Senior Course Selection Casa Grande High School For

Senior Course Selection Casa Grande High School

For the next hour you will Look at your high school transcript ¡ Think about what classes you need for graduation and education after high school ¡ Ask questions ¡

What courses do you need? ¡ To meet graduation requirements ¡ To meet college entrance requirements ¡ To satisfy your interests

Petaluma City Schools High School Graduation Requirements Social Studies California State University (CSU) Min Eligibility “a-g” Requirements a. Social Science 2 years University of California (UC) Minimum Eligibility “a-g” Requirements a. Social Science 2 years World History 10 credits World History US History 10 credits U. S. History American Government 5 credits Economics 5 credits (may use American Government for ½ year of U. S. History) b. English (college prep) 4 years (may include 1 year of ELD 4) English Mathematics 40 credits 20 credits Must include Algebra I or Algebra IA + IB Additional Math/Science or Math/Science Related 10 credits Science Physical Science Biology 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Human Interaction 5 credits 65 credits Total 220 Credits California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 3 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II d. Laboratory Science Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits Electives c. Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 2 years Physical Science Biological Science e. Lang Other Than English c. Mathematics 3 years (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory Science 2 years (3 years recommended) 2 of the following 3 foundational subjects: biology, chemistry, physics (1 year may be from an interdisciplinary science course such as AP Env. Science) 2 years f. Visual and Performing Arts (from single discipline) 1 year g. Elective (college prep) 1 year SAT or ACT must be completed by December of Senior year. Grades of “D” are unacceptable for admission in most subjects. e. Language Other Than English (3 years recommended) f. Visual and Performing Arts (from single discipline) g. Elective (college prep) 2 years 1 year SAT or ACT must be completed by December of Senior year. Subject Tests not required and students must finish 11 of the 15 a-g courses by end of junior year. Grades of “D” are not acceptable for admission in most subjects.

GPA, Credit Status, and Class Rank

High School Graduation Credit Summary

Credit Recovery through Online Curriculum ¡ ¡ ¡ Credit recovery for graduation Work is computer based Must be able to work independently Counselor approval Courses currently available: ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ English 9, 10, 11, 12 Geometry World History US History Physical Science, Earth Science American Government Economics

Casa lab sciences recognized by colleges (Area d on the UC a-g list) Physical Science (CSU only) ¡ Biology/Honors ¡ Anatomy and Physiology ¡ Chemistry/Honors ¡ Environmental Science AP ¡ Physics AP ¡

Which lab science should I take? It depends on what you want to do after high school ¡ It depends on your academic strengths ¡ • • Health Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, English, Business, Education, Arts

Which courses count as Related Math/Science for graduation? ¡ ¡ ¡ Any third year math class Any third year science class Principles of Computer Science, Intro *NEW* Computer Science A AP *NEW* Auto Technology Auto Repair Technology Drafting Autocad Architectural Autocad Mechanical Cultural Anthropology Mouse Squad

Which courses count in the For. Lng/VPArt/CTEa-g category for graduation? ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ 3 D Animation Acting Art Band Choir Computer Graphic Design Drafting Music Appreciation Photography Yearbook

What are clusters? Thematic curriculum ¡ Integrated topics in English and American Government/Economics (cluster core) ¡ Cluster electives related to cluster core ¡

Clusters ¡ ¡ ¡ Some of your classes will be in a cluster Some of your classes will be global electives Some of your classes may be AP, RSP, or SDAIE

Which cluster is best for you? ¡ ¡ ¡ What are your interests? What will your major be when you attend either the community college or a 4 -year college? What cluster sparks your curiosity?

i. House

i. House

Health Career Pathway (HCP)

Social Justice Academy (SJA)

Marketing, Media & Management (M³)

12 th Grade Course Selection International House (i. House) Health Careers Pathway (HCP) Social Justice Academy (SJA) Marketing, Media and Management (M 3) English 12 (i. House) English 12 (HCP) English 12 (SJA) English 12 (M 3) Am Gov’t/Econ (i. House) Am Gov’t/Econ (HCP) Am Gov’t/Econ (SJA) Am Gov’t/Econ (M 3) Cluster Electives - Choose at least one from your cluster. Environmental Science AP* United Anglers Field Studies* Psych Intro/Sociology Cultural Anthropology Anatomy & Physiology* Clinical Biology* HCP Co-op* HOSA* Sports Medicine Adv. * Legal Studies/Women’s Role in History PEa. CE Psychology AP* Computer Graphic Design Entrepreneurship Culinary Arts Adv* Yearbook* 3 D Animation Global Electives Choose your other classes from these electives Advanced Placement Am Gov AP/Macro AP Art III AP* Biology AP* English 12 AP* Calculus A/B AP* Calculus B/C AP* Computer Sci A AP* French 4 AP* Physics AP* Spanish Lang 4 AP* Spanish Native 3 AP* Statistics AP* ELD 1 A/1 B* ELD 2/3* ELD 4* Math Review Math 1 Algebra II Honors* Algebra II SDAIE Geometry SDAIE Trig/Math Analysis Hon* Science Biology SDAIE Chemistry* Chemistry Honors* Physical Science SDAIE Physics* World Language French I French 2 French 3 Spanish I Spanish Native I Spanish 2 Spanish Native 2 Spanish 2 Workplace Spanish 3 Workplace Spanish 4 Workplace Other Electives Academic Decathlon* Acting Beg. Acting Int. * Acting Adv. * Art II* Auto. CAD Arch* Auto. CAD Mech* Auto Tech I Auto Tech Repair Adv Band Concert Band Symphonic* CAHSEE Math CAHSEE English Choir Concert Choir Chamber* Comp Tech/PC Repair (Mouse Squad) Principles of Comp Sci, Intro Culinary Arts Drafting I English Lang 1, 2, 3 Other Electives (cont) IWE* Jazz Band II* Journalism* Leadership* Life Skills (SDC) Life Skills SDC Core Minimum Day* Music Appreciation Newspaper. Production PE 10 Photography Adv. Reading Learning Ctr Sculpture* Sports Medicine Study Skills (RSP)* Workability*(RSP/SDC) US History World History

We need your second choices! Reason for 1 st choice cluster __________________________________ Alternate cluster choice: ______

We need your alternate Electives! If you cannot be placed in the electives that you’ve chosen on the front of this form, list your 2 nd and 3 rd choice electives. 2 nd choice global elective: _________ 3 rd choice global elective: _________ 4 th choice global elective: _________

Be thoughtful in your choices ¡ ¡ Complete the Course Selection sheet completely Choose what you need for graduation, college, trade schools, and your interests

Need more information? READ about the courses in the Course Description Handbook www. casagrandehighschool. org LIKE us on Facebook Casa Grande High School Big House News @ www. facebook. com

Need more information? ¡ ¡ Talk to teachers to find out more about courses Ask your counselor for advice about careers and courses

Use the Course Description Handbook QR code on your selection sheet for a direct link to the Course Description Handbook on the Casa website

Internet Information UC http: //www. universityofcalifornia. edu/ ¡ CSUhttp: //www. csumentor. edu/ ¡ NCAAhttp: //web 1. ncaa. org ¡ California Colleges http: //californiacolleges. edu/ ¡

When are the forms due? ¡ ¡ Counselors will pick up the forms in the last week of January Turn yours in on time!

PSAT Scores

PSAT Scores Pick up your PSAT scores See your counselor after January 26 th During Office Hours Counselors will be available to answer your questions