Graduation Requirements & Life After High

School Presented by AHS Counselors:

Rochelle Gagliardi & Mike Lipka

Topics for Discussion

• High School Graduation Requirements

• Eligibility for the CSU/UC System

• Eligibility for Private and Out of State Colleges

• Attending Community College

• Military Enlistment

• Gap Year

• College and Career Center

Magic Number for Graduation

○ You must receive a C or better to earn credit for the “A-G” requirements

○ Wait! I got a ‘D’. What can I do?■ Retake the course during the summer to

earn a C or better■ Retake must be CP level or higher

“C for COLLEGE or D for DIPLOMA”

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Graduation Requirements

Requirement LVUSD High School Credits

English 4 years 40 Credits

Math 2 years 20 Credits

Social Science* World History OR European History AP* US History OR AP US History* Government/Economics OR AP Government

3 years 30 Credits* 10 Credits* 10 Credits* 10 Credits

Science* 1 year physical science AND* 1 year life science

2 years 20 Credits* 10 Credits* 10 Credits

Fine/Practical Art 2 years Fine/Practical Arts or World Language are required for high school graduation.

20 Credits

World Language “.....” “.....”

Freshman Seminar (Health/World Geography) 1 year 10 credits

PE 2 years 20 credits

Additional Electives 7 classes/14 semesters 70 credits

Total Credits & Grades Credits achieved with a grade of D- or higher

230 Credits

A-G Requirements

(UC/CSU Eligibility)

Subject (A-G) Requirement

Social Science (A) 2 years CP or higher including:1 year World History and 1 year of US History

English (B) 4 years of CP, AP, Honors, IB

Math (C) 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II(4 years recommended)

Science (D) UC: 2 Years with a full year in 2 of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (3 years recommended)CSU: 2 years with one year of College Prep or higher Biological Science and One year College Prep or higher Physical Science

World Language (E) 2 years of the same language in CP or higher (3 years Recommended)

Visual/Performing Art (F) 1 year

CP Elective (G) 1 year

Cal State University

- Complete High School A-Gs with “C” or better

- Min 2.0 GPA- SAT or ACT NOT required

with 3.0 GPA, recommended- Use Eligibility Index

University of California

● Complete High School A-Gs with a “C” or better

● Min 3.0 GPA● Must take the SAT or ACT● UC App: Personal Insight ?s

Deadline for UC/CSU Applications:

November 30

Other Requirements

Out of State/Private

Colleges

Admission requirements • Vary by institution • May use the same criteria as the UC system

(English, math, science, social studies)• Students should check with individual

campuses• Admissions and test requirements• Deadlines, vary by institutions

• Strong SAT scores (1200+) for more competitive universities

Vocational/ Tech

Colleges

• Turn a hobby or interest into a career!• Mechanic• Massage Therapy• Gaming• Cosmetology,

Barbering, & Beauty• Computer &

Information Technology

• Private Investigation

Benefits of Community

College

Cost effectiveThe cost of going to a community college in comparison to a four year is significantly less expensive

Transfer OptionsThe likelihood of being accepted to a UC, CSU, or private college is much greater after having attended a Community college than straight out of High School

Certificate ProgramsCommunity Colleges offer certificate programs in a variety of high paying occupations.

Smaller ClassesMost community colleges have smaller class sizes than that of 4 year universities

FlexibilityMost Community Colleges offer a wider range of times that classes can be taken and programs that allow people to work and attend school

Reduced Stress/AnxietyProvides a student more time to make decisions on the next step while still obtaining an education

Start at a Community

College

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Program Degree

Finish with DegreeTransfer to 4 Year

UniversityComplete with

Associates DegreeComplete with

Certificate

Graduate SchoolCareerCareer

Transfer Programs -

TAG & IGETC

Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG/TAA)

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

- Offered by 6 UC schools, can only TAG to ONE

- GUARANTEED admission upon completion of reqs (located in TAG Matrix)

- Use of Transfer Admission Planner (TAP), helps track/plan coursework

- Process:✓ Have a minimum of 30 units of

transferable credit✓ Complete a TAG online

application✓ Complete the required number of

transferable credits 60✓ Maintain the stated GPA for that

university✓ Apply during the appropriate

filing period✓ Fulfill the requirements as stated

for each university

- Keeps options open- Not a guarantee, but taken into

consideration- Series of courses that students can

complete to satisfy freshman/sophomore level GE reqs before transferring to most colleges and majors at UC & CSU campuses

- Not meant for all majors (STEM)- Go through CC counselor and use

ASSIST through UC admissions- Typically 11 courses or 34 semester

units- Similar to A-G requirements

(English, Math, Arts, Social Science, Science, World Language)

- C or better in each class- IGETC coursework can be

completed at multiple CA CCs

Financial Aid

Available

Scholarships● Does NOT have to be

repaid ● Based on financial need,

academics, or extracurricular activities

FAFSA● Deadline - March 2nd ● Apply - January 1st

CAL-Grant● Does NOT have to be

repaid ● Based on financial need

and/or academics

Dream Act

Military Enlistment

Pros● Paid for service● Free room and

board while in the military

● College Tuition assistance before/after service

● Job training

Military Enlistment

Cons● Required service ● Potential for

combat and placement in dangerous situations

Getting Started:- ROTC Programs- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

(ASVAB)

Gap Year

What is a Gap Year?- A year spent taking time off between life stages. An increasingly

popular option, it provides time for traveling, volunteering, learning a new language, or experiencing any number of other activities for personal growth.

Why take a Gap Year?- Most common reason is the opportunity for students to explore

their interests and develop a purpose for their future. Students can take a break from intense coursework and focus on enriching life experiences.

- Were not accepted into choice college.- Allowed to defer acceptance for one year.- Work, travel, experience...GROW!!!

College and Career

Center

Talk to our College and Career Advisor Mrs. Heider● Get information on Career Paths● Take career interest inventory tests● Explore colleges through Naviance

The College and Career Center is located in the "A" building directly across from B-4.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:50am-3pm

Phone: 818-889-1262 ext.375

E-Mail: mheider@lvusd.org

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