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Navigating

Your Path: Sophomore Course Selection

For the 2025-2026 School Year

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Agenda

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Graduation Requirements

College Requirements

Courses

4-Year Plan

Sample Schedules

Exit Ticket

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Understanding Graduation Requirements

Ensure a smooth journey by understanding the graduation requirements

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English	40 credits
Social Studies Ethnic Studies 10 credits World/Global Studies 10 credits US History 10 credits Civics 5 credits Economics 5 credits	40 credits
Mathematics - Must include Algebra I	20 credits
Science - Must include 10 credits of a physical science and 10 credits of a life science	20 credits
World Language/Fine Arts/Practical Arts - 20 credits in one area or any combination in the 3 areas	20 credits
Physical Education	20 credits
Health Education	5 credits
Electives	55 credits

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Your Graduation Status is available in Aeries

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4-Year College Entrance Requirements

If you are interested in applying to a 4-year college, these are the requirements

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UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS

B

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C

3

D

2

A

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E

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F

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G

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World History & US History

4 years recommended

HISTORY

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

LANGUAGE OTHER

THAN ENGLISH

VISUAL &

PERFORMING ARTS

COLLEGE PREP

ELECTIVE

3 years recommended

Must include Alg 1, Alg 2, & Geometry*

2 of 3: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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Update Your 4-Year Plan

Locate the 4-Year Plan you created last year in your Google Drive

If you are new to LAHS, create a 4-Year Plan and share it with your counselor (make sure s/he have access to edit)

Share with Your Counselor

Jenny Dumas, Ryan Carter, Jeamice Parker, Ariel Rojas, Tamesha Wise, Deanna Mistele-Ali, Jacob Larin

http://tinyurl.com/lahs4yrplan

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Exploring Core Subjects: English

American Literature

Discuss the works of famous American writers of the 19th & 20th centuries. Poetry, novels, short stories, dramas, and essays.

Study of American authors with an emphasis on rhetorical analysis. Extensive reading, writing, and discussions required. Equivalent to a freshman year college English course.

AP English Language

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Exploring Core Subjects: Science

Biology

AP or College Prep Science

Chemistry or Chem H

Biotech or Agroecology

Biology

Human Biology

Biology or Biology H

Chemistry or Chem H

Chemistry

AP or College Prep Science

Chemistry Honors

AP or College Prep Science

Human Biology

Agroecology

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

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Exploring Core Subjects: Math

10th Grade If you are currently in	Option 1 Then you can select	Option 2 Or you can select	Option 3 Or you can select
Geometry	Algebra 2	Algebra 2 H
Geometry H	Algebra 2	Algebra 2 H
Algebra 2	Trigonometry	Trigonometry H	Adv Stats & Data Science
Algebra 2 H	Trigonometry	Trigonometry H	Adv Stats & Data Science	AP Statistics
Trigonometry	Calculus	AP Calculus AB	Adv Stats & Data Science
Trigonometry H	Calculus	AP Calculus AB	AP Calculus BC

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Exploring Core Subjects: History

Highly accelerated pace of learning, ideal for students who are appreciative of history

US History

AP US History

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Don’t Forget

World Language

All students must complete a semester of Health in order to graduate. Don’t wait until senior year to get it done!

We have several CTE, visual arts, and performance arts classes available. Remember that one year of art is required for entrance to UC/CSU. Dance, Culinary, Engineering, etc.

At least 2 years of language other than English are required to be eligible for UC/CSU.

Students need 20 credits of PE to graduate. Students who pass 9th grade PE with a B or higher can earn PE credit with participation in LAHS sports or alternative PE classes Weight Training, Yoga, Dance, etc.

Health

C.T.E. or Art

P.E.

Other Course Options/Requirements

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Middle College & College Now!

For independently driven students that want to start college early
Take college classes at Foothill College
Earn up to 90 transferable college credits for free
Receive college/career counseling from CN Advisor
Earn an LAHS diploma
For independently driven students
Check Website for up to date application deadlines.

Join small, safe & supportive community
Take both high school & college classes at Foothill College
Earn up to 60 transferable credits for free
Receive individualized counseling from MC Staff
Design a flexible schedule
Earn an LAHS diploma
Check website for up to date application deadlines.

FOOTHILLCOLLEGENOW.ORG

FOOTHILLMIDDLECOLLEGE.ORG

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Freestyle Academy

Insert details here

UC-approved art courses
Project-based, collaborative learning environment
Animation, Film, or Design

https://freestyleacademy.rocks/

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Academic Rigor

Take a course load that is a reasonable and appropriate challenge
It’s important to challenge yourself, but consider your overall workload:

How long does homework take you to complete?
Are you an athlete?
Spend time working, volunteering, or pursuing other extracurricular activities?

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AP and Honors

Holistic review: academic profile, extracurricular involvement, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, and more

Admissions look for students who have pursued their interests and passions. Taking advanced classes related to your interests is more meaningful than accumulating numerous AP and honors courses.

A strong academic record should be balanced with involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, community service, and other aspects of a well-rounded life.

Admissions officers look for students with a genuine interest in and love for learning

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Sample Schedules

AP English Lang
Calculus
Physics
Painting I
AP US History
Mandarin III
Journalism

World Literature Honors
Algebra 2
Chemistry
Bel Canto
AP Human Geography
Latin II

American Lit
Algebra 2
AP Envi Sci
Latin II
US History
Design & Fab
Wrestling

American Lit
US History
AP Calculus AB
Biotech
French III
Culinary II
AP Comp Sci

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Keep in Mind:

Students wanting to remain eligible for a college admissions and to remain on track for graduation - should enroll in 6 classes

Athletes should not enroll in more than 6 classes due to the level of commitment outside of school

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We have a new time management tool to help you plan your day. It shows you the time commitment for a 6 vs a 7 period day.

The tool allows for you to fill in the all aspects of your life. From the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep.

On the right hand side you will see the suggested amount of time for a CP and an H/AP course.

When filling this document out please be sure to enter all of your commitments; club sports, volunteer hours, family commitments.

The purpose of this is to help you understand how you are spending you time and help you plan for the future when selecting your courses.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK

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Here is a completed sample of a schedule.

Notice the planned course work and time commitment to homework/study time required.

Notice that in this example a large portion of Sunday afternoon is being devoted to Sunday Dinner. This person also has a part-time job on Saturday afternoons.

Notice that this person is also an early riser - waking up at 6:30 AM to get ready for school and spends 30 minutes getting to school.

What are some daily/weekly events that you need take into consideration when building your schedule?

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Course Selection Process & Timeline
	Date	Activity Description
Step 1	Dec 2, 2024 Dec 9, 2024	10th/11th-grade Counselor Presentation 9th-grade Counselor Presentation *Counselor presentations will cover the following topics: course sequence, graduation and university admissions requirements, time management, and relevant topics.
Step 2	Dec 2, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025	Students log into AERIES and begin self-selecting courses for the 24-25 school year.
Step 3	Jan 7, 2025	Course Selection Website Launch a one-stop location for students to learn more about various electives and course sequences
Step 4	Jan 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025	10-minute 1:1 student:counselor appointment to review the courses selected, address questions, and make adjustments regarding course selection.
Step 5	Jan 15, 2025	Elective Fair - Students learn about available electives and programs such as Middle College, College Now, and Freestyle Academy.
Step 6	February 25, 2025 - March 5, 2025	Course Audition Window for courses such as Performing Arts, Leadership, and CTE courses
Step 7	~Mar 10, 2025	Families receive letters confirming course selections.
Step 8	Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025	Students will be able to make adjustments to the courses selected by meeting with their counselor.

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Counselors will be

meeting with students

during English classes

10 minute appointments to review course selection and make adjustments
Meetings begin January 13
We will start with Class of 2028, then Class of 2027, and finally Class of 2026

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How to enter you classes in AERIES

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BEFORE YOU GO…

Make sure your 4-year plan is shared with your counselor

Jenny Dumas, Ryan Carter, Jeamice Parker, Ariel Rojas,

Tamesha Wise, Deanna Mistele-Ali, Jacob Larin

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Thank You!

Questions?

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CCC Weekly Bulletin

Spring & Summer Opportunities

Counselors are available to meet with students on a drop-in basis during brunch and lunch. We are also available during A.C.T.

You can also email us to arrange time to meet.

*Our availability may be limited through March 11th due to scheduled course selection meetings.