@socaldad2002: You are correct (my mistake) since SLO is the exception and they do consider 9th grades in their GPA calculation. This poster in particular has been focusing WUE CSU’s which SLO is not a participant, since they are OOS. As a rising Sophomore, too early to determine target schools until they have another 2 years of classes and grades under their belt.
SLO uses 9-11th grades in their GPA calculation and gives up to 8 semesters of honors points (weighted) for approved Honors, AP/IB or DE classes taken 10-11th grades only.