WELCOME TO SERRACLASS OF 2019

EIGHTH GRADE ARTICULATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Earn minimum 44 credits•Maintain a 2.0 GPA in academics and citizenship• Pass CAHSEE• Pass Fitnessgram• Computer Literacy Requirement

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSUC A-G REQUIREMENTS

• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (4 recommended)• 3 years of Science (4 recommended)• 3 years of Social Science• 2 years of World Language

(3 recommended)• 2 years of Physical Education• 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art• Computer Literacy Requirement

ENGLISH•Three levels of English• English 1, 2• English Advanced Cluster 1,2• English Advanced Seminar 1,2

MATH

• Integrated Math I• Integrated Math II• Advanced Integrated Math I• Advanced Integrated Math II

SCIENCE•Biology•Advanced Biology•Physics•Advanced Physics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Three ways to meet the 2 year requirement:

•Physical Education•Marching Band (2 periods)•Naval Junior ROTC 1,2

WORLD LANGUAGE

2 years of the same language

•French•Spanish•Spanish for Spanish Speakers•Mandarin Chinese (New Offering)

FINE ARTS 1 year requirement•Art•Theater•Choir•Design Mixed Media•Orchestra•Photography•Video Production

ELECTIVES

Business and Finance Pathway• Business 100 (9th)• Business Management 1-2 (11th)• Business Management 3-4 (12th)

ELECTIVESInformation and Communication Technology Pathway•Foundations of IT (9th)•IT Essentials (10th)•Internet Engineering 1,2 (11th)•Internet Engineering 3, 4 (12th) AP Computer Science

ELECTIVESArts, Media and Entertainment Pathway Option 1•Photography 1,2 (9th)•Photography 3,4 (10th)•Computerized Graphic Design 1,2 (11th)•Computerized Graphic Design 3,4 (12th)

ELECTIVESArts, Media and Entertainment Option 2•Video Production 1,2 (9th)•Video Production 3,4 (10th)•Multimedia Production 1, 2 (11th)•Multimedia Production 3, 4 (12th)

ELECTIVES

• AP Human Geography• College level course• Non weighted for ninth graders• Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam may

result in college credits being awarded by the college

ATHLETICS

ELIGIBILITY

•Must have a 2.0 GPA in Academics and Citizenship•Must have Good Attendance•Need a Physical Exam

ASB

GET INVOLVED

• Organize school activities • Rallies• Dances• Lunch time activities• Student of the month• School Spirit• Fundraisers

AVID

GET READY FOR COLLEGE

• Ensure you stay on track for college• Learn strategies to enhance success• Ensure success in college-prep coursework• Tutor-led collaborative groups• Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, reading,

test-taking strategies• College searches, college entrance exams,

scholarships, college applications, financial aid, etc.

AP

AP OFFERINGS

ENGLISH HISTORYENGLISH LIT HUMAN GEOGRAPHYENGLISH LANGUAGE WORLD HISTORY

US HISTORYGOVERNMENT

MATH SCIENCESTATISTICS CHEMISTRYCALCULUS A/B BIOLOGYCALCULUS B/C ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEART PHYSICS 1 AND PHYSICS 2SENIOR ART STUDIO

OTHERSPSYCHOLOGY, SPANISH, MUSIC THEORYCOMPUTER SCIENCE

LISA DREYER

IHIGH

• Online Curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers:• CC English (9-12)• Mathematics (Integrated Math 1- AP Calculus)• Social Science (World, US, Gov’t, Econ)• Spanish and French• Advanced Placement Courses• Electives

•Summer School Course Offerings• after Spring Break•www.sandi.net/ihigh•Fall Course Offerings• See your child’s counselor or Graduation Coach

What’s next?• You will receive a letter of Orientation from Serra in August• Come to the school in August to pick up Registration Packet•Ninth Grade Orientation*** Dates to be determined

WELCOME TO THE SERRA CONQUISTADOR FAMILY FUTURE

SERRA GRADS!