Dixon High School Counseling Department

DHS Graduation Requirements

Dixon High School has a minimum credit requirement of 220 credits to graduate. Along with these credits are specific areas to be completed. Scroll down and download the DHS graduation requirements file to learn more.

A-G Requirements

The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). They represent the basic level of academic preparation that high school students should achieve to undertake university work.

• DHS graduation requirements
• A-G approved courses
• Graduation checklist worksheet

For Current Students

• For current students - transcripts are available on Aeries or email
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Former DHS Students

• Transcripts for those who have graduated should be ordered on Parchment.
• If you have specific questions please call Mrs. Torres at 707-693-6330 Ext 7119

Schedule Change Policy

At Dixon High School, we hold high academic standards for all students and
encourage them to enroll in challenging coursework. Students are
responsible for carefully selecting their classes based on graduation
requirements, personal interests, and post-secondary goals.

Schedule changes WILL be approved for:

• Technical Scheduling errors
• Fulfilling A–G college eligibility requirements
• Meeting graduation requirements

Schedule changes WILL NOT be approved for:

• Academic difficulty (class is too hard)
• Teacher preference requests
• Courses that have reached maximum capacity

Note: All schedule adjustments require final approval.

Thinking About Your Future

It is never too early to begin thinking about what you want to do after graduation.

Visit our College and Career Hub for more information and resources.

​Explore California Colleges and Careers - http://www.californiacolleges.edu/
College Board's Big Future - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
NRCUUA's My Options - https://myoptions.org/
U.S. Department of Education Scorecard - https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Financial Aid

California Dream Act - https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - https://studentaid.gov
2024-2025 FAFSA Checklist - https//www.educationquest.org/pdfs/FAFSAchecklist.pdf
California College Promise Grant - Community College - https://home.cccapply.org/en/money/california-college-promise-grant
CSS Profile (Financial Aid Profile required by many Private Colleges) - https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (Support and Scholarships for students regardless of documentation) - https://www.maldef.org/
Cash for College Workshops - tps://cash4college.csac.ca.gov

College Admissions Testing
SAT - www.collegeboard.com
ACT - www.actstudent.org

Social and emotional learning (SEL) provides a foundation for safe and positive learning, and enhances students' ability to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Here Are Some Tips to Help You Succeed

• Stay Organized. Use an agenda to help you manage your class assignments and tasks.
• Set Goals. Setting goals for yourself can help you reach your end goal quicker and identify what it will take to get you there.

Resources

• Time Management Worksheet
• Goal Setting Worksheet

The Counseling Staff at DHS is here to support you. If you are having a difficult time coping with your mental health, please reach out to an adult you trust, a DHS staff member, or a mental health professional. Here are some tips for your mental health:

• Get 7-8 hours of sleep. When you sleep, your brain assists your body in healing itself from the stressors you encountered during the day
• Build a support network. Being able to reach out to others for help can mean the difference between giving up and reaching success. Your support network should include professors, friends, family members, resident advisors, your counselor, and anyone else you feel can help you rise above a problem.
• Get active. Sticking to an exercise routine, even if it is walking for thirty minutes each day, can elevate your mood. Exercise can also help you sleep better, have more energy during the day, and concentrate better on assignments and during tests.
• Eat a healthy diet. The healthier the food and drinks you consume, the better regulated your mood will be and the better your body will be able to release the chemicals that make you feel good.
• Check in with your counselor. Meeting with a counselor, allows you to learn stress management techniques, how to calm yourself before a test, and how to combat other issues you may be facing

• https://www.dixonusd.org/dhs/virtual-wellness-center/