All students participate in curriculum that ensures college eligibility and prepares them for college success.
LPS-Hayward Curriculum
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
A student uses the College Reading software, one of several technology tools available to students requiring additional academic support.
COLLABORATIVE CULTURE
LPS students work on projects individually and in teams throughout the school day.LPS has designed its curriculum to ensure that 100% of our graduating seniors meet the University of California/California State University entrance requirements and receive acceptances to college. Our curriculum is designed to support students of all levels in making strides as learners and leaders. LPS has worked with CSU professors to develop a curriculum that will ensure our students are ready for college courses.
College-Linked Curriculum and Expectations
- Senior exit expectations and assessments developed in conjunction with CSU professors to ensure readiness for college courses
- A Writing assessment program linked to CSU freshmen placement tests with the objective of students passing the CSU Early Academic Placement tests prior to graduation from high school
- 9-12 grade curricula backwards mapped from exit / CSU entrance expectations
- Efforts to enroll students in community college courses prior to high school graduation in order to expose them to college rigor and ease the transition to college
Graduation Requirements
- UC/CSU entrance requirements with a grade of C or better
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Mathematics to include algebra, geometry and intermediate algebra
- 2 years of History to include US History (3 years recommended)
- 2 years of Laboratory Science to include Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 recommended)
- 2 years of Language other than English
- 1 year Visual and Performing Arts
- 1 year Elective courses selected from the above subjects
- Participation in four years of Advisory and completion of Leadership projects
- Application to a two or four-year college