Academic Information

California State Standards Website

4 YEAR PLAN FOR STUDENTS

Freshman Year (Ninth Grade)
English I (two semesters) – required
Biology (two semesters) – required
Math – Algebra or Geometry (two semesters) – required
Physical Education (two semesters) – required
Foreign Language or elective (two semesters) – required
Elective (two semesters) – required

Sophomore Year (Tenth Grade)
English II (two semesters) – required
Science (two semesters) – required
Math – Geometry or Algebra II (two semesters) – required
Physical Education (two semesters) – required
World History/Culture (two semesters) – required
Foreign Language or elective (two semesters) – required

Junior Year (Eleventh Grade)
English III (two semesters) – required
U.S. History (two semesters) – required
Science (two semesters) – required
Math (two semesters) – required
Foreign Language (two semesters) – recommended
Elective (two semesters) – required
 

Senior Year (Twelfth Grade)
English IV (two semesters) – required
Economics (one semester) – required
Government (one semester) – required
Elective (two semesters) – required
Elective (two semesters) – required

University of California – Minimum course requirements (“A-G”):
3.0 minimum Academic GPA
Required “C” or better grades on transcript
Social Science 2 years
English 4 years
Math 3 years (4 recommended:  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus)
Laboratory Science 2 years (3 recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy)
Foreign language 2 years (3 years recommended – same language)
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Electives 1 year (Advanced coursework selected from:  History, English,
Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, and Fine Arts)  

California State University – Minimum course requirements (“A-G”):
Required “C” or better grades on transcript
Social Science 2 years
English 4 years
Math 3 years (4 recommended:  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus)
Laboratory Science 2 years (3 recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy)
Foreign language 2 years (3 years recommended – same language)
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Electives 1 year (Advanced coursework selected from:  History, English,
Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, and Fine Arts)  

College Admission Tests
SAT Reasoning (recommended take spring of junior year)
SAT Subject (recommended)
ACT – American College Test

SAT - Registration and exam information found at:  College Board
ACT – Registration and exam information found at: ACT Information