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A-G & Graduation
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2. 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.

3. 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

4. A-G Requirements

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

6. “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

7. “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

8. 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

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

10. “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

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

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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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