A-G Graduation Requirements
A-G Requirements
| SUBJECT | CREDITS REQUIRED | COMMENTS |
| A. History/ Social Sciences | 30 credits/ 3 years | 1 year of World History
1 year of US History (may be substituted by HIST 17B college class) 1 semester each of US Government and Economics (California Graduation Requirements) |
| B. English | 40 credits/ 4 years | Emphasis in Literature and Composition |
| C. Mathematics | 20 credits/ 2 years | Courses must be taken in grades 9-12 and should include at least Geometry and Algebra 2
3 years recommended |
| D. Laboratory Science | 20 credits/ 2 years | In at least 2 areas: physical and biological sciences
3 years recommended |
| E. World Languages | 20 credits/ 2 years | Courses must be taken in grades 9-12
20 credits must be earned in the same language |
| F. Visual and Performing Arts | 10 credits/ 1 year | 10 credits must be earned in the same form of art (may be substituted by college course) |
| G. Electives | 50- 70 credits* | Courses can be additional years in any of the A- G courses listed above or labs which extend A- G courses
Courses such as PE, academic literacy, etc. do not satisfy this requirement |
| Advisory | 20- 40 credits* | Students must enroll in and pass advisory every year
Schools will vary in offering half or full courses |
| TOTAL | 210 credits | All students must earn a D- or better for high school credit |
*Students interested in attending a 4-year college must receive a C- grade or higher in all their A-G high school classes and college courses.
What about Dual Credits?
Students may take college classes in lieu of high school classes. Dual enrollment classes will meet the 3 college class graduation requirement as well as a high school A-G requirement in its relative field. Please see below for current eligible classes.
Variable Content
Must Also Complete:
Exhibitions: complete one in each grade level (9-12)
College Credits: at least 3 college courses (9 units)
- College units may be equivalent to 30 or more high school credits
- May be used to satisfy academic elective or A-G requirements
- May be waived by schools due to financial constraints
College Entrance Exams (i.e. SAT, ACT)
College Applications: apply to at least 3 four year colleges/universities
- In addition to or instead of community colleges
College Financial Aid: apply to at least 1 scholarship and/or complete FAFSA