CREDITS / GRADES

• Students must earn a minimum of 220 Credits in required courses to meet the Graduation Requirements.

• Students will be enrolled in 6 classes, and every class passed successfully will earn 5 credits.

• Students must earn a "C" or better grade to move on to the next level of classes.

• Review the Course Sequence Matrix, Course Sequence Flowchart and the Graduation and "A-G" Requirements. 

• Students with deficient credits, please contact your assigned Counselor immediately to create a graduation plan.

Juniors will earn 30 credits for each semester and will earn 180 credits by the end of the school year.

COLLEGES / CAREERS

• Students must meet the "A-G" Requirements with a "C" or better grade to be eligible for a 4-year University, and take the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam if required. The University of California (UC) and Private Universities require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students who earn "D" grades will need to retake the class for a better grade to be eligible for a 4-year University. 

• Attend Grade Level Presentations and Workshops. 

• Attend College and Career Fairs.

• Explore Colleges and Careers.

• Take the PSAT Exam if available.

• Take the SAT Exam or ACT Exam if required

• Create a List with all your extra-curricular activities such as: volunteer hours, clubs, sports, awards, etc...

EXAMS

• Take the PSAT in October to qualify for the National Merit Scholars Program if available.

• Take the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exam in the Spring if required.

•  Students who are applying to Competitive Programs or Private Colleges will also want to take at least (2) SAT subject area exams to provide additional data if required.

SVCTE

• Explore Silicon Valley Career Technical Education SVCTE page. 

• Are you interested in attending SVCTE next school year? Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade year to be eligible. 

• Take a moment to review the SVCTE Courses available to you. 

• Please contact your School Counselor to check if you are eligible to apply.