Graduation Requirements
Each student will plan their own educational program with the advice and guidance of their teacher and the school counselor. The information in this section is to help students consider their options and plan their program. The following chart presents the credit requirements for each ECA pathway.
Please note that students must complete the required cumulative credits in order to be promoted to the next grade level:
10th Grade (sophomore) 55 Cumulative Credit
11th Grade (junior) 110 Cumulative Credits
12th Grade (senior) 165 Cumulative Credits
Graduation Requirements
|
Subject Area |
ECA College Preparatory High School Diploma (UC A-G eligible) |
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English
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4 years (English 9, English 10, English 11, Expository Reading and Writing, or Dual Enrollment English courses (2 semesters)) 40 credits |
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Math |
3 years of Integrated I, Integrated II, Integrated III, or Pre-Calculus 30 credits Must complete Integrated III. Student must complete each course with a C or better before moving on to subsequent course. 4th year (Pre-Calculus and/or Dual Enrollment course) recommended. |
|
History |
3.5 years of World History, US History, Government/Economics, and Geography 35 Credits |
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Lab Sciences |
2 years of Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics 20 credits 3rd year (typically Chemistry) recommended for students who are applying to the UC system |
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World Language/Art |
2 years of the same language 20 credits and 1 year of approved Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits |
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Physical Education and Health |
2 years of Physical Education 20 credits 1 semester of Health 5 credits |
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Electives |
30 credits of college preparatory electives (including Dual Enrollment courses) |
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Senior Project |
Senior year 10 Credits |
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Total |
220 credits |
