On the Road to High

School and Beyond…

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 Requirementso No F grades, No U citizenshipo No more than 10 tardies, 10% absences (excused or unexcused); or

more than 2 truancieso No more than 2 suspensions.o 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?

A-G Requirement Video

• Found on http://mbc.sandi.net/library/362860• Will only play on internet explorer due to issues

help desk is aware of. Cut and paste into IE. • Watch 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 RequirementsMinimum Requirements

A) 4 credits (2 years) History/Social ScienceB) 8 credits (4 years) EnglishC) 6 credits (3 years) MathematicsD) 4 credits (2 years) Laboratory ScienceE) 4 credits (2 years) World LanguageF) 2 credits (1 year) Visual and Performing ArtsG) 2 credits (1 year) College Prep Electives

Total: 30 credits

• A-G (30 credits)• Plus

o Gov’t (1 sem=1 credit)o Econ (1 sem=1 credit)o Science (1 year= 2 credits)o PE (2 years= 4 credits): can

be satisfied through JROTC or a sport

o Career-Technical Education or Other Electives (3 years= 6 credits)

• Total Credits=44

Graduating High School

• Meet all SDUSD Graduation Requirements o 44 creditso Minimum 2.0 gpa (C average)o Computer Proficiencyo Pass the California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)• Start taking in 10th grade• Test on 7-10th grade material

What happens if I don’t meet these requirements?

• If you fail a class, you will need to retake it until you receive a passing grade. This repetition will often occur as an online recovery course (after school hours) or at adult education (night school, after hours); in addition to the regular work load you have

• CAHSEE: you have until 12th grade to pass the parts of the exam you still need

• If you still do not meet requirements you will need to look into a “GED” or the General Education Development tests. Passing these tests will give you the equivalent to a hs diploma, but still require time and effort to study and pass.

• Better to put forth the effort and time to pass the class, and earn the credit, the FIRST time!!