1 of 18

Parent Articulation Night

Welcome

Class of 2026, 2027 & 2028

2 of 18

Agenda

  • Introductions
  • Getting Involved
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Pathway Courses
  • A-G Graduation & Elective Courses
  • What’s Next
  • Questions

​

3 of 18

Staff you should know as you start your journey

  • Principal: Dr. Erica Renfree
  • Associate Principal: YY Lewis
  • Associate Principal: Nicholas Willis
  • Dean of Students (9-11th Grade): Joseph Schmidt
  • Dean of Students (12th Grade) & Athletic Director: John Pisapia

​

4 of 18

5 of 18

Articulation Cards

6 of 18

7 of 18

OSPS Report

8 of 18

​

​

​

​

​

​

How many credits should my child have?

End of 9th grade

10-12 credits

End of 10th grade

22-24 credits

End of 11th grade

30-32 credits

9 of 18

A) - 3 years of History��B) - 4 years of English (*1 year of Ethnic Studies)��C) - 3 years of Math (4 recommended)��D) - 3 years of Science (4 recommended)��E) - 2 years of World Language ��F) - 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art��G) – College Elective��2 years of PE - State of California requirement�

High School Graduation Requirements:

44 credits, 2.0GPA & A-G Courses�(UC A-G Requirements)

10 of 18

Difference in Level of Rigor

ADVANCED

not weighted

These courses cover the same curriculum, but provide additional rigor, increased pace, and high expectations for all students. However, these courses are not weighted through GPA. Students are encouraged to enroll in these courses, provided strength and interest in the subject area.

​

HONORS

weighted +1.0 for A,B, or C*

These courses have added demands of high expectations and accelerated coursework. These courses are weighted.

​

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

weighted +1.0 for A,B, or C*

These courses are taught by CHHS High teachers and are certified by the College Board, and have weighted grades. Students who score a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam may qualify for college credit through their college or university.

​

MIRAMAR COLLEGE COURSES

weighted +1.0 and receive 2 credits

These courses are on CHHS campus and instructed by Miramar College professors. Students receive 2 credits per course, and grades are weighted.

​

​

Per District policy, courses taken during the 9th grade year are not weighted, regardless of AP or Honors designations.

​

11 of 18

Example of Program of Study

12 of 18

CHHS Pathways

13 of 18

1

A

History

World History, AP World History, MIRA-PERG 120/History 100

2

B.

English

English 3,4

English 3, 4 Adv

3

C.

Math

Int Math I, Int Math II, Int Math III

*Adv sections offered for each level

4

D.

Science

Physics of the Universe, UCCI Green Up

5

​

Physical Education (if needed)

Physical Education, Marching Band, NJROTC

6

E.

Foreign Language (if needed)

Spanish or American Sign Language

​

Elective

Pathway Course, VAPA Elective, AP Elective, ASB, AVID

10th Grade Schedule Overview

14 of 18

1

A

History

US History, AP US History, Health 101 & History 109

2

B.

English

American Literature, Am Lit Honors, AP Language

3

C.

Math

Int Math II, Int Math III, Pre Cal, Honors Pre Cal, Stats, AP Stats

Advanced sections offered for all Integrated Math courses

4

D.

Science

Chemistry Earth Systems,

Honors Chemistry Earth Systems,

AP Chemistry

5

​

Physical Education (if needed)

Physical Education, Marching Band, NJROTC

6

E.

Foreign Language (if needed)

Spanish or American Sign Language

​

Elective

Pathway Course, VAPA Elective, AP Elective, ASB, AVID

11th Grade Schedule Overview

15 of 18

1

A

History

Government /Economics, AP Government/Economics, Political Science 102, and 101

2

B.

English

English Reading Writing Composition (ERWC), AP English Literature, English 101/Music 103, English 101, Sociology 101

3

C.

Math (recommended)

Int Math III, Pre Cal, Honors Pre Cal, Stats, AP Stats, Math 116/119, Financial Math

Advanced sections offered for all Integrated Math courses

4

D.

Science (elective)

AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Env. Science

5

​

Physical Education (if needed)

Physical Education, Marching Band, NJROTC

6

E.

Foreign Language (if needed)

Spanish or American Sign Language

​

Elective

Pathway Course, VAPA Elective, AP Elective, ASB, AVID, College Elective, Online Lab

12th Grade Schedule Overview

16 of 18

Student Agencies in Action at CHHS

17 of 18

What’s Next???

  • Complete Articulation Card by

​

​

​

​

  • Students will get to preview courses in Spring ‘25 will have opportunity to request changes
  • Changes will not be made after this unless there is a gross error

​

  • No shows on day 1 of school result in drop from classes.

​

​

​

Class of 2028

10/24 and 10/25

Class of 2027

10/27

Class of 2026

11/13 and 11/14

18 of 18

​

​

​

​

Thank you