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Williams Junior Senior High School

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Awards

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement

Blue Cord
 
  • Must earn a 3 or better on the exam OR earn a C or better in the course
AVID

AVID

State Seal of Biliteracy

State Seal of Biliteracy

Medal
 
  • Must demonstrate English Proficiency and Proficieny in another language
 
  • English - either earn a 3.0 GPA in all English classes OR pass the CAASPP OR pass an AP English exam with a 3 or higher OR score a 480 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT
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  • Other Language - earn a 3.0 GPA in a four-year course of study in a world language at the high school or higher level OR Pass an AP World Langauge exam with a 3 or higher 
Ca Cadet Corps CORD

Ca Cadet Corps CORD

Red, White & Blue Cord
 
  • Must have completed 2 years of Military Science at the HS level with a "C" in class
  • Must have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant
  • Must not have been demoted for conduct unbecoming of a Cadet
  • Must have attended at least 1 Summer Encampment
 
City Hall Jackets

City Hall Jackets

Blue and White Cord
 
  • Three or more years participation
CSF

CSF

Blue & Gold Cord
 
  • Must earn four semesters of Membership during 10th-12th grades, including one during Senior Year
  • Must apply every semester
Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Green Cord
 
  • Must earn a C or better in the course
Golden State Seal Merit

Golden State Seal Merit

Orange Cord
 
Must demonstrate mastery of the curriculum in at least six subject areas, as follows:
 
  • English language arts/literacy (ELA)—students must have earned one of any of the following: A grade of B+ or above (or numerical equivalent) each semester of a single course completed in grades nine, ten, or eleven OR An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment taken in grade eleven
  • Mathematics—students must have earned one of any of the following: A grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) each semester of a single course completed in grades nine, ten, or eleven OR An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment taken in grade eleven
  • Science—students must have earned one of any of the following: A grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) each semester of a single course completed in grades nine, ten, or eleven OR An achievement level of "Standard Met" or above for the high school California Science Test taken in grade ten or eleven
  • U.S. history—students must have earned one of any of the following: A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) on completion of the required U.S. history course (each semester)
  • Two additional subject areas—students may choose from any of the following: ELA, mathematics, science, or U.S. history and not already used to meet eligibility. A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) upon the completion of high school courses in other subjects
 
Science Honors Cord

Science Honors Cord

Purple Cord
 
  • Complete at least four classes in the Science pathway, with a passing grade in both semesters (including Biology and Chemistry). Other courses include: Zoology/Botany, Anatomy, GEOL 8, Forensics, Physics and Earth Science
  • Obtain a minimum of 3.0 GPA in Science classes
  • Obtain an overall 2.5 GPA
  • Attend one science related field trip by December prior to graduation
  • Complete application
Translator

Translator

  • Pass the Translator Exam
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