Graduation & A-G Requirements

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What is "a-g"?

Check out this website for everything you need to know about the University of California Freshman Admission "a-g" requirements: UC (&CSU) "a-g" Requirements

Here is a direct link to all of the SSHS courses that have been "a-g" approved:  SSHS Course List for "a-g"

For a list of current and past A-G approved SSHS courses, please click here.

If you attended any other school during high school and want to check their A-G list, you can search using the tool on the "a-g" Course List Search website.

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                            SSHS Graduation Requirements                                                                    vs.                                                             College "a-g" Requirements

Subject	SSHS Diploma*	“A – G” Requirements**	(a-g)
English	40	40	b
Mathematics	30 must include: Algebra I*	30 must include all: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II	c
Physical Education	20
Fine Arts or Foreign Language	10	20 Foreign Language & 10 Visual/ Performing Art	e f
Social Science	30	20	a
Physical Science Biological Science Science Elective	10 10 10	20 (Biological Lab Science &  Physical Lab Science)	d
Practical Art	5
Health	5
Computer Education	5
Electives	55	10 (must be a college prep class)	g
Total	230

 

*All students must complete a course that meets the state content standards for Algebra I (EC 51225.5)

**You must receive a grade of “C” of better to earn credit for the A-G requirement

Six class periods per day, plus lunch, is the standard student schedule.

Seniors must be enrolled in 5 classes each semester.

THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
RESTS WITH THE STUDENT AND HIS/HER PARENTS.