American High School provides a learning environment that challenges students to reach their academic, civic, and

social potential in a diverse community so they may become participating and cooperative members of society.

American High School9th grade presentation

2013

What is expected on MAZE day…

MAZE is a critical part of the beginning of the year.

This year, we will be offering ONLINE REGISTRATION

In August, you will receive a flyer

and an emergency card only

At MAZE day students will sign up for clubs/activities, take school photos, pick out a locker, purchase locks, ASB cards, Yearbooks, Eagle Planners, and receive their

class schedules

Activities on Campus

Over 60 different clubs

Dances

ASB

Spirit Week

Tutoring (After School)

Sports (GPA requirements 2.0)

Drama Productions (GPA requirements 2.0)

American High School Athletics

Fall Winter Spring

Football Basketball Badminton

Cross-Country Soccer Baseball

Wrestling Golf

Tennis (Girls) Softball

Volleyball (Girls) Swimming

Water Polo Tennis (Boys)

Cheerleading (all year)

Track & Field

Volleyball (Boys)

4 Cs of earning your High School Diploma:

» Classes

» Credits

» CAHSEE (English & Math)

» (Community) Service Learning

Required Subjects for Graduation

English …………………………………………………………….. 40

Math ………………………………………………………………… 30

Science ……………………………………………………………. 20

Social Science ………………………………………………….. 30

Fine Arts/ World Language .……………………………….. 10

PE ……………………………………………………………………. 20

Health ………………………………………………………………. 5 Comp Ops/Geography/Media Arts - IT……………………. 5 Electives…………………………………………………………… 70

Total………………………………………………………………… 230

American High School Graduation Requirements

230 Units

5 Credits = 1 semester class

F grade = not passing zero credits earned

60 credits = 1 year of classes

Algebra 1

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

40 Service Hours

College Prep Requirements

California State Universities

University of California

Private Institution

A-G course requirements for the University of California

Class Name Requirements Recommendation

English 4 Years

Math 3 Years 4

Lab Science (Bio & Chem)

2 Years 3

World Language 2 Years 3

Social Science 2 Years

Visual & Performing Arts

1 Year

College Prep Elective 1 Year 2 years for UC

Honors & AP pre-requisitesHonors:• Gate Identified• Enrolled in honors

courses in junior high.

• Scored advanced on CSTs/STAR test in subject of interest

• Score “A” or “B” in the previous subject course (prior year)

Advanced Placement:• Anyone may take an

AP course• Teacher

recommendation• Must meet

prerequisite for the class of interest.

Colleges encourage you to do more than just study…

• Get involved in school activities• Get involved in community activities• Keep track of awards and honors your

receive• Make it a priority to be WELL

ROUNDED!

Have a great summer…. We look forward to seeing you next year!

American High School Web Site:www.fremont.k12.ca.us/american

• School Loop• Email addresses of all AHS staff• Naviance• Counseling Department, Library and

Sports information• Eagle Handbook• Daily Bulletin• Links to student activities

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