Preparing for Success in High

SchoolPresented by:

Ms. Caputo and Mrs. Favor

03/06/2014

High School Graduation Requirements

Pass all required courses

Earn 220 units (170 from required courses and 50 from elective units)

Pass the English and Math sections of the CAHSEE, score of 350 or higher

Pasadena City College Requirements/Procedures for

Concurrent EnrollmentApply to the college online

Bring concurrent enrollment form and transcript to PCC

Take English and Math Placement Exam if needed

Register for classes

University Acceptance Requirements

Pass required courses with a “C” or better (A’s and B’s preferred)

Take available Honors and AP/IB courses

Take university recommended courses

Participate in extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, organizations)

Complete required community service

University Acceptance Requirements

PSAT (9th, 10th, 11th)

SAT Reasoning, ACT and SAT Subject Tests, when required, for the Cal State Universities, Universities of California, private schools and others.

***Some colleges and universities have specific and/or additional requirements. Check with that university to make sure you are eligible.***

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High School Graduation Requirements *the class 2018 and beyond may have requirement changes per PUSD School

BoardSubject Years Units

ENGLISH•English 1•English 2•English 3•English 4

4 years 40 units

HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE•World History•US History•Gov’t/Economics

3 years 30 units

MATHEMATICS•Algebra 1•Geometry•Math Electives

3 years 30 units

High School Graduation Requirements

Subject Years Units

SCIENCE•Biology•Chemistry or Physics•Science elective

3 years 30 units

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

2 years 20 units

WORLD LANGUAGE 1 year 10 units

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

1 year 10 units

ELECTIVES 50 units

TOTAL 220 units

Required “A-G” CoursesUniversity of CA (UC)

Admission Course Requirements

Cal State (CSU) Admission Course

Requirements

Must pass these courses with a minimum grade of “C”, but must have a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher

Must pass these courses with a minimum grade of “C”, but must have a GPA of at least 2.0 or higher

Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing

Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT

For additional information:www.universityofcalifornia.edu

For additional information: www.csumentor.edu

Blair Programs Puente High School Program

English 1 and 2 integrates Mexican American/Latino multicultural Literature

College field trips two to three per year

College and Career PathwaysHealth Careers Academy

Exploration and preparation for careers in the health sciences

Hospitality and Tourism (Culinary Arts)Explore and preparation for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts

IB Middle Years and IB Diploma Programs

Navigating high school successfully!

Make sure your child is here everyday and on time. There is a high correlation between poor grades and poor attendance.

Make sure you have the e-mail addresses and phone extensions for your child’s teachers. In addition, know when the teacher is available for tutoring.

Do not wait for progress reports. Access the Parent Portal at least once a week. Contact the teacher immediately if your child is struggling.

Get access to your child’s Accelerated Reader account. Reading is 20% of the English grade and it includes summer reading.

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