The
Road
to
College
The Road to Success
5 Year Plan
6 Year Plan
8th Grade Requirements
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AB Language
AB U.S. History
Math – (Math 8, Advanced Math 8, or Math 2)
Science- Earth/Physical Science, Honors Science 8,
Biology
• Physical Education
• Elective
Once You’ve Completed 8th Grade.….
What’s Next?
• 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
CUSD Requirements Cont…
• 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 (2 years of Core PE)
• Pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• CAHSEE given during sophomore year
• Total of 230 credits needed to graduate
What are the CSU or UC Requirements?
• 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
CSU/UC requirements cont. . .
• 2 years of Science (3 years recommended)
-1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
• 2 years Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended)
• 1 year college prep Fine Art
• Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing
• 3.0 GPA (CSU)
• 3.3 GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT in the 8th grade, and
PLAN tests in 9th grade.
• These tests are a great way to practice your
test taking skills before taking the SAT/ACT
during your Junior (11th grade) year.
6 Year
Plan Form
• Fill in your Name,
Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
(2019)
• Circle your current
7th grade classes
Fill in 8th grade classes
• AB (US History/Language Arts)
• Circle the level of math
you plan to take
– Need a high B to move on
to the next level of math
• Science 8 or Biology
If you’re in Adv. Science 7
and Math 8 this year, you
will take Biology next year
You must earn an “A” in Science
and Math to take Biology
• PE- required
Electives
• Foreign Language- 3.5
GPA and Advanced on the
CST in ELA
• Performing Arts
• Art/Teen Living, Adv. Art,
Forensics, or Computer
Applications
• Peer Counseling, AVID,
Journalism, Leadership,
Yearbook (application
required for all)
• Academic Seminar, Read
180, or Math Strategies
(based on teacher rec. and
State Testing scores)
• Teacher Assistant (TA)
Registration Dates
• Distribution of registration forms: Feb. 19th during
your PE class
• Registration: Feb. 25-26th during your AB class
Things to remember…
• 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!
• Getting involved in co-curricular activities
and community service are important as you
prepare for college.
Your road to success
starts here.