LAUSD High School Graduation Requirements 1

MISSION: The mission of LAUSD is to graduate students who are college-prepared and career-ready. BELIEFS: 1.Start with students 2.Families are our partners 3.Success is in the classroom 4.Diversity is our strength 5.Effective teaching, leadership, and accountability are the keys to our success LAUSD’ S M ISSION AND C ORE B ELIEFS 2

LAUSD’ S F IVE G OALS 100% Graduation Proficiency for All 100% Attendance Parent and Community Engagement School Safety 3

School Quality Improvement System (SQIS)– CORE Waiver Principle I Principle IIPrinciple III College- and Career- Ready Expectations for All Differentiated Recognition, Accountability and Support Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan—NCLB Goal 1Goal 3 Goal 4 Academic Achievement English LearnersHighly Qualified Teachers Graduation Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Priority 6 Priority 7 Priority 8 Student Achievement Student Engagement Other Student Outcomes Parental Involvement School Climate Basic Services Common Core Course Access T HREE D ISTRICT P LANS T O S UPPORT G OALS 4

SESSION OBJECTIVES  Understand new graduation requirements for LAUSD students  Increase your awareness of how students are programmed into high school classes  Gain knowledge on how you can set high, but realistic, expectations to help your child achieve academic success leading to graduation  Learn how you can partner with your child’s school to learn more about college- and career-readiness. 5

T-I-P-S (Think – Ink – Pair – Share) When is the right time to begin talking to your child about college and careers? 6

 Starts in Preschool  Key steps in Pathway to College and Careers: Kindergarten readiness Reading proficiently at the end of 3 rd grade Leaving ES, with good grades, ready for MS work Leaving MS, with good grades, ready for HS curriculum Graduating HS, with good grades, college- and career-ready Families must be informed partners, supporting academic achievement each step of the way. Pathway to College And Careers 7

My Dream/My Vision What are some goals you have for your child after he/she has graduated from high school? 8

The Importance of a College Education 9

College- and Career-Readiness Alignment “a-g” M inimum Requirements CDE Requirements Some requirements overlap. Additional LAUSD Requirements Each letter represents a type of academic course. Students’ schedules include “a-g” requirements, CDE- required courses, plus additional LAUSD requirements. 10

A-G Grade Level Benchmarks In order to culminate to the next grade level, students must: 1)complete the “a-g” grade level courses each grade, and 2)earn the total number of credits required to promote to the next grade level. 9 th grade “b” English“c” MathAdditional “a-g” course 50 credits 10 th grade “a” World History“b” English“c” Math “d” Science or “g” Science Additional “a-g” 105 credits 11 th grade “a” World History“a” US History“b” English“c” Math“d” Science“e” LOTE 160 credits 12 th grade “a” World History“a” US History“b” English“c” Math“d” Science“e” LOTE“f” VPA“g” Elective 210 credits 11

IMPORTANT NOTE on GRADES: Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, students must pass the required “a-g” courses with a C or better, a requirement that aligns with CSU and UC policies. IMPORTANT NOTE on GRADES: Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, students must pass the required “a-g” courses with a C or better, a requirement that aligns with CSU and UC policies. College-Readiness Alignment IMPORTANT NOTE on MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : LAUSD graduation requirements include the minimum “a-g” classes. For competitive colleges/universities, it is recommended that students take courses beyond the minimum course requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE on MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : LAUSD graduation requirements include the minimum “a-g” classes. For competitive colleges/universities, it is recommended that students take courses beyond the minimum course requirements. 12

T-I-P-S (Think – Ink – Pair – Share) What can a student with a “C” grade demonstrate about his/her learning that a “D” student cannot? 13

Assembly Bill 216 (AB216), passed and approved in September 2013, changed the CA Education Code for students in foster care. Students meeting the eligibility criteria may be exempt from some of the graduation requirements. If they choose to accept the exemption, they must be notified of the effect on gaining admission to college. To read the full LAUSD Bulletin, go to On the right, click on the link to Parent Resources. Select BUL Graduation Requirements. Foster Youth 14

Every student has his or her own individual needs. Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) may apply for a waiver from some or all of the “a-g” course requirements if it is specified in their IEPs. Students in a special day and resource programs who do not complete the District’s course requirements for graduation, even after being eligible for a waiver(s), may finish high school with a certificate of completion. For more information, see BUL , which can be accessed through Click on Parent Resources, then locate BUL Students With Disabilities (SWD) 15

Coursework—all students will take “a-g” courses. Credits –210 credits are required to graduate. C or better—students must pass their “a-g” courses with a C or better. For the graduating Class of 2017and beyond, the following changes are in effect: Review of the Major Changes 16

You can:  Provide a home environment that encourages learning. Remember…  Set realistic expectations for your child’s school achievement and future career.  Be involved in your child’s education in the school and in the community. Henderson, A. T. & Berla,

Additional Requirements CAHSEE (high school proficiency exam) Service Learning Project Career Pathway What More Do I Need To Know About Graduation Requirements? Recommendations SAT/ACT (college admissions tests) Extracurricular Activities 18

Extracurricular Activities SportsVolunteering School Clubs Colleges seek to admit students with a variety of interests and backgrounds. Encourage your child to use his or her strengths to give back to the community.  Remember to keep a healthy balance between activities and academics, with high grades always coming first! 19

All schools’ A-G lists are available on the University of California Online Portal (UCOP) website: 20

SESSION OBJECTIVES  Do you understand the new graduation requirements for LAUSD students?  Have you increased your awareness of how students are programed into high school classes?  Have you gained knowledge on how you can set high, but realistic, expectations to help your child achieve academic success leading to graduation?  Did you learn how you can partner with your child’s school to learn more about college- and career-readiness? 21

What will you do in the near future to make your dream or vision come true? When my child gets home, I will… Tonight, I will… I will call my child’s school tomorrow and… 22

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Antoine de Saint-Exupery French writer ( ) 23

ESC North: Marilú Pigliapoco(818) ESC South: René Robinson (310) ESC East: Miguel Dueñas (323) ESC West: Desiree Manuel (310) ISIC: Rene Martinez (213) Parent and Community Engagement Contact Information: 24