Advancement Via
Individual Determination (AVID)
College preparatory program for economically disadvantaged and
underachieving students.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Incentives for public high schools to provide access to rigorous, college-level courses.
Early Assessment
Program
A collaborative effort between the California Department of Education,
the California State University, and the State Board of Education
designed to assess students for college readiness in their high
school junior year.
Honors Level Courses Grade Point Weighting
Grade point weighting information on high school honors level
courses.
International Baccalaureate Program
Two-year comprehensive and rigorous pre-university curriculum.
Student Notification Regarding Approved College Preparatory Courses
Letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding student notification of University of California, approved college preparatory courses.
High School Resources
Supports local educational agencies, grades 9-12,
to improve student achievement and transition to postsecondary
education and careers.
Program Summaries
Summaries of various programs
that help prepare for and gain admission to colleges and universities.
External Resources
CaliforniaColleges.edu (Outside Source)
Resource for information about going to college. Schools may download
the brochure, poster, and bookmark.:
- California Colleges brochure (PDF; 492KB; 2pp.)
- California Colleges poster (PDF; 4.56MB; 1p.)
- California Colleges bookmark (PDF; 1.28MB; 1p.)
Districts may print copies for distribution.
Additional external resources.
