REQUIRED AND  ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Students Entering 9th Grade

CORE SUBJECTS
English I, II, III, IV

4

Mathematics*

3 (Including Algebra I or Technical Algebra and  Geometry or Technical Geometry)

Science (1 biological, 1 physical)

**3

United States History

1

Economics

1/2

United States Government

1/2

World History or W. Geog.

1

Physical Education
Health & Safety Education

}1 (Lifetime Wellness)

3 Univ. Prep. or

4 Tech. Prep*

Sufficient number to complete graduation requirements and maintain a full schedule of classes every year as required by the school.

* All current high school students pursuing a University or Dual Path must enroll in a math course in their senior year. Beginning with the 2007-2008 ninth grade class, ALL students will be required to enroll in a math course each year of high school.

** All students must complete one of the following: Biology, Biology for Technology, or the equivalent in an integrated science curriculum. All students must complete one course in the physical sciences.

*** Students entering 9th grade must complete 14 core subjects and either a 3-unit university path or a 4-unit technical path. (May choose both to complete a dual path.) Students in the university path must take Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II in the core area.

**** Total units required for graduation is 4 units less than the potential number (32) available in the master schedule of the student's school (or schools) during the four school years following the student's entry into the 9th grade.