Incoming Freshman Prior to 2008-2009 |
ENGLISH 4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in English
MATHEMATICS 3 Units
SCIENCE 3 Units
Must be Biology plus two additional science courses
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Units
Must be American History, Civics, Free Enterprise and one additional social studies course
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1½ Units
The substitution of ROTC is permissible.
HEALTH ½ Unit
ELECTIVES 8 Units
TOTAL 23 Units
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Incoming Freshman 2008-2009 and beyond |
LA Core 4 Curriculum
English |
4 units |
English I, II, III, and English IV |
Mathematics |
4 units |
Algebra I (1 unit) or Algebra I-Pt. 2
Geometry
Algebra II
The remaining unit shall come from the following:
Financial Mathematics, Senior Applications in Math,
Advanced Mathematics I, Advanced Mathematics II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, or a locally-initiated elective approved by BESE as a math substitute. |
Science |
4 units |
Biology
Chemistry
2 units from the following courses:
Physical Science, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II,
Earth Science, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology, or a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute.
- Agriscience I is a prerequisite for Agriscience II and
is an elective course.
A student completing a Career and Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student's Area of Concentration for the 4th required science unit |
Social Studies |
4 units |
Civics
Free Enterprise
American History
1 unit from the following:
World History, World Geography
1 unit from the following:
World History, World Geography, Law Studies, Psychology, Sociology
A student completing a Career and Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student’s Area of Concentration for the 4th required social studies unit. |
Health Education |
1/2 unit |
Physical Education |
1 1/2 units |
NOTE: The substitution of JROTC is permissible. |
Foreign Language |
2 units |
2 units in the same foreign language |
Arts |
1 unit |
1 unit Fine Arts Survey or 1 unit of Art, Music, Theatre.
A student completing a Career and Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student's area of concentration for the required applied arts unit. |
Electives |
3 units |
TOTAL |
24 units |
LA Core Curriculum (for students who opt out of the Core 4 curriculum at the end of their sophomore year)
| English |
4 units |
English I, II, and III, and English IV or Senior Applications in English |
Mathematics |
4 units |
Algebra I (1 unit) or Algebra I-Pt. 1 and Algebra I-Pt. 2 (2 units)
Geometry
The remaining units shall come from the following:
Algebra II, Financial Mathematics, Senior Applications in Math, Advanced Mathematics I, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, or a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a math substitute. |
Science |
3 units |
Biology
1 unit from the following physical science cluster:
Physical Science, Chemistry I, Physics
1 unit from the following courses:
Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology, an additional course from the physical science cluster, or a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute.
- Agriscience I is a prerequisite for Agriscience II and
is an elective course.
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Social Studies |
3 units |
American History, Civics, Free Enterprise; and 1 of the following: World History, World Geography. |
Health Education |
1/2 unit |
Physical Education |
1 1/2 units |
NOTE: The substitution of JROTC is permissible. |
Electives |
8 units |
TOTAL |
24 units |
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