{"id":13483,"date":"2026-04-30T15:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=13483"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:08:30","slug":"a-g-requirements-report-understanding-the-ontrack-indicator","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/a-g-requirements-report-understanding-the-ontrack-indicator\/","title":{"rendered":"A-G Requirements Report: Understanding the \u201cOnTrack\u201d Indicator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A\u2013G Requirements Report helps educators monitor student progress toward completing the 15 required college-preparatory courses needed for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These A\u2013G requirements consist of 15 yearlong courses (A\u2013G subject areas), all completed with a grade of C or better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Source<\/strong><br>This report is based on <strong>CALPADS course completion data<\/strong>, ensuring alignment with officially reported course records used for state and federal accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is \u201cOnTrack\u201d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnTrack\u201d is not an official metric defined by the State of California.<br>It is a locally defined indicator created within our system to provide an easy way to evaluate whether a student is progressing toward completing A\u2013G requirements on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of the OnTrack metric is to answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this student completing A\u2013G coursework at a pace that will allow them to finish all 15 required courses by graduation?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How \u201cOnTrack\u201d is Calculated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OnTrack indicator is based on the cumulative number of completed A\u2013G yearlong courses by the end of each grade level, as reflected in CALPADS course completion records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Grade Level<\/th><th>OnTrack Criteria (Completed Yearlong A\u2013G Courses)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>9th Grade<\/td><td>4 courses completed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10th Grade<\/td><td>8 courses completed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11th Grade<\/td><td>11 courses completed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12th Grade<\/td><td>15 courses completed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These thresholds reflect a pacing model aligned with UC\/CSU expectations, where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students must complete at least 11 of the 15 courses before senior year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All 15 courses must be completed by graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracking OnTrack status allows schools and districts to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify students who may fall behind A\u2013G completion early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide timely interventions (course planning, credit recovery, summer school, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure students remain eligible for postsecondary opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the report uses <strong>CALPADS course completion data<\/strong>, it provides a consistent and standardized view of student progress across reporting cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a pacing indicator like OnTrack, students may not realize they are off track until it is too late to recover before graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Considerations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OnTrack is a guidance tool, not a compliance measure from the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It does not replace official A\u2013G eligibility rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the report uses CALPADS data, timing of submissions and local data practices may affect completeness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local course structures (block schedules, integrated courses, etc.) may impact pacing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Districts may choose to adjust thresholds based on local academic models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OnTrack indicator provides a simple, proactive way to monitor A\u2013G progress using <strong>CALPADS course completion data<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeps students aligned with the 15-course requirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasizes early and consistent completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports data-driven intervention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using OnTrack alongside the A\u2013G Requirements Report, educators can better support students in staying on the path to UC\/CSU eligibility..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The A\u2013G Requirements Report helps educators monitor student progress toward completing the 15 required college-preparatory courses needed for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) eligibility. 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