Graduation Requirements
How many credits are required to graduate from a Rialto Unified high school?
What is 220
What is the minimum grade required in an A-G course for it to count for college eligibility?
What is a C
What is one good habit for keeping track of assignments and deadlines?
What is using a planner or digital calendar?
Name one extracurricular activity that looks good on a college application.
What is
Clubs, sports, student government, or volunteering
You don’t need to take math in senior year."
What is
Myth! Colleges prefer students to take math all four years.
Name one subject that requires more than 30 credits to graduate.
What is the "B" Catergory in A-G?
What is English
What should students do if they are struggling in a class?
What is ask for help from a teacher, tutor, or counselor
What is one benefit of joining a club or sport in high school?
What is
Helps build leadership skills, friendships, and college applications
"Only straight-A students can go to college."
What is
Myth! Many colleges accept students with a range of GPAs.
What is Visual and Performing Arts?
What can you do if you earn a D or F in an A-G class
What is retake it for a higher grade
What is one benefit of taking Advanced Placement (AP) or honors classes?
What is they can boost GPA and prepare students for college-level work
Name one type of college other than a four-year university.
What is
Community college, trade school, or military academy
"Taking a foreign language is only necessary for A-G, not for graduation."
What is
Fact! Rialto Unified does not require a foreign language to graduate, but it is needed for A-G.
How many years of math are required for graduation in Rialto Unified?
What is 3?
RIALTO UNIFIED TAKES 4 YEARS OF MATH
How many years of foreign language is required for
A-G eligibility?
What is 2 (3 recommended)
Name two strategies for improving study habits.
What is
Taking breaks during study sessions, summarizing notes, using flashcards, or joining study groups.
Name two benefits of participating in a leadership program in high school.
What is
Develops communication skills, builds confidence, and helps with college applications.
"Joining a sport or club can help with college and job opportunities."
What is
Fact!
How many years of PE must students complete to graduate?
What is 2
What does the "A" in A-G stand for? What subject?
What is the minimum GPA required for A-G eligibility to apply to a UC or CSU?
What is
2.0 for CSU, 3.0 for UC
What is FAFSA, and why is it important?
What is
Free Application for Federal Student Aid; helps students get money for college
"If you fail a class in high school, it doesn’t matter."
What is
Myth! Failed classes can impact graduation and A-G eligibility, but they can be made up in summer school or credit recovery.