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SVUSD Graduation Requirements Graduation Check List Graduation Check List 220 Credits for Graduation 220 Credits for Graduation (Each Semester Class = 5 credits) (Each Semester Class = 5 credits) Minimum 1.75 GPA Minimum 1.75 GPA Must Pass the Writing Proficiency Must Pass the Writing Proficiency Must Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Must Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Community Service – 8 hours Community Service – 8 hours

Detailed Graduation Requirements English – 4 years Math – 3 years Social Science – 3 years Science – 3 years Fine Arts, or Applied Arts Tech, or Modern Language – 1 year Health – 1 semester Physical Education – 2 years 165 Credits in required courses 55 Credits in Electives

California High School Exit Exam The exam is made up of 2 parts The exam is made up of 2 parts English (reading, writing, and vocabulary) English (reading, writing, and vocabulary) Math (arithmetic and Algebra 1) Math (arithmetic and Algebra 1) Students take the CAHSEE in the spring of the 10 th grade Students take the CAHSEE in the spring of the 10 th grade

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Records semester grades, credits Records semester grades, credits College prep courses = “P” College prep courses = “P” Honors courses = “H” Honors courses = “H” UC Approved Honors Classes = “E” UC Approved Honors Classes = “E” UC/CSU GPA = 10 th & 11 th grade UC/CSU GPA = 10 th & 11 th grade Community Service = 8 hours Community Service = 8 hours

UC “a-g” Course List “a” HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE “a” HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE 2 years required 2 years required “b” ENGLISH “b” ENGLISH 4 years required 4 years required “c” MATHEMATICS “c” MATHEMATICS 3 years required, 4 years recommended 3 years required, 4 years recommended “d” LABORATORY SCIENCE “d” LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 years required, 3 years recommended 2 years required, 3 years recommended

UC “a-g” Course List (cont.) “e” LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH “e” LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH 2 years required, 3 years recommended 2 years required, 3 years recommended “f” VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS “f” VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1 year required 1 year required “g” ELECTIVE COURSES “g” ELECTIVE COURSES 1 year required 1 year required

VISUAL / PERFORMING ART REQUIREMENT Both UC and CSU require one year VAPA Both UC and CSU require one year VAPA Students must complete a “single yearlong course from a single VAPA discipline” Students must complete a “single yearlong course from a single VAPA discipline” May include art, choir, orchestra band, theatre, ceramics, photography May include art, choir, orchestra band, theatre, ceramics, photography College courses may meet the requirement College courses may meet the requirement Course must include theory, not skill Course must include theory, not skill

Sample High School Curriculum Grade 9 GRADES/COURSES HONORS (H) COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPIB ENGLISH English 1 H/IB English 1 Workshop pre-IB SOCIALSCIENCE Cultural Geography H/IB or H/MUN pre-IB MATH Geometry or H/IB, Algebra 2 or H/IB Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A Algebra 1A pre-IB SCIENCEBiology Earth Science Intro to Earth Science pre-IB PEP.E.P.E.P.E.N/A CTE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Foreign Language Foreign Lang. or CTE or VAPA CTEpre-IB

Sample High School Curriculum Grade 10 GRADES/COURSES HONORS (H) COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPIB ENGLISH English 2 H/IB English 2 Workshop pre-IB SOCIALSCIENCE Euro Hist AP/IB or World H/IB/MUN World History World History Workshop pre-IB MATH Algebra 2 or H/IB or Math Analysis Geometry or Algebra 1B Algebra 1B pre-IB SCIENCE Chemistry or Chemistry H Biology Intro Life or Conceptual Biology pre-IB PE Health or P.E. N/A CTE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Foreign Language CTE or Foreign Language or VAPA CTEpre-IB

Sample High School Curriculum Grade 11 GRADES/COURSES HONORS (H) COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPIB ENGLISH English 3 Lit. AP AP English 3 English 3 I or Workshop Eng 3 Lit. AP SOCIALSCIENCE U.S. Hist. AP or U.S. Hist. H/MUN U.S. History U.S. History Workshop U.S. Hist. AP or U.S. Hist./H/MUN MATH Math Analysis H/IB. Calculus AP/AB Geometry, Algebra 2, Stats, Math Analysis Business Math Business Math or Accounting or Geometry Math Analysis H, or Math Studies SCIENCE Physics/H or Bio AP or Phy/Ana/H Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics Physical Science, Integrated Science or Concept. Bio Physics H, Physics B/AP,, or Biology SL CTE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Foreign Language CTE or VAPA CTE Foreign Language SL, Comps Sci SL or Psych SL

Sample High School Curriculum Grade 12 GRADES/COURSES HONORS (H) COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPIB ENGLISH English 4 HL2 or Humanities Block English 4 English 4 I or Workshop English 4 HL 2 (Humanities Block) SOCIALSCIENCE Econ & Civics (Econ Online) Econ & Civics Econ /Civics Workshop Hist.of the Amer. HL2 + TOK (Econ online) Hist.of the Amer. HL2 + TOK (Econ online) MATH Calculus AP/AB OR BC or Statistics or Math Studies SL Math Anal or Alg 2 or Alg 2 Int. or Statistics or Math Studies SL CTE or other elective Calculus AB/AP, or Math Studies SL ELECTIVE Physics AP or Bio AP or Physio/Anat H or AP Com. Sci. Physics or Psychology or Cont. Issues CTE or other Elective Physics H or Physics B/AP Physics H or Physics B/AP ELECTIVE Foreign Lang. Foreign Lang. or CTE CTE or other Elective For. Lang. HL or Psych HL

Top Three Factors For College Admission G.P.A. G.P.A. (grades in college prep courses and rigor of course curriculum) (grades in college prep courses and rigor of course curriculum) Extracurricular involvement Extracurricular involvement (athletics, music, theatre, leadership, clubs, etc.) (athletics, music, theatre, leadership, clubs, etc.) Admission Test scores Admission Test scores

University of California  10 campuses (9 undergraduate)  Top 12.5 % of high school graduates  Over 200,000 students  Costs approximately $25,900/yr. (inclusive)  Competitive Admission  Most selective are UCLA and Berkeley  Comprehensive Review (GPA, A.P. courses, Test scores, Extracurricular, Essay)  SAT or ACT with Writing, plus two SAT Subject tests

UC ADMISSION GUIDELINES PERSONAL INITIATIVE & MOTIVATION  Did student take advantage of the school’s most rigorous course offerings  What do the essays reveal or explain about the unique characteristics of the student  Extracurricular activities  Apply November, Senior Year

California State University  23 campuses  Top 33 % of high school graduates  Over 400,000 students  Costs approximately $18,000/yr. (inclusive)  GPA & Test scores only (no essay, no subject tests)  SAT or ACT without Writing  GPA of 3.0 “eligible” with ANY test score  Cal State Fullerton guaranteed admission for local high schools in OC with 3.0 GPA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Most selective campuses are Cal Poly SLO, San Diego, Chico, Cal Poly Pomona, Sonoma, and Fullerton – varies each year Most selective campuses are Cal Poly SLO, San Diego, Chico, Cal Poly Pomona, Sonoma, and Fullerton – varies each year Strong programs in Education and other degrees Strong programs in Education and other degrees Apply October – November, Senior Year Apply October – November, Senior Year

Independent Universities Usually SAT or ACT Usually SAT or ACT SAT Subject tests for competitive schools SAT Subject tests for competitive schools See college websites for specific requirements See college websites for specific requirements Costs: Up to $55,000 per year Costs: Up to $55,000 per year 75 WASC accredited colleges in CA 75 WASC accredited colleges in CA 233,000 students 233,000 students $936 Million annual financial aid awards $936 Million annual financial aid awards Letters of recommendation usually required Letters of recommendation usually required Personal interviews at some institutions Personal interviews at some institutions

COMMUNITY COLLEGES Top 100% of high school graduates Top 100% of high school graduates 109 campuses 109 campuses Over 2.5 million students Over 2.5 million students Open to all California residents, including those without a high school diploma Open to all California residents, including those without a high school diploma A California resident may attend a CC anywhere in the state A California resident may attend a CC anywhere in the state Tuition Cost: $20 per unit (separate fees for books) Tuition Cost: $20 per unit (separate fees for books) Written transfer guarantees and priority admission to UC and CSU! Written transfer guarantees and priority admission to UC and CSU!

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS (junior year) SAT REASONING TEST  Critical Reading  Mathematics  Writing  800 top score for each area  Perfect Score = 2400

ACT ACT is linked to student achievement, not aptitude ACT is linked to student achievement, not aptitude Test has four sections (Highest score: 36) Test has four sections (Highest score: 36) Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension English (Usage, mechanics) English (Usage, mechanics) Mathematics (arithmetic through trigonometry) Mathematics (arithmetic through trigonometry) Science Reasoning Science Reasoning Plus: Essay Writing (Optional) Plus: Essay Writing (Optional)

SAT or ACT CSU will take the highest reading and highest math scores from separate sittings to make a new combined total score CSU will take the highest reading and highest math scores from separate sittings to make a new combined total score CSU does not factor in the Writing Score CSU does not factor in the Writing Score UC will take the highest combined reading, math and writing score from one sitting UC will take the highest combined reading, math and writing score from one sitting CSU does not use SAT Subject test scores CSU does not use SAT Subject test scores UC requires two SAT Subject tests from two different subject areas until 2012 UC requires two SAT Subject tests from two different subject areas until 2012

SAT or ACT Recommend taking both the SAT and the ACT Recommend taking both the SAT and the ACT Can take MOCK tests each year – PRA includes both SAT and ACT Can take MOCK tests each year – PRA includes both SAT and ACT Repeat Fall Senior Year the test in which the student scored the highest Repeat Fall Senior Year the test in which the student scored the highest Use the ACT translation table to see test correlation Use the ACT translation table to see test correlation

PSAT/NMSQT The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is used to determine preliminary eligibility for juniors in the National Merit Scholars competition. The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is used to determine preliminary eligibility for juniors in the National Merit Scholars competition. Students who become National Merit Finalists may win scholarships up to $2,500 (Top 1%) Students who become National Merit Finalists may win scholarships up to $2,500 (Top 1%) *Note: USC offers 50% scholarship to National Merit Scholars who note USC as their 1 st choice *Note: USC offers 50% scholarship to National Merit Scholars who note USC as their 1 st choice

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FINANCIAL AID All undergraduates seeking financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 st of their senior year All undergraduates seeking financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 st of their senior year FAFSA is based on parent and student income during the tax year of the student’s junior year through December 31 st of their senior year. FAFSA is based on parent and student income during the tax year of the student’s junior year through December 31 st of their senior year. Various websites for scholarships Various websites for scholarships

California Grants Cal Grant Guarantee Cal Grant Guarantee Every high school senior who graduates; meets the academic, financial and eligibility requirements and applies on time is guaranteed a Cal Grant award to attend college. Every high school senior who graduates; meets the academic, financial and eligibility requirements and applies on time is guaranteed a Cal Grant award to attend college. Cal Grant A up to $8,322 at independent colleges (3.0 GPA required) Cal Grant A up to $8,322 at independent colleges (3.0 GPA required) March 2 deadline, senior year March 2 deadline, senior year