Suggested Schedules for High School Completion
210 Credits are required for graduation
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General Graduation |
a-g College Prep |
|---|---|
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9th Grade |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 guidance1@cwcharter.org for more information.
