Lake Elsinore Unified School District
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College is for Me Conference/Colegio es para Mi Conferencia (Free/Gratis)
April 20th, 2024/20 de Abril del 2024 9am-1pm
Cal State University, San Marcos
This conference is an oppurtuntity for students and families who have never considered college to learn how higher education can create a pathway to social mobility.
Esta conferencia es una oportunidad para estudiantes y familias que nunca han considerado la universidad para aprender cómo la educación universitaria puede crear un camino hacia la movilidad social.
LEUSD Graduation Requirements compared to College Admission requirements for the University of California and the California State University Systems
| LEUSD Graduation Requirements |
CSU Requirements
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UC Requirements
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| English | 40 credits/ 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| World History | 10 credits/ 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| US History | 10 credits/ 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Government/ Economics | 10 credits/ 1 year | 1 years | 1 year |
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Mathematics
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30 credits/ 3 years
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3 years, to include:Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
4 years recommended
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3 years, to include:Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
4 years recommended
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Science
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30 credits/ 3 years
(must take a least 1 physical and 1 life science) |
1 year physical science
1 year life science |
2 years required of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
3-4 years recommended
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| Health | 5 credits/1 semester | -- | -- |
| Physical Education |
20 credits/ 2 years
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Visual/ Performing Arts
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10 credits/ 1 year
(CTE or World Language could also meet this requirement)
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1 year
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1 year
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World Language
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10 credits/ 1 year
(CTE or VAPA could also meet this requirement)
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2 years of the same language
3-4 recommended
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2 years of the same language
3-4 recommended
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Elective
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55 credits
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1 year of an academic elective which may include additional advanced math, additional world language, additional science, or other approved electives
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1 year of an academic elective which may include additional advanced math, additional world language, additional science, or other approved electives
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| TOTAL | 220 credits |
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Guaranteed Admission at California State University San Marcos
LEUSD has an agreement with CSUSM to guarantee admission to our students that meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled in LEUSD since 9th grade (exceptions for homeless students, foster youth and military dependents)
- Meet the minimum A-G course work requirements
- Meet the minimum CSU eligibility GPA requirements
- Must participate in and pass the Early Assessment Program (EAP), part of the CST, in both English and Math or successfully complete additional coursework to build skills and knowledge
- Must submit FAFSA or CADAA
California College Promise Grant
Information about the promise grant. Each community college has their own process. Please refer to the link of the community College you are interested. If the community college you are interested is not listed below, please see the financial aid page of the college you want to attend.
California Colleges
California Colleges is a platform that allows ALL students to access career assessments, career research, college research, and launch their college application and FAFSA/CADAA. As a partner district, all students have an account already. Parents can also create accounts for themselves. If you are having trouble with your account or have questions, please reach out to your school's counseling department.
Pathful Explore (formerly Virtual Job Shadow)
Pathful Explore is a platform that allows students to take career assessments, explore careers, watch videos on different occupations and more. This is a great resource for students to find more information about the types of jobs that are out in the world. Students have accounts and should be able to log in with a district login. This program can also be logged in through clever.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement in which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate. Since full nonresident college-tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases affordable higher-education choices for students, and minimizes the adverse impacts of student loan debt.Interested in playing sports in college?
Be sure to speak with your school counselor and your coach as soon as possible. There are specific requirements that a student must complete in order to play sports in college. Please do not wait until your senior year to plan for this. Each division and each association has their own requirements. The more you share with your counselor and coach, they more they can assist you.
You will need to register with NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) or NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes) depending on the college you will be attending.
Financial Aid Applications
The State of California is now requiring that each senior complete the FAFSA or CADAA
LEUSD will submit all GPAs for current seniors at the beginning of the senior year in accordance with Cal-Grant requirements. All seniors will be deemed a Cal Grant applicant unless the student and their parent/guardian has opted out prior to the high school's submission of GPAs to the Commission. Students who DO NOT OPT-OUT will have their GPA submitted to the California Student Aid Commission at the beginning of their senior year to be considered for a Cal Grant award. Students who do not want Lake Elsinore Unified School District to report a GPA, please complete the Cal Grant GPA Opt-Out Form and return it to the Counseling Office of your high school by the end of the student’s junior year.
Cal-Grant GPA Opt Out Form English/Cal-Grant GPA Opt Out Form Spanish - This only prevents the district from releasing the GPA; it does not exempt a student from completing the FAFSA or CADAA
Free Financial Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application CADAA) - Launch from CaliforniaColleges.edu
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