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What is A-G Requirement? The A-G Requirements is a labeling system by UCs & CSUs They are categorized into subjects History/social science, English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Language other than English, Visual and performing arts, College-preparatory electives.

A-G Requirements Each subject has a specific number of years that is required & recommended for CSU/UC application Must have a grade of C or better in each class

A-G Requirements

PMA A-G Courses NOW…. The break down by each subject READY??... HERE WE GO…

“A” History/Social Science 2-3yrs 10th Grade World History/AP Euro History 11Th Grade US History or AP US History 12th Grade Government Economics

“B” English 4 yrs 9th Grade 10th Grade 11Th Grade 12th Grade English 9 CP English 9 Honors 10th Grade English 10 CP English 10 Honors 11Th Grade American/Modern Lit AP English Language 12th Grade English Literature AP English Lit/Comp

Algebra III/Trigonometry “C” Math 3-4 yrs 9th Grade Algebra I Algebra I Honors 10Th Grade Geometry Geometry Honors 11Th Grade Algebra II Algebra II Honors 12th Grade Algebra III/Trigonometry Pre-Cal AP Calculus

“D” Science 2-3yrs 10th Grade Biology/Biology Honors 11th Grade Chemistry 12th Grade Physiology Physics MarineBio/Forsensics

“E” Foreign Language 2-3yrs 9th Grade Spanish 1 French1 10Th Grade Spanish 2 French 2 11Th or 12th Grade Spanish 3 French 3 12th AP Spanish Language

“F” Visual & Performing Arts 1yr 9th Grade Art 1 Drama Chorus/Ensemble Multicultural Art

“G” College Prep Electives 1yr 11th or 12th Grade Psychology or AP Psychology Digital Media Broadcasting Journalism/Yearbook Holocaust Marine Biology/Forensic

Honors or AP Courses Calculating GPA Grade A B C D F Regular 4 3 2 1 H/AP 5 How to calculate your GPA: List all your classes & grades for each, translate into the points, add them all then divide by the number of classes OR Check POWERSCHOOL *** Note that the H/AP courses give you a higher GPA than regular classes*** *Also, if you take AP Exam, you may earn college credit before even starting college.

Calculating your GPA Classes Grade Grade Points English C 2 Math History B 3 PE/Health A 4 Spanish Biology 16/6=2.6

Improving GPA is important Classes Grade Grade Points Improve Not improve English C 2 B 3 D 1 Math History A 4 PE/Health Spanish Biology 16/6=2.6 21/6=3.5 11/6=1.83

PMA Additional Graduation Requirements ‘H’ -Religion- 4yrs ‘I’ –PE/Health- 1 yr ‘J’ –Computer/Research– 1 Semester Completed over the summer

Ds WHAT DOES A ‘D’ MEAN? AT RISK OF EARNING AN F In the middle of C or F Still have an opportunity to not fail by hard work Need to have better study habits (actually study!) Turn in ALL assignments COMPLETED!! D on final report card means.. High school credit NOT accepted by colleges

Fs FAILING WHAT DOES FAILING A CLASS REALLY MEAN? No High school credit Each class earns you 5 credits, Fs=0 credits If not enough credits, cant move next grade or graduate Summer School (retaking same class) Lowers your GPA At risk of not going to college

Let’s talk college Why we should do well in HS? Freshmen year is the time to start planning NOT senior year Successful people start with their end goal in mind It’s tough out there… Don’t believe me let’s find out.

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