High School Graduation Requirements
Encinal Facts
College Admissions Requirements
Electives
Credits
100
How many years of English do you need to take in high school?
4 years
100
What is the mascot of Encinal?
Jets
100
Are there different requirements for college admission than high school graduation?
Yes
100
What world languages are offered?
Spanish and French
100
How many credits is one semester of a class worth?
5 credits
200
What classes are required for all freshman?
English Math Science Digital Citizenship Social Justice and Global Insight PE (PE or JROTC) (The last class is your choice - an elective!)
200
What is the name of the principal at Encinal?
Ms. Zazo
200
What grade do you need to receive for a class to be counted towards college admissions?
C
200
Name 3 visual or performing art classes you could take next year.
Ceramics Art 1 or 2 3-D Design Beginning Guitar Symphonic Band Advanced Band Jazz Band Flag Team Drama 1 or 2 Musical Theater Public Speaking
200
What grade must you receive in order to get credit for a class?
D or above
300
How many credits do you need for graduation?
230 credits
300
Where would you go if you need help with your class schedule or graduation requirements?
Your Counselor (Ms. Kellar or Mr. Chesire)
300
In addition to the required courses, what else do you need to do to be eligible to apply to college?
Have an acceptable GPA and acceptable scores on a college admissions exam.
300
Name one digital media class you could take next year.
Computer science Multi-media art
300
What grade must you receive in order for a class to count towards college admissions requirements?
C or above
400
What is the required number of math credits you need during high school?
20 credits, or 2 years
400
Where can you go to get help with anything related to college or careers?
College and Career Center
400
What is at least one difference in coursework in order to be eligible for college admissions?
- 3 years of math - at LEAST 2 years of science - 2 years of world language
400
How many elective courses will you take next year?
One
400
How many credits do you need to graduate?
230 credits
500
- 230 credits - Senior Portfolio - 20 hours community service - Pass the CAHSEE - GPA of 1.75 or above
What are three of the five requirements for high school graduation?
500
Who will be your high school counselor?
Ms. Kellar or Mr. Chesire
500
What does "A-G" mean?
“a-g” refers to the subjects, and number of years of each, that are required to meet the subject requirement for admission to UC.
500
Do all elective courses count towards college admissions?
No.
500
How many credits can you earn in one semester?
30 credits
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