College Preparation Information
University of California / California State University
"A-G" Subject Requirements **
 Subject # Years
  ●  English 4
  ●  Math (Rec.: Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2, +1 more rec.) 3 (4 rec.)
  ●  No Physical Education requirement 0
  ●  Foreign Language 2 (3 rec.)
  ●  Laboratory Science: Biology 1
  ●  Laboratory Science: Physical Science +1 more rec. 1 (2 rec.)
  ●  History / Social Science (2 years total combination) 
      - U.S. History  (1 year as part of requirement)
      - Amer.Gov/Civics/Econ./Social Sci. (1 year)
2
 
 
  ●  Additional College Prep Elective 1

** Grades of "C" or better are required.  All classes must be "College Prep." For more information, please click here.
Kern High School District
Graduation Requirements *
 Subject # Credits
  ●  English 40
  ●  Math (Must pass 1 year of algebra) 30
  ●  Physical Education 20
  ●  Foreign Language or Fine Arts 10
  ●  Life Science / Biology 10
  ●  Earth or Physical Science / Chemistry / Physics 10
  ●  World History / Geography 10
  ●  U.S. History 10
  ●  American Government / Civics & Economics 10
  ●  Health 5
Total # of Required Subject Credits 155
Total # of Elective Subject Credits 65
Total # of Credits to Graduate 220
* Students must also pass the California High School Exit Exam.

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