CAHSEE given during sophomore year • Total of 230 credits needed to graduate
What are the CSU or UC Requirements?
• 4 years College Prep English • 3 years of Social Science: - World History - U.S. History - American Gov./Economics • 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs recommended
CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
• 2 years of Science ( 3 years recommended for UC ) -1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science • 2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended for UC) • 1 year college prep Fine Art • Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT • 3.0 minimum GPA (CSU) • 3.3 minimum GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT in the 8 th Aspire tests in 9 th grade.
grade, and • These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior (11 th grade) year.
6 Year Plan Form
• Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class (2020) • Fill in your current 7 th grade classes
Fill in 8 th grade classes
• AB (Language Arts/US History) • Circle the level of math you plan to take • Need a high B and above to move on to the next level of math • Math 7 Math 8 • • Science 7 Science 8 Adv. Math 7 Adv. Math 8 (May enroll in Honors Science 8) •
Science 8, Honors Science 8, Biology or Honors Biology
• Adv. Science 7 Honors Science 8, Biology, or Honors Biology • Must be enrolled in Adv. Math 8 to take Honors Science 8
Math/Science continued…
You must earn an “A” in Adv. Science 7 and Adv. Math 7 to take Biology or Honors Biology • PE- required • Zero period or lunch P.E. available for students with impacted schedules
Electives • Foreign Language- 3.5 GPA, advanced on the state testing in ELA, and teacher rec.
• Performing Arts • Art/Teen Living, Adv. Art, Forensics, or Computer Apps • Application Electives • Peer Counseling, AVID, Journalism, Leadership, and Yearbook • Academic Seminar, Read 180, Study Strategies, or Math Strategies
( based on teacher rec. and state testing scores)
• Teachers Assistant (TA)
Registration Dates
• Distribution of registration forms: Feb. 18 th during your PE class • Registration: Feb. 24-25 th during your AB class
Things to remember…
• State testing 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!
• Start developing effective study habits and a strong work ethic.
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.