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High School & Beyond

2020-2021

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Elementary/Middle School

High School

VS

Take different levels of the same class.

If you fail a class, you are expected to take summer school.

Middle school grades are NOT used on college applications.

You may still be promoted to high school.

Take specific classes to meet graduation

requirements.

If you fail a class, you are required to make it up.

Grades ARE used on college applications.

You will not earn a diploma if you do not meet all requirements

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Why is education important?

The more you study, the more you allow your brain to grow & stretch.

Allows you to:

  • explore more ideas
  • learn things you didn’t know
  • have new experiences.

Many employers will pay you based on your level of education.

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What does it take to graduate high school from AVUHSD?

ENGLISH 40 credits 4 years

MATH (Algebra 1 or higher) 30 credits 3 years

HEALTH 10 credits 1 year

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 10 credits 1 year

LIFE SCIENCE 10 credits 1 year

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) 20 credits 2 years

WORLD HISTORY 10 credits 1 year

U.S. HISTORY 10 credits 1 year

CIVICS / ECONOMICS 10 credits 1 year

FINE ARTS / FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10 credits 1 year

ELECTIVES 70 credits

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Total - 230 credits

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Graduation vs College Entrance (A-G)

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High School Graduation

4-Year College Entrance

  • History/Social Science:

3 Years

2 Years

  • English:

4 Years

4 Years

  • Mathematics:

3 Years

3 Years

  • Science:

2 Years (1 life, 1 physical)

2 Years (1 life w/lab, 1 physical w/lab)

  • Foreign Language:

1 Year

2Years

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

1 Year

  • College-Preparatory Electives:

7 Year-long Classes

1 Year

Physical Education:

2 Years

Not Required

Health:

1 Year

Not Required

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Trade school/community colleges

Most community colleges & trade schools only require a high school diploma.

Community colleges offer lots of academic programs. They offer pathways towards a bachelor's degrees. They also offer pathways towards trade jobs (like welders, electricians, etc).

Trade schools often offer similar programs - but with less financial aid & with higher prices than community colleges.

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Job Outlook by Education Level

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https://cacareerzone.org

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How to Choose Which Educational Path

Think about your dream life. What comes to mind? How big of a house do you want? How often do you want to go on vacation? What sort of car do you want? How do you want to spend your free time?

https://www.cacareerzone.org/budget/round

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Monthly Spending

Minimum Annual Salary

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Careers That May Support My Lifestyle