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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS AT JUHSD
Students will become independent and critical thinkers. They will be able to create their own pathway to life after high school while using resources available to them. Students will feel confident in their skills and their plan for when they leave high school.To access the CA College platform, please visit our JUHSD College and Career Readiness page of the website.
TOP 5 UNIVERSITIES - JUHSD GRADS
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To obtain a high school diploma, students shall complete at least the following courses in grades 9-12, with each course being one year unless otherwise specified:JEFFERSON
TERRA NOVA
WESTOOR
(Comprehensive High Schools)
OCEANA
(Alternative High School)
THORNTON
(Continuation High School)
English…………….... 40 credits
(4 years)Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment
English............…….. 40 credits
(4 years)Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment
English…………….. 40 credits
(4 years)
Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment
Mathematics……..… 30 credits
(3 years)Includes a year of math state requirement.
Mathematics….….…30 credits
(3 years)Includes a year of math state requirement.
Mathematics…..........30 credits
(3 years)
Includes a year of math state requirement.
Science…………..…..20 credits
( 2 years)1 year of biological and 1 year of physical
Science……………...20 credits
( 2 years)1 year of biological and 1 year of physical
Science…….......…...20 credits
( 2 years)
1 year of biological and 1 year of physical
Social Science…...….30 credits
( 3 years)1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government
Social Science…...….30 credits
(3 years)1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government
Social Science…......30 credits
( 3 years)1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government
Visual Performing Arts or World Language.…10 credits
(1 year)Visual Performing Arts orWorld Language….…10 credits(1 year)Health Education…...5 credits
(1 semester)Health Education..….5 credits
(1 semester)Health Education…......5 credits
(1 semester)
Electives….............…80 credits
Physical Education…20 credits
(2 years)
Physical Education....20 credits
(2 years)
Career Technical Education.................10 credits
(1 year)Geography………........10 credits
( 1 year)Electives………..…..60 credits
Electives……….......…. 60 credits
Community Service: 100 hours
Senior Exhibition
Senior PortfolioTOTAL CREDITS: 225
TOTAL CREDITS: 225
TOTAL CREDITS: 205
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER
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1. Explore Available Courses in Grades 9 - 12
Each high school in Jefferson Union offers a wide range of courses. View the typical courses taken in grades 9-12 here.
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2. Understand High School GPAs and A-G Requirements
What is a GPA? What is a-g and why does it matter?
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3. Know Graduation Requirements
Make sure you understand everything students need in order to graduate on time.
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4. Plan Your High School Experience
There are so many things to learn and explore in high school! JUHSD students have an online navigation system to help them plan their way.
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5. Know Your Options
CTE Pathways (Workforce Training), Dual Enrollment, and AP Courses can help you graduate with job skills, college credits, and advanced subject matter knowledge.
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6. Boost Your Resume with Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities
Student government, band, sports, and clubs can make a huge difference in applying to college and landing your first job.