GRAND TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL At the Ray Abril Jr. Educational Complex Presented by: GTHS Counseling Department 1
Semeste ter 1 Semeste ter 2 English lish 4 English lish 4 POD or Ec Econ POD or Ec Econ Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Elect ctive ive Electives: Extra year of math, science, foreign language, visual/performing art, ROP, or any of our other many electives options A-G students should consider UC admission requirements when making this decision. Credit deficient students may need other classes instead of electives.
SUBJECTS CREDITS/ YEARS ENGLISH 40 CREDITS / 4 YEARS WORLD HISTORY 10 CREDITS/ 1 YEAR U.S. HISTORY 10 CREDITS/ 1 YEAR PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY (POD) 5 CREDITS/ 1 SEMESTER ECONOMICS 5 CREDITS/ 1 SEMESTER MATHEMATICS **INCLUDING ALGEBRA 20 CREDITS/ 2 YEARS PHYSICAL SCIENCE 10 CREDITS/ 1 YEAR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 10 CREDITS/ 1 YEAR FOREIGN LANGUAGE, CTE, OR FINE ART 10 CREDITS/ 1 YEAR OF SAME AREA COMPUTER LITERACY 5 CREDITS/ 1 SEMESTER PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 CREDITS/ 2 YEARS ELECTIVES 75 CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS 220 CREDITS
**You only get credit for a class if you pass it with a “D” or better. Any class you receive an “F” in does not count towards credits for graduation!**
SUBJECT ECT YEARS YEARS REQUIRE UIREMEN MENT REQUIRE UIRED RECOMMENDED OMMENDED *Gra rade earn rned ed must t be a “C” or better. A HISTORY / 2 SOCIAL SCIENCE B ENGLISH 4 C MATHEMATICS 3 (ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY, 4 ALGEBRA 2) D LABORATORY 2 (REFER TO APPROVED 3 (BIOLOGY AND SCIENCE COURSES) CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS) E LANGUAGE OTHER 2 (SAME LANGUAGE) 3 THAN ENGLISH F VISUAL AND 1 (REFER TO APPROVED PERFORMING ARTS COURSES) COLLEGE 1 (ADVANCED COURSE IN G PREPARATORY MATH, ENGLISH, LAB SCIENCE, ELECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE, SOCIAL SCIENCE, ECON, OR OTHER APPROVED COURSE
UC schools require SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing SAT subject tests are not required, but optional if you want to demonstrate mastery Cal State schools require SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Private schools typically accept SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing, but it is advised that you contact the specific college. Some may also require the SAT Subject Tests. CA Community Colleges do not require any of these exams for acceptance.
Juniors should consider taking the SAT and/or the ACT beginning in Spring of their junior year. That means sign up NOW! www.collegeboard.org – SAT Reasoning DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH 11 TH SAT IS FEBRUARY 10 TH . DEADLINE FOR THE MAY 6 th SAT IS APRIL 7 TH DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE 3 rd SAT IS MAY 9 th www.actstudent.org – ACT with writing DEADLINE FOR THE APRIL 8 TH ACT IS MARCH 3 rd DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE 10 TH ACT IS MAY 5 th **Fee Waivers In Counseling Office
Study guides available at libraries and book stores ◦ MAKE SURE THEY ARE FOR THE NEW TESTS Online resources available on the same websites where you register for the tests ◦ SAT - www.khanacademy.org for online prep Prep courses – Princeton Review, Revolution Prep, etc offer paid workshops that often times helps students improve scores.
Credit Recovery Class Summer school Work Experience class (if student is employed) Exploratory Work Experience class (community service/volunteer) Slover Mountain Continuation High School Transfer (over 16 years of age)* Adult Education (see counselor for enrollment requirements) Out of District options may also include JC concurrent enrollment, summer school programs* ROP off campus or online classes* (based on availability) Online approved courses* (example some BYU online) * Counselor referral/recommendation required before you enroll
Basic Information Plan after high school Course selection for core classes and information of specific interests
-ALL Students will take English 4. ◦ Cho hoos ose e 1 o of the he followin llowing: g: En English lish 4 B Brit ritis ish h Lit iteratu rature re ER ERWC C -Ex Expo posi sito tory ry Reading ding and nd Writing Writing (C (CSU) SU) AP AP (A (Adv dvanced nced Pla lacement) ment) En English lish Lit iterature rature -Students wanting to take AP English Literature should be currently receiving a “B” or better in English 3, or a “C” or better in AP English Language. AP classes may require a summer reading assignment. Check website this summer.
All students will take a semester of POD (also known as Government and Principles of Democracy) and a semester of Economics. Choose ose 1 of of th the e followi llowing ng seme mester ster classes: sses: ◦ Econom nomics ics ◦ AP Economi onomics cs Choose ose 1 of of th the e followi llowing ng seme mester ster classes: sses: ◦ POD ◦ AP Govern vernment ent and nd Politi litics cs If you wish to be enrolled in an AP level class, you should currently be receiving a “B” or better in US History or a “C” or better in AP US History. **Summer assignment for AP will be available on website this summer if required.
Make 6 choices just in case we cannot accommodate all of the requests for certain classes Parent and student signatures required
If I’m Taking: And Get: Then I’ll Be In: Geometry a “C” or better Algebra 2 a “D” or “F” See Counselor Algebra 2 a “C” or Better Math Analysis/Trig a “D” or “F” See Counselor Math Analysis/Trig a “C” or Better AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics a “D” or “F” See Counselor AP Calculus AB a “C” or better AP Statistics or see math teacher for recommendation Other er math options ons are Algebra bra 1 and consu sumer er math if needed.
Lif ife e Sc Science iences Physical sical Sciences iences ◦ Bio iology logy ◦ Earth th Sc Science ience ◦ Marine Biology ◦ Chemistry ◦ Intro to Zoology ◦ Geology ◦ AP Biology ◦ Physics ◦ Anatomy & ◦ AP Chemistry Physiology ◦ AP Physics ◦ Honors Anatomy/Phys.
For graduation only- 1 year of either a foreign language, a fine art, or a CTE class, but all 10 credits from same area For A-G – 2 years of the same language with a C or better ◦ Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature ◦ Spanish Speakers 1, Spanish Speakers 2 ◦ French 1, French 2, French 3 Honors, AP French Language
For graduation only- any class within the visual/performing art will meet this requirement. For A-G – 1 year of one of the following from within our district or an approved course from out of district (check with counselor) MUST BE TAKEN SEQUENTIALLY AND IN THE SAME DISCIPLINE ◦ www.doorways.ucop.edu for approved courses
Intro and Advanced Kinesiology Athletic PE Weight Training Football PE ANY EXTRA YEARS OF PE COUNT AS ELECTIVES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 40 TOTAL CREDITS OF PE.
Middle school keyboarding may count. Let counselor know if you already took it. Semester classes that meet requirement: ◦ MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, ROP Cisco There are yearlong classes also available to meet the requirement, but you must take the whole year for it to count. See counselor for details. Options off campus ◦ Summer programs out of district ◦ Online courses Challenge Test option – dates vary
Don’t forget to include any of the following classes that apply to you this year: **AVID **ELD Support **RSP Learning Center **Leadership **Band **Pathways **Athletic PE **Other activities/programs
Business ◦ Intro to Business ◦ Marketing/Business Leadership ◦ Financial Management English ◦ Film Studies ◦ Creative Writing ◦ Journalism (school newspaper) ◦ Publications Arts ◦ Art (1-4, AP) Acting ◦ Band Chamber Choir/ Treble ◦ Wind Ensemble Performing Arts ◦ Music History Advanced Acting ◦
Medical ◦ ROP Medical Terminology ◦ ROP Medical Front Office Assistant ◦ ROP Phamacology ◦ ROP Medical Assistant (2 period block) ◦ Advanced Science classes, ex. Anatomy/Phys, AP Bio, AP Chem ◦ Advanced Math classes Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, etc ◦ Psychology ◦ AP Human Geography ◦ You and the Law ◦ World Religions
Engineering, Science related fields ◦ Physics, AP Physics ◦ AP Computer Science ◦ Advanced math classes ◦ Engineering Pathway electives Computers ◦ ROP The Art of Animation ◦ ROP Video Game Design ◦ MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel ◦ ROP Cisco I/II ◦ ROP Cybersecurity Communications ◦ Journalism ◦ Publications ◦ Academic Competition ◦ Leadership, ASB or Renaissance (application)
AVID tutor Office Aid Media Library Aid Teacher’s Aid (TA) Work Experience Exploratory Work Exp. Marine Biology World Languages Geology Intro to Zoology Advanced math HOME PERIOD IF YOU HAVE OVER 170-180 CREDITS AT THE END OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR ◦ Home period is a NO CREDIT class where you either come to school at 2 nd period or leave after 5 th period. ◦ May consider also if you plan to take college classes in the afternoon or work.
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