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California ‘A – G’sCalifornia ‘A – G’s

Southern Kern School DistrictSouthern Kern School District

What is A – G?What is A – G?

The University of California (UC) and the The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems California State University (CSU) systems require students take specific courses in require students take specific courses in high school that satisfy the requirements high school that satisfy the requirements for admission. These courses are called the for admission. These courses are called the ‘A – G’ courses. SKUSD graduation ‘A – G’ courses. SKUSD graduation requirements encompass the ‘A – G’ requirements encompass the ‘A – G’ courses, as well as courses that our local courses, as well as courses that our local school board and state have deemed school board and state have deemed essential for graduation.essential for graduation.

Why have A – G?Why have A – G?The intent of the ‘A – G’ Subject The intent of the ‘A – G’ Subject Requirement is to ensure that students Requirement is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first-year can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. The variety of fields of study. The requirements are written deliberately for requirements are written deliberately for the benefit of all students expecting to the benefit of all students expecting to enter the University, and not preparation enter the University, and not preparation for specific majors. Approved ‘A – G’ for specific majors. Approved ‘A – G’ courses are updated annually and can be courses are updated annually and can be found at:found at:

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A – G Subject RequirementsA – G Subject Requirements

two years of history/social sciencetwo years of history/social science four years of Englishfour years of English three years of mathematicsthree years of mathematics two years of lab sciencetwo years of lab science two years of a language other thantwo years of a language other than

EnglishEnglish one year of visual and performing artsone year of visual and performing arts one year of a college-preparatory one year of a college-preparatory

electiveelective

A – G RequirementsA – G Requirements

A.A. History/Social Science – 2 years requiredHistory/Social Science – 2 years required

Two years of history/social science, including one year Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History and one year of U.S. History or one-of World History and one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and one-half year of American half year of U.S. History and one-half year of American Government.Government.

B.B. English – 4 years requiredEnglish – 4 years required

Four years of college preparatory English that include Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.and modern literature.

C.C. Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommendedMathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended

Three years of college preparatory mathematics that Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Other includes Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Other math classes include Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and math classes include Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.Calculus.

A – G RequirementsA – G RequirementsD.D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years

recommendedrecommendedTwo years of laboratory science including but not limited to, Two years of laboratory science including but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Life Science and Physical Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Life Science and Physical Science do not satisfy the lab science requirements.Science do not satisfy the lab science requirements.

E.E. Foreign Language – 2 years required, 3 years Foreign Language – 2 years required, 3 years recommendedrecommended

Two years of the same language other than English. This Two years of the same language other than English. This would include Spanish, Spanish for Native Speakers, French, would include Spanish, Spanish for Native Speakers, French, German, Japanese, and even sign language.German, Japanese, and even sign language.

F.F. Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year requiredVisual & Performing Arts – 1 year requiredOne year of visual and performing arts chose from the One year of visual and performing arts chose from the

following: dance, drama/theatre, music and/or visual art.following: dance, drama/theatre, music and/or visual art.

G.G. College Preparatory Electives – 1 year requiredCollege Preparatory Electives – 1 year requiredOne year (two semesters), in addition to those required One year (two semesters), in addition to those required

in A - F in A - F above.above.

‘‘A – G’ for CSU and UCA – G’ for CSU and UCA – G Subject Area California State University University of California

A:A: Social Studies2 years

One year of U.S. History2 years

U.S. History and Modern History

B:B: English 4 years of English

C:C: Mathematics3 years of Mathematics

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II3 years of Mathematics4 years is recommended

D:D: Science2 years of Laboratory Science to include Physical and Biological; one of which

must be from the ‘D’ subject area.

2 years of Laboratory Science to include at least two of the three core disciplines of

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics both from the ‘D’ subject area.

E: E: Language other then English 2 years of a Language other than English2 years of a Language other than English

(3 recommended)

F:F: Visual and Performing Arts 1 year of UC approved Visual and Performing Arts

G:G: College Preparatory Elective 1 year Elective from any area on the approved ‘A – G’ course list

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements History/Social Science – 3 years (30 credits)History/Social Science – 3 years (30 credits)

Three years of History/Social Science, including one year of World History, Three years of History/Social Science, including one year of World History, one year of one year of

U.S. History and one-half year of Economics and one-half year of American U.S. History and one-half year of Economics and one-half year of American GovernmentGovernment

English – 4 years required (40 credits)English – 4 years required (40 credits)

Mathematics – 3 years required (30 credits)Mathematics – 3 years required (30 credits)Algebra I must be passed with “D” or betterAlgebra I must be passed with “D” or better

Science – 2 years required (20 credits)Science – 2 years required (20 credits)One year of Integrated Science , Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, etcOne year of Integrated Science , Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, etc

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year (10 Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year (10 credits)credits)

- OR -- OR - Foreign Language – 1 year (10 credits)Foreign Language – 1 year (10 credits)

Two years of Foreign Language needed to meet A – G unless student Two years of Foreign Language needed to meet A – G unless student placed placed

into an advanced F.L. class such as Spanish II for Spanish speakers.into an advanced F.L. class such as Spanish II for Spanish speakers.

Vocational Education – 1 year (10 credits)Vocational Education – 1 year (10 credits)Auto Shop, Wood Shop, CAD, and ROP KeyboardingAuto Shop, Wood Shop, CAD, and ROP Keyboarding

Can be replaced with 3Can be replaced with 3rdrd year of science to meet A - G year of science to meet A - G

Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits)Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits) Health Ed. And Geography – 10 credits (1 Health Ed. And Geography – 10 credits (1

semester of each) semester of each) Elective Courses – 60 credits (11 semesters)Elective Courses – 60 credits (11 semesters)

SKUSD Graduation SKUSD Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Subject Area Credits Length Other Information

Social Studies* 30 credits 3 years World, U.S., Amer. Gov, Economics* Different then A – G

English 40 credits 4 years

Mathematics 30 credits 3 years Must pass Algebra I

Science 20 credits 2 years Physical and Biological Science

Fine Arts or Foreign Language* 10 credits 1 year * Different then A - G

Vocational Education 10 credits 1 year Voc Ed or 3rd year of Science

Physical Education 20 credits 2 years

Health Education and Geography

10 credits 1 year

Electives 60 credits 12 semesters In any area based on student need

AP ClassesAP Classes

Because of the more rigorous nature of Because of the more rigorous nature of Advanced Placement, Honors, and Advanced Placement, Honors, and concurrent post-secondary courses, concurrent post-secondary courses, student receiving a grade of A, B, or C in student receiving a grade of A, B, or C in those courses shall receive extra grade those courses shall receive extra grade weighting as follows:weighting as follows:

• A – 90 - 100% Outstanding Achievement 5.0 pointsA – 90 - 100% Outstanding Achievement 5.0 points• B – 80 - 90% Above Average Achievement 4.0 pointsB – 80 - 90% Above Average Achievement 4.0 points• C – 70 - 79% Average Achievement 3.0 pointsC – 70 - 79% Average Achievement 3.0 points

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