A-G High School Graduation Requirements

Mester 2 Week 1

Tuesday October 12-14, 2010

INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose: / Introduce LAUSD Graduation Requirements and MinimumCollege Admission “A-G” Requirements.
Time: / 30 minutes
Materials: / Handouts
2008-20011: “A-G” Requirements
Assignment: / Become familiar with “A-G” requirements, compare and contrast requirements for high school & colleges.
ESLRs: / Self-Directed Learning

***Download A-G Requirements.pdf file. Make copies for each student or

display only.

  1. Have an introductory discussion on the following topics:
  2. Why is it important to know what classes you need to take to graduate from high school?
  3. Why is it important to know what classes you need to enter college?
  1. Review A-G Requirements. Some questions to ask students……. (teacher of course you can create more questions)
  • How many years of world language do you need to graduate high school?
  • How many years of world language do you need if you want to go to a UC?
  • Is service learning required to graduate from high school?
  • How many years of math do you need to graduate from high school?
  • How many years of math do you need if you want to go to a private college?

Calculate GPA

Mester 2 – Week 1

Tuesday October 12-14, 2010

INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose: / To calculate, keep a record of, and reflect on your GPA
Time: / 2 class periods
Materials: / 1. Grades from counselor
2. Handouts:
Calculate GPA
Strategies to Raise My Grade
Assignment: / Calculate your GPA
Reflections: / Reflect on your satisfaction of your GPA

***Download:Calculate GPA & Strategies to Raise My Grade

Give each student a copy and have them glue their grades

Counselor should give you grades for each student in

your advisory.

Prompt:Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a direct reflection of how you have done in your A-G classes. Your graduation portfolio will contain a summary of your GPA maintained throughout your high school career. Using information from your transcripts, report card, or A-G summary, calculate your GPA from last mester, as well as your cumulative GPA. Write a brief reflection on your satisfaction with your GPA.