Graduation Requirements

General Requirements
SDCS Graduation
Requirements
CSU College Entrance
Requirements
UC College Entrance
Requirements
English
4 years
4 years college-level
4 years college-level
Math
3 years
3 years algebra, geometry,
intermediate algebra
3 years algebra, geometry,
intermediate algebra
History           
 1 year
 1 year
 1 year

Social Studies
2 years
none
1 year world history, cultures, and geography
Science
2 years
1 year with lab
(2 years)
2 years with lab
(3+ recommended
World Languages
1 year
2 years
2 years
Fine or Practical Arts
3 semesters
(a) (2 fine arts + 1 practical art) or
(b) (2 world languages + 1 fine/practical arts)
1 year visual or performing arts
(1 year visual or performing arts)
Electives
13 semesters   
3 years   
2 years   


Course of Study

Options for UC High

Credits

Description

History UC/CSU “a”

6

Grade 10 World History and Geography

Grade 11 US History and Geography

Grade 12 Government and Economics

English UC/CSU “b”

8

Grade 9 2 semester credits

Grade 10 2 semester credits

Grade 11 4 credits including 1 credit in a course emphasizing American literature and 3 credits from a prescribed list of English courses (excluding drama, public speaking, journalism)

Mathematics UC/CSU “c”

6

6 Semester credits including Algebra, Geometry and Intermediate Algebra (UC/CSU) or Unified Algebra and Geometry

Science UC/CSU “d”

6

2 credits in Biology and 2 credits in Physics or Chemistry and one additional 2-credit science course

Physical Education

4

Grade 9 mandatory enrollment in PE, Athletics, or PE Marching Band

Grade 10-12 Enrollment is required for at least two Semesters depending on the individual                      Scores on the California Fitness Gram test

World Language UC/CSU “e” Fine/Practical Arts UC/CSU “f”

3

Option A 2 Semesters of World Language (in a one year course) and 1 semester of Fine/Practical Arts Option B 2 Semesters of Fine Arts and 1 Semester of                 Practical Arts The UC/CSU systems require a minimum of 2 years (4credits) of the same language with three being with 3 years being preferable and desirable. The UC/CSU systems require a one year sequence (2 credits) of the same course in Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts.

Electives UC/CSU

11

Elective credits must include a 1 semester class meeting computer literacy requirement or its equivalent. Additional courses in content areas count toward fulfillment of elective credits.