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Everything You Need to Thrive

Browse the sections below to find academic tools, tech help, wellness support, and college and career planning resources, all in one place.

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  • College & Career Readiness ▼
  • Counseling & Guidance ▼
  • Wellness & Life Resources ▼
  • Technology Support ▼
  • Graduation Planning ▼
  • FAQs ▼

Academic Support

Stay on Track, Stay Confident

Whether you're catching up, getting ahead, or just need a little extra help, Taylion offers academic resources to support every step of your learning journey. From tutoring and study tools to graduation planning and course access, we’re here to help you succeed.

Tutoring & Study Tools

Access personalized academic help and resources to strengthen your skills.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements To earn a high school diploma from Taylion, students must meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 220 credits.

  • English: 4 years (40 credits)
  • Social Science: 3 years (30 credits)
  • Math: 2 years (20 credits)
  • Science: 2 years (20 credits)
  • Physical Education (P.E.): 2 years (20 credits)
  • Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language: 1 year (10 credits)
  • Health: 1 semester (5 credits)
  • Electives: 75 credits

Total: 220 Credits

There is also another breakdown of the credits required in the Handbook-pg30.

A-G- University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admission Requirements in California

Students who plan to attend a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) campus straight out of high school will need to meet separate college admission requirements in addition to their local high school graduation requirements. To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete 15 year-long high school courses with a letter grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to the last year of high school. It is strongly recommended to meet with a school counselor to understand and help meet A-G requirements and any additional college admission expectations.

  • History/Social Science: 2 years (1 year U.S. History/Government, 1 year World History).
  • English: 4 years of college-preparatory English.
  • Mathematics: 3 years required (4 years recommended), including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
  • Science: 2 years required (3 years recommended) with lab, including biology, chemistry, or physics.
  • Language Other Than English: 2 years required (3 years recommended) of the same language.
  • Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year (dance, music, theater, or visual arts).
  • College Preparatory Elective: 1 year required.

Credit Recovery Information

Credit recovery Info: Whether you're looking to graduate early, stay on track with your class, or might need to recover missed credits, at Taylion we meet you where you are and support you in reaching your educational goals. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions to help you get back on track.

Meet with your school counselor as soon as possible: It is important to review your transcripts to identify missed or failed courses. Together you can create a personalized plan to help achieve your educational goals.

Maintain consistent attendance and keep up with coursework: This will allow you to not fall further behind and access help as needed.

Stay organized: Track deadlines, meetings, and progress for each course.

Time Management: Schedule daily work time, have a designated place to focus, and keep a consistent routine.

Monitor courses and credits: Meet regularly with your counselor to understand where you are and the progress being made.

Course Catalog

Browse available courses, electives, and career pathways.

Student Handbook

Review school policies, expectations, and student guidelines.

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College & Career Readiness

Your Next Big Step Starts Here

Whether you're planning for college, exploring career options, or preparing for life after graduation, Taylion offers resources to help you move forward with confidence. From financial aid guidance to resume tips, we’re here to support your future.

College Readiness Resources

Tools and timelines to help you prepare for college applications and admissions.

FAFSA Guidance

Creating a StudentAid.gov Account

Every contributor—anyone (you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse) who's required to provide information on the FAFSA form—needs a StudentAid.gov account before accessing and completing their section of the online form. We recommend you and your contributor(s) create StudentAid.gov accounts before starting your FAFSA form. When you create your account, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number (SSN) exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. You and your contributors can access the StudentAid.gov accounts by using your account usernames and passwords.

Note: Parent and spouse contributors without an SSN can create a StudentAid.gov account to fill out their portion of your FAFSA form online.

Gathering Needed Documents

You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA form:

  • Tax returns
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
  • Your parent’s SSN if they have an SSN and you’re a dependent student

Keep these records! You may need them again. Do not mail these supporting records to us unless otherwise instructed to do so.

One thing you don’t need for the FAFSA® form is money! The FAFSA form is FREE, so if a website asks you to pay to fill it out, you’re not dealing with the official FAFSA site. Remember, this is a government application, so it’s on a .gov website.

Getting Help

If you need help filling out the FAFSA form, use these free tools:

  • In the online FAFSA form, select the question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a “tool tip” that provides information about how to answer that question.
  • Visit “FAFSA® Help” to find answers to common questions.
  • Chat with Aidan®, our virtual assistant, in the online form.
  • Contact the financial aid office at the college or career/trade school you plan to attend.

Starting Your FAFSA® Form

The 2026–27 FAFSA form is available for the award year that runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The 2025–26 FAFSA form is available now for the award year that runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. We encourage you to fill out the form as soon as possible to meet federal, state, and school deadlines.

FAFSA® Filing Options You may choose one of these methods to file a FAFSA form:

  • Log in at fafsa.gov to apply online
  • Complete a FAFSA PDF (note: you must print out and mail the FAFSA PDF for processing)

Determining Your Dependency Status

The FAFSA form asks a series of questions that determine whether you are a dependent or independent student for purposes of applying for federal student aid. If you are a dependent student, you must report parent information, as well as your own information, on your application. If you’re curious, you can find out now if you’re a dependent or independent student.

Reporting Parents’ Information

If you’re a dependent student, you’ll need to report parent information on your FAFSA form. Visit our page on reporting parent information to find out who counts as your parent, what to do if you don’t live with your parents, and what to do if you don’t have access to your parents’ financial information.

Try These Resources Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard—Identifies which parent(s) will be a required contributor on the FAFSA form.

Reporting Spouse’s Information

If you are married (and not separated) and filed taxes jointly with your spouse, then you’ll report your spouse’s information on the FAFSA form, but they will not be identified as a contributor. But if you’re married (and not separated) and didn’t file taxes jointly with your current spouse, your spouse will be considered a contributor on your FAFSA form and will need to complete their section of the form.

Providing Financial Information

The FAFSA form asks for financial information, including information from tax forms.

Note: If your or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income), you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed on the application, submit your FAFSA form, then contact the college or career/trade school you plan to attend to discuss how your current financial situation has changed. Note that the school's decision is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.

What To Do If Your Parents’ (or Your) Marital Status Has Changed Since Taxes Were Filed

If your or your parent’s marital status has changed since filing the 2024 tax return, find details on how to report financial information on the FAFSA form.

Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information

Your and your contributor’s federal tax information will be transferred from the IRS into your FAFSA form.

NOTE: Even if contributors don't have an SSN, didn't file taxes, or filed taxes outside the U.S., they will still need to provide consent and approval.

IMPORTANT: If a required contributor doesn't provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred into the FAFSA form, you (the student) will not be eligible for federal student aid—even if the contributor manually enters tax information into the FAFSA form.

Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools

While completing the FAFSA form, you must list at least one school to receive your information. The schools you list will use your FAFSA information to determine the types and amounts of student aid you may receive. Use the School Search to find the colleges or career/trade schools you’re interested in including on your FAFSA form.

Signing and Submitting the FAFSA® Form

After you complete your required section of the FAFSA form online, you’ll acknowledge the terms and conditions of the form and electronically sign your section. After you and your parent (and/or any other required contributor) sign and submit the FAFSA form, the form will be considered complete and will be submitted for processing.

Links to SAT, AP, and College Planning Tools

Here is the SAT Suite where they can register: Link

Resume & Interview Tips

Learn how to build a strong resume and prepare for job interviews.

Counseling & Guidance

Support for Every Step of Your Journey

Our guidance counselors are here to help with academic planning, emotional support, and post-graduation goals. Whether you're choosing classes, managing stress, or preparing for college, Taylion’s counseling team is ready to guide you, every step of the way.

Contact Your Counselor

Reach out for personalized guidance and support.

Mental Health Resources

Access tools and support for emotional wellness.

Wellness & Life

Support Beyond the Classroom

Your well-being matters. Taylion offers access to essential life resources that support students beyond academics — including housing, food assistance, mental health support, and community services. Whether you're facing challenges or just need guidance, we’re here to help.

Technology Support

Tech That Works for You

Whether you're logging into class, troubleshooting your Chromebook, or navigating online platforms, Taylion's tech support resources are here to keep you connected and learning without interruption.