th
• AB Language
• AB U.S. History
• Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8)
• Science- Earth/Physical Science, Honors Science
8, Biology, or Honors Biology
• Physical Education
• Elective

th
• Moving on to high school.
• What do I need to graduate from high school?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a
California State University (e.g. Fresno State)?
• What classes do I take if I want to go to a UC school (e.g. UCLA)?

CUSD High School
Graduation Requirements!!!

4 years English

4 years of Social Science:
- World Geography/Health
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./Economics

2 years Math:
- Math 1 and Math 2

• 2 years of Science:
- 1 Physical Science and 1 Life Science
• 2 years of either Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art
(or combination of both)
• 4 years of Physical Education
• Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• CAHSEE given during sophomore year
• Total of 230 credits needed to graduate

• 4 years College Prep English
• 3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- American Gov./Economics
• 3 years of Math/ 4 yrs recommended

• 2 years of Science (
3 years recommended for UC
)
-1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
• 2 years Foreign Language
( 3 years recommended for UC)
• 1 year college prep Fine Art
• Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT
• 3.0 minimum GPA (CSU)
• 3.3 minimum GPA (UC)

How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT in the 8 th grade, and
Aspire tests in 9 th grade.
• These tests are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT during your Junior (11 th grade) year.

• Fill in your
Name, Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
(2020)
• Fill in your current 7 th grade classes

Fill in 8 th grade classes
• AB (Language Arts/US History)
• Circle the level of math you plan to take
• Need a high B and above to move on to the next level of math
• Math 7 Math 8
• Science 7 Science 8
•
Adv. Math 7 Adv. Math 8
(May enroll in Honors Science 8)
•
Science 8, Honors Science 8, Biology or Honors Biology
• Adv. Science 7 Honors Science 8,
Biology, or Honors Biology
• Must be enrolled in Adv. Math 8 to take Honors Science 8

You must earn an “A” in Adv. Science 7 and Adv. Math 7 to take Biology or
Honors Biology
• PE- required
• Zero period or lunch P.E. available for students with impacted schedules

Electives
• Foreign Language- 3.5 GPA, advanced on the state testing in ELA, and teacher rec.
• Performing Arts
• Art/Teen Living, Adv. Art,
Forensics, or Computer Apps
• Application Electives
• Peer Counseling, AVID,
Journalism, Leadership, and
Yearbook
• Academic Seminar, Read 180,
Study Strategies, or Math
Strategies ( based on teacher rec. and state testing scores)
• Teachers Assistant (TA)

• Distribution of registration forms: Feb. 18 th during your PE class
• Registration: Feb. 24-25 th during your AB class

• State testing scores are VERY important!!!
• They are used as a prerequisite for many high school courses.
• Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need help!
• Start developing effective study habits and a strong work ethic.
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.