Graduation and A-G Requirements

How many credits do you need to graduate high school?

• 300

• 150

• 230

• 280

How many years (credits) of History do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

Answer explanation

World Hist 1 year (sophomore)

U.S. Hist 1 year (junior)

Gov't 1 sem (senior)

Econ 1 sem

3 years = 30 credits

How many years (credits) of English do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

How many years (credits) of Math do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

Answer explanation

To attend a 4-year college, you need to take 3 years of math, completing at least Algebra II. 4 years are recommended.

How many years of Science do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

Answer explanation

You need 1 year of Life Science (like Biology) and 1 year of Physical Science (like Chemistry) to graduate.

3 years are recommended if you plan to attend a 4-year college.

How many years of a World Language do you need to graduate high school?

• 0 Years (0 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

Answer explanation

You don't have to take a world language class to graduate, but it would count for either fine arts or elective credit.

If you plan to go to a four-year college after graduation, you need to take 2 years of the same language (3-4 years recommended).

How many years of a Fine Art, CTE or World Language do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

Answer explanation

Remember, these are classes like Art, Theatre, Band, Ceramics, Spanish, Chinese, Dance Tech, Chorale Ensemble, Digital Photography...

How many Elective credits do you need to graduate high school?

• 60 credits

• 180 credits

• 90 credits

• 230 credits

How many years of PE do you need to graduate high school?

• 1 Year (10 credits)

• 2 Years (20 credits)

• 3 Years (30 credits)

• 4 Years (40 credits)

What is the lowest grade you can get in order to pass a class to meet the requirements to graduate from high school?

• A

• F

• D

• C

Answer explanation

In order to meet CSU and UC (4 year university) eligibility requirements, you must pass your classes with a C or better!