Graduation: Graduation will be authorized by the Board of Education and a diploma will be granted to all students who have earned a minimum of 215* semester units of credit during grades 9-12 and meet 鶹Ƶ diploma requirements. Course titles may vary by site, please check your high school’s website or Course of Study for specific courses that meet these requirements.
A-G Courses: The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems have established a uniform minimum set of courses required for admission as a freshman (A-G courses). In addition to the required courses, California public universities have other requirements for admission as a freshman. Please see UC's public “a-g” course lists for approved courses at your high school.
Subject |
| A-G Requirements (CSU/UC) | ||
| Class of 2020-2026 | Class of 2027 and Beyond | |||
| Grade Requirement | D- Or Better | C- or Better | ||
| Social Science | 3 Years (30 credits) 10 credits World History 10 credits U.S. History 5 credits Economics (one semester) 5 credits Government (one semester) | A | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits World History and 10 credits US Hist/Gov | |
| English | 4 Years (40 credits) | B | 4 Years (40 credits) | |
| Mathematics | 2 Years (20 credits) Must include 10 credits of Math 1 or Algebra 1 | 3 Years (30 credits) Must include 10 credits of Math 2 or Geometry | C | 3 Years (30 credits) Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 or Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 4 years, 40 credits recommended |
| Science | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science | 3 Years (30 credits) 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 additional Science (varies by school; check your sites Course of Study) | D | 2 Years (20 credits) 10 credits Lab Life Science: Biology and 10 credits Lab Physical Science: Chemistry/Physics 3 Years, 30 credits recommended |
| World Languages | 1 Year (10 credits) From 1 of the following 3 areas: 1) World Languages 2) Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) 3) Career Technical Education (CTE) | E | 2 Years (20 credits) AP Language scores or Dual Enrollment Language classes may also satisfy this requirement. | |
| Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) | F | 1 Year (10 credits) Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Career Technical Education (CTE) | NA | |||
| Electives | 70 credits | 60 credits | G | 1 Year (10 credits) College Prep Elective Extra A–F area or “G” course |
| Physical Education | 2 Years (20 credits) of PE or Sports | NA | ||
| Health | 1 Semester (5 credits) | NA | ||
| Total Credits Required | 215 Credits | 225 Credits | ||