English - 4 units English I, II, III, and IV Math – 4 units Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt. 2 or Applied Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Remaining unit shall come from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Math, or a locally-initiated elective approved by BESE as a math substitute. Science – 4 units Biology (MANDATORY) Chemistry (MANDATORY) 2 units from the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics I, Physics of Technology I, Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology, or a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute.* Social Studies – 4 units ½ unit of Civics or AP American Government (MANDATORY) ½ unit of Free Enterprise. (MANDATORY) American History (MANDATORY) 1 unit from the following: World History, World Geography, Western Civilization, or AP European History 1 unit from World History, World Geography, Western Civilization, AP European History, Civics (second semester – ½ credit), Law Studies, Psychology, Sociology, or African American Studies* Health – ½ Unit Physical Education – 1½ units Foreign Language – 2 units 2 units from the same foreign language or 2 units of speech Arts – 1 unit Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre* Electives – 3 units *Approved IBC-related course may be substituted. | English – 4 units English I, II, III and IV or Senior Applications in English Math – 4 units Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt1 and Algebra I-Pt 2 or Applied Algebra I Geometry Remaining units shall come from the following: Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Math, or a locally-initiated elective approved by BESE as a math substitute Science – 3 units Biology (MANDATORY) 1 unit from physical science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Chemistry I, Physics I, or Physics of Technology I 1 unit from Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, 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. Social Studies – 3 unit units American History (MANDATORY) ½ unit of Civics or AP American Government (MANDATORY) ½ unit of Free Enterprise. (MANDATORY) 1 unit from World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, or AP European History Health – ½ Unit Physical Education – 1½ units Electives – 8 units Education for Careers or Journey to Careers* Shall include the minimum courses required to complete a Career/Technical Area of Concentration* *Effective with entering 9th graders 2010-2011 and beyond |
