University Senior High School

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission "A-G" Requirements

SUBJECTS	HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 9 - 12	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA "A-G" Requirements Grades of C or better	CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY "A-G" Requirements Grades of C or better	PRIVATE COLLEGES Grades of C or better
Social Studies "A" Requirement	30 credits: World History AB US History AB Prin. Am. Democ. Economics	2 years World History, US History, or Prin. Am. Democ.	2 years World History, US History, or Prin. Am. Democ.	World Hist, US History, Prin. Am. Democ. & college prep. Electives recom.
English "B" Requirement	40 credits: English 9 English 10 American Lit & Contemp. Comp. 12th grade Composition & English elective	4 years college prep English	4 years college prep English	4 years college prep English
Mathematics "C" Requirement	20 credits college prep. math: Alg.1 & Geom or Adv. Applied Math or Algebra 2 30 Credits needed for Fall '08 9th Graders	3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, more recommended	3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, more recommended	college preparatory math each year
Lab Science "D" Requirement (Int/Coor Sci. 2+3 meet "D" requirement)	10 credits bio. sci. (Biology) 10 credits phys. sci. (Chemistry or Physics)	2 years lab science (Int/Coor Sci 2 & 3) (Int/Coor Sci 1AB meets elective requirement below)	2 years lab science (1 yr biological + 1 yr physical; or Int/Coor Sci 2 + 3), (Int/Coor Sci 1AB meets elective requirement below)	3 to 4 years lab science
World Languages "E" Requirement*	20 credits of the same foreign language for Fall '08, Incoming 9th graders	2 years same foreign Language more recommended	2 years same foreign language	3 to 4 years foreign language recommended
Visual/Perf Arts "F" Requirement	10 credits visual/perform Arts	1 yr course visual and performing arts	1 yr course visual and performing arts	visual & performing arts courses can count as electives
Electives "G" Requirement (Int/Coor Sci 1AB meets elective requirement)	70 credits of electives Total credits needed to graduate: 230	1 year or more advanced courses in math, arts, English, lab science (Int/Coor Sci 1AB meets G requirement),foreign language, or social sciences	1 year of advanced courses in math, arts, English, lab science, foreign language, or social sciences	college preparatory electives in the subject area of interest
Applied Technology	10 credits
Physical Ed.	20 credits	None	None	None
Health	5 credits	None	None	None
Life Skills	5 credits	None	None	None
Total Credits	Total Credits needed to graduate - 230
Additional Graduation Non-course requirements	1. Computer Literacy 2. Career Pathway 3. Service Learning

* E Requirement may be met by evaluation of foreign transcripts, examination and/or assessment of proficiency in Language Other Then English.

For additional information regarding graduation requirements, college admission requirements, testing, financial aid, and general announcements, go to the LAUSD College Connection web site at http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/senior_high_programs

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