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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
District 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
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