Road to College
5 Year Plan
The
The Road to Success 6 Year Plan
Broncos class of 2024

8th Grade Requirements

• AB Language

• AB U.S. History

• Math – (Math 8 or Advanced Math 8)

• Science- (Science 8 or Honors Science 8) • Physical Education
• Elective

Once You’ve Completed 8th Grade.….

What’s

Next?
•Moving on to high school.

•What do I need to graduate from high school?

•What classes do I take if I want to go to a California State University (e.g. Fresno State)?

•What classes do I take if I want to go to a UC or Private school (e.g. UCLA or USC)?

CUSD High School Graduation Requirements!!!

❖ 4 years English

❖ 4 years of Social Science: -Health
- World History - U.S. History
- Govt./Economics ❖ 2 years Math:
- Math 1 and Math 2

CUSD Requirements Continued

• 2 years of Science:

- 1 Physical Science and 1 Life Science

• 2 years of either World Lang. OR Fine Art (or combination of both)
• 4 years of Physical Education (2 years CORE)

• Total of 230 credits needed to graduate

What are the CSU or UC Requirements?

• 4 years College Prep English • 2 years of Social Science:
- World History - U.S. History
- American Gov.

• 3 years of Math/ 4 years recommended

CSU/UC requirements cont. . .

• 2 years of Science (3 years recommended for UC) -1 year Life Science/ 1 year Physical Science
• 2 years World Language ( 3 years recommended for UC) • 1 year college prep Fine Art
• Must take SAT Reasoning or ACT

• 3.0 minimum

• 3.0 minimum

GPA (CSU)

GPA (UC)

How Can I Prepare for the SAT or ACT?

• Start taking the PSAT in the 8th grade. • Practice on the Khan Academy
• Visit the ACT Academy website to practice for the ACT

These sites are a great way to practice your test taking skills before taking the SAT or ACT during your Junior (11th grade) year.

6 Year Plan Form

• Fill in your Name, Date, ID, Counselor and Class of: 2024

• Fill in your current 7th grade classes

Physical Education •PE- required

•Zero period or lunch P.E. available

for students with impacted schedules

Boys/Girls Athletic PE

•Athletic PE is recommended for all athletes •Athletic PE is gender specific (Boys PE/Girls PE)

Electives
• World Language- 3.5 GPA, a 4 on the 7th grade SBAC testing in ELA

• Performing Arts

• Art/Teen Living, Film Studies, Intro into Education, Advanced Art, Forensics, or Computer Science Discoveries

Application Electives

• Peer Counseling, Leadership, and Yearbook (Applications were due Feb 1st)
• AVID (Applications are due February 15th)

• Academic Seminar, Study Strategies, or Math Strategies (Based on SBAC testing scores and teacher recommendation)

(Advancement Via Individual Determination)

•	Students who are motivated to succeed

•	Students who need support in developing a plan for college

•	Students who are willing to try new strategies to reach their goals •	Students who are willing to work harder
•	Students who want to attend college

•	Student who have satisfactory citizenship, good attendance, and G.P.A. of 2.5-3.8.

 AVID_PROMO_ROUGH.mp4

Registration Dates

• Registration forms are due Feb. 20th to your AB teacher
• Registration: Feb. 25th & 26th during your AB class

Things to remember…

• Your SBAC testing scores are VERY important!!!

– They are used as a prerequisite for many high school courses.

• Keep your grades up! Go to labs if you need help!

• Start developing effective study habits and a strong work ethic.

• Getting involved in co-curricular activities and community service are important as you prepare for college.

• Plan your future using the Xello resources.

Class of 2024, Your road to success
starts here.