A-G/ Grad Requirements Chart

The University of California has developed what is called their ‘a-g” list, using the alphabet to track the required number of courses in different content areas. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better to have course credit recognized by the universities. Credo’s graduation requirements meet, and in some cases, exceed the application requirements for the University of California and California State University systems.

Outline of Credo Graduation Requirements:

A  – History and Social Studies: 

30 Credits are required in the following areas:

• U.S. History – 10 credits
• American Government – 5 credits
• Economics – 5 credits
• World History – 10 credits

• Four years or 40 credits

C – Mathematics

• 3 years or 30 credits,  must pass Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry. 4 years recommended

D – Laboratory Science 

• Credo students are enrolled in 4 years of science earning 40 credits. Students must earn 10 credits in Biology and at least 10 credits in one physical science subject with lab.

E – Language other than English

• 30 Credits and Level 3. Four years and 40 credits are recommended.

F – Visual & Performing Arts

• 10 Credits of visual and performing arts are required. Students are enrolled in art and music during 9th and 10th grade.
  

G – College Prep Elective

• 10 Credits from a-f courses.

Additional Electives

• 34.5 credits

Physical Education 

• 20 Credits

Community Service 

• 20 hours per year in grades 9-11
• 40 hours grade 12 (to be completed during Senior Service Project in Spring)

Senior Portrait

• Twelfth-grade students are enrolled in a senior portrait course in which they complete a self-portrait in either clay or oil paint.