HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Class of 2010 and 2011
MVLA Union High School District
English Social Studies World Studies 40 credits
University of California
English History World Studies U.S. History 4 years 2 years 1 year 1 year English
California State University
4 years 2 years 1 year 1 year
35 credits 10 credits Addtl.Global Studies 5 credits U.S. History 10 credits Civics 5 credits Economics 5 credits
History World Studies U.S. History
Mathematics 20 credits Must include Algebra I
Mathematics 3 years Algebra I 1 year Geometry 1 year Algebra II 1 year (4 years recommended) Laboratory Science 2 years 2 of 3 disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (3 years recommended) World Language 2 years Must be in the same language. (3 years recommended) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
3 years 1 year 1 year 1 year
Science 20 credits Must include 10 credits of a physical science and 10 credits of a life science World Language/Fine Arts/ Practical Arts 20 credits 20 credits in one area or any combination in the 3 areas
Laboratory Science 2 years Biology and one other college prep. science course (Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science) World Language 2 years Must be in the same language. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year Electives 1 year One unit (two semesters), in addition to those required above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts, social studies, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the world language requirement or two years of another language).
Physical Education 20 credits P.E. should be taken every quarter of the freshman and sophomore years. Starting in 2009-2010, all PE classes and sports will be semester long (5 credits). Health Education 5 credits
Electives TOTAL 01/09
60 credits 220 credits
Electives 1 year One unit (two semesters), in addition to those required above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts, social studies, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the world language requirement or two years of another language).
Tentative Plan for Activities Outside of the Classroom
Every year: Try new things & develop a future plan! __ __ Join clubs (some examples: Key Club, Latin Student Union, Chess Club) Play sports (list some possibilities below) --Fall __________ __________ --Winter __________ __________ --Spring __________ __________ Visit College/Career Center (Room 103 M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm daily) Use Tutorial Center to do homework and get extra help (Library, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm daily) Construct a résumé to keep track of all high school activities Attend Summer School, if necessary Explore summer opportunities (e.g. travel, special programs, visit colleges)
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Freshman Year: Get informed & involved! __ __ __ __ __ Create a 4-year plan -- You can download the form on mvla.net and choose the counseling link Join some clubs that interest you! Go to Club Day and see Ms. Maciel for a complete list Explore volunteering opportunities! Talk to Kristin Joseph in our College/Career Center If taking Biology, consider taking the Biology SAT Subject Test in June Take the Naviance Family Connection “My Learning Style” survey and edit “My Profile”, if needed
Sophomore Year: Explore and prepare! __ __ __ __ __ __ Take the PSAT in October Consider taking appropriate SAT Subject Tests based on classes (e.g. Biology, Spanish) Take the Naviance Family Connection “My Personality Type” survey (“Do What You Are”) Consider alternative programs (e.g. Middle College, Freestyle) for Junior year Begin researching colleges & other post-high school options (learn about eligibility requirements, begin visiting college campuses, & use the internet to investigate) Attend Starting your College Search & other college planning evenings
Junior Year: Research & excel! __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Take the PSAT in October & the SAT and/or ACT in the spring Take SAT Subject Tests & AP tests, if appropriate Begin Naviance Family Connection “College Search”, “My Game Plan”, and “My Résumé” Continue researching colleges Research other post-high school options like the military, work, study abroad Explore career opportunities (e.g. volunteer work, shadowing, internship) Attend Starting your College Search & other college planning evenings
Senior Year: Commit and decide! __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Take the SAT and/or ACT and SAT Subject Tests, if necessary; take AP tests, if appropriate Apply to colleges and universities by appropriate deadlines Complete Naviance Family Connection “My Résumé”, “My Game Plan” and “My Colleges” Get letters of recommendation from teachers and counselor for private/out-of-state colleges Visit college campuses and decide where to go to college based on what’s important to you Decide about other post-high school options (e.g. the military, work, etc.) Apply for financial aid and scholarships Join the Career Development Program, if applicable Take placement tests if planning to attend a community college
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