The Road to College 5 Year Plan The Road to Success 6 Year Plan

8 th Grade Requirements AB Language AB U.S. History Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8) Science- Earth/Physical Science, Honors Science 8, Biology, or Honors Biology Physical Education Elective

Once You’ve Completed 8 th Grade.…. 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)? What’s Next?

CUSD High School Graduation Requirements!!!  4 years English  4 years of Social Science: - World Geography/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 years of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art (or combination of both) 4 years of Physical Education Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) CAHSEE given during sophomore year Total of 230 credits needed to graduate

What are the CSU or UC Requirements? 4 years College Prep English 3 years of Social Science: - World History - U.S. History - American Gov./Economics 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs recommended

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

How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT? Start taking the PSAT in the 8 th grade, and Aspire tests in 9 th grade. These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior (11 th grade) year.

6 Year Plan Form Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class (2020) Fill in your current 7 th grade classes

Fill in 8 th grade classes AB (Language Arts/US History) Circle the level of math you plan to take Need a high B and above to move on to the next level of math Math 7 Math 8 Science 7 Science 8 Adv. Math 7 Adv. Math 8 (May enroll in Honors Science 8) Science 8, Honors Science 8, Biology or Honors Biology Adv. Science 7 Honors Science 8, Biology, or Honors Biology Must be enrolled in Adv. Math 8 to take Honors Science 8

Math/Science continued… You must earn an “A” in Adv. Science 7 and Adv. Math 7 to take Biology or Honors Biology PE- required Zero period or lunch P.E. available for students with impacted schedules

Electives Foreign Language- 3.5 GPA, advanced on the state testing in ELA, and teacher rec. Performing Arts Art/Teen Living, Adv. Art, Forensics, or Computer Apps Application Electives Peer Counseling, AVID, Journalism, Leadership, and Yearbook Academic Seminar, Read 180, Study Strategies, or Math Strategies ( based on teacher rec. and state testing scores) Teachers Assistant (TA)

Registration Dates Distribution of registration forms: Feb. 18 th during your PE class Registration: Feb th during your AB class

Things to remember… State testing 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! Start developing effective study habits and a strong work ethic. Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

Your road to success starts here.