Graduation Requirements

5 credits = 1 semester
10 credits = 1 school year (2 semesters)

Students receive 5 credits with a passing grade of A - D in their classes. 

Students who earn an F in a class receive 0 credit.

John Swett High School Graduation Requirements

A-G Requirements

Similar to graduation requirements, A-G requirements are the minimum admission requirements needed to be eligible for a California State University and/or University of California. 

Requirements may be similar for out of state or private schools, but check admission of the school you are interested in applying to. 

View all John Swett High School A-G courses here.

A. History / Social Science
(2 years required)


B. English
(4 years required)


C. Mathematics
(3 years required,
4 recommended)

D. Laboratory Science
(2 years required,
3 recommended)

E. Foreign Language
(2 years required,
3 recommended)


F. Visual & Performing Arts
(1 year required)

G. College Prep Elective
(1 year required)





Course Offerings

2023-24 John Swett HS Course Requirement Rubric - 220 credit track

Course Descriptions

2023 - 2024 JSHS Course Descriptions