1. LAUSD’S new Graduation
2017 Lausd Graduation requirements
A-G
LAUSD’S new Graduation
Requirements
Additional LAUSD
CDE 1

2. Objectives – participants will understand:
2017 Graduation Requirements and the major changes
A-G minimum requirements established by UCOP
Grade level benchmarks and how to measure progress
SIS/MISIS/MyDATA Reports
A-G Credit vs Numerical Credit vs CDE Credit
Graduation Waivers/Exemptions 2

3. LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
“a-g”
Minimum Requirements
Some requirements overlap
CDE Requirements
Additional LAUSD Requirements 3

4. *LAUSD has adopted CSU requirements
A-G Minimum Requirements
*LAUSD has adopted CSU requirements
Social Science – 2 years A
English – 4 years B
Mathematics – 3 years C
Science – 2 years D
Language other than English (LOTE) – 2 years E
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year F
College Prep Elective – 1 year G 4

5. E A F B C G D Categories within each Subject Area 2 years:
1 year: World History, Geog, Cultures “a” or “g”
1 year: US History or ½ US Hist and ½ Amer Govt/Civics A
4 years: English
At most 1 year may be English/ELD B
3 years: Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Statistics
Algebra 2/Trig
Advanced Mathematics C
1 year: Biological + 1 year: Physical
Biological
Chemistry
Physics
Integrated/Interdisciplinary D
2 years:
LOTE year levels 1 – 4+ E
1 year in sequence
Intro
Advanced F
1 year
History/Social Science
Science- Biological
Science – Physical
Science – Integrated
English
English/ELD
VPA
Math
Other
Interdisciplinary G 5

6. UC Doorways: A-G List ucop.edu/doorways
UC:CSU only recognize courses that are posted on the UC doorways website for each school
Schools are responsible for ensuring that their course lists are updated every year
Students will not receive credit for A-G courses taken at a particular school that are not posted on the UC doorways website for that particular school 6

7. A Subject Area (CSU) A
Social Science
1 year US History OR ½ US History & ½ Amer. Gov.
1 year World History, Geog, Cultures OR Hist/Social Science (any combination from “a” and/or “g”)
Examples of US History requirement
US HIST A
PRIN AMER DEM
US HIST B
PRIN AMER DEM
Discussion Topics:
Are World History, Economics, Government NOT required? NO they’re not required…for this bucket.
Examples of World History/Social Science requirement
WLD HIST A
GEOG A
INTRO PSYCH
INTRO SOC

8. Substitution
Substitution occurs when a student completes an alternate course in the same subject area
World History Requirement:
A, A A, G G, G
WLD HIST A
WLD HIST B
ASIAN STUDIES ECONOMICS
INTRO PSYCH
INTRO SOC

9. 4 years B B Subject Area New Courses Literacy and Language AB
English
Examples of combination of courses that meet the B requirement
Sample Transcript
ENGLISH 9A F 09
ADV ELD A D 09
ENGLISH 9B C 09
ADV ELD B C 09
ENGLISH 10A C 10
ENGLISH 10B C 10
AM LIT COMP C 11
CONT COMP B 11
ERWC A B 12
ERWC B B 12
New Courses
Literacy and Language AB
Advanced ELD
Note: 6 examples
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years

10. A Subject Area Sample Transcript GEOG A C 09 WLD HIST A D 10
WLD HIST B D 10
US HIST A B 11
US HIST B D 11
PRIN AM DEM C 12
ECONOMICS C 12

11. 3 years* C C Subject Area (CSU) Algebra 1 Geometry AB Algebra 2AB Math
Note: 6 examples

12. Validation occurs when a student has successfully completed advanced work (earning a grade of C or better) in an area of sequential knowledge
Mathematics
Language other than English (LOTE)
Chemistry (CSU)
Jumping steps
Validation

13. Validation - Mathematics
Algebra 1A Algebra 1B
Algebra 1AB Algebra 2AB
“Advanced Mathematics”
Math Analysis
Discrete Math Precalculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Statistics can ONLY validate Algebra 1 and Algebra 2
Alg 1AB Geom AB Alg 2AB
For UC – Geometry AB must be attempted to use an advanced level math course to validate the entire math requirement
Activity: Have participants create different examples that would work

14. 3 years* C C Subject Area (CSU) Math Sample Transcript ALGEBRA 1 C 09
GEOMETRY A C 10
GEOMETRY B D 10
ALGEBRA 2A D 11
TRIG/MATH A C 12
Student completed 3.5 years math requirement
Note: 6 examples

15. E 2 years* D 1 year of Biological Science from “d” or “g”
1 year of Physical Science from “d” or “g”
(one year must be from “d” subject area) D
SCIENCE
*Chemistry B validates Chemistry A (CSU)
Biological
BIO A
BIO B
Physical
PHYS GEO A
PHYS GEO B
Biological
MAR SCI A
MAR SCI B
Physical
PHYSICS A
PHYSICS B
Biological
ICS 1A
ICS 1B
Physical
PHYS GEO A
PHYS GEO B D G G G D G
2 years* E
LOTE
Note: 6 examples
* With validation.
Sample Transcript
SPAN 1A C 10
SPAN 1B F 10
SPAN 2A D 11
SPAN 2B C
2 yrs of LOTE Completed
Sample Transcript
SPAN SP 1B C 10
SPAN SP 2A F
SPAN SP 2B D
2 yrs of LOTE Completed

16. F G 1 year from G or A-F 1 year in sequence
VPA
Examples of combination of courses that meet the F requirement
PAINTING 1B 09
PAINTING 2A 11
PAINTING 1B 09
PAINTING 1A 10
1 year from G or A-F
excluding Introductory level courses
excluding courses that were previously used G
ELECTIVE
“g” is fluid and may shift from subject area through substitution as needed.
Examples of combination of courses that meet the G requirement
GEOG A
JAZZ ENS A
PRIN AMER DEM
AP MUSIC THY A

17. A-G Grade Level Benchmarks 2017 Grade Level Benchmarks
Student grade level progress will be measured with A-G grade level benchmarks in addition to grade level credits
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
B English 1
C Math
A-G
A World History 1
B English 2
C Math
D Science or G Science
A -G
A World History 1
A US History
B English 3
C Math
D Science 2
E LOTE
A World History 1
A US History
B English 4
C Math 3
D Science 2
E LOTE
F VPA
G Elective + + + +
50 Credits
105 Credits
160 Credits
210 Credits 17

18. LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
“a-g”
Minimum Requirements
Validation applies to Math, LOTE, Chemistry
Substitution: Using another course in the same category to fulfill a subject area
English: at most 2 semesters (or 1 year) of ELD may be used to meet the 4 year requirement
Some requirements overlap
CDE Requirements
Math: 2 years of any math and the Algebra Requirement
History: World Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ
Additional LAUSD Requirements 18

19. Defining “Credit” A-G Credit
Years completed (grade of C or better) – demonstrated by A-G coursework OR SAT/AP/IB Exams
CDE Credit
Years completed (grade of D or better) – demonstrated by credit earned at a high school. District (LEA) is responsible for defining meeting the CDE requirements.
Numerical Credit
The District (LEA) establishes the number of credits earned per course passed. In LAUSD, 5 credits are earned for each semester course (grade of D or better). Credits are based on Carnegie units – in general, 60 hours is equivalent to 5 credits. 19

20. Graduation Requirements Clarification
2014 & 2015
230 Credits
No Validation
No Substitution
Applied Tech
Computer Literacy
2016
210 Credits
A-G: “D” or better:
Substitution
Validation
Enrollment is required in English courses in grades 9-12
Enrollment is required in math courses in grades 9,10,11
Middle School students will not receive numerical credit except in Algebra 1 with EOC
HS LOTE numerical and A-G credit for specific exams passed (BUL and BUL )
2017
210 Credits
A-G: “C” or better:
Substitution
Validation
Enrollment is required in English courses in grades 9-12
Enrollment is required in math courses in grades 9,10,11
Middle School students will not receive numerical credit except in Algebra 1 with EOC
HS LOTE A-G credit (no numerical credit) for specific exams passed (BUL ) 20

21. Graduation Waivers/Exemptions
CDE:
 Algebra 1 Waiver – Education Code (EC) Section (REF )
CAHSEE – IEP
Physical Education – (severe injury or illness)
AB167 (new AB 216)– allows students in foster care to graduate high school by completing only the minimum state requirements 21

24. Transcript 1 E B C 50 Does the student meet the grade level benchmark?
9th Benchmark B C E + 50 24

25. Transcript 2
Does the student meet the grade level benchmark?
10th Benchmark A B C D E
First: Logan
Last: Wolverine
Class of 2017
Grade: 10
IEP: Yes
Career Pathway:
MMA Fighter +
105 25

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27. UC Doorways: A-G List ucop.edu/doorways REF 5833.1
UC:CSU only recognize courses that are posted on the UC doorways website for each school
Schools are responsible for ensuring that their course lists are updated every year
Students will not receive credit for A-G courses taken at a particular school that are not posted on the UC doorways website for that particular school 27

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