junior course selection power point

Junior Course SelectionCasa 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

California State University (CSU) Minimum Eligibility a – g Requirements

University of California (UC) Minimum Eligibility a – g Requirements *

Social Studies a - Social Science 2 years a - Social Science 2 years

World History 10 credits World History World History

US History 10 credits U.S. History U.S. History

American Government 5 credits (may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History)

(may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History)

Economics 5 credits

English 40 credits b - English (college prep) 4 years

(may include 1 year of ELD 4)

b - English (college prep) 4 years(may include 1 year of ELD 4)

Mathematics 20 credits c - Mathematics 3 years c - Mathematics 3 years(4 years recommended)

Must include Algebra I or Algebra IA + IB Algebra IGeometry

Algebra II

Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II Additional Math/Science or Math/Science

Related 10 credits

Science d - Laboratory Science 2 years d - Laboratory Science 2 years

(3 years recommended)

Physical Science 10 creditsBiology 10 credits

Physical ScienceBiological Science

2 of the following 3 areas:Biology/life science, chemistry, physics

Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits e - Visual and Performing Arts 1 year(from single discipline)

e - Visual and Performing Arts 1 year(from single discipline)

Physical Education 20 credits f - Foreign Language 2 years

(same language)

f - Foreign Language 2 years

(same language) (3 years recommended)

Human Interaction 5 credits

Electives 65 credits g - Elective (college prep) 1 year g - Elective (college prep) 1 year

Total 220 Credits California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)

GPA, Credit Status, and Class Rank

High School Graduation Credit Summary

Credit Recovery through Odysseyware

Make up credits for graduation Program is online Must be able to work independently Counselor approval Courses currently available:

Algebra 1American GovernmentEconomicsEnglish 9, 10, 11, 12GeometryUS HistoryWorld History

Casa lab sciences recognized by colleges (Area d on the UC a-g list)

Physical Science/Honors (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 Auto Technology Auto Repair Technology Drafting Autocad Architectural Autocad Mechanical

Which courses count as Visual Performing Arts for graduation?

3D Animation Acting Art Band Choir Computer Graphic Design Music Appreciation Photography Yearbook

What are clusters?

Thematic curriculum

Integrated topics in English and US History (cluster core)

Cluster electives related to cluster core

Standards based

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, Honors, 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?

Green Career Pathway (GCP)

Health Career Pathway (HCP)

Liberal Studies (LS)

Marketing, Media & Management (M³)

New Courses

Chamber Choir Calculus B/C AP Entrepreneurship

Green Careers Pathway (GCP)

Health Careers Pathway(HCP)

Liberal Studies(LS)

Marketing, Media and Management

(M3)

English 11 (GCP) English 11 NY (RSP)

English 11 (HCP) English 11 NY (RSP)

English 11 (LS) English 11 AP* English 11 NY (RSP)

English 11 (M3) English 11 AP* English 11 NY (RSP)

US History (GCP) US History SDAIE

US History (HCP) US History SDAIE

US History (LS) US History AP* US History SDAIE

US History (M3) US History SDAIE

Cluster Electives - Choose at least one from your cluster.

Chemistry GCP Ecology Applications Environmental Science AP United Anglers Field Studies Wildlife Biology

Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry HCP Clinical Biology HCP Co-op ROP HOSA Sports Medicine Advanced

Acting Intermediate Acting Advanced Art II Photography Advanced

You must choose 2: Comparative Religion Legal Studies Psych Intro Sociology Women’s Role in History

Computer Graphic Design Culinary Arts Advanced Entrepreneurship Event Planning Pastry & Baking Yearbook

Global Electives

ELD ELD 1A ELD 1B ELD 2 ELD 3 ELD 4Math Math Review Algebra 1 Algebra 1 SDAIE Algebra 1A Algebra 1A SDAIE Algebra 1B Algebra 1B SDAIE Algebra II

Science Astronomy Biology Biology SDAIE Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physical Science Physical Science

SDAIE Physics Science Intro. SDAIEAdvanced Placement Art III AP English 11 AP Calculus A/B AP

World Language French I French 2 French 3 Mandarin Chinese I Mandarin Chinese II Mandarin Chinese III Mandarin Chinese III Hon Mandarin Chinese IV Hon Spanish I Spanish Native I Spanish 2 Spanish Native 2 Spanish 2 Workplace

Other Electives 3D Animation ROP Academic Decathlon Acting Beginning Art I Auto CAD Mechanical Auto CAD

Architectural Architect Model ROP Auto Technology I Auto Repair ROP Band Concert Band Symphonic Business Co-op

Other Electives Drafting ROP English Make-up IWE Jazz Band I Jazz Band II Journalism Leadership Life Skills (SDC) Minimum Day Music Appreciation Newspaper Production PE 10 Photography

11th Grade Course Selection



Liberal Studies(LS)


(M3)















Global Electives


Science Astronomy Biology Biology SDAIE Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physical Science Physical Science SDAIE Physics Science Intro. SDAIEAdvanced Placement Art III AP English 11 AP Calculus A/B AP French 4 AP


Other Electives 3D Animation ROP Academic Decathlon Acting Beginning Art I Auto CAD Mechanical Auto CADArchitectural Auto Technology I Auto Repair ROP Band Concert Band Symphonic Business Co-op Business Co-op CHSEE Passing Child Development

Other Electives Drafting ROP IWE (teacher approval) Jazz Band I Jazz Band II Journalism Leadership Life Skills (SDC) Minimum Day Music Appreciation Newspaper Production PE 10 Photography Sports Medicine Study Skills




Liberal Studies(LS)


(M3)



English 11 (LS) English 11 AP English 11 NY (RSP)




US History (LS) US History AP US History SDAIE








Global ElectivesChoose your other classes from these electives


Science Astronomy Biology Biology SDAIE Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physical Science Physical Science SDAIE Physics Science Intro. SDAIEAdvanced Placement Art III AP English 11 AP Calculus A/B AP Calculus B/C AP




Other Electives Drafting ROP IWE (teacher approval) Jazz Band I Jazz Band II Journalism Leadership Life Skills (SDC) Minimum Day Music Appreciation Newspaper Production PE 10 Photography




Liberal Studies(LS)


(M3)














Computer Graphic Design Culinary Arts Advanced Entrepreneurship Event Planning Pastry and baking Yearbook

Global ElectivesChoose your other classes from these electives

ELD ELD 1A ELD 1B ELD 2 ELD 3 ELD 4Math Math Review Algebra 1 Algebra 1 SDAIE Algebra 1A Algebra 1A SDAIE Algebra 1B Algebra 1B SDAIE

Science Astronomy Biology Biology SDAIE Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physical Science Physical Science SDAIE Physics Science Intro. SDAIEAdvanced Placement Art III AP English 11 AP Calculus A/B AP




Other Electives Drafting ROP IWE Jazz Band I Jazz Band II Journalism Leadership Life Skills (SDC) Minimum Day Music Appreciation Newspaper Production PE 10 Photography


We need your second choices!

Reason for 1st choice cluster__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1st choice cluster alternate elective: __________

In case you don’t get your 1st choice cluster, what is your 2nd choice cluster? ____________

2nd choice cluster elective: __________

We need your alternate Global Electives!

Global ElectivesIn the event you cannot be placed in the electives

that you’ve chosen on the front of this form, list your 2nd and 3rd choice electives.

2nd choice global elective: __________________

3rd choice global elective: __________________

4th 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

READ about the courses in the Course Description Handbook www.casagrandehighschool.or

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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

Internet Information

UC http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

CSUhttp://www.csumentor.edu/ NCAAhttp://web1.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!

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