Graduation Requirements
Language Arts - 4 years
Mathematics - 2 years (must include Algebra 1A and 1B OR Algebra 1.
Social Studies - 3 years -World History, US History, Government/Economics
Science - 2 years -1 year physical and 1 year life
Foreign Language - 1 year of either Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Fine Arts - 1 year of either Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Health/Academic Planning - 1 year
Physical Education - 2 years
Electives - 80 Credits
Community Service - 40 Hours
Testing Requirements California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
College Requirements
| SUBJECT | CAL STATE SCHOOLS | UC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | 4 years college prep | 4 years college prep |
| Mathematics | 3 years of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 | 3 years of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) |
| Social Studies | 2 years: US History & World History | 2 years of US History, World History |
| Science | 2 years of lab science | 2 years lab science required (3 years recommended) |
| Foreign Language | 2 years of the same foreign language | 2 years same foreign language (3 years recommended) |
| Fine Arts | 1 year | 1 year |
| Health/Academic Planning | None | None |
| Physical Education | None | None |
| Electives | 1 year selected from additional English, fine arts, foreign language, lab science, math, or social studies | 1 year in selected area |
| Community Service | None | None |
| Testing Requirements | SAT or ACT | SAT or ACT and SAT II |
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