High School Graduation Requirements
A-G
School terminology
College Eligibility
Wild Card
100

What is the minimum grade needed in a class in order to fulfill a high school graduation requirement?

D

100

What are A-G Courses and why do we have them?

A-G Courses are required by UC's and CSU's for students to be considered for admissions. They are meant to ensure students are prepared to succeed in college.

100

What does CSU stand for?

California State University

100

How many credits do you need to get a high school diploma?

210

100

In order to have excellent attendance in school, what is the most absences you should have in the academic year?

7 absences (96%)

200

How many years of physical education do you need in high school

2 years

200

How many years of math are required to be college eligible? How many years are recommended?

3 years required, 4 years recommended to be competitive.

200

What does UC stand for?

University of California

200

What is the minimum grade needed in a class in order to fulfill the UC/CSU eligibility (A-G) requirement?

'C' or better

200

What GPA do you have to have to get a workers permit and what age do you need to be?

Can be at the age of 12 and need at least a 2.0 GPA

300

By the end of 10th grade how many credits are needed for promotion?

105

300

How many years of English do you need to meet your A-G Requirements

4 years

300

What does GPA Stand for?

Grade Point Average

300

What is the minimum cumulative GPA required in order to apply to a CSU?

2.5 or greater

300

What age and how can you be eligible to get your driving permit?

In California, teenagers can obtain a learner's permit at the age of 15 1/2, have a Certificate of Completion/Enrollment of Driver Education and pass the test with 80% or higher.

400

How many credits does 1 semester class earn?

5 credits

400

Laboratory sciences include 1 year of -------- science and 1 year of --------- science

Physical and biological

400

What are certificated programs?

shorter program that concentrates on a specific field of expertise rather than an entire course of study.

400

What is the minimum GPA to apply to UC?

California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA

400

What is an internship and what are the benefits?

An internship is a short-term work experience offered by companies and other organizations (usually unpaid) to get exposure to a particular industry or field.

500

What happens if a student fails 1 year of English?

They have to repeat the course during summer school or credit recovery.

500

What are the A-G section requirements?

History, English, Math, Lab Sciences, LOTE, Visual and Performing Arts, College Preparatory Elective

500

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

What are personal insight questions and what re they for?

UC application interview questions. These questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations.

500

What are the core values of APFY?

Community, Integrity, Respect, Character

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