There are 28 total credits required for high school graduation. These 28 total credits consist of core curriculum units, specific path (university or technical) requirement units and electives.
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Core Curriculum |
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English |
4 units |
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Math* |
3 units |
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Science ** |
3 units |
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Social Studies*** |
3 units |
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Wellness (Health, Physical Fitness) |
1 unit |
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Computer |
1 unit |
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Total |
15 units |
*Mathematics Requirements: All students must complete one of the following: Algebra I, Integrated Math I, or Technical Algebra.
NOTE: Students who enter high school in 2005-06 and later must also complete one of the following: Algebra II or Geometry.
**Science Requirements: Three courses of science are required for high school graduation, one of which must be Biology, and one must be a physical science chosen from the following: Physical Science, Earth Science, Geology, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physics, plus one other science.
*** Social Studies Requirements:
All students must complete 1)World Geography/World History, 2)U S History, 3)U S Government and Economics
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University Path |
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Core Curriculum |
15 units |
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Foreign Language |
2 units of the same language (Spanish) |
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Fine Arts |
1 unit |
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Total |
18 units |
Math Requirements for University Path Students:
· Students must take the equivalent of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or another advanced course (if Algebra I credit was received prior to high school and not transferred to high school transcript).
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Technical Path |
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Core Curriculum |
15 units |
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Technical Program of Study |
4 units |
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Total |
19 units |
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Gateway Exams All students must score "Proficient" on the following Gateway exams: |
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Biology I |