Chatsworth High School

Graduation Requirements&

College Entrance Requirements

To Graduate you Must:

Have 230 CreditsPass the Core CurriculumComplete a Service Learning ProjectPass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

Where do the Credits come from?

Every class you pass is worth 5 credits.You take 6 classes each semester.If you pass all of your classes for the entire year, you will have 60 credits.If you pass all of your classes for all 4 years, you will have 240 credits.

Every class you pass is worth 5 credits.You take 6 classes each semester.If you pass all of your classes for the entire year, you will have 60 credits.If you pass all of your classes for all 4 years, you will have 240 credits.

Every class you pass is worth 5 credits.You take 6 classes each semester.If you pass all of your classes for the entire year, you will have 60 credits.If you pass all of your classes for all 4 years, you will have 240 credits.

How do I become a Senior?

Freshman 0 to 54 credits

Sophomore 55 credits

Junior 110 credits

Senior 170 credits

230 credits to receive a H.S. diploma

Core Curriculum4 Years of English3 Years of Social Studies2 Years of College Prep Math2 Years of College Prep Science2 Years of PE1 Year Visual Performing Art1 Year Applied Technology1 Semester of Health1 Semester of Lifeskills or AVID

5 Learning Academies at CHS

Arts & Media: creative, performing, related technical artsInternational Business & Government Careers: leadership, business, trade, entrepreneurshipEngineering & Design: digital imaging, robotics, drafting & designHumanitas Academy of Education & Human Services: social, political, psychological foundations of American culture; education, social work, public serviceMedical Careers: health care industry

California High School Exit Exam(CAHSEE)

Must pass the CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma in the State of CaliforniaTake it for the 1st time in 10th GradeMust pass both Math and English sections (with a score of 350 for each section)– If you pass one and not the other, you only have to re-take

the section you did not pass.– There are opportunities to re-take it if you do not pass it.

Community Service Requirement

To participate in the Graduation Ceremony at the end of your Senior Year, you must:

– Complete 20 Hours of Community Service (In addition to the Service Learning Project – a LAUSD Graduation Requirment)

What if I Fail a Class or need to Make-up Credits?

Go to Summer SchoolGo to Adult SchoolTake an ROP course off campusTake a class at a Community CollegeTake Work Experience – Earn credits while you work your part-time job!– Earn 5 or 10 credits depending on the hours you work.

Four Systems of Higher Education in California

Community College – Pierce, Valley, Mission, Moorpark, College of the Canyons

California State University (CSU)– CSUN, Cal State L.A., San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

University of California (UC)– UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego

Private – USC, Pepperdine, Stanford, Otis Art College

Community Colleges

Two-Year SchoolsNo subject requirements; Must be 18 years old or a High School GraduateNo tests required (No SAT or ACT)Options include Certificate programs, Associates Degree, or Transfer to 4-Year Colleges

California State University (CSU)23 campuses4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and Graduate Level)A-G Requirements must be metMinimum GPA of *2.0 (3.0 recommended)SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT

*For GPA’s between 2.0-2.9, students must determine minimum eligibility (Eligibility Index). For example:– 2.0 = 1300 SAT (CR & Math only) or 30 ACT– 2.5 = 900 SAT (CR & Math only) or 20 ACT– 2.9 = 510 SAT (CR & Math only) or 10 ACT

University of California (UC)

9 undergraduate campuses; 1 graduate campusFour-Year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors, Graduate, and Professional)A-G Requirements must be metAt least 3.0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have a much higher GPA for most campuses) SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or ACT; and two SAT Subject Tests

Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)

Top 4 percent of students at CHS will be designated UC-eligible based on the coursework taken (A-G requirements)5 campuses currently accept ELC students automatically: UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis– UC Santa Cruz, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley

all take ELC in consideration but acceptance is not automatic

CSU/UC A-G Requirements

A. 2 years World History, US History, or GovernmentB. 4 years college prep EnglishC. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2D. 2 years lab scienceE. 2 years same foreign languageF. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting AB)G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab science,

foreign language or social sciences

Private

Programs vary according to sizePrefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G requirements with at least a 2.0**SAT I / ACT: Check catalogs for specific test requirements.**It is best to go online to get information on the college/university you are interested in for their specific entrance requirements.

Example of Typical 4 Year College Prep Plan

9th Grade (Freshman)– English 9AB, Algebra 1AB, ICS1AB, Health/Lifeskills or AVID, PE, Elective or

Foreign Language

10th Grade (Sophomore)– English 10AB, Geometry AB, Biology AB, World History AB, Elective or

Foreign Language (AVID to replace academic or elective class)

11th Grade (Junior)– American Lit AB, Algebra 2AB, Chemistry AB, U.S. History AB, Fine Art

Elective, Foreign Language or Other Elective/AVID

12th Grade (Senior)– Senior English Elective/Senior Composition, *Trig/Math Analysis, Physics AB,

Government/Economics, Applied Technology Elective, Foreign Language or Other Elective/AVID

PSAT, SAT, ACT Exams

Take PSAT (Preliminary SAT Exam) in October of 10th and 11th gradesTake SAT Reasoning/ACT during spring semester of 11th gradeFor UC schools, take at least 2 SAT Subject Exams during the spring semester that you complete the class of that subject. (if taking math, take Math Level 2)

SAT v. ACTACT SAT

Type of test Achievement test based mostly on what you learn in classes

Reasoning test assessing general ability

Sections 4: English, Math, Reading, Science (+ optional writing section)

3: Critical Reading, Math, Writing

Length 2 hours, 55 minutes (+ 30 minutes for writing section)

3 hours, 45 minutes

Penalty for wrong answers

No Yes

Scoring method 1-36 per subject; averaged for highest composite score of 36

200-800 per section; highest score of 2400

Cost $30 ($45.50 if adding writing) $43

Test dates 5 test dates between September & June 7 test dates between October & June

CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP)

For 11th grade students to determine college readiness in English and Math. Take additional section on 11th grade CST examOther ways to satisfy EAP: SAT/ACT/AP scores

Websites to Check Out

www.chscollegecenter.org – current CHS college center news, events, college info, scholarship infowww.fafsa.ed.gov – financial aid info; fafsa4casterwww.fastweb.com – of dollars in scholarships available to students!www.csumentor.edu – CSU information; A-G trackerwww.ncaa.org – college bound athletes; Eligibility Centerwww.myroad.com – college/career exploration, free interest inventory; school code: 050528

Using MyroadGo to www.myroad.com

Sign up as a new userUse school code: 050528

After creating your profile, go to “I.D. Me” to take an Interest Inventory to begin your career/college major exploration!

Clubs, Activities, Athletics

There are over thirty clubs and organizations on campus.Chatsworth High School has a variety of girl’s and boy’s athletic programs that have won many city championship titles.Community Service is highly encouraged by all colleges & universities.GET INVOLVED!!!

Specialized Academic Programs

School For Advanced Studies (SAS)Honors/AP ClassesAVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Know Your Support Staff and Offices

Academic CounselorCareer Advisor/CounselorCollege CounselorLibraryStudent StoreNurse’s OfficeMain OfficeAttendance Office

Get to know your Counselors!Mrs. Bryant 9th grade M-Z (SAS & AVID)Ms. Owens 9th grade A-L (Humanitas)Ms. Lara Business & Government SLCMs. Schnell Arts & Media SLCMrs. Rochetti Medical SLCMrs. Hobson Engineering & DesignMrs. Krausen HumanitasMrs. Koch College CounselorMr. Pina Career Advisor

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Enjoy your High School Experience!