230 Total Credits Needed to Graduate

Please note that JBHS Graduation Requirements are NOT the same as those for the CSU's and UC's

1. History and Social Science

• 3 Years Required

2. English 

• 4 Years Required

3. Math

• 2 Years Required

4. Science

• 2 Years Required

  • Must Include: 1 Year of Biological Science & 1 Year of Physical Science

5. Physical Education

• 2 Years Required

6. Practical Art

• 1 Year Required

  • Requirement waived with 3rd year of a foreign language

7. Fine Art

• 1 Year Required

8. Health & Careers

• 1 Year Required

9. Electives

• Additional credits as needed to complete a total of 230 credits

10. Service Learning

• 10 hours total

A. History and Social Science

• 2 Years Required

  • Must Include: 1 year of US History or US History and Government; 1 year of another approved Social Science (World History, Government/Econ, etc.)

B. English 

• 4 Years Required

C. Math

• 3 Years Required (4 Years Recommended)

  • Includes: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher-level math courses

D. Laboratory Science

• 2 Years Required

  • Must Include: 1 Year of Biological Science & 1 Year of Physical Science

E. Language (other than English)

• 2 Years Required 

  • Must be the same language

  • Can Include: Spanish, French, ASL, German, Armenian, etc.

F. Visual and Performing Arts

• 1 Year Required

  • Can Include: Dance, Drama, Theater, Choir, Band, Art, Photography, etc.

G. College Prep Elective

• 1 Year Required

  • Can Include: Courses approved in the A-F subject areas beyond those used to satisfy the requirements of the A-F subjects

A. History and Social Science

• 2 Years Required

  • Must Include: 1 year of US History or US History and Government; 1 year of World History or European History. Government/Econ is also accepted

B. English 

• 4 Years Required

  • No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement

C. Math

• 3 Years Required (4 Years Recommended)

  • Includes: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher- level math courses

D. Laboratory Science

• 2 Years Required

  • Can Include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science

  • Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in this area as an additional science (if you want to list more than the 2 required years) 

E. Language (other than English)

• 2 Years Required (3 Years Recommended)

  • Must be the same language

  • Can Include: Spanish, French, ASL, German, Armenian, Greek, Latin, etc.

F. Visual and Performing Arts

• 1 Year Required

  • Can Include: Dance, Drama, Theater, Choir, Band, Art, Photography, etc.

G. College Prep Elective

• 1 Year Required

  • Can Include: Courses approved in the A-F subject areas beyond those used to satisfy the requirements of the A-F subjects

• • Private colleges using the Common Application generally require the student's personal and academic information, including transcripts and extracurriculars, plus essays, letters of recommendation, and possibly standardized test scores. It is crucial for applicants to check each college's specific requirements, as they can vary significantly, especially regarding test-optional policies and any additional writing supplements or forms. 

  •  Some schools may require SAT or ACT scores, though many are test-optional