A CADEMY OF M USIC AT H IGH S CHOOL H AMILTON O VERVIEW OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND 4 YEAR PLAN

Overview

    Academic Requirements Four Year Plan Questions Counselors’ contact information

What Are the A-G and Graduation Requirements?

        (A) History/Social Science (B) English (C) Mathematics (D) Lab Science (E) Language Other than English (F) Visual & Performing Arts Students MUST complete all these requirements with a minimum “C” or better for college and “D” for high school credit.

(G) College Prep Elective

A-G Requirements

Social Science “A” Requirement

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30 credits

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World History

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U.S. History

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Government/ Economics

A-G Requirements

English “B” Requirement

Four Years of English (40 Credits)  English 9  English 10  American Literature/AP English Language  Senior English/ AP English Literature

A-G Requirements

Mathematics “C” Requirement High School Graduation: (20 credits)

 Algebra 1  Geometry

College requirement:

 MINIMUM OF Algebra 2  More math recommended

A-G Requirements

Science “D” Requirement High School Graduation: (20 credits)

 Physical Science (10 Credits)  Biological Science (10 Credits)

College Requirement:

 Biology (1 year)  Chemistry (1 year)  More science recommended

A-G Requirements

Visual/Performing Arts “F” Requirement

High School Graduation: (10 credits)    One year of the same class taken consecutively Students have Music, Drama and Arts options to choose from. Will meet beyond minimum requirement since a Performing Arts class will be taken every year.

A-G Requirements:

Language Other Than English “G” Requirement High School Graduation:

 None

College Requirement: AT LEAST two years of the same language

 Spanish and French are offered at Hamilton.  With counselor approval, other languages such as American Sign Language, Hebrew, German, etc. can be taken in an outside program for credit.

A-G Requirements

Electives High School Graduation:

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70 Credits College Requirement:

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1 year of college preparatory electives

 Examples:    InterCoord Sci AB AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science

Additional High School Graduation Requirements

Physical Education 20 Credits

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Dance, Sports, or Marching Band can also fulfill Physical Education requirements. Applied Technology

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10 Credits

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Health

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Passing CAHSEE Exit exam in English and Math. Students will take in 10 th until passed. grade

9

th

Grade Plan

       Regular or Honors English 9 Depending on middle school grades, InterCoord. Science or Biology Performing Arts/Music Health/Music Health is a 1 semester class. Half the students will start in Health and the other half will start with Music. In spring, classes alternate. Foreign Language Physical Education/Dance/ Sport/Marching Band Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)

More information on 9

th

grade Math

 Students should have a B or better in middle school to move on to the next level of Math in 9 th grade. For example, students who received a C in Algebra 1 or Geometry in middle school are strongly encouraged to retake the course in 9 th grade.  Students who are having difficulty in Algebra/Algebra Readiness as demonstrated by middle school grades and low standardized test scores will be taking an additional period of math called Math Tutorial along with Algebra 1.

10

th

Grade Plan

       Regular or Honors English 10 Regular or Honors Biology or Chemistry Regular or Honors World History or AP European History Math (Geometry, Algebra 2, or Math Analysis) Foreign Language Physical Education Performing Arts/Music

11

th

Grade Plan

  Regular, Honors, or AP English Language Regular, Honors Chemistry, or Advanced Level Science      Regular, Honors US History, or AP US History Advanced level math course recommended Foreign Language recommended Performing Arts/Music Performing Arts/Music or Applied Technology

12

th

Grade Plan

       Regular, Honors, or AP English Literature Regular, Honors or AP Government/ Economics Advanced level science course recommended (Physics, Marine Biology, Physiology) Advanced level math course recommended (Math Analysis, AP Calculus, AP Statistics) Performing Arts/Music Performing Arts/Music or Applied Technology if not fulfilled Optional elective- Seniors only need 6 classes, 7 th is optional senior year. class

What else is needed for college?

 SAT/ACT  EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Sports  Student Council/leadership  Volunteer work  Employment  Club participation

Counselors’ Contact Information Mr. Maxson Academy of Music Magnet Student last names A-K (310) 280-1486 [email protected]

Ms. Helwani Academy of Music Magnet Student last names L-Z (310) 280-1472 [email protected]

This presentation and other helpful resources can be found at www.hamiltonmusic.org under academics/counselor’s corner tab.