Chatsworth High School
Graduation Requirements
&
College Entrance Requirements
To Graduate you Must:
Have 230 Credits
Pass the Core Curriculum
Complete a Service Learning Project
Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
Where do the Credits come from?
Every class you pass is worth 5 credits.
You take 6 classes each semester.
semester.
If you pass all of your classes for the entire year,
you will have 60 credits.
If you pass all of your classes for all 4 years, you
will have 240 credits.
How do I become a Senior?
Freshman
0 to 54 credits
Sophomore
55 credits
Junior
110 credits
Senior
170 credits
230 credits to receive a H.S. diploma
Core Curriculum
4 Years of English
3 Years of Social Studies
2 Years of College Prep Math
2 Years of College Prep Science
2 Years of PE
1 Year Visual Performing Art
1 Year Applied Technology
1 Semester of Health
1 Semester of Lifeskills or AVID
5 Learning Academies at CHS
Arts & Media: creative, performing, related technical arts
International Business & Government Careers:
leadership, business, trade, entrepreneurship
Engineering & Design: digital imaging, robotics, drafting
& design
Humanitas Academy of Education & Human Services:
social, political, psychological foundations of American
culture; education, social work, public service
Medical Careers: health care industry
California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
Must pass the CAHSEE to receive a High School
Diploma in the State of California
Take it for the 1st time in 10th Grade
Must pass both Math and English sections (with a score
of 350 for each section)
– If you pass one and not the other, you only have to re-take
the section you did not pass.
– There are opportunities to re-take it if you do not pass it.
Community Service Requirement
To participate in the Graduation Ceremony at the
end of your Senior Year, you must:
– Complete 20 Hours of Community Service (In
addition to the Service Learning Project – a
LAUSD Graduation Requirment)
What if I Fail a Class or need to Make-up Credits?
Go to Summer School
Go to Adult School
Take an ROP course off campus
Take a class at a Community College
Take Work Experience
– Earn credits while you work your part-time job!
– Earn 5 or 10 credits depending on the hours you work.
Four Systems of Higher Education in California
Community College
– Pierce, Valley, Mission, Moorpark, College of the Canyons
California State University (CSU)
– CSUN, Cal State L.A., San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
University of California (UC)
– UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego
Private
– USC, Pepperdine, Stanford, Otis Art College
Community Colleges
Two-Year Schools
No subject requirements; Must be 18 years old
or a High School Graduate
No tests required (No SAT or ACT)
Options include Certificate programs, Associates
Degree, or Transfer to 4-Year Colleges
California State University (CSU)
23 campuses
4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and
Graduate Level)
A-G Requirements must be met
Minimum GPA of *2.0 (3.0 recommended)
SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT
*For GPA’s between 2.0-2.9, students must determine minimum eligibility (Eligibility
Index). For example:
– 2.0 = 1300 SAT (CR & Math only) or 30 ACT
– 2.5 = 900 SAT (CR & Math only) or 20 ACT
– 2.9 = 510 SAT (CR & Math only) or 10 ACT
University of California (UC)
9 undergraduate campuses; 1 graduate campus
Four-Year Universities with degree programs
(Bachelors, Graduate, and Professional)
A-G Requirements must be met
At least 3.0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have
a much higher GPA for most campuses)
SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading, Math, and
Writing) or ACT; and two SAT Subject Tests
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)
Top 4 percent of students at CHS will be
designated UC-eligible based on the coursework
taken (A-G requirements)
5 campuses currently accept ELC students
automatically: UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC
Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis
– UC Santa Cruz, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley
all take ELC in consideration but acceptance is not
automatic
CSU/UC A-G Requirements
A. 2 years World History, US History, or Government
B. 4 years college prep English
C. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
D. 2 years lab science
E. 2 years same foreign language
F. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting AB)
G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab science,
foreign language or social sciences
Private
Programs vary according to size
Prefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G
requirements with at least a 2.0**
SAT I / ACT: Check catalogs for specific test
requirements.
**It is best to go online to get information on the college/university you are
interested in for their specific entrance requirements.
Example of Typical 4 Year College Prep Plan
9th Grade (Freshman)
– English 9AB, Algebra 1AB, ICS1AB, Health/Lifeskills or AVID, PE, Elective or
Foreign Language
10th Grade (Sophomore)
– English 10AB, Geometry AB, Biology AB, World History AB, Elective or
Foreign Language (AVID to replace academic or elective class)
11th Grade (Junior)
– American Lit AB, Algebra 2AB, Chemistry AB, U.S. History AB, Fine Art
Elective, Foreign Language or Other Elective/AVID
12th Grade (Senior)
– Senior English Elective/Senior Composition, *Trig/Math Analysis, Physics AB,
Government/Economics, Applied Technology Elective, Foreign Language or
Other Elective/AVID
PSAT, SAT, ACT Exams
Take PSAT (Preliminary SAT Exam) in October
of 10th and 11th grades
Take SAT Reasoning/ACT during spring
semester of 11th grade
For UC schools, take at least 2 SAT Subject
Exams during the spring semester that you
complete the class of that subject. (if taking
math, take Math Level 2)
SAT v. ACT
ACT
SAT
Type of test
Achievement test based mostly on what
you learn in classes
Reasoning test assessing general ability
Sections
4: English, Math, Reading, Science
(+ optional writing section)
3: Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Length
2 hours, 55 minutes (+ 30 minutes for
writing section)
3 hours, 45 minutes
Penalty for
wrong answers
No
Yes
Scoring method 1-36 per subject; averaged for highest
composite score of 36
200-800 per section; highest score of
2400
Cost
$30 ($45.50 if adding writing)
$43
Test dates
5 test dates between September & June
7 test dates between October & June
CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP)
For 11th grade students to determine college
readiness in English and Math.
Take additional section on 11th grade CST exam
Other ways to satisfy EAP: SAT/ACT/AP scores
Websites to Check Out
www.chscollegecenter.org – current CHS college center
news, events, college info, scholarship info
www.fafsa.ed.gov – financial aid info; fafsa4caster
www.fastweb.com – of dollars in scholarships available to
students!
www.csumentor.edu – CSU information; A-G tracker
www.ncaa.org – college bound athletes; Eligibility Center
www.myroad.com – college/career exploration, free
interest inventory; school code: 050528
Using Myroad
Go to www.myroad.com
Sign up as a new user
Use school code: 050528
After creating your profile, go to “I.D. Me” to take an
Interest Inventory to begin your career/college major
exploration!
Clubs, Activities, Athletics
There are over thirty clubs and organizations on
campus.
Chatsworth High School has a variety of girl’s
and boy’s athletic programs that have won many
city championship titles.
Community Service is highly encouraged by all
colleges & universities.
GET INVOLVED!!!
Specialized Academic Programs
School For Advanced Studies (SAS)
Honors/AP Classes
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Know Your Support Staff and Offices
Academic Counselor
Career Advisor/Counselor
College Counselor
Library
Student Store
Nurse’s Office
Main Office
Attendance Office
Get to know your Counselors!
Mrs. Bryant
Ms. Owens
Ms. Lara
Ms. Schnell
Mrs. Rochetti
Mrs. Hobson
Mrs. Krausen
Mrs. Koch
Mr. Pina
9th grade M-Z (SAS & AVID)
9th grade A-L (Humanitas)
Business & Government SLC
Arts & Media SLC
Medical SLC
Engineering & Design
Humanitas
College Counselor
Career Advisor
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Enjoy your High School Experience!