Work Experience
UC/CSU Bound Minimum Requirements
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester/ 2nd Semester |
1st Semester/ 2nd Semester |
1st Semester/ 2nd Semester |
1st Semester/ 2nd Semester |
| English 9 | English 10 | English 11 | English 12 |
| Algebra I | Geometry | Algebra II/ Trigonometry |
Academic Elective* |
| Technology/Voc'l/ Life Skills |
World History | U.S. History | Government/ Economics |
| Biology with Lab | Chemistry/ Physics with Lab |
Academic Elective* |
Academic Elective* |
| Foreign Lanquage |
Foreign Lanquage (same lanquage) |
Visual/ Performing Arts |
Academic Elective* |
| Physical Education | Physical Education | Health/Driver's Education |
Academic Elective** |
*The UC and CSU systems require a minimum of one year of electives from the "a through g" requirements (link to below where it describes a-g courses). It is advisable, for students in the competitive realm of college admissions, to choose as many academic electives that further pursue these requirements as possible. For instance, though the UC/CSU requirement for math is 3 years, students should take a fourth year (i.e. Calculus). UC, in fact, recommends a year beyond the minimum admission requirement for Mathematics, Laboratory Science, and Language Other Than English.
**Though C.O.R.E.'s minimum graduation requirement is 220 units, it is not advisable to "relax" during the senior year and take only 5 courses. If anything, students should pursue a full and challenging course schedule for their four years of high school.
Course Options
One of the great aspects of personalized learning is the freedom to structure your own learning. There are state standards and graduation requirements guiding your learning, but within this is great variety. Below are some ideas of different ways to structure your coursework and taking advantage of this variety.
A-G Courses
The “a-g course list” are courses that have been submitted to the University of California and the
California State University for approval as college-preparatory classes. CORE’s list can be
found here (www.ucop.edu/doorways). Admission to either university system
requires taking certain courses from each category (a – History/Social Science, b – English, etc.).
See UC’s website and CSU’s website for specific admission criteria.
Basic Coursework
Basic coursework is an option for students that provides California state standards content at a lower reading level, for those needing it. Contact your teacher for more details. Students planning to apply for a 4-year college/university should not take basic courses, but should work towards college-preparatory (i.e. “a-g list” – see above) coursework. Also, students wishing to accelerate (i.e. take more than 35 units/semester) may not do so while taking any basic coursework.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement is a program administered by the College Board (www.collegeboard.com) and widely accepted by universities across the country that allows students to prepare for an AP Exam in May with the potential of earning college/university course credit for acceptable exam scores. There are a few different ways to take AP courses, though it is recommended to take courses at the local community college rather than AP, as there is more support at the community colleges and there is more potential of transferring credit. Contact your teacher or school counselor for more details.
Community College – Concurrent Enrollment
Students are able and encouraged to take community college courses concurrently with their high school coursework. Certain colleges allow any student (even younger than high school age!) to take courses with your school’s permission. Yuba College, however, requires that students be a minimum of 10th grade w(link to section that describes community college concurrent enrollment) with parent/school permission. For more information, see our College-University page for details.
Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
Each region of CORE has its own ROP. ROP is a way for high school students to gain practical career/technical skills while earning high school credit. It is also free for high school students and can count towards specific subject requirements. See each specific ROP site for course details.
ROP Butte (www.bcoe.org/rop/ or 530-879-7457)
Agriculture
Agriculture Business & Marketing
Agriculture Equipment, Operation & Construction
Animal & Veterinary Careers
Diversified Occupations
Career Discoveries
Diversified Occupations
Diversified Services
Health Services
Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
Hospital Health Occupations
Medical Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant
Science
Environmental Technology
ROP 49'er (www.49errop.com or 530-265-8848)
Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Services
Automotive Technologies
Business Careers
Accounting
Business Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise
Business Information Technology
Business Operations & Management
Fashion Merchandising
Financial Services Careers
Marketing & Sales Careers
Computers & Networking
A+ Certification
Computer Maintenance & Networking
Computer Studies
Network Technology CISCO Systems Training
Short—Term Computer Class
Health & Human Services
Animal & Veterinary Careers
Careers In Education
Careers With Children
Cosmetology
Dental Careers
Emergency Medical Careers
Firefighting
Health Careers
Medical Assisting
Medical Terminology
Nursing Assistant
Sports Medicine Careers
Other Technologies
Basic Electronics
Electronic Technologies
Construction Technologies
Digital Video & Animation
Graphic Communication Arts
Graphic Communication Technologies
Video Production
Web Page Design
ROP Plumas (www.pcoe.k12.ca.us or 530-283-6009)
No course information available at this time.
ROP Tri County (www.sutter.k12.ca.us/rop/rop.htm or 530-822-2952)
Accounting Principles & Practices
Computer Assisted Accounting
Auto Technology
Architectural Design
Applied Finance
Applied Marketing
Basic Patient Care
Beginning Furniture & Cabinet Making
Business Communications
Cashier/Checker Training
Commercial & Residential Property Maintenance
Computer Applications
Computer Repair
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Manicuring
Data Processing
Dental Assisting
Early Childhood Careers
Employment Skills Training
Farm Equipment & Metal Fabrication
Farm Management
Farm Power Mechanics
Floral Design
Food Services/Deli
Furniture & Cabinet Construction
Graphic Communications
Greenhouse Skills
Health Care Info Services
Health Care
Hospital Community Health Services
Internetworking (CISCO Levels 1 4)
Law Enforcement
Medical Office Services
M.O.S. Basic Arrhythmia
M.O.S. Medical Terminology
M.O.S. Medical Assisting
M.O.S. Anatomy & Physiology
Multiple Occupation Training in Distribution
Office Education Lab
Photography (Beginning and Commercial Art)
Psychiatric Aide
Small Business Development Entrepreneur
Vocational Nursing
Welding
Word Processing
Work Experience Education
Work Experience Education is a way for students to learn while you earn. Along with a paying job, students take accompanying coursework to earn up to 10 units/semester. See this link for more information.
Internships/Apprenticeships
An internship is a way for students to gain practical training in a career field with supervision. One of the main differences of an internship as opposed to Work Experience Education is that an internship usually in unpaid. This may sound unattractive to students until one considers that the skills that an employer (who would otherwise not have hired an unskilled high school student) will impart will probably increase a student’s future potential in more desirable, higher paying employment. Here is a great article about internships.
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