High School Planning
High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements
- High School Graduation & College Admissions Requirements
- COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ("SUBJECTS A-G")
- ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
High School Graduation & College Admissions Requirements
| Subject Requirements | High School Graduation Requirements | University Admission Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 40 |
| Math | 20 (Algebra I and Geometry) | 30 (4 years recommended) |
| Science | 20 | 20 (2-4 years recommended) |
| Social Science | 30 | 20 |
| World Language* |
20 (refer to Selective Electives section below) |
20 (3-4 years recommended) |
| Fine Art/ Visual & Performing Arts* |
10 |
|
| Applied Academics* | N/A | |
| Physical Education | 20 | N/A |
| Electives | 60 | 10 (approved College Prep elective) |
| Other Requirements | SAT/ACT exam | |
| Subject Credits | 220 | 150 |
*SELECTIVE ELECTIVES
Students must complete 10 credits each in two (2) of the following three (3) areas:
- World Languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish
- Visual/Performing Arts: Art, Music, Theatre Arts
- Applied Academics: Career Technical Education, Business, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, Living Skills, Work Experience
For more information about graduation requirements, please refer to the District Course Selection Guide.
Note: The California Seal of Biliteracy is a state awards program to recognize high school students for their accomplishments in language studies and proficiency. Click here for more information.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ("SUBJECTS A-G")
To meet the minimum eligibility requirements for entrance into most four-year colleges, you must:
1. Complete specific courses (pass with a grade of C or higher). A-G requirements are applicable for UCs, CSUs, and some private colleges.
2. Earn a qualifying GPA. This varies from college to college.
Although many private and out-of-state colleges have become test-optional, some may require an SAT or ACT test score.
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Students are required to take 6 elective classes for graduation. An elective class is any class taken beyond the required amount of credit necessary for high school graduation in any of the subject areas.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE
Subject G = College Prep Elective – 1 year required
One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in A-F list, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the e requirement or two years of another language) (Quoted from the University of California).
NOTE: The following individual courses fall into the "G" College Prep Elective category: Principles of Business, International Business, Law, Computer Programming Java, AP Computer Science A, Intro to Engineering, Journalism, Yearbook, Economics, Health, Ethnic Studies, and AVID.
Visit the University of California website for more information about all of Cupertino's classes on the UC/CSU approved course list.