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On the Road to High School and Beyond…. 8 th Grade Grad Requirements. Algebra and World Language: HS Credit Courses if you pass them with C or better All students will take English, Math, Science, History, PE, Elective, Advisory 8 th grade Promotion Requirements
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8th Grade Grad Requirements • Algebra and World Language: HS Credit Courses if you pass them with C or better • All students will take • English, Math, Science, History, PE, Elective, Advisory • 8th grade Promotion Requirements • No F grades, No U citizenship • No more than 10 tardies, 10% absences (excused or unexcused); or more than 2 truancies • No more than 2 suspensions. • No library or netbook fines • Summer School opportunities are limited; you do not want to be retained in 8th grade (that means repeating 8th grade) for failing your classes!!
A-G • In order to be eligible to attend any school in the University of California (UC) or the California State University (CSU) systems as a freshman, you must take certain classes in high school. These classes are known as the "A-G Subjects” • A-G are also foundational courses for many schools nationwide, and community colleges • You must get a "C" or better in each of these classes to count towards college So what are the A-G requirements?
http://www.youtube.com/user/YouthTogetherTV?feature=watch (currently needs an override) • From 1:28-5:50
Let’s Review • On next slide is the poster you should all be familiar with from seeing it in our iMiddle classrooms…it outlines A-G courses + additional requirements for any SDUSD high school
Class of 2018 & 2019 HS Graduation Requirements A-G SDUSD Grad Credit Requirements A-G (30 credits) Plus Gov’t (1 sem=1 credit) Econ (1 sem=1 credit) Science (1 year= 2 credits) PE (2 years= 4 credits): can be satisfied through JROTC or a sport Career-Technical Education or Other Electives (3 years= 6 credits) Total Credits=44
Graduating High School • Meet all SDUSD Graduation Requirements • 44 credits • Minimum 2.0 gpa (C average) • Computer Proficiency • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Start taking in 10th grade • Test on 7-10th grade material
Madison High School A-G Approved CoursesOffered 13-14 • Take a look at the actual courses offered by Madison HS so you can have a feel for the type of subjects/courses you will need to take to meet part of your graduation requirements • https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home;jsessionid=CBA5B89DC37A3F6A644AE833BA06AC22?execution=e1s4 From University of California A-G Guide, Doorways