Applicants must meet the following Paraprofessional Testing: 1.Possess a High School diploma or its recognized equivalent, AND 2.Completed two years of higher education study (48 semester units), OR 3.Obtained an Associate s (or higher) degree, OR 4.Pass a state or local exam (CODESP) that demonstrates: knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics, OR instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Students benefit from participating in enrichment programs such as a 5-12 grade music program, AVID, Gifted and Talented Education, Advanced Placement classes, a strong grades 7-12 leadership program, club activities and athletics.