You will need to complete the following classes with a "C" or better in order to be eligible to apply to a four-year college. These classes are called the "A-G requirements":
A -- History/Social Science: 2 years
B -- English: 4 years
C -- Mathematics: 3 years (4 recommended for UC)
D -- Laboratory Science: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC)
E -- Language Other Than English: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC)
F -- Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year
G -- College Preparatory Elective: 1 year
By completing the A-G requirements, you will be eligible to apply to California State Universities, Universities of California, and other 4 year colleges.
The minimum GPA for UC schools is 3.0.
The minimum GPA for CSUs is 2.0.
If you'd like to apply to a four-year college after high school graduation, please make sure you speak with your counselor about this goal, as we'd like to help you! Be sure to stop by the Lopes Center (Rm 824) for college and career planning!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I do grade improvement and/or make up missing credits as a Junior or a Senior?
Supplemental Instruction: Sign up with your counselor
1. What happens if I earn a "D" or an "F" in a class?
You have several options to complete grade improvement (for "D" letter grades) and credit retrieval (for "F" letter grades):
Supplemental Instruction (SI): Sign up with your counselor and you will be assigned online curriculum to complete at home on your own time.
Opportunity Class: This is a class in your schedule where you complete work online. You may also continue to to complete the online work from home as well.
Summer School: You may retake up to 10 credits of a class(es)
2. Where can I receive support to help me determine whether I should apply to a community college or a four-year university? And can I receive help with my applications?
You can meet with your counselor who can help you determine which types of post secondary programs you are elgibile to apply for. Schedule links are available on our home page.
If you're interested in learning more about signing up for community college classes at Antelope Valley College while still in high school, including on our campus through dual enrollment, please see Mr. Cincis and Ms. Bojorquez. Both are Antelope Valley College Bridge Counselors and their role is to help students bridge to their community college program. They'll help you with everything you need to do to apply and register at Antelope Valley College!
Want more information about college?
Stop by the Lopes Center (Rm 824) to inquire about the next Cookies, Cocoa, College and Careers workshop!
Check out Naviance.com where you can find resources for the following topics:
Resume Writing
College Super Match -- find out which colleges are good a fit for YOU!
Career Interest Profile -- take an assessment to find out what possible careers suit your interests and more information like how much you could earn in a potential career and how much education is needed for that caeer
Scholarship Matches -- find scholarships that are relevant to you
And so much more!