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What is the recommended (not required) number of VAPA units for UC/CSU? I have seen 1 year in some places and 2 in others.

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What is the recommended (not required) number of VAPA units for UC/CSU? I have seen 1 year in some places and 2 in others.

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Some UC/CSU have more specific recommendations. You will need to check the college you are interested in to see if they have an additional VAPA recommended.

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CTE stands for Career Technical Education.  One year of a CTE course is required for graduation. CTE courses can be found in the CVHS Program Planning Guide:

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Castro Valley High School is located in Castro Valley, CA.

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Can a student take extra summer classes to improve his/her Weighted GPA?

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Can a student take extra summer classes to improve his/her Weighted GPA?

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CVHS does not give a GPA boost for courses taken at a community college.

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How is the priority of class assignments determined?  For example, If a student is going into 12th needs a class to graduate but isn’t able to get it, is there priority given to incoming seniors?

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How is the priority of class assignments determined?  For example, If a student is going into 12th needs a class to graduate but isn’t able to get it, is there priority given to incoming seniors?

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If a Senior needs a class for graduation and it is not on their schedule, they can submit a schedule change form and meet with their counselor at the start of the new school year to get the required class added to their schedule.

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If a student takes a community college class voluntarily that isn't to make up a failed class, would that count towards college credit?

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If a student takes a community college class voluntarily that isn't to make up a failed class, would that count towards college credit?

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Please refer to www.assist.org to check how a college or university may count community college coursework.

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What is the maximum number of AP courses you would recommend for a rising 11th grader?

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What is the maximum number of AP courses you would recommend for a rising 11th grader?

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A rising 11th grader should take no more than 3 AP and Honors courses.

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Is AP Biology a prerequisite to take AP Chemistry?

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Is AP Biology a prerequisite to take AP Chemistry?

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Here is the course description of AP Chemistry, as listed in the Program Planning Guide: Prerequisites: Completion of Integrated 2 with a "B" or better, completion of Honors Chemistry with a "B" or better, or completion of Chemistry 1-2 with an “A”, and teacher recommendation.

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Does Journalism satisfy the CTE (Career Technical Education) credit?

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Does Journalism satisfy the CTE (Career Technical Education) credit?

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Yes

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If a student took Integrated Math 1 in middle school, will they have 4 years of A-G math after 11th grade?

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If a student took Integrated Math 1 in middle school, will they have 4 years of A-G math after 11th grade?

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Yes, as long as the student completed 4 separate courses (Math 1-3 plus an additional Math course i.e. Pre-Calculus, Statistics, etc.) with a C- or better.

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Is there a mandatory community service requirement?

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Is there a mandatory community service requirement?

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CVHS does not have a community service requirement for graduation.

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If a student is accepted to a pathway, are they locked in to the pathway if they change their mind?

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If a student is accepted to a pathway, are they locked in to the pathway if they change their mind?

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Students are expected to remain in a pathway for the entire school year. Please refer to your student's counselor for resources to help your student be successful in school.

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My daughter is interested in taking Leadership. She read that an application is needed. How does she apply?

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My daughter is interested in taking Leadership. She read that an application is needed. How does she apply?

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Please have your daughter reach out to Mr. Maloney https://cvhs.cv.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1387379&type=d&pREC_ID=1567928 who is the Activities Director and can point you in the right direction.

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My 10th grader wants to do the ROP program next year and wants to also take ASL 3 and 4....is this possible?

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My 10th grader wants to do the ROP program next year and wants to also take ASL 3 and 4....is this possible?

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Please have your student meet with their counselor to determine if this will work out in their schedule.

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https://www.edenrop.org/domain/109

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Regional Occupation Programs (ROP) are one of the longest standing forms of post-secondary career preparedness in California. Eden Area ROP is a dynamic educational organization whose mission is to prepare students for careers and further education as well as to instill workplace values that will enable them to compete successfully in the economy of today and the future.

We specialize in Career Technical Education that transforms student aspirations into reality and builds a pipeline of workforce talent for regional businesses. Experience is the greatest teacher at Eden Area ROP. Our programs focus on industry-specific skills that span across 12 different business sectors, with courses located at both the ROP Center and the student's high school campus.

Many of our courses are UC a-g approved, and have articulation agreements with community colleges where students can earn college credit through successful completion of the course. Additionally, we cultivate relationships with business partners that create opportunities for internships and other innovative work-based learning activities.

Eden Area ROP is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a Career Technical Education provider, Eden Area ROP partners with Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts to strengthen and broaden the students' educational experience.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program is to prepare students for careers and further education as well as to instill workplace skills and ethics that enable them to compete successfully in the economy of today and the future.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Eden Area Regional Occupational Program complies with the rules and regulations contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental ability, medical condition, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by State and Federal law.

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Regional Occupation Programs (ROP) are one of the longest standing forms of post-secondary career preparedness in California. Eden Area ROP is a dynamic educational organization whose mission is to prepare students for careers and further education as well as to instill workplace values that will enable them to compete successfully in the economy of today and the future.

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If my child fails the entrance exam for an AP class, do they get pushed down to the regular version of that class?

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If my child fails the entrance exam for an AP class, do they get pushed down to the regular version of that class?

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Yes.

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No they do not.

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Whats the process to apply for AP Math class for 10th grader, provided student already had advance math in 9th grade?

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Whats the process to apply for AP Math class for 10th grader, provided student already had advance math in 9th grade?

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Please refer to https://drive.google.com/file/d/15zEKSbI5tOvuUf3kR-aN_VUFM_1k48Xv/view for the process of applying to AP classes

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My son is 11th grade now, he is going to take Ap computer science next year. May I know is there any pre requirement for taking AP computer science?

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My son is 11th grade now, he is going to take Ap computer science next year. May I know is there any pre requirement for taking AP computer science?

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Please refer to https://drive.google.com/file/d/15zEKSbI5tOvuUf3kR-aN_VUFM_1k48Xv/view for the process of applying to AP classes

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My child is in EL session. Is it possible that my child take APUSH in 11 grade?

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My child is in EL session. Is it possible that my child take APUSH in 11 grade?

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Please have your student talk to their counselor about this class.

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Is Physics available as a science option for 10th grader

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Is Physics available as a science option for 10th grader

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Conceptual Physics is available for 10th graders.

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My son took Spanish in 8th grade and is now taking Spanish 2.  He is planning on taking Spanish 3 in 10th grade.  What to take next to meet 3 years language recommendation. 

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My son took Spanish in 8th grade and is now taking Spanish 2.  He is planning on taking Spanish 3 in 10th grade.  What to take next to meet 3 years language recommendation. 

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Spanish 3 will fulfill the recommended 3rd year of a language

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My 10th grader is currently taking Sociology at Chabot through CVHS. Will that grade be included in the transcript A-G? and in his GPA calculation?

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My 10th grader is currently taking Sociology at Chabot through CVHS. Will that grade be included in the transcript A-G? and in his GPA calculation?

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Dual enrollment courses such as Sociology can be included on the CVHS transcript if requested by the student.  For further questions, please have your student talk to their counselor.

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My son is a Junior, is it possible for him to enter the HABIT pathway for his Senior year?

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My son is a Junior, is it possible for him to enter the HABIT pathway for his Senior year?

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Yes, as long as he is enrolled in one of the HABIT pathway courses (i.e. Anatomy, Medical Careers or Biotechnology)

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Where is the document parents need to sign to approve their child's courses?

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Where is the document parents need to sign to approve their child's courses?

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This document is a part of the google form all students were sent. The last question asks if you have reviewed the courses with your student.

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How many electives can you take in one year?

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How many electives can you take in one year?

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It depends on how many graduation requirements you have taken and how much space is left in your schedule. Your grade level also determines the number of electives you can take. Please talk to your counselor for more information.

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Will it be possible to take a language, CTE, science, and the the 4 required courses as a 10th grader

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Will it be possible to take a language, CTE, science, and the the 4 required courses as a 10th grader

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Please talk to your counselor during the Programming Q&A sessions, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3pm to discuss specific course selection.