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A-G Requirements. A Road Map to College and Beyond. A-G Requirements?. It aligns with graduation requirements for high school Prepares you to be college and career ready Provides rigor for an enriching learning experience. A: History/Social Science. 4* semester units required
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A-G Requirements A Road Map to College and Beyond
A-G Requirements? • It aligns with graduation requirements for high school • Prepares you to be college and career ready • Provides rigor for an enriching learning experience
A: History/Social Science • 4* semester units required • Classes you can take next year • Modern World History & Geography 1, 2 • Advanced World History 1, 2 • AP European History**
B: English • 8 semester units required • Classes you can take next year • English 3, 4 • ESL 5, 6 • Advanced English 3, 4
C: Mathematics • 6 semester units required (8 recommended) • Classes you can take next year • Geometry 1, 2 • Advanced Geometry 1, 2 • Intermediate Algebra 1, 2 • Advanced Intermediate Algebra 1, 2 • Pre-Calculus 1-2 • Honors Pre-Calculus 1-2**
D: Laboratory Science • 4 semester units required (6 recommended) • Classes you can take next year • Chemistry 1, 2 • Honors Chemistry 1, 2 • AP Chemistry 1, 2**
E: Language Other than English • 4 semester units required (6 recommended) • Classes you can take next year • French 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8**, AP (1)** • Spanish 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8**, AP (2)** • Japanese 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, Honors 7-8** • American Sign Language 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
F: Visual and Performing Arts • 2 semester units required • Classes you can take next year
G: College Preparatory Elective • 2 semester units required • Classes you can take in 11th- and 12th-grade • Any Visual and Performing Arts class (after 1st year) • Computer Science • Principles of Engineering
But wait…There’s more! • AP, Honors, or Regular? • The benefit of taking rigorous courses • Being above average • Need at least a “C -” in A-G classes to fulfill requirement • How have you been able to do that? • Completing Assignments • Attendance
Challenge! “Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.” ~General Patton
Game Time • I will number you off and appoint a designated area for everyone with the same number to gather in. • When directed, please go to your designated area and get ready work as a team.
Directions for Your Team • In your group, one person will be holding the whiteboard and whiteboard marker at all times. Rotate the whiteboard and marker after each question. • After you see the question, talk with your team and come up with one answer. Then write down the answer on the whiteboard. Be careful of wandering eyes! • When I give the cue, show your answer! • Use your notes (only if you have to).
Question #1 Which A-G subject area requires 6 semester units but recommends 8 semester units? ANSWER: MATHEMATICS
Question #2 How many semester units are required for a foreign language (i.e. another language other than English)? ANSWER: 4 SEMESTER UNITS
Question #3 How many semester units are recommended for a foreign language (i.e. another language other than English)? ANSWER: 6 SEMESTER UNITS
Question #4 If I have a D in Advanced Algebra, that course will count towards my UC/CSU eligibility. True or False? ANSWER: FALSE
Question #5 What is a course that you can take here at Scripps Ranch but is NOT considered an A-G course?
Question #6 What is a class that you can take next year at Scripps Ranch that you can also get college credit for?
Conclusion • Questions? • Now are you ready for the rigor of high school?