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Behavioral Health 4-Year Career & Academic Guide (Class of 2029 & Beyond)
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Student Name:
Plans/Goals after high school:
Careers you would like to explore in high school:
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Use the interactive Course Planner in Xello to learn more about courses and see an expanded list of courses within each grade level and graduation requirement category.
Log in to Xello at: www.psdfutureready.org/xello - Click on "Course Planner"
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Graduation Requirements:9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th GradeWhat's Next
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Language Arts
(40 credits)		• Language Arts (10 credits)
• Language Arts (10 credits)
• Language Arts (10 credits)
• Language Arts (10 credits)
Use Transferology to see how your high school and college credits transfer to colleges.

Understand
Colorado's Higher Ed Admission Recommendations (HEAR) to ensure you meet college expectations for admission.

Explore scholarship opportunities and other financial aid resources at PSD Future Ready website.

CCA Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health

CSU Bachelor of Psychology
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Math & Computer Science (30 credits)• Math (10 credits)• Math (10 credits)• Math (10 credits)
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Science
(30 credits)		• Science (10 credits)• Science (10 credits)• Science (10 credits)
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Social Studies
(30 credits)		• World History (10 credits)• Social Studies (5 credits)• US History (10 credits)• Government (5 credits)
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Financial Literacy
(5 credits)		• Financial Literacy (5 credits)
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Wellness
(10 credits)
• Wellness (5 credits)
• Wellness (5 credits)
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Fine & Applied Art
(10 credits)		• Fine & Applied Arts (5 credits)• Fine & Applied Arts (5 credits)
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Behavioral Health & Additional Coursework
(85 credits)

Recommended additional courses:
World Language
Humanites & Economics
Health or Teen Choices		• Introduction to Health Science
(5 credits)
• Sabercat 101 (5 credits)		• Psychology 1 (5 credits)
• Sociology (5 credits)
• PSD Career Tech Center Behavioral Health 1 (15 PSD + 4 Community College of Aurora credits)
• PSD Career Tech Center Behavioral Health 2 (15 PSD + 6 Community College of Aurora credits)

Work-Based Learning: Behavioral Health (5+ credits)
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Minimum credits = 24080 credits recommended80 credits recommended60-80 credits recommended60-80 credits recommended
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College Credits3 credits7 credits24-30 College Credits
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Industry Certifications
Behavioral Health Assistant
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Work-Based Learning ExperiencesGuest SpeakersHealthcare in Your Future SummitWBL: Mental Health Matters/Middle School Anxiety Group FacilitationPre-Apprenticeship
(Behavioral Health Assistant)		Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Directory
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To earn a high school diploma, PSD students must earn 240 credits, and complete at least one college/career readiness measure. Learn more about PSD's Graduation Requirements at: https://www.psdschools.org/academics/academic-standards-graduation-requirements
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Examples of College & Career Readiness MeasuresNotes/Questions
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SAT or ACT test score*
ASVAB*
IB or AP exam*
Complete a capstone project
Pass a concurrent enrollment course
Earn an Industry Certification
*Minimum Test Score can be found at website above
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Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity District Policy AC PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.
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