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High School Graduation Requirements
Course Course Length Credits
English 4 Years 40
Math 2 Years 20
World History 1 Year 10
U.S. History 1 Year 10
American Government 1 Semester 5
Economics 1 Semester 5
Science 3 Years 30
World Languages/Visual & Performing Art
2 Years 20
Physical Education 2 Years 20 Required Credits 160
Elective Credits 70
TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
230
9th Grade: 60 credits
10th Grade: 120 credits
11th Grade: 180 credits
12th Grade: 230 Credits
Credit Check:
9th Grade: 60 credits
10th Grade: 120 credits
11th Grade: 180 credits
12th Grade: 230 Credits
Summer School
– Forms will be distributed in your homeroom.
– If you do not receive a form you can print one on Haiku.
– Counselors don’t see your current semester grades. If you are getting a D or an F register for summer school.
– Summer school starts the first Monday after graduation
Adult School (Night School) (11&12)
PLATO Zero period credit recovery (11&12)
Credit Recovery
Free for high school students
Require submission of the form for high school students provided online.
Requires the Alternative Request Form available in the Counseling office.
TUITION IS:
Classes at a Community College
For High School Students
College and Career Opportunities
Community College
4-year Colleges and Universities
Private and Out-of-State schools USC, Stanford, Chapman, Concordia, University of Chicago, Tufts
University, etc.
Certificate Programs
Specialty Schools
Military
Community Colleges 109 Statewide Two-year school Career and job entry majors Vocational Certificates AA degrees Transfer classes
Minimum Requirements For Transfer Students 18 years old or a high school graduate Placement tests for entry into English, ESL
and Mathematics are required unless waived by completion of coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
UC Berkeley UC Los Angeles UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Irvine UC Davis UC Santa Cruz UC Riverside UC Merced
California State Universities 23 CAL STATES
Fullerton Long Beach San Diego Sonoma Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Private Universities
Minimum GPA Varies SAT/ACT Requirement Varies
Deadlines Vary Tuition Usually Higher Smaller Class Size
What are A-G Requirements?
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
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“A” History/Social Science
2 Years
World History CP or H European History AP U.S. History CP or AP
American Government CP or AP History of the Americas IB HL2
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“B” English 4 Years
English 1CP or H English 2CP or H
English 3CP, English Language AP or English HL1 IB (International Baccalaureate)
English 4 ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing), English Literature & Comp AP, or
English HL 2 IB
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
The
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“C”
Math 3 Years
Algebra 1 or H
Geometry CP or H Algebra 2CP, Alg2/Trig or Alg2/Trig H Finite Math, Pre-Calculus CP or H, Applied Calculus, Calculus AB/BC AP,
Statistics AP Math SL IB
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
The
A-G
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e Pa
tter
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“D”
Laboratory Science 2 Years
Biology CP, H, AP, IB HL2
Oceanography Chemistry CP, H, AP
Forensic Science Investigation Physics CP, Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
The
A-G
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“E”
Foreign Language 2 years
French 1,2,3, French Language AP Latin 1,2,3,4H
Spanish 1,2,3,4H Spanish Language AP
Spanish for Native Speakers 1,2,3
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
The
A-G
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“F”
Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
Music: Band, Adv., Concert Choir, Treble Choir Adv., Madrigals, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Guitar, Base Choir
Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting, Adv., Advanced Visual Arts IB, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Visual Imagery, Digital Filmmaking, Independent Film Project, Video Productions, Graphic Design 1 and 2, Media Arts &Technology, Dramatic Productions and Exploration of Art
Theatre Arts: Drama, Drama Workshop, Theatre Arts Adv, Dramatic Production, Independent Film Production
Sequence of high school courses
Required for freshmen entering the
UC, CSU and some private
universities.
Must be passed with a grade of ‘C’
or better.
The
A-G
Co
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tter
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“G”
College Prep. Elective 1 year
English: Avid Senior Seminar, Journalism 1, 2, 3 and 4
Math: Computer Science AP
History/Social Science: Economics, AP, Psychology, Psychology AP, Sociology, History of the Americas HL 2 IB, Theory of Knowledge IB, Microeconomics AP
Science: Earth Science, Forensic Science, Oceanography, Computer Integrated Manufacturing PLTW, Intro. To Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering Design, Engineering Design and Development
Visual & Performing Art: Fashion Design 1, Culinary Art 1A & 1B
College Testing
PSAT: Preliminary SAT (EACH OCTOBER)
Recommendation: Completion of Geometry.
Taken during Junior year in order to compete for National Merit Scholarship
ACT and/or SAT Test
Taken during spring of Junior year
SAT Subject Tests: Required by some colleges.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams
Naviance
Sign on to your Naviance account from the FHS Website
- Your log in is the same as your Haiku log in.
Search for scholarships, colleges and careers, and update your Brag Sheet for letters of recommendation for private colleges and UC Berkeley
Check college application due dates
Check Scattergrams for data about acceptance qualifications (GPA, test scores).
Coastline Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
What is ROP?
Career and Technical Education
UC/CSU Approved Courses
Internship Opportunities
Who can take ROP courses?
High school seniors, juniors, or a student at least 16-years old.
For more information, contact:
Ms. Sawczuk, College and Career Center
NCAA ELIGIBILITY DIVISION II
16 Core Courses
3 years of English
2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
3 years of additional English, math or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy
DIVISION 1
16 Core Courses
4 years of English
3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy
CTE PATHWAYS Career Technical Education
• Foothill offers CTE pathways that give students the opportunity to explore and become skilled in one of nine areas of study. In order to complete a pathway and graduate with a pathway cord, students must take 3-4 courses in that field, including at least one introductory, one focus, and one completer course in the same area.
• I= Introductory
• F= Focus Course
• C= Completer Course
*Optional electives can be used as the intro or focus courses or can be taken as an elective in addition to other coursework.
PATHWAYS
Graphic Design
Robotics
Fashion Design
Visual Imagery
Culinary Arts
FEAT (Foothill Engineering
and technology)
Four STEM
pathways designed to
allow students to explore
A variety of Engineering, Manufacturing,
Media and Computer classes.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Most Rigorous pre-university course of studies
Only Foothill program of study eligible to qualify for The Common Application designation of “most rigorous courses offered at the school”
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Helps college bound students be more successful.
College prep Program
Writing instructions in all academic subjects.
College campus visitations
Tutoring Available Tuesdays & Thursdays
Room #117
1:45pm-3:45pm (All Subject Areas, Homework Assistance, Study Group Sessions)
Private and Peer Tutoring Referrals in the Counseling Office.
Knight Connection Study Hall