Path to College 5 Year Plan

8th Grade Requirements AB Language AB U.S. History Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8) Science- Earth/Physical Science; Biology Physical Education Elective– 1 yearlong or 2 semester class(es)

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)?

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**

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

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

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

How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT? Start taking the PSAT and PLAN tests in 9th grade; “The Edge” is a prep session for seniors (fall semester) & juniors (spring semester) These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior year.

5 Year Plan Form Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class Fill in your current 8th grade classes

Fill in 9th grade classes Summer School Impacted Schedule AND Proficient or Advanced on CSTs in ELA English 9 Honors 9 = A in AB class, Pro or Adv on CST and teacher rec.

Math Health/Geography Science Must have a high B to advance to the next level of math. Teachers will make recommendations Health/Geography (If not taken in summer) Science Science 1 with Math 1. Biology with Math 2 Honors Bio- teacher rec. In Biology now- Chemistry in 9th

PE Electives Everyone takes Core PE in 9th and 10th grade Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA and Pro/Adv on CST Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC) Peer Counseling, Yearbook, & Leadership (application required) Read 180/ Math Tutorial AVID

Registration Dates Distribution of registration forms: Feb 18th thru Feb 21st Registration: Feb 27th and Feb 28th

Things to remember… Test 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! Ask questions! Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

Any Questions?