1. Sophomores Moving Forward
Sandra Day O’Connor High School

2. Graduation Requirements
Arizona University Admission
4 credits (units) Language Arts/English
4 credits Mathematics
3 credits Science
½ credit Health
½ credit PE (Team Sports/Fitness Center)
1 credit World History
1 credit American/Arizona History
½ credit American/Arizona Government
½ credit Economics
1 credit Fine Arts OR Career & Technical Ed
6 credits electives
22 Total
4 credits (units) Language Arts/English
4 credits Mathematics
3 credits Science
½ credit Health
½ credit PE (Team Sports/Fitness Center)
1 credit World History
1 credit American/Arizona History
½ credit American/Arizona Government
½ credit Economics
1 credit Fine/Performing Arts
2 credits foreign language
4 credits electives
22 Total

3. Grade Point Average (GPA) / CLASS RANK
Each letter grade is given a point value each semester (A=4, B=3, etc)
Honors/AP classes are given an extra point for A, B, C (A=5, B=4, C=3)
University Admissions will often unweight GPA when reviewing transcripts
Deer Valley Unified School District uses the weighted points for the following classes:
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
3 Social Studies
Many universities use class rank to help determine scholarships awards/honors program admission

4. Dual Enrollment/AP Courses
Earn both High School and College credit (through Rio Salado Community College when students earn C or better)
Requires tuition (paid to Rio Salado), SDOHS provides books
Grade points are not weighted (except Pre-Calc MAT 187)
Must meet Rio Salado admission requirements
Advanced Placement (AP)
Most rigorous courses on campus
Requires payment for AP Exam at the end of the semester (exam is optional)
May earn college credit for certain scores on AP Exams (to be determined by the university you attend)
Grade points are weighted, may help class rank

5. Scholarships AIMS Tuition Waiver Scholarship—25% Tuition
B” or better in the 16 Core Competency Courses (required for university admission)
3.5 unweighted GPA in the 16 Core Competency Courses
EXCEED in three areas of AIMS (Reading, Writing, Math) by end of Junior Year
ACT =28 or higher, SAT Reasoning=1300 or higher
Community Service
Leadership
Clubs/Activities
Workplace Scholarships
Website (research early) Scholarship Page—click here

6. College and Career Planning
Education Career Action Plan
All students have Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)
Go to: azcis.intocareers.org
Login: school login
Password: student ID #

7. Coming Up… Earn best grades possible
Join Clubs, Community Service, Leadership
AIMS test in Spring of Sophomore Year
Summer—end of Sophomore and Junior Year
Summer Programs- Counseling website link (click here)
Plan College visits when possible
PSAT in October of Junior Year
Schedule ACT/SAT near the end of Junior Year
Attend Parent Nights Junior and Senior Year
Begin College Applications—summer between Jr/Sr

8. Counseling Department
Saroj Jagernauth – M, N, R, V
Department Coordinator
Kathleen Giacini – A, B, Academy of American Studies
Chris Harmonson – E, F, G, H, I
Debbie Harmonson – J, P, Q, S, Y
Jennifer Miller – D, K, L, O, U, Z
Jenny Cramer – C, T, W
Beth Fisher – Counseling Secretary
Website:

9. Parent Survey
Click on link for a short survey OR
Scan the QR Code below