ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All Academy of the Redwoods, Early College High School students are required to meet the following graduation requirements:
Complete A-G Coursework (10 high school credits is equivalent to 3 college units)
A-G Area |
Subject |
Requirement |
Coursework |
A |
Social Science |
2 years (20 credits) |
US History, World History, College Courses* |
B |
English |
4 years (40 credits) |
English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4, College Courses* |
C |
Mathematics |
3 years (30 credits)** |
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Courses* |
D |
Lab Sciences |
2 years (20 credits)*** |
Biology, Chemistry, College Courses* |
E |
Foreign Language |
2 years (20 credits) |
2 years of the same language other than English* |
F |
Visual and Performing Arts |
1 year (10 credits) |
College Courses* |
G |
College Prep Elective |
1 year (10 credits) |
College Courses* |
* Appropriately designated A-G College Coursework (see UC/CSU approved course list) |
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** One of these courses must meet or exceed the rigor of the content standards of Algebra 1 |
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*** Including 1 Biological Science and 1 Physical Science |
Additional Requirements
Subject |
Requirement |
Coursework |
Physical Education |
2 years (20 credits) |
PE 1, PE2, Appropriate College Course+ |
Economics |
½ year (5 credits) |
Economics, Appropriate College Course+ |
Government |
½ year (5 credits) |
Government, Appropriate College Course+ |
College and Career Readiness |
1 year (10 credits) |
Foundations, Career Exploration, Appropriate College Course+ |
Additional Elective Coursework |
50 credits |
Additional High School and College Courses |
50 hours of community service |
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Students must complete a total of 240 credits in order to graduate from Academy of the Redwoods. · 150 credits of a-g coursework · 90 credits of additional coursework |
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In order to graduate from Academy of the Redwoods all students are expected to complete at least 14 college units as part of their coursework or complete a degree or certificate through College of the Redwoods. |
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+ Must be approved by the principal and be discipline appropriate (PE requirements may be met through PE or Kinesiology coursework, the Government requirement may be met through Political Science coursework) |