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ACADEMY OF MUSIC AT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
OVERVIEW OF GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS AND 4 YEAR PLAN
Overview
Academic Requirements
Four Year Plan Questions Counselors’ contact
information
What Are the A-G and Graduation Requirements? (A) History/Social Science (B) English (C) Mathematics (D) Lab Science (E) Language Other than English (F) Visual & Performing
Arts (G) College Prep Elective
Students MUST complete all these requirements with a minimum “C” or better for college and “D” for high school credit.
A-G Requirements
Social Science “A” Requirement
30 credits World History U.S. History Government/
Economics
A-G Requirements
English “B” RequirementFour Years of English
(40 Credits)English 9English 10American Literature/AP
English LanguageSenior English/ AP
English Literature
A-G Requirements
Mathematics “C” Requirement High School
Graduation:
(20 credits) Algebra 1 Geometry
College requirement:
MINIMUM OF Algebra 2
More math recommended
A-G Requirements
Science “D” Requirement High School
Graduation: (20 credits)
Physical Science
(10 Credits) Biological Science
(10 Credits)
College Requirement:
Biology (1 year) Chemistry (1 year) More science
recommended
A-G Requirements
Visual/Performing Arts “F” Requirement
High School Graduation:
(10 credits)
One year of the same class taken consecutively
Students have Music, Drama and Arts options to choose from.
Will meet beyond minimum requirement since a Performing Arts class will be taken every year.
A-G Requirements:
Language Other Than English “G” Requirement
High School Graduation:
None
College Requirement:AT LEAST two years of
the same language Spanish and French are
offered at Hamilton. With counselor
approval, other languages such as American Sign Language, Hebrew, German, etc. can be taken in an outside program for credit.
A-G Requirements
ElectivesHigh School
Graduation: 70 Credits
College Requirement: 1 year of college
preparatory electives
Examples: InterCoord Sci AB AP Human Geography AP Environmental
Science
Additional High School Graduation Requirements
Physical Education
20 Credits Dance, Sports, or Marching Band
can also fulfill Physical Education requirements.
Applied Technology 10 Credits Health Passing CAHSEE Exit exam in English and Math. Students will take in 10th grade
until passed.
10 CREDITS HEALTH
PASSING CAHSEE (EXIT EXAM IN ENGLISH AND MATH). STUDENTS WILL TAKE EXAM IN 10TH GRADE.
9th Grade Plan
Regular or Honors English 9 Depending on middle school grades,
InterCoord. Science or Biology Performing Arts/Music Health/Music
Health is a 1 semester class. Half the students will start in Health and the other half will start with Music. In spring, classes alternate.
Foreign Language Physical Education/Dance/ Sport/Marching Band Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)
More information on 9th grade Math Students should have a B or better in middle
school to move on to the next level of Math in 9th grade. For example, students who received a C in Algebra 1 or Geometry in middle school are strongly encouraged to retake the course in 9th grade.
Students who are having difficulty in Algebra/Algebra Readiness as demonstrated by middle school grades and low standardized test scores will be taking an additional period of math called Math Tutorial along with Algebra 1.
10th Grade Plan
Regular or Honors English 10 Regular or Honors Biology or Chemistry Regular or Honors World History or
AP European History Math (Geometry, Algebra 2, or Math
Analysis) Foreign Language Physical Education Performing Arts/Music
11th Grade Plan
Regular, Honors, or AP English Language Regular, Honors Chemistry, or Advanced
Level Science Regular, Honors US History, or AP US
History Advanced level math course recommended Foreign Language recommended Performing Arts/Music Performing Arts/Music or Applied
Technology
12th Grade Plan
Regular, Honors, or AP English Literature Regular, Honors or AP Government/ Economics Advanced level science course recommended (Physics, Marine Biology, Physiology) Advanced level math course recommended
(Math Analysis, AP Calculus, AP Statistics) Performing Arts/Music Performing Arts/Music or Applied Technology
if not fulfilled Optional elective- Seniors only need 6
classes, 7th class is optional senior year.
What else is needed for college? SAT/ACT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sports Student Council/leadership Volunteer work Employment Club participation
Counselors’ Contact Information
Mr. Maxson
Academy of Music Magnet
Student last names A-K
(310) 280-1486
Ms. Helwani
Academy of Music Magnet
Student last names L-Z
(310) 280-1472
This presentation and other helpful resources can be found at www.hamiltonmusic.org under academics/counselor’s corner tab.