





Graduation Requirements
A-G Requirements
Understanding the A-G Requirements
The A-G requirements are a set of high school courses students must complete to be eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. These courses help ensure students' readiness for college. Students must earn a C or higher in these courses to meet requirements. Below is a detailed breakdown of the A-G requirements:
| Subject Area | Years |
|---|---|
| History/Social Science | 2 Years |
| English | 4 Years |
| Mathematics* | 3 Years (4 Recommended) |
| Science* | 2 Years (3 Recommended) |
| World Language | 2 Years (3 Recommended) |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 Year |
| College-Preparatory Elective | 1 Year |
View the UC A-G Guide to see Henry J. Kaiser High School's A-G approved course list.
FUSD Graduation Requirements
Students at Kaiser High School must earn a minimum of 230 credits in specific course areas to meet state and Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) graduation standards. These requirements ensure students are prepared for post-secondary education and career opportunities.
Please contact your school counselor for more information on specific courses and electives.
| Subject Area | Credits | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science | 30 | 3 Years |
| English | 40 | 4 Years |
| Mathematics* | 30 |
Up to 4 years |
| Science* | 20 | Up to 3 years |
| World Language | 10 | 1 Year |
| Fine Arts | 10 | 1 Year |
| Physical Education | 20 | 2 Years |
| Electives | 80 | Will vary |
Course List
- A- History/Social Science
- B- English
- C- Math
- D- Science
- E- World Language
- F- Visual and Performing Arts
- G- College Preparatory Elective
- Physical Education
A- History/Social Science
2 years required for A-G
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 3 years or 30 credits
| Grade Level | Course Name |
|---|---|
|
9 |
AP Human Geography (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
10 (Required) |
World History, CP or AP World History (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 (Required) |
United States History, CP or AP United States History (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
12 (Required) |
American Government, CP* and Economics, CP* Each course is 1 semester = 5 credits or AP Government and Politics United States (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
B- English
4 years required for A-G
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 4 years or 40 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
9 (Required) |
Freshman English, CP or Freshman English Honors 1 year = 10 credits |
|
10 (Required) |
Sophomore English, CP or Sophomore English Honors 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 (Required) |
Junior English, CP or AP English Language and Composition (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
12 (Required) |
Senior English, CP or CSU Expository Reading and Writing (ERWC) or AP English Literature and Composition or AP Seminar or Academic Language Development for College and Career (English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Development) 1 year = 10 credits |
C- Math
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 3 years or 30 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
9 (Required) |
Integrated Math 1 1 year = 10 credits |
|
10 (Required) |
Integrated Math 2 or Integrated Math 2 Honors 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 and 12 (Required) |
Integrated Math 3 or Integrated Math 3 Honors or Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications or Data Science or AP Statistics (Advanced Placement) or AP Trigonometry/Precalculus or AP Calculus AB (Advanced Placement) and AP Calculus BC (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
D- Science
2 years required/3 years recommended for A-G
Students are required to take 3 years of science per FUSD school policy.*
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 3 years or 30 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
9 (Required) |
Biology (Life Science) or Biology Honors (Life Science) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
10 or 11 (Required) |
Chemistry (Physical Science) or Chemistry Honors (Physical Science) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 and 12 (Required) |
Forensic Biology (Life Science) or Astronomy or Physics or Physiology or AP Chemistry (Advanced Placement) or AP Physics C: Mechanics (Advanced Placement) or AP Environmental Science (Advanced Placement) or AP Biology (Advanced Placement) or AP Computer Science Principles (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
E- World Language
2 years required/3 years recommended for A-G
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 2 years or 20 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
9 (Required) |
Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 Non-Native or Spanish 2 Native Speaker or Spanish 3 Non-Native or Spanish 3 Native Speaker 1 year = 10 credits |
|
10, 11 or 12 (Required) |
AP Spanish Language and Culture (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 or 12 |
AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits (Recommended for A-G) |
F- Visual and Performing Arts
1 year required for A-G
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 1 year or 10 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
All 10, 11 or 12
|
Art: 1A and 1B Art: 2A and 2B 1 year = 10 credits |
|
All 10, 11 or 12 |
Ceramics: 1A and 1B Ceramics 2 1 year = 10 credits |
|
All |
TV Production: 1 TV Production: 2 Advanced TV Production 1 year = 10 credits |
|
All 10, 11 or 12 |
Multimedia Design and Communication Advanced Multimedia Design and Communication 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Journalism: Graphic Design and Photography 1 year = 10 credits |
|
All All 11 or 12 All 11 or 12 |
Drama: 1A and 1B Drama: 2A and 2B Drama 3 Technical Theatre Advanced Theatre Production 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Army JROTC - Competition Drill 1 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Chamber Singers 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Concert Band 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Jazz Band 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Modern Band 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Marching Band 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Orchestra 1 year = 10 credits |
|
Piano 1 year = 10 credits |
|
| 11 or 12 |
AP Music Theory (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
| 11 or 12 |
AP 2D Art and Design (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
G- College Preparatory Elective
1 year required for A-G
FUSD Graduation Requirement: 80 credits
|
Grade Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
All |
Student Executive Leadership (ASB) or (Link Crew) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 or 12 |
Sociology* and Psychology* Each course is 1 semester = 5 credits |
|
All |
Journalism 1 year = 10 credits |
|
All |
Ethnic Studies and Social Equity* and Chicano Studies* Each course is 1 semester = 5 credits |
| All |
Digital Application 1 year = 10 credits |
| 12 |
Economics 1 semester = 5 credits |
| All |
Culinary Arts 1 Advanced Culinary Arts Each course is 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
College and Career Literacy 1 year = 10 credits |
| 9 |
AVID 1 1 year = 10 credits |
| 10 |
AVID 2 1 year = 10 credits |
| 11 |
AVID 3 1 year = 10 credits |
| 12 |
AVID 4 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Auto 1 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Auto 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 or 12
|
JROTC - Leadership Cadet Staff 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Army JROTC - Leadership Education and Training 1 1 year = 10 credits |
| 10, 11, or 12 |
Army JROTC - Leadership Education and Training 2 1 year = 10 credits |
| 11 or 12 |
Army JROTC - Leadership Education and Training 3 1 year = 10 credits |
| 12 |
Army JROTC - Leadership Education and Training 4 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 or 12 |
AP Research (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
|
11 or 12 |
AP Psychology (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
| 12 |
AP Macroeconomics (Advanced Placement) 1 year = 10 credits |
| All |
Law Enforcement Advanced Law Enforcement 1 year = 10 credits |
Physical Education
Academic Support/Tutoring
Need help with classwork or studying? Kaiser offers academic support and tutoring to help students stay on track and succeed. Go to the Academic Support page for teacher tutoring times, locations, and learn how to get started! Academic Support
Graduation Honors and Seals
California State Seal of Biliteracy
“The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition by the State Superintendent of
Public Instruction for graduating high school students who have attained a
high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more
languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy is marked by a
gold seal affixed to the diploma or transcript.”
More information about the State Seal of Biliteracy is available on the
California Department of Education State Seal of Biliteracy web page at
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ml/sealofbiliteracy.asp
Eligibility Requirements
more World Languages via one method from each group.
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA in English
classes - ELA SBAC Score ≥ 2583
-
AP English Exam Score ≥ 3
-
SAT Reading and Writing Score
≥ 480
World Language Requirements
- AP World Language or Literature
Exam Score ≥ 3 -
3.0 GPA in 4 years of coursework
and an oral exam. -
AVANT Composite score ≥ 5
-
ELL Only: ELPAC Oral Language Composite Level 4
Eligible students will receive a pre-made copy of the application and an invitation to a meeting about the AVANT exam. If you believe you are eligible and did not receive an invitation to take the AVANT examination, please see Mr. Ulate in room E-114.
Seal of Biliteracy Process
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Seniors who earned the Seal through passing AP Spanish are notified and complete an application. All other eligible seniors are invited to an information meeting.
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Eligible seniors who wish to try for the seal, complete an application, and register for the AVANT Language Proficiency exam.
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All eligible seniors who apply take the AVANT exam and any who earn a composite score ≥ 5, earn the State Seal of Biliteracy.
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All seniors who earned the seal are awarded their medal at Senior Awards Night in May. Gold seal is put on their diploma and notation is written in transcripts.
AP Capstone Diploma
What is AP Capstone?
AP Capstone is a two‑course program made up of AP Seminar and AP Research where students learn how to analyze sources, build strong arguments, and conduct an independent, year‑long research project. Through presentations, academic writing, and inquiry‑based learning, students develop the critical thinking and communication skills that colleges value most. Completing the program can earn students the AP Capstone Diploma, a distinction that stands out on college and scholarship applications.
AP Capstone Award
AP Capstone Awards are listed on AP score reports, and students who earn the diploma or certificate can view and print their award certificate from their online account. Awards are also included on any AP score report sent to colleges. Here are the requirements to earn an AP Capstone award:
The AP Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing.
The AP Seminar and Research Certificate is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research.
