High School Graduation Requirements
University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Subject Requirements
| SUBJECT AREA | YEARS REQUIRED | 1 yr. | 2 yrs. | 3 yrs. | 4 yrs. |
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| A. ENGLISH | Four years of college-preparatory English | ||||
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B. MATHEMATICS Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher level mathematics |
Three years required Four years recommended |
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C. HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE World History, U.S. History, Government |
Two years | ||||
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D. LABORATORY SCIENCE Biology or Physiology & Chemistry or Physics |
Two years with laboratory (one life & one physical) | ||||
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E. WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish, Mandarin, French |
Two years required Three years recommended (at least two years of the same language) |
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F. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Choir, Drama, Instruments, Guitar, Band |
One year | ||||
| G. COLLEGE-PREPARATORY ELECTIVES | One year of academic courses in any of the A-F areas or a college-preparatory elective |
- Students must receive a grade of "C" or better (each semester) to meet eligibility requirements
- Please use this sheet to track A-G requirements; record grades earned for both semesters
High School Graduation Requirements
| Academic Area | Credits Required |
|---|---|
| ENGLISH | 40 |
| MATH |
30 Includes Algebra & Geometry |
| SCIENCE |
20 10 Life Science 10 Physical Science |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE |
30 10 World History 10 U.S. History 5 Government 5 Economics |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 20 |
| FINE ARTS or WORLD LANGUAGE | 10 |
| ELECTIVES | 60 |
| Total Credits for Graduation * | 210 |
* Students MUST also pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) to earn a diploma.
- Each class taken in the semester is worth 5 credits
- A passing grade (A-B-C-D) earns 5 credits
- A failing grade (F) earns 0 credits