1. CCA 4 Year Planning

2. When you want to start creating a plan, remember… Include all courses required to graduate and for college eligibility.graduatecollege Be challenged but not overwhelmed. There is no universal plan. It should be unique to you and your goals. You can research various colleges and careers using Naviance and the college websites to find out exactly what is required and recommended for admission.Naviance The plan should be considered tentative and can be revised at any time.

3. SDUHSD Graduation Requirements

4. University of California/California State University A – G Requirements A – G Requirements A – G Requirements A. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. B. English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Must Complete through Algebra 2. D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. E. Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of the same language other than English. F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED A single year-long approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. G. College-Preparatory Elective – 1 YEAR REQUIRED One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language). Private and out-of state colleges have similar requirements, you can use Naviance to research specific colleges.

5. History/Social Science Options 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade World History or AP World History U.S. History or AP U.S. History Government and Economics or AP Gov and AP Econ

6. English Options 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English 9 or English 9 Honors English 10 or English 10 Honors English 11 or AP English Language English 12 or Ap English Literature

7. Math Options Students should have a C test average or better to proceed to the next course, otherwise it is suggested that they repeat the course. Students should have an A or B TEST average to proceed to the next honors course, otherwise it is suggested that students take the appropriate college-prep course. College-Prep Math Course SequenceHonors Math Course Sequence =Courses are weighted GPA

8. Science Options

9. Language Other English Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish V AP Spanish Language Am Sign Lang I* Am Sign Lang I Am Sign Lang II* Am Sign Lang II Am Sign Lang III* Am Sign Lang III Am Sign Lang IV* Am Sign Lang IV Japanese I Japanese II Japanese III Japanese IV French I French II French III French IV *Note: ASL is accepted by CSU/UC and most colleges as a language other than English. Please check specific college admission sites.

10. VisualVisual or Performing ArtPerforming Art 10 Credits, 1 term required for graduation

11. Practical Art/ Career Technical Education 10 Credits, 1 term required for graduation

12. Physical Education 20 Credits, 2 term required for graduation

13. College and Career CenterCollege and Career Center Services Darlene Burton, College & Career Center Coordinator, is available to answer questions and assist with Naviance, a program with college and career information, scholarship searches and more. Her hours are Monday-Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Computers with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint PSAT/PLAN/ACT/SAT/AP guides and prep books Catalogs, CDs and various other materials from colleges

14. Counseling Website This presentation, the 4 year planning template, course profiles and much more information can be found on the Counseling Department Website. http://cc.sduhsd.net/Counseling/index.html

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