Suggested Schedules for High School Completion
210 Credits are required for graduation
General Graduation
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a-g College Prep
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9th Grade
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9th Grade
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10 - English 9
10 - Algebra 1
10 - Physical Education
10 - Earth Science
5 - Health
5 - Education and Career Planning
Total: 50 Credits
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10 - a-g English 9
10 - a-g Algebra 1 or a-g Geometry
10 - Physical Education
10- a-g Earth Science or a-g Biology
10 - a-g Foreign Language 1
5 - Health
5 - Education and Career Planning
Total: 60 Credits with 3 a-g courses
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10th Grade
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10th Grade
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10 - English 10
10 - Algebra 1
10 - Life Science or Biology
10 - World Studies
10 - Physical Education 2
5 - Life Skills Elective*
5 - Typing/Computer Skills
Total: 60 Credits
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10 - a-g English 10
10 - a-g Geometry or a-g Algebra 2
10 - a-g World History
10 - a-g Biology or a-g Chemistry
10 - Physical Education 2
10 - a-g Foreign Language 2
Total: 60 credits with 5 a-g courses
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11th Grade
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11th Grade
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10 - English 11
10 - U.S. History
10 - Geometry or Algebra 2
10 - Biology
10-Foreign Language 1 or a Visual and Performing Arts or Qualified Career Technical Education course*(CTE courses require credentialed teacher)
Total: 50 Credits
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10 - a-g English 11
10 - A-g U.S. History
10 - a-g Algebra 2 or a-g Trig/Pre-Calc or a-g Prob & Stats
10 - a-g Chemistry or a-g Physics
10 - a-g Visual Performing Arts
5 - Life Skills Elective*
5 - Typing/Computer Skills
Total: 60 Credits with 5 a-g courses
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12th Grade
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12th Grade
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10 - English 12
10 - U.S. Govt./Economics
10 - Life Skills Course*
20 - 2 Elective courses* (work with ES to choose appropriate electives)
Total:50 Credits
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10 - a-g English 12
10 - a-g U.S. Govt./Economics
10 - Physical Education 2
10 - 1 Life Skills course*
10 - Additional a-g course
10 - 1 a-g Elective or Special Interest Course (*work w/ES to choose appropriate course)
Total: 60 Credits with 2 a-g courses
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Notes to remember:
✔ Education and Career Planning 1A (5 credits) is a graduation requirement to be taken in the 9th grade.
✔ Most private colleges and other state colleges will accept the UC entrance requirements
✔ UC/CSU requires a minimum of 15 a-g courses in specific subject areas and recommends 18
a-g courses.
✔ 11 a-g courses must be completed by the end of 11th grade.
✔ To meet the recommended 18 a-g courses, you may need to complete more than 210 credits. Consult with your ES or Guidance.
✔ CWCS offers 3 CTE pathways: Business and Personal Finance, Culinary Arts, and Health Careers. Please email [email protected] for more information.
a-g Subject Requirements