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Class of 2018

English/Language Arts40 Credits/4 YearsEnglish 9 10 Credits 1 yearEnglish 10 10 Credits 1 yearEnglish 11 10 Credits 1 yearEnglish 12 10 Credits 1 year

History/Social Science35 Credits/ 3 ½ YearsGeography 5 Credits 1 semesterWorld History 10 Credits 1 yearUnited States History 10 Credits 1 yearGovernment 5 Credits 1 semesterEconomics 5 Credits 1 semester

Vazquez High School Graduation Requirements

Math 30 Credits/3 Years (All students must successfully complete a year of Algebra 1 in order to earn a

diploma. This requirement may be met at the 8th grade level. Students are still required to complete 30 high school math credits even if they took Algebra I in 8 th grade )

Math Selection 10 credits 1 yearMath Selection 10 credits 1 yearMath Selection 10 credits 1 year

Science20 Credits/2 YearsBiology (Life Science) 10 credits 1 yearChemistry (Physical Science) 10 credits 1 year

Physical Education20 Credits/2 YearsPhysical Education 9 10 credits 1 yearPhysical Education 10 credits 1 yearOrSports 2.5 credits (must play all four years in order to earn 10 credits if not taking a second year of

PE)

Fine Arts/World Language10 Credits/ 1 Year

Health5 Credits/ 1 Semester

Electives70 Credits

Minimum Graduation Requirements:

230 Credits

Passing score on the English and Math portion of the CAHSEE

Classes Specific to Grade Level

• Freshman Year-English 9, Math, Biology (Life Science) Geography/Health, PE

• Sophomore Year-English 10, Math, Chemistry/Earth Science (Physical Science), World History, PE

• Junior Year-English 11, Math, US History, Science*

• Senior Year-English 12, Government/Economics, Math*, Science*

*Not required, but strongly recommended for college admission requirements

Honors and Advance Placement

Criteria:

• CST score of 380 or better in the subject area-CAASPP result threshold to be determined

• A letter grade of “B” or higher

• Teacher recommendation

• AP students are expected to take AP Exams

Acceleration and Enrichment

On-Line Courses

• Schedule conflicts for core subjects only

• Supplemental curriculum

Credit Deficient Students

• Summer School

• Blended Model/Fueled Ed

“a-g” Coursework

Who uses the “a-g” requirements? California State System University of California System

Private Universities and Colleges have their own admission requirements.

UC/CSU “a-g” RequirementsSubject Requirements Min. Recommended

(a) History/Social Science 2 Years(b) English 4 Years(c) Math 3 Years 4 Years(d) Lab Science 2 Years 4 Years(e) Foreign Language 2 Years 3-4 Years(f) Visual/Performing Arts 1 Year

(Must be in the same area for both semesters)

(g) College Prep. Electives(One extra year from Categories a-e above, Government and Economics meet this requirements)

Must earn a letter grade of “C” or higher.

Does VHS offer everything my child will need to meet the “a-g”

requirements?

“a” History/Social Studies

(2 years required)

World History or AP World History (10th grade)

US History or AP US History (11th grade)

Government or AP Government

“b” English

(4 years required)

English 9 (H)

English 10 (H)

English 11 or AP English Lang. & Comp.

English 12 or AP English Lit. & Comp.

“c” Mathematics (3 years required)

Algebra I GeometryAlgebra II StatisticsPre-CalculusAP Calculus

“d” Laboratory Science

(2 years required)

Biology or Biology Honors

Chemistry or AP Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Physics

AP Environmental Science

“e” Language other than English(2 years of the same language is required)

Spanish

French

German

Mandarin

Latin

“f” Visual and Performing Arts (1 year required)

AP Studio Art: DrawingArt IArt IIROP Music TheoryROP DramaCulinary ArtsROP Stage Technology

“g” College Pre. Electives

(1 year required)

Any additional year completed from categories a-f

or

Government/Economics

Sports Medicine

College Admissions Testing

PSAT/NMSQT (grade 11)

SAT Reasoning Test (3 parts: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing)

ACT Assessment plus Optional Writing (5 parts: Math, Reading, Science, English, and Writing)

Impacted campuses recommend for students to take SAT Subject Test.

Student Athletes (students interested in playing D1 or D2 sports at a university)

• Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (beginning of junior year)

• 16 core classes required

• Visit the NCAA website for specific requirements

• http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/ncaa

California Scholarship Federation

• State-wide organization that focuses on honoring high achieving student

• Point system based on course work completed and grades

• Membership is on a semester basis

• Life Membership (four semesters, including a semester from senior year)

Planning for the Future

Research:• Majors and areas of interest• Schools of interest and specific admission requirements• Work force• Scholarship opportunitieshttp://www.onetonline.org/http://www.noodle.org/https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?navid=gh-cphttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents

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