College Planning Document
COLUSA HIGH SCHOOL FOUR-YEAR PLAN
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING DOCUMENT
As you plan your classes over four years consider your goals for after High School.
Bolded: Required classes taken during a specific year
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Subjects |
H.S. |
College |
9th |
10th |
11th |
12th |
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a History |
3 yrs. |
2 yrs |
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World History |
U.S. History |
Government/Economics |
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b English |
4 yrs. |
4 yrs. |
English I |
English II |
English III |
English IV |
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c Mathematics |
2 yrs. |
3 yrs Alg, Geom, Alg II |
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d Science |
2 yrs – 1 physical science 1 life science |
2 Lab Sciences Biology, Int Ag Biology, Chemistry |
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e Language |
1 yr |
2-3 years |
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f Visual and Performing Arts |
1 yr |
1 yr
Art History Survey |
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Physical Education |
2 yrs |
None |
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Applied Arts |
1 yr |
None |
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g Elective |
60 credits |
1 yr |
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Totals |
240 |
15 year-long courses |
Should earn 70 |
Should earn 140 |
Should earn 210 |
Seniors graduate with a minimum of 240 credits |
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Required Area |
High School Graduation |
College Eligibility |
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Coursework |
240 Credits total minimum |
15 year-long courses total minimum Selective colleges often are looking for more rigorous courses such as Honors or AP |
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Minimum grade |
D or higher |
C or higher Selective colleges are looking for the best grades |
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GPA |
No requirement |
UC 3.5 or higher, CSU 3.0 or higher |
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CAHSEE |
Must pass Math and ELA (350) |
NO |
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College Entrance Tests |
None |
PSAT in October of junior year SAT or ACT with writing junior year and again senior year UC encourages 2 additional SAT Subject Tests |
