Senior Course Selection Casa Grande High School Class of 2019
For the next hour you will... Review your high school transcript Understand what classes you may choose for graduation and education after high school Select the classes you want and need Ask questions
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2019
High School Graduation Credit Summary
What courses do you need? To meet graduation requirements To meet college entrance requirements To satisfy your interests
High School Graduation and Minimum 4-Year College Eligibility Requirements Petaluma City Schools High School Graduation Requirements Social Studies World History 10 credits US History 10 credits American Government 5 credits Economics 5 credits English 40 credits Mathematics 20 credits Must pass Algebra I / Math I Additional Math/Science or Math/Science Related 10 credits Science Physical Science Biology or Biology & Community Health 10 credits 10 credits Foreign Language/Visual Performing Art/CTE if a-g 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Human Interaction 5 credits General/Electives 65 credits Total 220 Credits California State University (CSU) Minimum Eligibility a-g Requirements a. Social Science 2 years World History U.S. History (may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History) b. English (college prep) 4 years (may include 1 year of ELD 4) c. Mathematics 3 years Algebra I / Math I Geometry / Math 2 Algebra II / Math 3 d. Laboratory Science 2 years Physical Science Biological Sciences e. Language Other Than English 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. University of California (UC) Minimum Eligibility a-g Requirements a. Social Science 2 years World History U.S. History (may use American Government for ½ year of U.S. History) b. English (college prep) 4 years (may include 1 year of ELD 4) c. Mathematics 3 years (4 years recommended) Algebra I / Math I Geometry / Math 2 Algebra II / Math 3 d. Laboratory Science 2 years (3 years recommended) 2 of the following 3 foundational subjects: biology, biology & community health, chemistry, physics (one year may be from an interdisciplinary science course such as: AP Environmental Science or Environmental Conservation and Restoration) e. Language Other Than English 2 years (3 years recommended) f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (from single discipline) g. Elective (college prep) 1 year SAT or ACT Plus Writing must be completed By December of Senior year. Subject Tests are not required. Students must finish 11 of the 15 a-g courses by the end of their junior year. Grades of D are unacceptable for admission in most subjects.
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
Casa lab sciences recognized by colleges (Area d on the UC a-g list) Anatomy and Physiology Astronomy (CSU only) Biology/Honors Chemistry/Honors Environmental Conservation and Restoration Environmental Science AP Physical Science (CSU only) Physics, Physics I AP, Physics II AP Sports Medicine
Which courses count as Related Math/Science for graduation? Any third year math class Any third year science class Auto Engineering Computer Science AP Cultural Anthropology Gardening & Nursery Management* Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to Kinesiology* Introduction to Robotics Math Workshop *Pending Approval
Which courses count in the ForLng/VPArt/CTEa-g category for graduation? Visual Performing Art (VPA) 3D Animation 3D: Make Acting Art Band Choir Computer Graphic Design Music Appreciation Photography Yearbook (not a-g) Career Technical Ed (CTE a-g) Automotive Engineering Entrepreneurship World Languages French Spanish/Spanish for Native Speakers
New Courses for 2018-19 Astronomy* Culinary Arts Hospitality Management* Gardening & Nursery Management Honors Math 3 (Prep for Calculus) - weighted Intro to Kinesiology Intro to Spanish for Native Speakers Music Appreciation* PEACE* Weight Training *offered every other year
What are clusters? Thematic curriculum Integrated topics in English and US History (cluster core) Cluster electives related to cluster core
Which cluster is best for you? What cluster sparks your curiosity? What are your interests? What career(s) are you considering? What will you study at either the community college or a university?
Clusters Classes linked by a common theme English 12 American Government Economics Electives It is recommended at least three classes be part of your cluster.
Health Career Pathway (HCP)
ihouse (International House) Preparing students for the reality of the 21st Century world through the exploration and appreciation of the world beyond one s own community.
Innovation (INNOV) Technology driven Arts-infused Creativity, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship Areas of Interest: Product Design Marketing Business Graphic Design Culinary Arts Computer Technology Automotive Engineering
We need your second choices! Reason for 1st 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 alternatives Alternate elective #1 Alternate elective #2 Alternate elective #3
Be thoughtful in your choices Complete the Course Selection sheet completely Choose what you need for graduation, college, trade schools, and your interests
Do you have a student portal account? Go to the student portal: https://portal.petk12.org/parent/loginparent.aspx?page=default.aspx Login using your student petk12 Gmail address with the password you normally use If you cannot access your account, try using the default password changeme. If you re still not able to access your account, use the Forgot Password feature. This will allow you to change the password OR State that the email address could not be matched to an account. You will need to create a new account
Student Portal Course Request Entry
Temporary Codes for New Courses Gardening and Nursery Management TEMP 31 Introduction to Kinesiology TEMP 32 Intro to Spanish for Native Speakers TEMP 34 3D Design AP Sculpture AP
When are the forms due? Teachers will collect Course Sign Up Sheets one week from today! Turn yours in on time!
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