Graduation Requirements
How many years of English are required?
4 years (40 credits)
CTE stands for
Career and Technical Education
How many languages other than English are offered at Arcadia High School?
Four (4)
- Chinese
- Japanese
- French
- Spanish
11th & 12th Graders
These are the courses that are required before you can take a particular class
Prerequisites: these are the italicized statements listed before a course description.
You are required to complete how many years of History?
Bonus: What are the course titles?
3 years (30 credits)
Bonus:
- 2 semesters of Modern World History
- 2 semesters of U.S. History
- 1 semester of Government
- 1 semester of Economics
How many CTE Pathways are offered at our school?
Nine (9)
Eight is an acceptable answer if you have the 2023-2024 Curriculum Guide.
How does the CSU & UC system calculate GPA? (Which grade levels/courses are included)
All A-G courses completed the summer after 9th grade through summer after 11th grade.
True or False: You can change your teacher for a class if you find out he/she is a tough grader...
FALSE
In what section can you find a course description for Journalism Newspaper?
English Language Arts - Electives
How many years of Science are required?
Bonus: What are the two disciplines required?
2 years (20 credits)
Bonus: Life Science & Physical Science
There is one CTE pathway that also meets the PE graduation requirements.
Beginning Dance
Name one difference between the graduation and A-G requirements
- Two years of language AND a year of VAPA are required for A-G instead of one year of either for graduation.
- 3 years (4 recommended) of Math for A-G instead of 2 years for graduation
- There is no Physical Education requirement for A-G.
When are students allowed to drop an AP or Honors course?
At the end of the first semester, only if space is available in another class.
Name one course that has a "Consumable Cost"
Photography
Food Science
Culinary
Art
Design
Screen Printing & Design
Ceramics
How many years of Math are required?
2 year (20 credits)
*Students must pass the equivalent of Algebra 1*
Name one of the colleges that our CTE courses can be articulated with
- Citrus College
- Glendale Community College
- UC Approved
(Please note this is not every CTE course, see the courses description to know which courses are articulated)
Is Biology Honors considered a UC / CSU approved honors course?
No. This course contains a more challenging curriculum but does not qualify as a UC system honors gpa boost.
How much notice should be given to your counselor for a Summer Program Recommendation Letter?
A data packet should be submitted three(3) weeks before the recommendation deadline.
Data packet instructions can be found on the counseling website.
Name one course that requires an audition or interview...
- Intermediate Dance
- Orchesis
- Advanced Video Production
- Journalism Newspaper (& Advanced Journalism)
- Leadership
- Link Crew
- Media Intern
- Avid
- Concert Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Dance
- String Orchestra
- Chorus
How many years of P.E. are required?
Bonus: name 3 ways you can fulfill this graduation requirement
2 years (20 credits)
Bonus:
- Traditional PE, Weight training, Dance, Fit 4 Life, Sports, Marching Band, Pep Squad.
This CTE course is described as being a "good first AP course"
AP Computer Science Principles
True or False: If I reach Algebra 2 or Calculus it is okay if I don't take geometry.
FALSE: Both the CSU & UC system require Geometry to be on your transcript or taken during 8th grade.
What is the maximum number of credits that can be completed over the Summer?
Fifteen (15)
Based on the Mathematics Course progression, please draw one of the options available after taking Algebra 2H
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