Graduation & A-G Requirements
What is "A-G"?
The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). 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
SSHS "A-G" approved courses:
- For a direct link to all of the SSHS courses that have been "A-G" approved: SSHS "A-G" Course List
- 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 out the SVUSD District Course Catalog for specific information on Courses/Course Descriptions
Graduation Requirements
Subject |
SSHSDiploma* |
"A-G" Requirements |
A-G Subject Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 40 | B |
| Mathematics |
30 must include: Algebra I* |
30 must include all: |
C |
|
Biological Science |
10 |
20 |
D |
| History/Social Science | 30 | 20 | A |
|
Fine Arts or Foreign Language |
10 |
20 Foreign Language AND
|
E
F |
| Physical Education | 20 | ||
| Health | 5 | ||
| Practical Art | 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.
