Academic Counseling

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Note: a-g requirements are the course requirements for CSU and UC schools. Private and out of state university requirements may vary slightly.

California Community Colleges do not require completion of the a-g requirements. Students only need to earn their high school diploma OR be 18 years old to attend a California Community College.

For the graduating class 2027 and beyond:

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Note: a-g requirements are the course requirements for CSU and UC schools. Private and out-of-state university requirements may vary slightly.

California Community Colleges do not require completion of the a-g requirements. Students only need to earn their high school diploma OR be 18 years old to attend a California Community College.

What if my student is struggling in a class?
Communicate with your student to discover the root of the problem (e.g. study habits, motivation, deficits). Next, encourage your student to utilize the supports on this page. If your student continues to struggle in a class, contact the teacher via email for additional support. 

Homework Log:
Keep your daily planner up to date (assignments & due dates, test dates, etc.). Make sure all work is done! Not just done, but it is complete, with name and date, in your backpack or notebook, and ready to turn in.

Office Hours/Targeted Support: 
Mondays are dedicated to targeted support for students and office hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9:55-10:35. Students should spend time in the classes they need additional help or clarification. Don't wait until the week of a big test or project. Seek help early when you need it!  

After School Peer Tutoring:
Peer tutoring is available every day in the library from 2:15-4:15. Students don't need to sign up; just stop by the library and ask for a peer tutor!

Free Online Tutoring:
Paper.co is a free tutoring service for all students to use in IUSD. Students log in using their school username and password. This service is with a live credentialed teacher and for any, and all, subjects, including essay/writing review.

Academy:
This after-school program is offered for students in need of additional support with organizing, tracking and completing their school work. Although this program is optional, once signed up, students are expected to attend regularly, or they will be dropped to accommodate other students interested in the program. Speak to your Counselor to sign up.

The following timeline indicates calendar dates for adding and dropping a course. The University High School philosophy of working with students includes encouraging students to remain in the class throughout the semester. If the student is appropriately placed in the class, every effort should be made to encourage students to remain in their classes to help students achieve and strive for success. After the first quarter of each semester, students will drop with a Withdrawal Fail (W/F) notation on their transcript.