Junior Course SelectionCasa Grande High School

For the next hour you will

Look at your high school transcript

Think about what classes you need for graduation and education after high school

Ask questions

What courses do you need?

To meet graduation requirements

To meet college entrance requirements

To satisfy your interests

Petaluma City Schools High School Graduation Requirements

California State University (CSU) Min Eligibility “a-g” Requirements

University of California (UC)Minimum Eligibility “a-g” Requirements

Social Studies a. Social Science 2 years a. Social Science 2 years

World History 10 credits World History World History

US History 10 credits U.S. History U.S. History

American Government 5 credits (may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History)

(may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History)

Economics 5 credits

English 40 credits

b. English (college prep) 4 years(may include 1 year of ELD 4)

b. English (college prep) 4 years(may include 1 year of ELD 4)

Mathematics 20 credits c. Mathematics 3 years c. Mathematics 3 years(4 years recommended)

Must include Algebra I or Algebra IA + IB Algebra IGeometry

Algebra II

Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIAdditional Math/Science or

Math/Science Related 10 credits

Science d. Laboratory Science 2 years d. Laboratory Science 2 years(3 years recommended)

Physical Science 10 creditsBiology 10 credits

Physical ScienceBiological Science

2 of the following 3 foundational subjects:biology, chemistry, physics

(1 year may be from an interdisciplinary science course such as AP Env. Science)

Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits e. Lang Other Than English 2 years e. Language Other Than English 2 years(3 years recommended)

Physical Education 20 credits f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year(from single discipline)

f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year(from single discipline)

Human Interaction 5 credits

Electives 65 credits g. Elective (college prep) 1 year g. Elective (college prep) 1 year

Total 220 Credits California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)

SAT or ACT must be completed by December of Senior year.

Grades of “D” are unacceptable for admission in most subjects.

SAT or ACT must be completed by December of Senior year.

Subject Tests not required and students must finish 11 of the 15 a-g courses by end of junior year. Grades of “D” are not acceptable for admission in most subjects.

GPA, Credit Status, and Class Rank

High School Graduation Credit Summary

Credit Recovery through Online Curriculum

Credit recovery for graduation Work is computer based Must be able to work independently Counselor approval Courses available:

English 9, 10, 11, 12 Geometry World History, US History Earth Science American Government Economics

Casa lab sciences recognized by colleges (Area d on the UC a-g list)

Physical Science (CSU only) Biology/Honors Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry/Honors Environmental Science AP Physics/AP

Which lab science should I take?

It depends on what you want to do after high school

It depends on your academic strengths• Health Sciences, Engineering,

Mathematics• Environmental Sciences, Social

Sciences, English, Business, Education, Arts

Which courses count as Related Math/Science for graduation?

Any third year math class Any third year science class Principles of Computer Science, Intro **NEW** Computer Science A AP **NEW ** Auto Technology Auto Repair Technology Drafting Autocad Architectural Autocad Mechanical Cultural Anthropology Computer Technology/PC Repair (Mouse Squad)

Which courses count in the ForLng/VPArt/CTEa-g category for graduation?

3D Animation Acting Art Auto Tech Band Choir Computer Graphic Design Drafting World Languages Music Appreciation Photography Sculpture Yearbook World Languages

What are clusters?

Thematic curriculum

Integrated topics in English and US History (cluster core)

Cluster electives related to cluster core

Clusters

Some of your classes will be in a cluster

Some of your classes will be global electives

Which cluster is best for you?

What are your interests?

What will your major be when you attend any type of college after high school?

What cluster sparks your curiosity?

iHouse

Health Career Pathway (HCP)

Social Justice Academy (SJA)

Marketing, Media & Management (M³)

11th Grade Course SelectionInternational House

(iHouse)Health Careers

Pathway (HCP)

Social Justice Academy

(SJA)

Marketing, Media and Management

(M3)

English 11 (iHouse) English 11 (HCP) English 11 (SJA) English 11 (M3)

US History (iHouse) US History (HCP) US History (SJA) US History (M3)

Cluster Electives - Choose at least one from your cluster.

Environmental Science AP* United Anglers Field Studies* Psych Intro/Sociology Cultural Anthropology

Anatomy & Physiology* Clinical Biology* HCP Co-op* HOSA* Sports Medicine Adv.*

Legal Studies/Women’s Role in History Psychology AP

Computer Graphic Design Entrepreneurship Culinary Arts Adv* Yearbook* 3D Animation

Global ElectivesChoose your other classes from these electives

Advanced Placement Art III AP* Biology AP* English 11 AP* Calculus A/B AP* Calculus B/C AP* Computer Sci A AP* French 4 AP* Physics AP* Spanish Lang 4 AP* Spanish Native 3 AP* Statistics AP* US History AP*

ELD ELD 1A/1B* ELD 2/3* ELD 4*Math Math Review Math 1 Algebra II Algebra II Honors Algebra II SDAIE Geometry Geometry SDAIE Trig/Math Analysis Trig/Math Analysis Hon

Science Biology Biology SDAIE Chemistry* Chemistry Honors* Physical Science Physical Science SDAIE Physics*

World Language French I French 2 French 3 Spanish I Spanish Native I Spanish 2 Spanish Native 2 Spanish 2 Workplace Spanish 3 Spanish 3 Workplace Spanish 4 Workplace

Other Electives Academic Decathlon* Acting Beg. Acting Int.* Acting Adv.* Art I Art II* AutoCAD Arch* AutoCAD Mech* Auto Tech I Auto Tech Repair Adv Band Concert Band Symphonic* CAHSEE Math CAHSEE English Choir Concert Choir Chamber* Comp Tech/PC Repair (Mouse Squad)Principle of Comp Sci, Intro Culinary Arts Drafting I English Lang 1, 2, 3

Other Electives (cont) IWE* Jazz Band I* Jazz Band II* Journalism* Leadership* Life Skills (SDC) Life Skills SDC Core Minimum Day* Music Appreciation NewspaperProduction PE 10 Photography Photography Adv. Reading Learning Ctr Sculpture Sports Medicine Study Skills (RSP) Workability (RSP/SDC) World History 10 World History 10 SDAIE

We need your second choices!

Reason for 1st choice cluster_______________________________________________________________________________________Alternate cluster choice: _________

We need your alternate Electives!

If you cannot be placed in the electives that you’ve chosen on the front of this form, list your 2nd and 3rd choice electives.

2nd choice elective: __________________

3rd choice elective: __________________

4th choice elective: _________________

Be thoughtful in your choices

Complete the Course Selection sheet completely

Choose what you need for graduation, college, trade schools, and your interests

READ about the courses in the Course Description Handbook www.casagrandehighschool.or

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Internet Information

UC http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

CSUhttp://www.csumentor.edu/ NCAAhttp://web1.ncaa.org California Colleges

http://californiacolleges.edu/

When are the forms due?

Counselors will pick up the forms in the last days of January

Turn yours in on time!

PSAT Scores will be mailed to you