A-G Requirements
What are the four VPA disciplines?
What are: Dance, Theater, Visual Arts and Music
How many years of Physical Education are needed?
What is: Two Years
How many credits are needed to graduate?
What is: 210 credits
A student earns a "D" in Chemistry A but gets a "C" in Chemistry B. Is the "D" validated?
What is: Yes, because the Chemistry B with a "C" or better validates Chemistry A (CSU ONLY).
The student failed Expo Comp but took Humanities A in grade 11. Does this course substitute for Expo Comp?
What is: Yes, because Humanities is a B course that will substitute once a grade-level course has been attempted.
Which two requirements can be met in grades 7 and 8 without earning high school numerical credit?
What are: Math and LOTE
What are: World, U.S., and Government/Economics
A project given in grade 11 to fulfill what requirements?
What is: Service Learning
Can Geometry be validated by omission for CSU/UC?
What is: No, Geometry must be attempted.
What are the two ELD courses that will substitute for the B requirement?
What are: ELD 10 and ELD 11
ELD 9 and ELD 12 fulfill what the A-G area?
What is: G Subject Area
What is acceptable for a-g, but not CDE?
What are: Validation and Substitution
What additional requirement is identified during the IGP?
A student gets a "D" in Algebra II but earns a "B" in Pre-Calculus. Is the Algebra II requirement validated?
What is: Yes, because passing a higher-level course with a "C" or better validates the lower-level "D" grade?
If a student receives a “Fail” in the required English course, another “B” English class may be substituted to satisfy the graduation requirement.
What is: Yes, because a B course will substitute once a grade-level course has been attempted.
Students with disabilities may be eligible for waivers for which courses?
What are: Algebra 2 and the second year of LOTE
How many years of in-seat math are required?
What is: Two Years
What additional course is required for the Class of 2027 & Beyond?
True or False: Earth Science can count as the life science requirement for CSU.
What is: False, Earth Science is considered a physical science.
Can ELD courses count toward the CSU English requirement?
What is: For the Class of 2027 and Beyond, ELD Courses may only be substituted for English 9AB
Where can the discipline of a course be found?
What are: UC Doorways & MiSiS District Courses
What science disciplines are required?
What are: Biological and Physical
LAUSD requires this one-semester course for high school graduation, covering topics such as nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse.
What is: Health
A student completes Spanish 3 with a "C" but never took Spanish 1 or 2 in high school. Are they eligible?
What is: Yes, Spanish 3 validates both Spanish 1 and 2.
A student takes 3 years of regular English and 1 year of an approved Journalism course under Area “B.” Do they meet the requirement?
What is: No, Journalism is only valid when a student attempts an approved grade-level ELA course and fails.