Graduation/College Requirements



Graduating High School is an important part of every persons life. This is why it is necessary to know what it takes to graduate. In order to graduate every student must attain a set amount of credits and take certain types of classes. The information below shows what it takes in order to graduate high school with a diploma or how to get on track for higher education.


Capstone A
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(prepares for Community College or Vocational Tech Schools)
Must Earn 230+ Credits
Social Science
  • World History
  • US History
  • American Government/Econ
 3 years
English 4 years
Mathematics
  • Two different levels
    • Including Algebra
Beginning Class of 2011
    • Includes Algebra 1

2 years




3years
Science
  • 1 year Physical Science
  • 1 year Life Science
Beginning Class of 2011
    • 1 year Physical Science
    • 1 year Life Science
    • 1 additional year Physical or Life Science

2 years




3years
Language Other Than English or Visual & Performing Arts 1 year
California Requirements: Drivers Ed/Health(9th grade) 1 year
Physical Education
(mandatory in 9th grade)		 2 years
Capstone
  • Complete an Advanced Job Skills Class
  • Complete college A-G requirements
California High School Exit Exam(CAHSEE)
Capstone B
4-year "A-G" COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
(Prepares student to be eligible for University Admissions)
A - History 2 years
B - English(College Prep)4 years
C - Mathematics
  • Algebra I, Geometry,
    Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
 3 years
D - Lab Science, 2 years recommended
  • 1 year Life Science
  • 1 year Physical Science
E - Language Other Than English 2 years
F - Visual and Performing Arts
  • Must be consecutive
 1 year
G - College Prep Elective 1 year
Grades of "C" or better required for college admissions

Amissions Testing - SAT Reasoning Test, SAT subject test, ACT

(UC requires SAT Reasoning or ACT and SAT Subject Tests)

(CSU requires SAT Reasoning or ACT Test)

Community Service - College admissions and scholarship selection committees valus community service