Myth or Fact
High School 101
High School 2.0
Electives
Electives 2.0
100

Developing good habits can make high school and college easier later.

Fact- studying, organizing, planning, are all great habits!

100

What letter grade do you need to get in the A–G course, to be A-G eligible?

C or better

100

How many High School Credits do you need to graduate High School in FUSD?

230!

100

Where do I rank my electives? 

ATLAS

100

As long as I rank my electives on time, I will get my first choice. 

False....

200

Community college is for students who didn’t do well in high school

Myth — many students choose it to save money, explore careers, or transfer.

200

The number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school

GPA

200

How many semesters are in a high school year? 

2, Fall and Spring 

200

When is the deadline to rank my electives? 

Friday, March 6th 

200

Tournament of technology is a High School credit course? 

NOPE! 

300

I can only go to college if I am A-G ready. 

Myth: Students can attend Community College if they are not A-G ready.

300

What are the 3 counseling domains?

Academic, social emotional, and college/career 

300

How many years of Foreign Language is required to be A-G ready?

2 is required

300

What is the maximum High School credits I can leave Baird with? 

30

300

Agriculture is a High School credit course? 

Nope!

400

I need a C or better for graduation credit? 

False: D or better 

400

How many CSU's are in California?

23

400

How many credits should I have by the end of my freshman year?

60

400

What determines my math placement for Math 7 or Math 7 Accelerated? 

Quarter 3 math grade 

Quarter 3 iReady 

SBAC

400

What courses at Baird are offered during Zero period? 

Beginning Band 

Beginning Orchestra 

Chorus 

P.E.

500

Students at Baird automatically get a placement at Bullard High? 

Myth- Your transfer at Baird ends at the end of your 8th grade year. A High School transfer will need to be submitted your 8th grade year for 9th grade. 

500

This document shows the classes you’ve taken, grades earned, and credits completed in high school.

Transcript

500

How much credits do I get for passing 4 year of English in High School?

40!

500

What 7th grade elective/s give me high school credit? 

Spanish I

500

What Courses at Baird give you High School credit? 

Spanish I 

Spanish II

Spanish NASP Bridge 

Algebra I

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