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- A minimum of 210 credits are required to receive a high school diploma
- The credits must be achieved through specified requirements within each
of our 6 growth areas:
- English-Language Arts (30 credits)
- Life Skills (50 credits)
- History-Social Science (30 credits)
- Mathematics (20 credits)
- Science (20 credits)
- Special Interest (60 credits)
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- A full description of the particular requirements within each growth
area can be found on the GVCS website at the link to Graduation
Requirements from the High School Resources page.
- The Graduation Requirements Worksheet is useful for planning, selecting,
and tracking courses. It can be
found on the High School Resources page of GVCS’s website.
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- We strongly recommend (and in some cases, require) that students
complete lab science and language other than English courses at the
community college.
- In order to earn a diploma, a student must also pass the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The
CAHSEE is a statewide requirement to receive a high school diploma from
a California public school. If
the CAHSEE is not successfully passed, a student may earn a Certificate
of Completion when GVCS’s graduation requirements are met.
- A student’s 1st opportunity to take the CAHSEE is in 10th
grade.
- If unsuccessful on 1st attempt, 2 additional opportunities are
available to the student in each 11th and 12th
grade.
- CAHSEE resources can be found on the GVCS website.
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- Course Selections paperwork must be submitted and approved to enroll a
student in his/her courses for each semester. Your ES will assist you in selecting
courses and completing this paperwork.
- It is important to plan carefully, for both the short and long term, to
meet grad requirements, comply with GVCS policies, and ensure the
student’s goals and needs are met.
Consider the student’s post-high school plans when selecting
courses. The High School
Resources page on the GVCS website offers Suggested Courses of Study and
an individualized course planner.
- Students interested in attending UC and/or CSU should take a-g level
courses and follow UC’s recommended pattern of study.
- Course Selection & Approval Policy indicates that the majority of a
student’s courses will be selected from one of GVCS’s course
catalogs. It also explains the
process for creating an elective course.
View it on the High School Resources page.
- Course Enrollment Requirement Policy outlines which specific courses
must be taken in a particular grade level. View it on the High School Resources
page.
- Course Change Policy outlines the timeline for changing a student’s high
school course selections. View it
on the High School Resources page.
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- 3 GVCS Course Catalogs from which a student will choose the majority of
courses:
- a-g Offers rigorous courses that are approved by University of
California to meet requirements for eligibility for admission to
UC/CSU.
- Regular Offers courses to meet grad requirements and prepare student
for admission to work force, trade school, military, or community
college. May allow student to be
eligible for admission to a four-year college or university other than
UC/CSU.
- Basics Offers courses to meet grad requirements for the student who
struggles with interest, motivation, or certain skills.
- Elective courses may be chosen from the GVCS Electives catalog or they
may be created. Created courses
must be approved prior to beginning the course. Your ES will assist you with creating
an elective course.
- Community College courses are also an option to meet grad requirements
and fulfill college eligibility and entrance requirements.
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- Work together with ES to choose appropriate courses and curriculum to
make a specific plan for that semester
- Remember that certain courses must be taken in certain HS grade
levels. Refer to Course
Enrollment Requirement Policy.
- Course Selections Form is completed and signed by student, parent, and
ES and submitted for administrative approval.
- Consider timeline for changing courses, e.g. dropping a course or
changing from a-g to regular level, etc.
Refer to Course Change Policy.
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- Students receive letter grades & credits for all HS courses.
- A semester course is generally worth 5 credits.
- A yearlong course is generally worth 10 credits.
- It is imperative that expectations are clear at the beginning of the
course and that rigor and content are appropriate.
- Assessment is absolutely required.
- Parent must review all work to check for understanding.
- Periodic tests/quizzes are required, and most should be graded.
- A graded end of semester exam, project, report, or paper is required.
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- CC courses are a great option.
- GVCS allows students to take a maximum of 6 college units per GVCS
semester.
- Student must obtain signature from GVCS Director on concurrent or
special enrollment form for each semester.
- College credits are converted to HS credits as outlined in the Community
College Units Conversion Policy.
- Student is a GVCS high school student first and foremost. Student must maintain full-time HS
status - s/he must take at least as many courses through GVCS as s/he
takes at the college.
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- There is less and less flexibility and room for creativity in high
school due to:
- high stakes testing environment
- No Child Left Behind
- increased scrutiny of non-classroom based charter schools
- Most of GVCS’s courses contain multiple curricular choices and options
for method of delivery of content.
- Created electives leave room for development of student’s interests and
talents.
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- ROP is a public education service that provides hands-on career
preparation.
- Community-based internships in local businesses and industry sites are
offered in many classes.
- Every course offers a unit on employment seeking skills (job
application, resume, interview preparation skills, etc.).
- Must be 16 or older to take ROP for HS credit.
- Complete info available on the High School Resources page of the GVCS
website.
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- UC and CSU a-g Requirements
- Specified pattern of courses required for eligibility for admission
- May be completed through a combination of GVCS and CC coursework
- Alternatively, eligibility requirements may be met through examinations
- College admissions has 2 avenues—directly to 4-year or 2 years at CC
then transfer to 4-year
- CC transfer great option—no a-g and SAT requirements
- If the student maintains a minimum GPA, transfer into UC/CSU school
almost guaranteed!
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- GVCS website
- Information on college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT), finding a college,
applying to college, paying for college, and more
- Sources of Aid
- www.FastWeb.com
- www.fafsa.ed.gov
- www.finaid.org
- www.collegegold.com
- Studentaid.ed.gov/guide
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- GVCS Career Exploration Modules
- Learn to write a resume, fill out applications, interviewing skills,
schooling requirements for certain jobs, etc.
- Virtual Campus Tours
- http://www.campustours.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- U.S. Department of Education
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- For answers to additional questions and/or to set up a one-on-one
counseling appointment, contact Claudia Weintraub at the GVCS office
- By phone (805) 642-3435
- By email claudiaweintraub@sbcglobal.net
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