Academic Planning

Choose your classes carefully! Classes in high school are year-long and the decisions you make when you register this spring will impact you the entire school year.

Avoid choosing classes because your friends are taking them, or because you want something “easy.” A high school career should lead to some very specific outcomes. Whether you wish to attend a university, college, vocational/technical school, or want to move directly into the job market, each class you take should move you closer to your overall goal. Use the materials below and discuss your choices with your parents/guardians and also your counselor.

English - 40 Credits

Social Science/History - 30 Credits

Mathematics - 30 Credits

Life Science -10 Credits

Physical Science - 10 Credits

Fine Art, World Language, or CTE (Career Technical Education) - 10 Credits

Physical Education - 20 Credits

Electives - 70 Credits

TOTAL - 220 Credits

*Students receive 5 credits each semester for earning a grade of A, B, C, or D. Students receive 0 credits for a grade of F. 

Students must meet A-G requirements in order to apply to any University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU). 

A. History/social science - 2 years

B. English - 4 years

C. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years strongly recommended 

D. Laboratory science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended (recommended classes: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics), 4 years strongly recommended if possibly pursuing a STEM major in college

E. Language other than English - 2 years (or the equivalent to Level 2) of the same language

F. Visual and performing arts - 1 year

G. College-preparatory elective - 1 year

*All A-G courses must be passed with a C or better.