Minimum Course Requirements

for High School Graduation


English

4 units
Shall be English I, II, and III, in consecutive order; and English IV or Business English.
Mathematics

3 units
(Effective for incoming freshmen 2005-2006 and beyond.)
All students must complete one of the following:
  • Algebra I (1 unit) or
  • Algebra I-Pt. 1 and Algebra I-Pt. 2 (2 units) or
  • Integrated Mathematics I (1 unit)

The remaining unit(s) shall come from the following:
Integrated Mathematics II, Integrated Mathematics III, Geometry, Algebra II, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics I, Advanced Mathematics II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics.
(Effective for incoming freshmen 1997-98 through 2004-2005)
Shall be selected from the following courses and may include a maximum of 2 entry level courses (designated by E): Introductory Algebra/Geometry (E), Algebra I-Part 1 (E), Algebra I-Part 2, Integrated Mathematics I (E), Integrated Mathematics II, Integrated Mathematics III, Applied Mathematics I (E), Applied Mathematics II, Applied Mathematics III, Algebra I (E), Geometry, Algebra II, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics I, Advanced Mathematics II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics
Science

3 units
Shall be the following:
1 unit of Biology
1 unit from the following physical science cluster:
Physical Science, Integrated Science, Chemistry I, Physics I, Physics of Technology I
1 unit from the following courses:
Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II, an additional course from the physical science cluster, or a locally initiated science elective.
  • Students may not take both Integrated Science and
      Physical Science
  • Agriscience I is a prerequisite for Agriscience II and
      is an elective course.
Social Studies

3 units
Shall be American History, 1/2 unit of Civics or AP American Government, 1/2 unit of Free Enterprise; and 1 of the following: World History, World Geography, Western Civilization, or AP European History.
Health Education

1/2 unit
Physical Education

1 1/2 units
Shall be Physical Education I and Physical Education II, or
Adapted Physical Education for eligible special education students.
A maximum of 4 units of Physical Education may be used toward graduation.
NOTE: The substitution of JROTC is permissible.
Electives

8 units
TOTAL

23 units

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