Course Profiles 2024-2025
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.
Then click on the name of the course to see a description.
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
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 -
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
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
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
Unscheduled Periods - These courses will not appear on the SDA transcript and will not earn credit.
Career Pathways
UC/CSU A-G approved courses
A list of SDA approved UC/CSU A-G courses can be found at UC Doorways
Revised 2/10/21