ADVANTAGES Graduation Requirements
Two Graduation Tracks To Meet The Needs of Our Students
ADVANTAGES has two graduation tracks. High school students planning to attend a post-secondary institution must complete our College Preparatory requirements. Our General Education track is for students looking for a high school diploma without anticipating college.
College Preparatory Track
Our College Preparatory track is for students needing a rigorous study program in preparation for post-secondary education. ASI follows the University of California system for course requirements for graduation. These are subject to change. Our registrar’s office maintains the most current requirements to ensure our students are ready for their post-high school endeavors.
English / Language Arts: 4 Credits
Four credits of college-preparatory English
*No more than one credit of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement
Mathematics: 4 Credits
Must include the following areas:
- Algebra I, Integrated Math I, or equivalent
- Algebra II, Integrated Math II, or equivalent
- Geometry, Integrated Math II, or equivalent
- 4th credit of mathematics (student’s choice)
Sciences: 3 Credits
Two credits of college-preparatory science
Must include or integrate the following in two of these three subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
*One credit of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one credit of the requirement.
Social Sciences: 3 Credits
Option 1
- One semester of World or European History + one semester of Geography and World Cultures
- One credit of U.S. History
- One semester of Civics or U.S. Government
- One semester of Economics
Option 2
- One credit of World or European History
- One semester of U.S. History + one semester of Geography and World Cultures
- One semester of Civics or U.S. Government
- One semester of Economics
World Languages: 2 Credits
Two credits of the same language other than English are required. (Three credits/3rd level of high school instruction recommended)
*American Sign Language and classical languages, such as Latin and Greek, are acceptable. *Courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill this requirement
Visual and Performing Arts: 1 Credit
One credit (2 semesters) of visual and performing arts chosen from the following disciplines: dance, drama/theater, music, interdisciplinary arts, or visual art
Physical Education / Health: 2 Credits
Two credits of physical education/health
*Must include one semester of health
*Requirements are subject to change to align with State / National updates
**Semester = .5 credit
Electives: 1 Credit
Electives include courses beyond department requirements.
College Preparatory Diploma Requirements
COLLEGE PREPARATORY Total: 20 Credits
English — 4 Credits
Math — 4 Credits
Sciences — 3 Credits
Social Sciences — 3 Credits
Physical Education / Health — 2 Credits
Visual and Performing Arts — 1 Credit
World Languages — 2 Credits
Elective — 1 Credit
General Studies Track
Our General Studies track is for students not planning on attending a four-year university directly after high school graduation. With the general studies diploma, students can attend a community college or trade school, join the military, or go straight into the workforce. In addition, the requirements for our general studies diploma are significantly less than the college prep diploma.
English: 3 Credits
Three credits in the areas of English / Language Arts
Mathematics: 2 Credits
One credit of Algebra I, Integrated Math I, or equivalent
One credit of Mathematics, student’s choice
Sciences: 2 Credits
Complete at least two courses in the areas of biological and physical sciences
Social Sciences: 3 Credits
Option 1
- One semester of World or European History + one semester of Geography and World Cultures
- One credit of U.S. History
- One semester of Civics or U.S. Government
- One semester of Economics
Option 2
- One credit of World or European History
- One semester of U.S. History + one semester of Geography and World Cultures
- One semester of Civics or U.S. Government
- One semester of Economics
World Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Career and Technical Education: 1 Credit
One credit in the area of world language, visual and performing arts, or career technical education. To satisfy the minimum course requirement, a credit in American Sign Language shall be deemed a course in a foreign language
Physical Education / Heath: 2 Credits
Two credits in the area of physical education
*Health courses can count toward the physical education requirement
*Requirements are subject to change to align with State / National updates
**Semester = .5 credit
General Studies Diploma Requirements
GENERAL STUDIES Total: 13 Credits
English — 3 Credits
Math — 2 Credits
Sciences — 2 Credits
Social Sciences — 3 Credits
Physical Education / Health — 2 Credits
Visual and Performing Arts — 1 Credit
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