Graduation Requirements
AeroSTEM Academy
Graduation Requirements
| High School Subject | Minimum Graduation Requirement | UC/CSU Additional Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| English/Language Arts | 40 credits – 4 years | Same as graduation requirements |
| World History | 10 credits – 1 year | Same as graduation requirements |
| U.S. History | 10 credits – 1 year | Same as graduation requirements |
| Government | 5 credits – 1 semester | Same as graduation requirements |
| Economics | 5 credits – 1 semester | Same as graduation requirements |
| Mathematics (Starting with Pre-Algebra and must include Algebra I) | 30 credits – 3 years | 3 years beginning with Algebra (4 years recommended) |
| Life Science or Integrated I | 10 credits – 1 year | CSU : At least 1 year of physical science and 1 year of biological science, one from the “d” subject area and the other from the “d” or “g” area. UC : Both courses must be from the “d” subject area: 3 years recommended CSU/UC: 2 of the following: Biology, Chemistry & Physics w/lab (Algebra as a prerequisite)* |
| Physical Science or Integrated II | 10 credits – 1 year | |
| Other Science or Integrated III | 10 credits – 1 years | |
| Foreign Language | 20 credits – 2 years | 2 years of the same foreign language (3 recommended) |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 credits – 1 year | 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts |
| Physical Education | 20 credits – 2 years | N/A |
| College Preparatory/STEM/CTE Electives | 40 credits | 1 year from the “a-f” subject areas |
| Total High School Units | 220 credits | N/A |
AeroSTEM Academy
Suggested Schedule for High School Completion
220 Minimum Credits are required for graduation
UC/CSU College Prep |
9th Grade |
10 – English 9 10 – Algebra 1, Integrated Math 1 or Higher 10 – Integrated Science 1 10 – Foreign Language 10 – STEM 5 – Physical Education 5 – Career Exploration 60 Credits |
10th Grade |
10 – English 10 10 – Algebra 2, Integrated Math 2 or Higher 10 – World History 10 – Integrated Science 2 10 – Foreign Language 10 – STEM 5 – Physical Education 65 Credits |
11th Grade |
10 – English 11 10 – U.S. History 10 – Geometry, Integrated Math 3 or Higher 10 – Integrated Science 3 10 – Visual and Performing Arts 10 – STEM / CTE 5 – Physical Education 65 Credits |
12th Grade |
10 – English 12 10 – U.S. Govt./Economics 10 – STEM / CTE 5 – Physical Education 15 – Elective credits: § Academic Elective § Visual and Performing Arts § Community College Course 50 Credits |