GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Important Policy Information
- Participation in sports, drama/theater, and speech requires a 2.0 GPA and no Fs
- Schedule changes may be requested within the first 20 days of each semester. No changes for specific teachers or periods.
- All core courses must be taken through SLVHS (English, History, Math, Science).
- All community college courses must be approved by your counselor prior to enrollment.
- Sports PE is available to students who participate in sports. Please contact the Athletic Director for more information.
- Incomplete “I” grades will be changed to Fs after 10 school days
- Report cards/transcripts will not be released if students owe fees for SLVHS or any other school in California
- HISET High School Proficiency Test: https://hiset.org/california/
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
College Comparison
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Category
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Community College
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California State University (CSU)
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University of California (UC)
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Private / Out-of-State Colleges
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Admission Requirements
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Must be 18 or have HS diploma or HISET
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Complete A-G with C or higher
HS diploma required
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Complete A-G with C or higher
HS diploma required
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Usually complete A-G with C or higher
HS diploma required
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Minimum GPA
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None
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2.5 minimum
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3.0 minimum
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Varies widely by school
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Testing (SAT/ACT)
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Not required
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Not required
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Not required (test-blind)
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Varies — required, optional, or test-blind
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Letters of Recommendation
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Not required
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Not required
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Not required
(may ask upon request)
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Varies — may require teacher and/or counselor letters
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Application Platform
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Apply directly with the campus
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Cal State Apply
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UC Application
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Common App, Coalition App, or school-specific
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Application Deadlines
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Varies by campus
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Oct 1 – Nov 30
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Oct 1 – Nov 30
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Varies (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision)
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Degrees & Programs
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Certificates, AA/AS, ADT, TAG with UCs, CSU Transfer Success Pathway
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Primarily bachelor’s, Some master’s & limited doctoral
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Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, & professional degrees
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Wide range of bachelor’s, master’s & doctoral programs
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