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To graduate from SDA, all students must earn a passing grade of D or higher in all graduation requirements. Click here for more information on 4-year plans and scheduling.
To apply to most four-year colleges, students must earn a C grade or higher their A-G coursework
A-G - refers to the UC/CSU A-G college admissions requirements
A). US History/Social ScienceB). EnglishC). Math D). Lab ScienceE). Language other than EnglishF). Visual/Performing Art G). College Prep ElectiveAll courses are 10 credits each (unless stated otherwise)
P – College Prep
AP – Advanced Placement (college level)
AP Courses and Integrated Math 3 Honors are the only courses at SDA that receive a weighted grade.
To see all UC A-G eligible courses click here.
Click on the department name to see the courses offered.
Click on the department name to see the courses offered.
Then click on the name of the course to see a description.
Then click on the name of the course to see a description.
Applied Technology -
Applied Technology -
Check out the Architectural Design Career Pathway
Landscape Architecture & Design P
Check out the Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking Career Pathway
Check out the Graphic Design Career Pathway
Fine Art Digital Photography P
Photojournalism and Yearbook Design P
Check out the Graphic Production Technologies Career Pathway
Check out the Machining and Forming Technology Career Pathway
Welding and Metal Fabrication P
Check out the Systems, Diagnostics, and Service Repair Career Pathway
Additional Courses
Language Other Than English -
Language Other Than English -
Physical Education
Physical Education
To participate in ISPE students must complete the necessary paperwork by the district deadline. More information can be found by clicking here.
For 10-12 grade students participating on SDA sports team who passed the Physical Fitness Test the previous school year:
Social Science
Social Science
All social science courses are 10 credits each except for Government (P, AP) and Economics (P, AP) which are 5 credits each. In terms of scheduling, these two courses are paired together in one term during one period.
American Government P & Economics P
AP American Government & AP Microeconomics
Social Science Electives
AP Comparative Government and Politics
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
AP Studio Art: 2D Art and Design
AP Studio Art: 3D Art and Design
Check out the Graphic Design Career Pathway
Fine Art Digital Photography P
Check out the Architectural Design Career Pathway
Check out the Film and Video Production Career Pathway
Music
Miscellaneous Courses
Miscellaneous Courses
Unscheduled Periods - These courses will not appear on the SDA transcript and will not earn credit.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
UC/CSU A-G approved courses
UC/CSU A-G approved courses
A list of SDA approved UC/CSU A-G courses can be found at UC Doorways
Revised 12/19/24
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