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CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PLANS |
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3 HIGH SCHOOL PLANS These are Pre-Pandemic Plans, Please Check Preferred College Website for More Up-to-Date information |
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SUBJECT |
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSTIY* |
UNIVERSTIY OF CALIFORNIA** |
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English |
Four years |
Four years: (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) |
Four years of college-preparatory English composition and literature required, integrating extensive reading, frequent writing, and practice listening and speaking with different audiences. |
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Social Studies |
Three years including: U.S. History, Modern World History and American Government/Economics |
History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) |
Two years of college-preparatory history/social science required, including: one year of world history, cultures or historical geography, and one year of U.S. history; or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. |
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Science |
Three years including: biological and physical science |
Two years laboratory science: (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) |
Two to three years of college-preparatory laboratory science required (three years are strongly recommended), including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in: biology, chemistry, or physics. |
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Mathematics |
Three years including: Algebra I, Geometry and 3rd year math |
Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) |
Three to four years of college-preparatory mathematics required (four years are strongly recommended), including or integrating topics covered in: elementary algebra, advanced algebra, two-and three-dimensional geometry. |
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Foreign Language AND/OR Visual Performing Arts |
One year either foreign language, visual or performing arts, or career technical education |
Two years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable |
Two to three years of college-preparatory coursework required (or through the second level of high school instruction) of the same language other than English (three years are recommended). |
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One year of Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
One year of college-preparatory visual & performing arts required, chosen from one of the following disciplines: dance, music, theater, visual arts (e.g., painting, web/graphic design, film/video, inter/multimedia arts), or interdisciplinary arts. |
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Physical Education |
Two years |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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College Preparatory |
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One year of :College Preparatory Courses specifically approved* in political science, economics, geography, humanities, psychology, sociology, anthropology, journalism, speech or debate, computer science, computer programming and others or be interdisciplinary in nature, drawing knowledge from two or more fields. |
One year of :College Preparatory Courses specifically approved* in political science, economics, geography, humanities, psychology, sociology, anthropology, journalism, speech or debate, computer science, computer programming and others or be interdisciplinary in nature, drawing knowledge from two or more fields. |
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SUBTOTAL OF CREDITS EARNED |
160 |
160 |
170 |
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ELECTIVES NEEDED TO GRADUATE—see examples below |
70 |
70 (if you prefer you may use electives to fulfill added math/science/other subjects) |
70 (if you prefer you may use electives to fulfill added math/science/other subjects |
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TOTAL REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION |
230 (TRADE SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRACK) |
240 STATE COLLEGE TRACK |
240 UNIVERSITY TRACK |
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*Check local community college requirements on website Fresno City College example |
*Check FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS on your intended state college Website CA Fresno State Example |
**Check FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS on your intended university website |
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ELECTIVE EXAMPLES |
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Foreign Language |
Spanish I or other language besides English or sign language |
Foreign Language II to IV |
Foreign Language II to IV |
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Visual Arts Performing Arts |
One year of Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
One year of Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
One year of Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
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Bible |
New Testament Survey |
Old Testament Survey |
Bible Doctrine |
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Physical Education |
Soccer |
Basketball |
Swimming |
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Life Skills |
Foundations In The Christian Life |
Driver’s Education: most parents sign up for driving school that will include book instruction and behind the wheel hours. Driver’s Education is usually award 1 semester of high school credit. |
Home Economics |
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Music |
Instrument, Choir, Music Theory |
Instrument, Choir, Music Theory |
Instrument, Choir, Music Theory |