CAL PREP Graduation
“My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and that you never need to carry more than you can hold.”
-Rascal Flatts
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Graduation is an exciting time. It marks both an ending and a beginning; it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.
Cal Prep Graduation photos by @nathanjaffanphoto
Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one…
Graduation Requirements
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Subject Area |
CUSD Graduation Requirements |
California State University Admission Requirements |
University of California Admission Requirements |
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History |
3 years (30 credits) to include Grade 10 - World History, Grade 11 - U.S. History, Grade 12 - American Govt. & Econ. |
2 years (20 credits) to include World History/Geography/ Cultures and U.S. History/American Govt. |
2 years (20 credits) to include World History/Geography/ Cultures and U.S. History/American Govt. |
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English |
4 years (40 credits) 10 credits per year |
4 years (40 credits) of college prep English |
4 years (40 credits) of college prep English |
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Math |
3 years (20 credits) to include Algebra I/Geometry or Algebra IA/IB |
3 years (30 credits) to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig. |
3 years (30 credits) to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig.; 4 years recommended |
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Science |
2 years (20 credits) Grades 9, 10 to include one year biological and one year physical |
2 years (20 credits) to include one year biological lab science and one year physical lab science |
2 years (20 credits) to include one year biological lab science and one year physical lab science; 3 years recommended |
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World Language or Fine Arts |
1 year (10 credits) of same world language or 1 year (10 credits) of fine arts |
2 years (20 credits) in same language |
2 years (20 credits) in same language; 3 years recommended |
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Visual and Performing arts |
No requirement |
A year-long course. See UC/CSU approved list, subject area “f” |
A year-long course. See UC/CSU approved list, subject area “f” |
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Health |
1 semester (5 credits) in Grade 9 |
No requirement |
No requirement |
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Physical Education |
2 years (20 credits) one semester must be completed in Grade 9 |
No requirement |
No requirement |
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Electives |
Additional credits to equal 220
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1 year (10 credits) to be selected from English, Advanced Mathematics, Social Science, Science, World Language or Visual and Performing Arts |
1 year (10 credits) to be selected from English, Advanced Mathematics, Social Science, Science, World Language or Visual and Performing Arts |
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Credits Required to Graduate |
220 credits minimum Grades 9 & 10- min. 6 classes Grades 11 & 12 - min. 5 classes |
High School Diploma |
High School Diploma |
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Exam Requirements |
No Requirement |
SAT Reasoning or ACT |
SAT Reasoning or ACT (Writing included). SAT Subject tests not required but can be taken to show strength in a subject area (ex: Math Level 2 for engineering major)
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