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Placer High School
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2025 and after
English - 40 Credits
10 Credits - English 9
10 Credits - English 10 or English 10 Honors
10 Credits - English 11, English 1A, or AP English Language
10 Credits - English 12, English 1A, or AP English Literature
Math - 30 Credits
10 Credits - Integrated Math 1 or higher
10 Credits - Integrated Math 2 or any equivalent/higher class
10 Credits - Integrated Math 3 or other third year or advanced math
Math classes include: Int 1, Int 2, Career Math, Int 3, Data Science, Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and Honors Statistics. Other options for a third year math (that does NOT meet A-G requirements) include Ag Mechanics 3, Woodworking 3, Honors Computer Science Principles, and Advanced Auto.
Science - 20 Credits
10 Credits Life Science - Biology, Biology and Sustainable Ag, Marine Biology, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, or AP Environmental Science
10 Credits Physical Science - Global Systems Science, Chemistry and Ag, Chemistry, Physics, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, AP Chemistry, or AP Environmental Science
Social Science - 30 Credits
10 Credits - World Studies
10 Credits - U. S. History CP or DE
10 Credits - Government/Economics or AP Government
CCI Requirement - 20 Credits
Complete 20 credits in at least one of the following areas:
Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway (may require 30 credits to complete)
P.E. - 20 Credits
10 Credits - PE 9
10 Credits - PE of Your Choice: Basketball, Fit for Life, Football, Advanced Football, PE Physical Fitness, Soccer, PE Skills, Team Sports, Walking, Weight Training, Yoga
Life Skills for Wellness - 10 Credits *No longer a graduation requirement for class of 26 and beyond.
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) - 10 Credits
VAPA classes include Studio Art 1-3, AP Studio Art, Commercial Photography, Advanced Commercial Photography, Commercial Ceramics, Advanced Commercial Ceramics, Graphic Design 1 DE, Intro to Video Production & Broadcasting, Video Production P/DE, Advanced Video Production, Professional Theater 1-3, Stage Tech 1-3, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Marching Band, Advanced Marching Band, Concert Band, Advanced Concert Band (Wind Ensemble), Jazz Band, and Advanced Jazz Band
World Language - 10 Credits
World Language classes include multiple levels of Spanish, Spanish for Spanish Speakers, French, and American Sign Language (ASL)
Electives - 70 Credits
Earn an additional 70 credits from any of the classes above that you take in addition to the minimum requirement or from any class that gives elective credit
All students are limited to 20 credits of teacher’s assistant/office practice.
All students are limited to 20 credits of teacher’s assistant/office practice.
Placer High School
4 Year Plan
(sample)
9th Grade Year - 80 Credits
10 Credits - English 9
10 credits - Integrated Math 1
10 Credits - World Language
10 Credits - Global Systems Science
10 Credits - PE 9
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class/CTE Pathway
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10th Grade Year - 160 Credits
10 Credits - English 10
10 Credits - Integrated Math 2 or any equivalent/higher class
10 Credits - World Language (Elective)
10 Credits - Life Science/Biology
10 Credits - World History
10 Credits - PE course
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class/CTE Pathway
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
11th Grade Year - 240 Credits
10 Credits - English 11
10 credits - Integrated Math 3 or any equivalent/higher class
10 Credits - US History
10 Credits - Visual Performing Arts
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
12th Grade Year - 320 Credits
10 Credits - English 12
10 Credits - Integrated Math 3 or any equivalent/higher class
10 Credits - Life Science/Biology
10 Credits - World History
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class/Free
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class/Free
10 Credits - Elective/Support Class/Free
If you have any questions about these requirements or your current graduation status, please contact your counselor!
If you have any questions about these requirements or your current graduation status, please contact your counselor!
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