Counseling

Social Studies: 30 credits

Ethnic Studies: 7.5 credits

English: 40 credits 

Math: 20 credits

Science: 20 credits (1 year biological & 1 year physical)

Visual & Performing Arts (VPA): 10 credits

Career Technical Education (CTE) OR World Language III/above: 10 credits

Physical Education (P.E./Dance): 20 credits

Life Skills: 2.5 credits

Elective: 60 credits

Total Credits: 220

 

Breakdown of Credits

2.5 credits= 1 quarter

5 credits= 1 semester

10 credits= 1 year

 

A passing grade for graduation is a D- (however, we highly encourage aiming for a C- or higher for UC/CSU A-G eligibility, financial aid for post-secondary education, and in order to advance in high school Math, Science, and World Language courses).

 

World Language is not required for graduation, however it is required for UC/CSU A-G eligibility. World Language levels I, II, II/III-ICAP count towards elective credit. World Language levels III and higher meet the CTE/World Language area (i.e. Spanish III, IB Spanish, French III, IB French). 

 

P.E. or PE-Dance class is required for all 9th graders. 9th grade Sequoia Sports credits count towards electives only. 10th-12th grade Sequoia Sports credits count towards the 2nd year of the P.E graduation requirement. Each season of a Sequoia Sport is worth 3.5 credits. Sports eligiblity regulations/rules apply. Athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Please note that quarter & semester grades are factored into eligiblity. 

A. Social Studies- 2 years

B. English- 4 years

C. Math- 3 years (Minimum Algebra II, IB Applications Prep, IB Analysis Prep/ 4 years recommended)

D. Science- 2 years (1 year biological & 1 year physical/ 3-4 years recommended)

E. World Language- 2 years (3-4 years recommended)

F. Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)- 1 year

G. College Prep Elective- 1 year

 

Must pass the above classes with C- or higher to meet UC/CSU A-G eligibility.