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SDUSD Advanced Studies offers scholars challenging academic experiences, weighted course credit, and opportunities for college credit.
SDUSD Advanced Studies offers scholars challenging academic experiences, weighted course credit, and opportunities for college credit.
Why We Do What We Do:
Why We Do What We Do:
source: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/documents/ccimeasuresread26.pdf
The College/Career Indicator (CCI) shows how well local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools are preparing graduates for college and/or career. Graduates who meet specific CCI “Prepared” criteria are included in the calculations of the CCI. The following measures have been approved by the State Board of Education as indicating college/career readiness. For information about specific criteria used to determine measure completion, access the California Department of Education (CDE) Dashboard Technical Guide.
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Any of the following look great on a transcript and/or resume - what interests you?
Any of the following look great on a transcript and/or resume - what interests you?
Academic League
Academic League
Our academic athletes compete in weekly matches to answer challenging math, literature, history, science, and popular culture questions. High school teams are always looking for more players and you are invited to watch a match anytime to learn more.
Our academic athletes compete in weekly matches to answer challenging math, literature, history, science, and popular culture questions. High school teams are always looking for more players and you are invited to watch a match anytime to learn more.
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Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement offers both courses and exams. There are over 40 options. Courses can be taken online or in-person. Exams are offered every May. Scholars can take the exam as a "self-study" or as part of an AP course.
Advanced Placement offers both courses and exams. There are over 40 options. Courses can be taken online or in-person. Exams are offered every May. Scholars can take the exam as a "self-study" or as part of an AP course.
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- For courses, talk to your school counselor or visit UC Scout for online options - https://www.ucscout.org/courses/
ACT
ACT
Juniors and Seniors may elect to take this exam because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
Juniors and Seniors may elect to take this exam because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
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INTERESTED?
This exam is not hosted by SDUSD; however, SDUSD schools are often used as a testing center with independent staff managing exam day. Students will register directly with ACT - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
This exam is not hosted by SDUSD; however, SDUSD schools are often used as a testing center with independent staff managing exam day. Students will register directly with ACT - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
ACT's College Planning Guide
ACT's College Planning Guide
A free, comprehensive guide for families to support scholars through high school and beyond. Offers step-by-step recommendations starting in 9th grade.
A free, comprehensive guide for families to support scholars through high school and beyond. Offers step-by-step recommendations starting in 9th grade.
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Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the guide.
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the guide.
AVID
AVID
AVID - Advancement Via Individual Achievement - is a class that started at Clairemont High in 1980 before spreading worldwide! Students will learn how to connect with others, organize their things/thoughts, and strategies to successfully study.
AVID - Advancement Via Individual Achievement - is a class that started at Clairemont High in 1980 before spreading worldwide! Students will learn how to connect with others, organize their things/thoughts, and strategies to successfully study.
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INTERESTED?
Talk to your school counselor about enrolling in AVID .
Talk to your school counselor about enrolling in AVID .
Big Future
Big Future
Big Future is CollegeBoard (SAT/AP) guide for students and families to explore colleges, careers, and scholarships.
Big Future is CollegeBoard (SAT/AP) guide for students and families to explore colleges, careers, and scholarships.
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INTERESTED?
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
CA College Guidance Initiative
CA College Guidance Initiative
California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) provides free tools and resources for students, educators, and parents/guardians to plan and apply for college and career in California. Students may know it as California Colleges.
California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) provides free tools and resources for students, educators, and parents/guardians to plan and apply for college and career in California. Students may know it as California Colleges.
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Click the "LINK TO CLEVER" link to access the resources.
Click the "LINK TO CLEVER" link to access the resources.
California State Seal of Biliteracy
California State Seal of Biliteracy
The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB), marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. For more information, visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp
The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB), marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. For more information, visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp
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Talk to your counselor to confirm if you meet the requirements.
Talk to your counselor to confirm if you meet the requirements.
College Courses + Career Pathways
College Courses + Career Pathways
High-quality college and career pathways vary by school site but all include four key components: Academic Rigor, CTE Sequence of Courses, Work-Based Learning, and Comprehensive Student Supports.
High-quality college and career pathways vary by school site but all include four key components: Academic Rigor, CTE Sequence of Courses, Work-Based Learning, and Comprehensive Student Supports.
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INTERESTED?
Talk to your counselor about enrolling into CCTE classes.
Talk to your counselor about enrolling into CCTE classes.
Everfi
Everfi
In an increasingly complex world, financial literacy and other life skills are more important than ever. Give your students the knowledge they need to thrive with our free, standards-aligned courses and programs.
In an increasingly complex world, financial literacy and other life skills are more important than ever. Give your students the knowledge they need to thrive with our free, standards-aligned courses and programs.
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Students will login to Clever on their Chromebook and look for the Varsity Tutors icon to access the resources.
Students will login to Clever on their Chromebook and look for the Varsity Tutors icon to access the resources.
First Lego League
First Lego League
FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.
FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.
INTERESTED?
INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
First Tech Challenge
First Tech Challenge
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
INTERESTED?
INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
First Robotics Competition
First Robotics Competition
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.
Starting with a Kit of Parts, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game, released in January. They compete on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance in the spirit of Coopertition®. In 360-degree learning guided by adult mentors, each FIRST® Robotics Competition team also creates a team identity, raises funds to meet its goals, and advances appreciation for STEM in its community.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Honors courses
Honors courses
Honors courses are courses that offer students more challenging, in-depth study of a topic. In order to give the weighted (GPA boost), students must complete an end-of-course exam or project.
Honors courses are courses that offer students more challenging, in-depth study of a topic. In order to give the weighted (GPA boost), students must complete an end-of-course exam or project.
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INTERESTED?
Talk to your counselor about honors course enrollment.
Talk to your counselor about honors course enrollment.
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
SDUSD proudly offers 8 International Baccalaureate schools, which are world-famous rigorous whole-child educational programmes. The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
SDUSD proudly offers 8 International Baccalaureate schools, which are world-famous rigorous whole-child educational programmes. The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
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INTERESTED?
You are invited to visit any of the IB schools to learn more and inquire about enrollment.
You are invited to visit any of the IB schools to learn more and inquire about enrollment.
Leadership & Military Science
Leadership & Military Science
JROTC courses are another way for students to show progress on the college and career readiness indicator. Their motto: “Motivating young people to become better citizens!”
JROTC courses are another way for students to show progress on the college and career readiness indicator. Their motto: “Motivating young people to become better citizens!”
INTERESTED?
INTERESTED?
Talk to your counselor about enrolling into JROTC.
Talk to your counselor about enrolling into JROTC.
Online FREE Tutoring
Online FREE Tutoring
If you need help with your homework, we offer free, live online tutoring 24 hours a day, every day via Brainfuse HelpNow. Get help in English or Spanish for all grades K-12. In addition, you'll find writing assistance and help with standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, GED and ASVAB.
If you need help with your homework, we offer free, live online tutoring 24 hours a day, every day via Brainfuse HelpNow. Get help in English or Spanish for all grades K-12. In addition, you'll find writing assistance and help with standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL, GED and ASVAB.
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SDUSD Scholars will login with their San Diego Public Library Card (if you don't have one, get one here for free!)
SDUSD Scholars will login with their San Diego Public Library Card (if you don't have one, get one here for free!)
Mathcounts Competition
Mathcounts Competition
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Mock Trial Competition
Mock Trial Competition
The mission of the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition is to foster understanding and respect for the American legal system and for the rule of law. The competition seeks to develop high school students into better citizens by familiarizing them with our Constitution and Bill of Rights enhancing students’ ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work as a team as well as with other members of society.
The mission of the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition is to foster understanding and respect for the American legal system and for the rule of law. The competition seeks to develop high school students into better citizens by familiarizing them with our Constitution and Bill of Rights enhancing students’ ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work as a team as well as with other members of society.
The Competition is administered by the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Committee, representing local law agencies and organizations and the state and federal courts. Committee members devote hundreds of hours of volunteer time, as well as resources and expertise, to organize and conduct the annual competition.
The Competition is administered by the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Committee, representing local law agencies and organizations and the state and federal courts. Committee members devote hundreds of hours of volunteer time, as well as resources and expertise, to organize and conduct the annual competition.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge. UNA-USA is dedicated to empowering young Americans with tools and experiences that prepare them to be the next generation of global leaders. Our local chapters encourage students in their communities to participate in Model UN programming.
Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge. UNA-USA is dedicated to empowering young Americans with tools and experiences that prepare them to be the next generation of global leaders. Our local chapters encourage students in their communities to participate in Model UN programming.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
National Ocean Sciences Bowl
National Ocean Sciences Bowl
The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards.
The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
NEWL exam
NEWL exam
For scholars fluent in Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and Korean - there is a world language exam for you! Modeled after Advanced Placement exams, scholars can earn college credit by scoring well on the exam.
For scholars fluent in Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and Korean - there is a world language exam for you! Modeled after Advanced Placement exams, scholars can earn college credit by scoring well on the exam.
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INTERESTED?
There will be a short window in early March to register on their website for the practice or official exams.
There will be a short window in early March to register on their website for the practice or official exams.
Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. Imagine being faced with a problem that requires an original solution. It can be frightening. Now imagine not being afraid to solve that problem – that is what OM members learn. This skill and self-confidence will carry over to all areas of their lives. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This international program is designed to help students at all learning levels grow as individual learners, grow as team members, and to reach their full potential.
Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. Imagine being faced with a problem that requires an original solution. It can be frightening. Now imagine not being afraid to solve that problem – that is what OM members learn. This skill and self-confidence will carry over to all areas of their lives. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This international program is designed to help students at all learning levels grow as individual learners, grow as team members, and to reach their full potential.
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INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
PSAT 10 exam
PSAT 10 exam
This exam is ONLY for 10th graders. This is an official practice exam for the SAT. Exams are offered school days in March and April.
This exam is ONLY for 10th graders. This is an official practice exam for the SAT. Exams are offered school days in March and April.
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INTERESTED?
All sophomores will be registered for the exam and emailed with exam information in early February. Taking the exam is optional but strongly encouraged. Schools will want interested testers to RSVP so they can properly prepare the space with enough desks and hire enough proctors to meet requirements.
All sophomores will be registered for the exam and emailed with exam information in early February. Taking the exam is optional but strongly encouraged. Schools will want interested testers to RSVP so they can properly prepare the space with enough desks and hire enough proctors to meet requirements.
PSAT / NMSQT exam
PSAT / NMSQT exam
This exam is ONLY for 11th graders. This is an official practice exam for the SAT and the primary way to enter into the National Merit Scholarship. Exams are offered in October.
This exam is ONLY for 11th graders. This is an official practice exam for the SAT and the primary way to enter into the National Merit Scholarship. Exams are offered in October.
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INTERESTED?
All juniors will be registered for the exam and emailed with exam information in early September. Taking the exam is optional but strongly encouraged. Schools will want interested testers to RSVP so they can properly prepare the space with enough desks and hire enough proctors to meet requirements.
All juniors will be registered for the exam and emailed with exam information in early September. Taking the exam is optional but strongly encouraged. Schools will want interested testers to RSVP so they can properly prepare the space with enough desks and hire enough proctors to meet requirements.
Rad Resources
Rad Resources
Links to resources to support any scholar in any content area.
Links to resources to support any scholar in any content area.
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INTERESTED?
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
Road Trip Nation
Road Trip Nation
Take a minute to answer 3 quick questions then the Roadmap tool will show you career possibilities you may have never imagined. Get matched to careers, stories, and advice that's personalized to you.
Take a minute to answer 3 quick questions then the Roadmap tool will show you career possibilities you may have never imagined. Get matched to careers, stories, and advice that's personalized to you.
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INTERESTED?
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
Click the "LEARN MORE" link to access the resources.
US Academic Decathlon
US Academic Decathlon
The United States Academic Decathlon® is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. Each high school enters a team of nine students.
The United States Academic Decathlon® is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. Each high school enters a team of nine students.
INTERESTED?
INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
US Academic Pentathlon
US Academic Pentathlon
United States Academic Pentathlon® is a five-event scholastic competition for middle school students, providing the benefits of Academic Decathlon® along with the challenges of rigorous team and individual competition.
United States Academic Pentathlon® is a five-event scholastic competition for middle school students, providing the benefits of Academic Decathlon® along with the challenges of rigorous team and individual competition.
INTERESTED?
INTERESTED?
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
Ask your school's front office if a team at your school already exists. If not, contact SDUSD Advanced Studies
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