The
Road
to
College
The Road to College
5 Year Plan
5 Year Plan
Once You’re Done with 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
(take in 10th grade)
• Total of 230 credits!!!!!
What are the CSU or UC Requirements?
• 4 years College Prep English
• 3 years of Social Science:
- World History
- U.S. History
- Govt./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
• 3.0 GPA (CSU)
• 3.3 GPA (UC)
How Can I Prepare for the
SAT or ACT?
• Start taking the PSAT 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 year.
5 Year
Plan Form
• Fill in your
Name, Date, ID,
Counselor, and
Graduation Class
• Fill in your
current 8th grade
classes
Fill in 9th grade classes
Summer School
• Impacted Schedule
AND
• Proficient or Advanced
on CSTs in ELA
English 9
• Honors 9 – Earn an A in
AB class, Proficient or
Advanced on CST, and
teacher recommendation .
Math
• Must have a high B to
advance to the next level
of math. Teachers will
make recommendations
Health/Geography
(If not taken in summer)
Science
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Science 1 w/ Math 1
Biology w/ Math 2
Honors Bio- teacher rec.
In Biology now- Chemistry
in 9th
PE
Everyone takes Core PE in 9th
and 10th grade
Electives
•Foreign Language- 3.0 GPA
and Proficient/Advanced on
CST
•Fine Art (needed for CSU/UC)
•Forensics
•Peer Counseling, Yearbook, &
Leadership, AVID
(application required) Available
on Jan. 7th, and due on Jan. 24th!!
•Read 180/ Math Tutorial
Health Careers Academy
High school curriculum that provides a 4-year health
careers pathway for students interested in the
medical field.
Freshmen courses include:
Medical English 9
Medical Geometry
Medical Biology or Honors Biology
Medical Health
Health Careers applications will be available in the
counseling office or the nurse’s office. See your
counselor for more information.
Registration Dates
• Distribution of registration forms: Feb 20th
• Registration: Feb 27th/28th
Naviance Family Connection
Electronic college and career planning system.
 College and career research tool
 Career assessment
 Scholarship Search
 Resume Builder
Things to remember…
• CST 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 college
starts here.