A-G Requirements

The A-G Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete with a grade of "C" or better to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems.

Below are the A-G Requirements. For an extensive list of La Quinta High School subjects that meet the requirements, click on the link to the UCOP A-G Course List for La Quinta High.

A) History -- Two Years

World History
U.S. History

B) English -- Four Years

C) Mathematics -- Three Years

Math I
Math II
Math III
AP Calculus
IB Math Applications & Interpretation
AP Statistics
Statistical Reasoning in Sports
Financial Literacy

D) Laboratory Science -- Two Years

Biology
Chemistry
Geology
Physics
Anatomy/Physiology

E) World Language -- Two Years

French

Spanish

F) Visual and Performing Arts -- One Year

Art
Ceramics
Choir
Concert Band
Dance Performance
Journalism
Photography
Theater

G) College Preparatory Electives -- One Year

(You can use A-F courses that exceed required
minimums as well as other LQ approved courses)

Earth Science
IB Psychology
Journalism III
History of Rock & Roll
IB Sports, Exercise & Health
Beginning Band
Music Theory
Psychology

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