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Teacher Instructions

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The focus of this lesson is showing growth and committing to graduate.

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  1. Click through the slides and share this information with your class.
  2. Have your students scan the QR code on slide 15 and complete the survey.

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GROWTH: Commit to graduate

SEL Competency: Self Management

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Learn about the A-G requirements with Mrs. Carter in this video:

Mrs. Carter Video

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What are the KHSD graduation requirements?

SUBJECT

CREDITS

SUBJECT

CREDITS

English - 4 years

40

Foreign Language/Fine Arts/CTE - 1 year

10

Social Studies - 3 years

30

Health - 1 semester

5

Mathematics - 3 years

  • 1 year must be Algebra

30

Electives

35

Science - 2 years

  • Physical science
  • Biological science

20

Pathway - All students will be required to complete coursework within one of the district approved pathways: College Preparatory, Career Preparatory, or Individualized Plan.

30

Physical Education - 2 years

20

Total to Graduate

220

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What is A-G?

When we say A-G, we are talking about groups of classes you take in high school categorized and labeled A-G.

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A-G classes are part of the requirement for admission to a UC and CSU schools.

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What classes are in these A-G categories?

A group: Social Studies

B group: English

C group: Mathematics

D group: Science

E group: Foreign Language

F group: Fine Arts

G group: Electives

Think about your schedule. Which of your classes are in one of these A-G categories?

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Groups A and B

Social Studies

  • At least 2 years of social studies classes.
  • 1 year of World History and 1 year of US History.

(You also need Economics and Government to graduate)

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English

  • You need to take 4 years of English classes.

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Group C and D

MATHEMATICS

  • At least 3 years of math classes. 4 years is better!
  • You must take:
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Adv. Algebra

SCIENCE

  • At least 2 years of science classes. 3 years is better!
  • At least 2 of the following subjects:
    • Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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Group E and F

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

  • At least 2 years of Spanish or French classes. 3 years is better!
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FINE ARTS

  • You need to take at least 1 year of fine arts classes.
  • These are also called visual and performing arts classes.
  • Examples: music, theatre, art.

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What classes do I need for group G?

ELECTIVES

  • You need to take at least 1 year of a college prep elective class.
  • Examples: Welding/Ag Mechanics, Earth Science, choir, theatre

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What is the lowest grade you can get in a CP course to still earn A-G credit?

You can earn a …

A B C D F

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Do you know the graduation and A-G requirements?

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Pair-Share:

Work with your partner to summarize what you learned about the A-G and KHSD graduation requirements.

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How can I improve my grades in my classes?

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COLLEGE FAIR TODAY IN THE QUAD!!!!

  • Both Career Tech Schools and Colleges will be on campus today with information during 4th & 5th Lunch

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  • Visit booths to find out more about these schools and the careers they prepare you for beyond High School!!!

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Be sure to complete this to enter your name in a drawing for a chance to win #BulldogSTRONG items!!!

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Also, make sure to attend the College Fair in the quad at lunch!