A - G Requirements & The CSUSM Alliance
What is The CSUSM Alliance?
Vista Unified School District is committed to preparing all students to be college and career ready when they graduate. From Kindergarten to Senior year, we work collaboratively to promote a college prepared mindset in the district. Regardless of the path our students choose: 2-year college, 4-year college, trade school or the work place, they will be able to obtain their goal because they have prepared themselves for the future.
The CSUSM Alliance incorporates this college mindset, along with the guaranteed admission agreement with California State University San Marcos, to open doors for ALL students in the district.
The question is not "If I go to college?"...
It is "where will I go now that I am prepared for college and career?"
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WHAT IS A-G?
The intent of the "a-g' subject requirements is to ensure that students have attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study.
Courses from California high schools used to satisfy the "a-g" subject requirements must be certified by UC and appear on the school's "a-g" course list. These courses are to be academically challenging, involving substantial reading, writing, problems and laboratory work (as appropriate), and show serious attention to analytical thinking, factual content and developing students' oral and listening skills.
The A-G requirements must be met in order to apply to a UC or CSU following graduation from high school.
The Subject Requirements
*A grade of "C" or higher is required for all A-G courses.
History/social science ("a') - Two years required, including one year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of American government or civics.
English ("b') - Four years of college preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking.
Mathematics ("c') - Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include or integrate the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. A fourth year is recommended.
Laboratory science ("d') - Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. A third year is recommended.
Language other than English ("e') - Two years of the same language other than English or equivalent to the second-level of high school instruction. A third year is recommended.
Visual and performing arts ("f') - One year chosen from dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.
College-preparatory elective ("g') - One year chosen from the "a-f' courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area.
