Junior Course Selection
Casa Grande High School
For the next hour you will
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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?
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To meet graduation requirements
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To meet college entrance requirements
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To satisfy your interests
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
Mathematics
40 credits
20 credits
Must include Algebra I or Algebra IA + IB
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.
GPA, Credit Status, and Class Rank
High School Graduation Credit Summary
Credit Recovery through Online
Curriculum
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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
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Casa lab sciences recognized by colleges
(Area d on the UC a-g list)
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Physical Science (CSU only)
Biology/Honors
Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry/Honors
Environmental Science AP
Physics/AP
Which lab science should I take?
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It depends on what you want to do
after high school
It depends on your academic
strengths
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Health Sciences, Engineering,
Mathematics
Environmental Sciences, Social
Sciences, English, Business, Education,
Arts
Which courses count as Related
Math/Science for graduation?
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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?
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3D Animation
Acting
Art
Auto Tech
Band
Choir
Computer Graphic Design
Drafting
World Languages
Music Appreciation
Photography
Sculpture
Yearbook
World Languages
What are clusters?
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Thematic curriculum
Integrated topics in English and US
History (cluster core)
Cluster electives related to cluster
core
Clusters
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Some of your classes will
be in a cluster
Some of your classes will
be global electives
Which cluster is best for you?
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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 Selection
International 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 Electives
Choose 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
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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
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Complete the Course Selection
sheet completely
Choose what you need for
graduation, college, trade schools,
and your interests
Need more information?
READ about the courses in the
Course Description Handbook
www.casagrandehighschool.org
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Need more information?
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Talk to teachers to find out more
about courses
Ask your counselor for advice about
careers and courses
Use the Course Description Handbook
QR code on your selection sheet for a direct
link to the Course Description Handbook on
the Casa website.
Internet Information
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UC
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
CSUhttp://www.csumentor.edu/
NCAAhttp://web1.ncaa.org
California Colleges
http://californiacolleges.edu/
When are the forms due?
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Counselors will pick up the forms in
the last days of January
Turn yours in on time!
PSAT Scores will be mailed to you