The Road to College 5 Year Plan

The Road to College 5 Year Plan

Once You’re Done with 8th 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 (2 years of Core PE)

• Pass the High School Exit Exam

(take in 10th grade)

• Total of 230 credits!!!!!

What are the CSU or UC Requirements?

• 4 years College Prep English

• 3 years of Social Science:

- World History

- U.S. History

- Govt./Economics

• 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs recommended

CSU/UC requirements cont. . .

• 2 years of Science (3 years recommended)

-1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science• 2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended)

• 1 year college prep Fine Art

• Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT

• 3.0 GPA (CSU)

• 3.3 GPA (UC)

How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT?

• Start taking the PSAT and PLAN tests in 9th grade.

• These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior year.

5 Year Plan Form

• Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor, and Graduation Class

• Fill in your current 8th grade classes

Fill in 9th grade classes

Summer School• Impacted Schedule

AND• Proficient or Advanced

on CSTs in ELA

English 9• Honors 9 – Earn an A in

AB class, Proficient or Advanced on CST, and teacher recommendation .

Math• Must have a high B to

advance to the next level of math. Teachers will make recommendations

Health/Geography(If not taken in summer)

Science• Science 1 w/ Math 1

• Biology w/ Math 2

• Honors Bio- teacher rec.

• In Biology now- Chemistry in 9th

PEEveryone takes Core PE in 9th and 10th grade

Electives•Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA and Proficient/Advanced on CST

•Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC)•Forensics

•Peer Counseling, Yearbook, & Leadership, AVID (application required) Available on Jan. 7th, and due on Jan. 24th!!

•Read 180/ Math Tutorial

Health Careers AcademyHigh school curriculum that provides a 4-year health

careers pathway for students interested in the medical field.

Freshmen courses include:

Medical English 9

Medical Geometry

Medical Biology or Honors Biology

Medical HealthHealth Careers applications will be available in the

counseling office or the nurse’s office. See your counselor for more information.

Registration Dates

• Distribution of registration forms: Feb 20th

• Registration: Feb 27th/28th

Naviance Family Connection

Electronic college and career planning system.

College and career research tool Career assessment Scholarship Search Resume Builder

Things to remember…

• CST 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!

• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

Your road to collegestarts here.