Entrance Requirements. Must pass with a minimum grade of âCâ. Subject Area Semester. Units. Required. Subject Area S
SUHSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPARED TO COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Sweetwater Union High School Graduation Requirements Subject Area
Social Science World Geography World Cultures US History Comprehensive Health US Government Economics English
University of California/California State University Entrance Requirements Must pass with a minimum grade of “C” Semester Units Required 2 2 2 1 1 1 8
Subject Area
Semester Units Required
“A” History/Social Science--2 years required 2 semesters of US History or 1 semester US History and 1 semester US Govt. 2 semesters World Cultures
4
“B” English—4 years required. Must be college preparatory. “C” Mathematics---3 years required, including: • Algebra 1,2 (or Ext. Algebra 1A-B and 2A-B) • Formal Geometry • Intermediate Algebra
8
Mathematics Three years of math are required. All students must pass Algebra 1, 2 or the four-semester sequence of Ext. Algebra 1A-B and 2A-B.
6
Science Life Science—two semesters required • Can include Life Science • Can include Biology Physical Science—two semesters required • Can include Physical Science • Can include Chemistry • Can include Physics
4
“D” Science---2 years required. Must be laboratory sciences, such as: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics
4
Foreign Language OR Visual/Performing Arts
2
“E” Foreign Language—2 years required Must be the same language
4
Physical Education
4
2
Electives Electives can be chosen from any of the course offerings at EHS.
11
“F” Visual and Performing Arts—1 year required Must be from the same discipline. “G” College Prep. Electives—1 year required Electives can be chosen from: History/Social Science English Advanced Math Lab Science Foreign Language Visual/Performing Arts
Total Required Units Additional Requirements:
44
Total Required Units Additional Requirements: • Must take the SAT Reasoning Tests or ACT ( and SAT Subjects Tests for the University of California) • Must meet eligibility index criteria
30
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30 Hours of Community Service Must pass California High School Exit Exam
