HIGH SCHOOL 4-YEAR PLAN
The 4-year plan is the focal point of a student's academic guidance. A 4-year plan is a worksheet that outlines the classes a student will take during their 4 years of high school, and ideally its creation is a joint effort between the student and guidance counselor. The 4-year plan allows students to carefully plan their high school curriculum based on their career and postsecondary goals/interests. The aim of the 4-year plan is to ensure that students are aware of and meet graduation requirements, meet minimum eligibility requirements for college admission in California (also known as the A-G list), and become acquainted with the class structures of their individual high school. 4-year plan discussions are centered on the following information: 1. Career area(s) that interest the student 2. Possible occupation(s) 3. Postsecondary education plans: o 4-year college (CSU/UC/Private/Independent) o 2-year college (Community Colleges) o Post-secondary vocational programs / Apprenticeship programs o Occupational skill training in the military o On-the-job-training 4. Possible post-secondary education campuses (university or college name) 5. Courses the student will take each semester (related to the student's interest and/or educational goals). 6. Grades 7. Semester and cumulative credits
A Sample of General California HS Graduation Requirements: English Social Studies Mathematics Science (10 credits life / 10 credits physical) Physical Education Foreign Language or Fine Arts Freshman Seminar / Health Electives Total Credits required 40 credits 30 credits 20 credits 20 credits 20 credits 10 credits 10 credits 80 credits 230 credits
All students in California are required by state law to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), as well as satisfy all other state and local requirements, in order to receive a high school diploma (Education Code Section 48980[e]).