LATHROP Intermediate
HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION
Revused 3/18/09
High School Graduation
Requirements
Santa Ana Unified (SAUSD) has three graduation requirements:
1. The first requirement tells you what tests you need to pass.
1. All 8th graders must pass the U.S. Constitution test.
2. In high school, the State requires you to pass the
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) .
2. The second requirement tells you how many classes you have
to pass.
1. In Intermediate school you are required to pass 9 classes
a year in order to promote.
2. High School also requires that you pass a certain number
of classes. However, in high school they are called
Credits and you must earn them over four years of high
school.
3. The third requirement tells you what classes you must pass.
What do I need to do to graduate?
1.
Pass the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
1.
2.
2.
3.
English and
Math
Earn 220 credits.
Pass all required Classes
1.
2.
With letter grade D or better to graduate
With letter grade C or better to go to college
High School Graduation Requirements
CAHSEE
1. The California High School Exit Exam is a
state requirement; all high school students
must pass this exam to earn a high school
diploma.
2. CAHSEE consists of 2 tests
1. English Language Arts and
2. Mathematics
3. Students will have an opportunity to take a
1. Practice CAHSEE in 9th grade
2. Real CAHSEE in 10th grade
3. For non-passage of the CAHSEE on the
first time, students will have to keep
th
How many classes do I need to pass?
High School Credit System
1. In high school 6 classes are taken per semester (2 semesters per
year), just like in Intermediate school.
2. Each class is worth 5 credits.
1. 5 credits are earned for each class passed with a grade of A, B, C,
or D.
2. 0 credits will given for F letter grade.
3. Let’s do some math!
6 Classes
X 5 Credits
30 credits per Semester
X 2 semesters per year
60 credits per year
X 4 years
240 credits
4. Students are required to earn 220 credits (44 classes) in four years of
high school.
High School Credit System
CLASS STANDING
Grade placement is determined by the amount of credits that have been
earned.
CLASS STANDING
9TH Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Credits
12th Grade
Credits
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
=
=
Senior
2nd Graduation Requirement
Classes)
=
0-45
50-95
=
Credits
Credits
100-150
=
160+
220
Credits (44
GRADUATION FLOWCHART and EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
Student:
ID:
GRADUATE
Current Credit Total:
220 credits required
210
WORLD HISTORY
1 year
F
S
US HISTORY
1 year
F
S
GOVERNMENT
1 semester
ECONOMICS
1 semester
ENGLISH - 9
1 year
F
S
ENGLISH - 10
1 year
F
S
11 - 180 credits
160
150
1 year
F
S
ENGLISH - 12
1 year
F
S
ALGEBRA I
1 year
F
S
GEOMETRY
1 year
F
S
MATH (3rd YEAR)
1 year
F
S
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1 year
F
S
LIFE SCIENCE
1 year
F
S
FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 1st year
1 year
F
S
FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 2nd year
1 year
F
S
VISUAL/PERF ARTS (yearlong course) 1 year
F
S
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
20 credits
5
10
ELECTIVES
50 credits
5
10
SFHS Counseling 12-15-11
190
th
170
ENGLISH - 11
F = first half of yearlong course
S = second half of yearlong course
200
140
130
10th - 120 credits
UC
110
100
CSU
90
80
CC
70
9th - 60 credits
Private
50
40
30
20
Career
10
Credits Earned
Other
15
2
15
High School Exit
Exam (CAHSEE)
20
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
UC/CSU strongly recommended coursework
High School Graduation Requirements
What courses do you need to pass?
English
40 credits
(4 years)
Math
30 credits
Foreign
Language
20 credits
(2 years)
Visual and
Performing Arts
Total Credits:
220

Algebra 1 & Geometry
(i.e. dance, drama,
theater or music)
Science
20 credits
(2 years)
Social Science
30 credits
(3 years)
P.E./Sports
20 credits
(2 years)
Electives
50 credits
10 credits
(one year)

Students must pass all course requirements to earn a HS
diploma.
Any course requirement that is failed must be repeated
and until passed.
THE A-G COLLEGE ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are high school classes that students must
complete (with a grade of C or better) to be eligible for admission to the University of
California (UC) and California State University (CSU).
The purposes of the A-G / College Entrance Requirements are to ensure that entering
students:
• Can take and pass first year college classes at UC and CSU without remediation.
•Have learned the skills and subject knowledge that will allow them to succeed in a
rigorous learning environment.
•Have attained essential critical thinking and study skills.
COLLEGE A-G REQUIREMENTS
Courses required for admission to the University of California and
California State University
A. History/Social Science 2 Years
One year of U. S. History or one-half year of American Government/Civics and one year
of World History/Cultures/Geography.
B. English 4 Years
College Preparatory English
C. Mathematics 3 Years (4 years recommended)
Algebra and above
D. Laboratory Science 2 Years (3 years recommended)
Lab science in at least two of these three areas: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
E. Foreign Language 2 Years (3 years recommended)
Two years of the same language
F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year
Dance, Drama/Theater, Music, and Visual Arts
G. College Preparatory Elective 1 Year
One additional year chosen from the above A-G subject areas.
High School A-G Planning Chart
You are responsible to graduate
high school, are you on the right
track?
You are on the right track to high school if you are currently
• Enrolled and passing English 8 BK or H with a C or better
• Passing Math 8 with a C or better
• Passing Science 8 with a C or better
• Passing Social Studies with a C or better
• Enrolled and passing an Elective class (Music, Art, Technology, AVID,
or Dance) with a C or better
You are not yet on a good path
• If you are enrolled in Read180 or System44, your goal is to exit
Intervention classes and be enrolled in English 8 BK.
• For more information, please ask your teacher or counselor
What are your goals?
Please share with your goals with your neighbor.
•High School Graduation
•College Graduation
•Career or Job
What do you need to achieve your goals?
If you should need more guidance in setting goals,
please see your counselor.
Which High School would you like
to go to next year?
• Learn More About High Schools in SAUSD
• Learn More About Elective Classes at each school
• Come to the
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School of Choice Fair (Street Fair)
Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Downtown Santa Ana
10:00 – 2:00
Sycamore & 2nd Street