HIGH SCHOOL GRadUATION/4 Year College GradUATION requirements
A-G Requirements
for CSU/UC Admissions
California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC)
A-G Requirements:
A - 2 years History (World & U. S.)
B - 4 years English
C - 3 years Math (Alg.1, 2, & Geometry)
4 years recommendedD - 2 years Lab Science
(At least 1 must be Biology, Physics, or Chemistry, AP Bio)E - 2 years World Language (must be same language)
3 years recommendedF - 1 year VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts ) i.e. Fine Arts, Band, Drama, Choir etc.
G - 1 year CP-Elective (e.g. Government/Economics)
The CSU and the UC systems recommend that the student take more than the minimum requirements. The grade earned in college prep classes must be a “C” or higher to be accepted by the college. For the UC, 7 of the 15 required courses must be taken in the last two years of high school. For more information about A-G courses, see www.californiacolleges.edu or The UC Website.
PRIVATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS:
Most entrance requirements are similar to those required by the University of California. The college or university catalog or web site should be consulted.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, 18 years of age, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.
GOLDEN SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECTS AND CREDITS
English
40 Credits (4 years)
Math
30 Credits and complete Algebra 1
Science
20 Credits (2 years)
Social Studies
30 Credits (3 Years)
Foreign Language or Fine Arts
10 Credits (1 Year)
Career Tech Ed (Vocational Ed.)
20 Credits (2 Years)
ICT/Health
10 Credits (1 Year)
Physical Education
20 Credits (2 Years)
Electives
80 Credits (Minimum 1 Year of college prep elective)
Total Credits
260 Credis