Course Selection 2020-21
For Current 9th - 11th Graders
We kick it off with a Homeroom Presentation on February 11
Students will meet individually with their Counselor
Students, please bring your transcript and Course Request Worksheet (CRW) with you!
Explore our Visual Arts Courses
Sundevil Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Course Options/Pathways
It's important to attend AP Info Sessions to know what the workload/expectation will be!

Sample 4 year Plans
- Core Courses (a typical student)
- AVID
- Band
- Honors/AP
- Engineering
- Automotive Technology
- Design Your Own (Blank)
1/25/19 Four year plan Presentation
Senior English, How do you choose?
AP English Literature, Expository Reading and Writing, World Lit. Read about them HERE.
Course Request Worksheets - CRWs for Sundevils Currently in Grades 9,10,11
- 10th grade CRW (for current 9th graders)
- 11th grade CRW (for current 10th graders)
- 12th grade CRW (for current 11th graders)
- Online Course Entry Instructions
- A-G Self-Evaluation
- Homeroom Broadcast
Poway Virtual Campus (PVC) Is Online learning for you?
Are you able to:
- Manage your time?
- Keep focus on the course objectives and assignments?
- Take responsibility for accomplishing tasks?
- Meet unexpected problems or challenges?
Taking Courses Outside of PUSD
ALWAYS SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST! Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, nor earn you credits
Repeating a D grade 4 year colleges and universities do not accept "D" grades. In most cases, you will need to repeat any A-G class in which you earned a grade of "D" or "F". If you cannot fit a repeat class into your trimester program, you should see your Counselor to inquire about summer school. | What exactly is a College Elective?? Category G, in the A-G requirements, is listed as "College Elective". A College Elective can be a specific class like Psychology or Sociology, or it is a course that exceeds the minimum amount of coursework in a certain subject area. For example, if 3 years of math are required, a 4th year of math can count as the College Elective (G). | ACT or SAT ? Visit College Entrance Exams and You! Both the ACT and SAT are accepted by all U.S. colleges. Both include core sections on Reading, Writing, and Math. Both tests include an optional essay, and neither penalizes for wrong answers. You can take both and see which gives you a higher score! For ACT www.act.org for SAT www.collegeboard.org |
Repeating a D grade
What exactly is a College Elective??
ACT or SAT ?
Customize Your Learning Experience
Mt. Carmel High School, the pride of Penasquitos for 40 years, showcases the district's first successful trimester system, a student body rich with diverse populations, and an open access policy to over 21 (AP) Advanced Placement, and honors courses.
Our generous trimester system allows students to accelerate through math, science and world language courses, and explore our CTE (Career & Technical Education) curriculum. Space permitting, Sundevils can also repeat a course in the same calendar year for a better grade, and make room for unique opportunities such as Internships.
Mt. Carmel offers a one of kind Fire Science program, a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum in Engineering and Computer Science, and a Sports Medicine pathway.
Below, be sure to check out our wide array of opportunities, as well as our nationally recognized, and award winning Performing Arts programs; Mt. Carmel Marching Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and Drama.
In addition to the resources outlined here, our Sundevil Way Guide will help you develop a 4 year plan that is meaningful and relevant to you. #itsthesundevilway