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Comprehensive Guide to Graduation Requirements and University Admission for Sandra Day O'Connor High School

This resource outlines the graduation requirements and university admission criteria for students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Arizona. To graduate, students must earn a total of 22 credits, including essential subjects like Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, and electives. It also highlights the importance of grade point average (GPA), class rank, dual enrollment opportunities, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college readiness. Additionally, students are guided on scholarship opportunities, community service, and essential testing timelines.

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Comprehensive Guide to Graduation Requirements and University Admission for Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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  1. SophomoresMoving Forward Sandra Day O’Connor High School

  2. Graduation Requirements Graduation Arizona University Admission • 4 credits (units) Language Arts/English • 4 credits Mathematics • 3 credits Science • ½ credit Health • ½ credit PE (Team Sports/Fitness Center) • 1 credit World History • 1 credit American/Arizona History • ½ credit American/Arizona Government • ½ credit Economics • 1 credit Fine Arts OR Career & Technical Ed • 6 credits electives • 22 Total • 4 credits (units) Language Arts/English • 4 credits Mathematics • 3 credits Science • ½ credit Health • ½ credit PE (Team Sports/Fitness Center) • 1 credit World History • 1 credit American/Arizona History • ½ credit American/Arizona Government • ½ credit Economics • 1 credit Fine/Performing Arts • 2 credits foreign language • 4 credits electives • 22 Total

  3. Grade Point Average (GPA) / CLASS RANK GPA CLASS RANK • Each letter grade is given a point value each semester (A=4, B=3, etc) • Honors/AP classes are given an extra point for A, B, C (A=5, B=4, C=3) • University Admissions will often unweight GPA when reviewing transcripts • Deer Valley Unified School District uses the weighted points for the following classes: • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 3 Social Studies • Many universities use class rank to help determine scholarships awards/honors program admission

  4. Dual Enrollment/AP Courses • Dual Enrollment • Earn both High School and College credit (through Rio Salado Community College when students earn C or better) • Requires tuition (paid to Rio Salado), SDOHS provides books • Grade points are not weighted (except Pre-Calc MAT 187) • Must meet Rio Salado admission requirements • Advanced Placement (AP) • Most rigorous courses on campus • Requires payment for AP Exam at the end of the semester (exam is optional) • May earn college credit for certain scores on AP Exams (to be determined by the university you attend) • Grade points are weighted, may help class rank

  5. Scholarships • AIMS Tuition Waiver Scholarship—25% Tuition • B” or better in the 16 Core Competency Courses (required for university admission) • 3.5 unweighted GPA in the 16 Core Competency Courses • EXCEED in three areas of AIMS (Reading, Writing, Math) by end of Junior Year • ACT =28 or higher, SAT Reasoning=1300 or higher • Community Service • Leadership • Clubs/Activities • Workplace Scholarships • Website (research early) Scholarship Page—click here

  6. College and Career Planning Education Career Action Plan • All students have Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) • Go to: azcis.intocareers.org • Login: school login • Password: student ID #

  7. Coming Up… • Earn best grades possible • Join Clubs, Community Service, Leadership • AIMS test in Spring of Sophomore Year • Summer—end of Sophomore and Junior Year • Summer Programs- Counseling website link (click here) • Plan College visits when possible • PSAT in October of Junior Year • Schedule ACT/SAT near the end of Junior Year • Attend Parent Nights Junior and Senior Year • Begin College Applications—summer between Jr/Sr

  8. Counseling Department • Saroj Jagernauth – M, N, R, V • Department Coordinator • Kathleen Giacini – A, B, Academy of American Studies • Chris Harmonson – E, F, G, H, I • Debbie Harmonson – J, P, Q, S, Y • Jennifer Miller – D, K, L, O, U, Z • Jenny Cramer – C, T, W • Beth Fisher – Counseling Secretary • Website: http://www.dvusd.org/Page/1670

  9. Parent Survey • Click on link for a short survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B8K38M9 OR • Scan the QR Code below

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