Subjects

 ASLA Graduation Requirements

CSU/UC Entrance Requirements

A.    History/Social     

        Science

3 Years

(30 credits)

• 1 year World History
• 1 year U.S. History
• ½ year Government
• ½ year Economics

2 Years

• 1 year World History
• 1 year U.S. History

B.     English

4 Years

(40 credits)

• English 9, 10, 11 & 12

4 Years

C.     Mathematics

4 Years

(40 credits)

• 1 year Algebra I
• 1 year Trigonometry
• 1 year Algebra II
• 1 year (Algebra 10, Pre Calculus or Calculus)

3 Years

(4 years recommended)

D.     Science

3 Years

(30 credits)

• 1 year life science (Biology)
• 1 year physical science (Chemistry or Physics)
• 1 additional year of science (Integrated Science, Anatomy Physiology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics or AP Biology)

2 Years

(3 years recommended)

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

E.     Foreign Language

2 Years

(20 credits)

• Spanish 1NN, 2NN & 3NN
• Spanish 2N & 3N
• AP Span Lang & AP Span Lit

2 Years

(3 years recommended)

• Same language

F.    Visual/Performing

        Art

1 Year

(10 credits)

• Drama

1 Year

G.    Electives

(35 credit min.)

Any other courses above the core subject requirements:

• AP Courses
• Academic Success
• Intermediate Writing
• Advanced Writing
• CAHSEE ELA or Math Prep
• Chicano/African American Studies
• Environmental Science
• Ethnic Studies
• LASC Classes
• Panther Student Government
• Math Support
• Read 180

1 Year

• Any UC approved “a-f” course exceeding the minimum UC Subject Requirement – (e.g. 3^rd year of a Science)

Advisory/College Prep

(8 Semester Credits)

• Advisory 9, 10, 11 & 12              (2 credits per Year)

P.E./ Health

1 Year

(10 credits)

*Except class of 2013

Grades

Students must earn a D or higher in all required courses to receive credit.

A + B’s are recommended, although a C will satisfy the minimum requirements.

Exams

• CA High School Exit Exam (English and Math)
• SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing

CSU:  SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing

UC:  SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing; and 2 SAT Subject exams

GPA

See Eligibility Index

Retaking Courses

F = required courses must be repeated

D + F’s = required courses must be repeated

Parent Volunteer Hours

140 hours total (35 per year)

College Applications

Must apply to college

Number and type determined by GPA

Financial Aid

• Eligible students must file for federal and state financial aid (FAFSA)
• Must apply to 2 a minimum of scholarships

Final Clearance

Given by Administration and Counselors