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A-G Parent Coffee Hour 4.6.16. Learning Objectives . Define A-G classes and their purpose Identify the A-G classes available to students at Cooper Academy Understand the differences between A-G requirements and HS Graduation Requirements
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Learning Objectives • Define A-G classes and their purpose • Identify the A-G classes available to students at Cooper Academy • Understand the differences between A-G requirements and HS Graduation Requirements • Become aware of the 4 systems of Higher Education in California and the pathways to college
What are A-G courses? • “The intent of the "a-g" subject requirements is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. The requirements are written deliberately for the benefit of all students expecting to enter the University, and not for preparation for specific majors.” http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/
What are A-G courses? • Definition: The courses students need to take and pass to be eligible to apply to 4-year California colleges. • Why A-G courses are important • How they will affect college admissions
4-Year vs. Community College • 4 year California universities require students to Complete A-G requirements • (Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges and universities each have their own admission requirements.) • Community (City) colleges do not require students to Complete A-G requirements • Must be 18 years old ORhave graduated high school • Fresno City College • Willow International • Reedley College
College Pathways A-G NOTRequired A-G Required
California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chico State University Fresno State University Humboldt State University Maritime Academy San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University California State Universities http://www.calstate.edu/
University of California Campuses • University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Davis • University of California, Los Angeles • University of California, Merced • University of California, Riverside • University of California, San Diego • University of California, San Francisco • University of California, Santa Barbara • University of California, Santa Cruz http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Pair-Share • Take 30 seconds • Turn to the person next to you and tell them one important thing you have learned so far that you did not know when you came in.
A-G COURSES AT COOPER ACADEMY • Math: Algebra 1 • Foreign Language: Spanish 1, Spanish II, Spanish for Native Speakers 1 and Spanish for Native Speakers II
“a” Requirement History/Social Science (2 years required) Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.
“b” Requirement English (4 years required) Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing and reading of classic and modern literature.
“c” Requirement Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended) Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
“d” Requirement Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement.
“e” Requirement Language Other than English (2 years required, 3 years recommended) Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement.
“f” Requirement Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) (1 year required) A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: theater, music, performing or visual arts.
“g” Requirement College Preparatory Electives (1 year required) One year/two semesters, in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).
What you need to know about A-G • Required for 4-year California university admissions • 15 A-G course pattern is the minimum • Only earn credit with a “C” or better • Graded by semester, not by quarter
Pair-Share • Take 30 seconds • Turn to the person next to you and tell them one important thing you have learned so far that you did not know when you came in.
Earning Credits • Semester grade of “C” or better = 5 credits • Two semesters (1 year) of “C” or better = 10 credits • Middle School: If student does not pass BOTHsemesters with a “C” or better they repeat the entire year course. • High School: If student does not pass both semesters with a “C” or better they MAY have the opportunity to retake a single semester.
What Grade Point Average (GPA) is needed to get into a university? • California State Universities (CSU): 3.0 (2.0 with equivalent test scores) • University of California (UC): 3.0 • Private Universities: Varies • Community Colleges: No GPA requirement and no a-g requirements.
A-G and HS Graduation • Although many of the classes needed to complete the A-G requirements are also needed to complete high school graduation requirements there are a few differences…
Your turn… Would this student have to repeat Algebra 1? Why? How many credits would this student have earned? 7th Grade Algebra 1
Your Turn… 8th Grade – Algebra 1 Spanish II How many credits would this student have earned by the end of the 8th grade? Why? 7th Grade – Math 7 Spanish I
Your Turn… 8th Grade - Algebra Spanish 1 How many credits would this student have earned by the end of the 8th grade? Why? 7th Grade – Math 7 Spanish 1
Looking forward… Home:Ask your student what they know about A-G Courses. (I will be talking more with them in the Spring) School:Make an appointment with Mr. Yates to discuss A-G further if you need to. 8th Grade: Students should set goals to pass all of their classes with a “C” or better.
Reflection • Please reflect on the following question and use the paper provided to give your answer. • How would you describe what we learned tonight to someone who wasn’t here? (Think A-G, quarter vs. semester, college pathways, credits, etc.)
