Graduation & A-G Requirements
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.
Check our our SSHS Course Catalog for more information
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 |
c |
Physical Education |
20 |
||
Fine Arts or Foreign Language |
10 |
20 Foreign Language |
e f |
Social Science |
30 |
20 |
a |
Physical Science |
10 |
20 |
d |
Practical Art |
5 |
||
Health |
5 |
||
Computer Education |
5 |
||
Electives |
55 |
10 |
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.