Coursework

Students will engage in a rigorous course of study and are required to complete 24 units of course credit across an assortment of content areas to prepare them for acceptance requirements at postsecondary institutions.

The coursework required includes the following: 

  • 4 units of English language arts

  • 4 units of mathematics

  • 3 units of science

  • 2 unit lab science, 1 unit science elective

  • 3 units of social studies

    • Includes 0.5 units Civics, 

  • 1 unit of physical education

  • 1 unit arts or eligible Career & Technical Education (CTE) arts

  • 8 units of approved electives

For the Class of 2027 and beyond there are four additional course requirements that count towards the 24 units of course credits required for graduation.  

  • Financial Literacy (one of the options listed below)

    • Personal Finance ( 0.5 units in social studies)

    • Financial Algebra (1.0 units in Mathematics) 

  • Cultural Competency (one of the options listed below)

    • Introduction to Ethnic Studies (0.5 units in social studies)

    • Other approved existing elective course options

  • The Power of History, Conflict and Healing (0.5 units in social studies) 

  • Comprehensive Health (0.5 units in electives)

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