Education Plan &
Sophomore Course Selection
Casa Grande High School
Agenda
 Read
your first high school
transcript
 Write an education plan
 Determine which classes you
need
 Ask questions about A thru G
and graduation requirements
Credit Recovery Online
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Repeat classes you have failed
100% computer based
Must be able to work independently
College prep (a-g) or not college prep
Counselor approval
Education Plan
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Plan classes for the next three years
of high school
Your plan is flexible
Classes vary depending on your
goals
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A thru G requirements
Graduation
Exploration and enrichment
Petaluma City Schools High School
Graduation Requirements
Social Studies
California State University (CSU)
Min Eligibility “a-g” Requirements
a. Social Science
2 years
University of California (UC)
Minimum Eligibility “a-g” Requirements
a. Social Science
2 years
World History
10 credits
World History
World History
US History
10 credits
U.S. History
U.S. History
(may use American Government for
½ year of U.S. History)
(may use American Government for
½ year of U.S. History)
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)
American Government
5 credits
Economics
5 credits
English
40 credits
Mathematics
20 credits
Must include Algebra I
Additional Math/Science or
Math/Science Related
10 credits
Science
Physical Science
Biology
10 credits
10 credits
Physical Education
20 credits
Human Interaction
5 credits
65 credits
Total 220 Credits
California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
d. Laboratory Science
Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits
Electives
c. Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
2 years
Physical Science
Biological Science
e. Lang Other Than English
c. Mathematics
3 years
(4 years recommended)
d. Laboratory Science
2 years
(3 years recommended)
2 of the following 3 foundational subjects:
biology, chemistry, physics
(1 year may be from an interdisciplinary
science course such as AP Env. Science)
2 years
f. Visual and Performing Arts
(from single discipline)
1 year
g. Elective (college prep)
1 year
SAT or ACT must be completed by
December of Senior year.
Grades of “D” are unacceptable for
admission in most subjects.
e. Language Other Than English
(3 years recommended)
f. Visual and Performing Arts
(from single discipline)
g. Elective (college prep)
2 years
1 year
1 year
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.
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Class of 2018 - Today’s Date January 2015
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
English
9/ELD
Summer
10th
English10/
ELD
Summer
11th
English
11/ELD
Summer
12th
English
12/ELD
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Uivsty
Art/Trade
School
Apprenticeship
Military
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Class of 2018
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Today’s Date January 2015
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
Summer
10th
Summer
11th
Summer
12th
English
9/ELD
English10/
ELD
English
11/ELD
English
12/ELD
Math
Math
Math
Math
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Unvsty
Art/Trade
School
Apprenticeship
Military
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Math Sequence
Algebra 1/Math 1
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Geometry
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Algebra 2
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Trig/Math Analysis or
Statistics AP
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Calculus A/B AP or
Statistics AP
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Calculus B/C AP or
Statistics AP
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Class of 2017
Today’s Date January 2014
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
Summer
10th
Summer
11th
Summer
12th
English
9/ELD
English10/
ELD
English
11/ELD
English
12/ELD
Math
Math
Math
Math
Physical
Science
Biology
Science
Science
or
or
Elective
Elective
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Unvsty
Art/Trade
School
Apprenticeship
Military
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Class of 2017
Today’s Date January 2014
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
Summer
10th
Summer
11th
Summer
12th
English
9/ELD
English10/
ELD
English
11/ELD
English
12/ELD
Math
Math
Math
Math
Physical
Science
Biology
Science
Science
or
or
Elective
Elective
US
History
AmGovt
/Econ
HI/Elective
World
History
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Unvsty
Art/Trade
School
Apprenticeship
Military
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Class of 2018
Today’s Date January 2015
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
Summer
10th
Summer
11th
Summer
12th
English
9/ELD
English10/
ELD
English
11/ELD
English
12/ELD
Math
Math
Math
Math
Physical
Science
Biology
Science
Science
or
or
Elective
Elective
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Unvsty
Art/Trade
School
HI/Elective
World
History
US
History
AmGovt
/Econ
Apprenticeship
PE 9
PE 10
Elective
Elective
Military
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Casa Grande High School
Education Plan
Class of 2018
Today’s Date January 2015
Name: Gustavo Murphy
College or Career Goal: Attend college, earn degree in water management or forestry
9th
Summer
10th
Summer
11th
Summer
12th
English
9/ELD
English10/
ELD
English
11/ELD
English
12/ELD
Math
Math
Math
Math
Physical
Science
Biology
Science
Science
or
or
Elective
Elective
Post HS
Community
College
4 yr
College/Univer
sity
Art/Trade
School
HI/Elective
World
History
US
History
AmGovt
/Econ
Apprenticeship
PE 9
PE 10
Elective
Elective
Military
Elective
Lang/VPA
Elective
Elective
Employment
Credit Total: 60
Credit Total 120
Credit Total 180
Credit total
240
PSAT
CAHSEE
PSAT
ACT or SAT
ACT or SAT
Extra-curricular Activities (Sports/Community Involvement/Work Experience/Job Shadows/Senior Project):
Course Selection Sheet
Zero Period: Yes or No?
You at 7:00 AM
No
zero
You at 7:00 AM
Yes
Rank your Global Electives
Rank your top five elective choices below, 1 through 5. Circle the
appropriate level (1, 2, 3, 4) as needed.
Electives for Sophomores
Academic Decathlon*
Acting, Beginning or Intermediate
Art 1, Art 2
Auto Technology
AutoCAD 2D Mechanical
Choir, Concert or Chamber
CompTech/PC Repair (Mouse Squad)
Computer Science (AP)
Concert Band
Culinary Arts
Drafting 1
Entrepreneurship
French 1, 2, 3, 4AP
*Teacher Approval Required
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Jazz Band 1
Journalism*
Leadership*
Music Appreciation
Culinary Advanced
Photography
Principles of Computer Science
Sculpture
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4AP
Spanish in the Workplace 2, 3, 4
Spanish Native Speakers 1, 2, 3AP
United Anglers*
Yearbook*
Have questions?
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Speak with teachers to find out more about courses
Speak with your parents
Ask older students
Ask your counselor
Use the Course Description Handbook
QR code on your selection sheet for a direct
link to the Course Description Handbook
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READ about the courses in the
Course Description Handbook
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When are the forms due?
Counselors will return
to classes and
pick up the forms
starting January 28th