Graduation Requirements

High school is the time when students begin to lay the foundation for their future. In order to accommodate the diverse needs of our student population we have developed two paths to graduation: General Education and College Preparatory. Students on the General Education path must complete 200 academic credits and students enrolling on our College Preparatory path must earn 230 academic credits. Both paths require specific courses to be completed. Students on our college preparatory path must use curriculum from our approved list. All students must complete Algebra 1 to graduate. In addition, beginning with the graduating class of 2006, students must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement to receive a high school diploma.

General Graduation Requirements

This option is suitable for students who will enter community college, vocational training, or the work force upon graduation.  It does not satisfy four-year university requirements. 

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High School Subject Area
Requirement
Course
English/Language Arts 40 Credits – 4 years English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
Basic English 1
Basic English 2
Basic English 3
Basic English 4
History/Social Studies 30 Credits – 3 years World History
US History
US Government – 1 semester
Economics – 1 semester
Basic World History
Basis US History
Basic US Gov
Basic Economics
Mathematics 20 Credits – 2 years
Must Include 1 year Algebra 1
PreAlgebra
Algebra 1
Algebra A/B
Geometry
Consumer Math
Basic PreAlgebra
Basic Algebra 1
Basic Algebra A/B
Basic Geometry
Basic Consumer Math
Science 20 Credits – 2 years
1 Year must Include Lab
Biology
Biology w/lab
Earth Science
Earth Science w/lab
Chemistry
Physics
Basic Biology
Basic Biology w/lab
Basic Earth Science
Basic Earth Science w/lab
Foreign Language OR
Visual/Performing Arts
10 Credits – 1 year Art Appreciation
VAPA Portfolio
See Course Titles List for Foreign Language Titles
Physical Education 20 Credits – 2 years Physical Education 1
Physical Education 2
Health 5 Credits – 1 semester Health
Computer Applications 5 Credits – 1 semester Select from one of the following: Computer Applications
Drafting
Computer Graphics
Web Design
Electives 50 Credits See Course Titles List
Total Minimum Credits Required for Graduation   200

 

Note:  Other courses may satisfy requirements.  Consult with your Independent Study Teacher for additional course options or see our Course Descriptions page.

College Preparatory Graduation Requirements

This option is suitable for students who will enter a California State, University of California, or other four-year college upon graduation.  For entrance to CSU/UC students must take a series of 15 courses in specific subject areas. These are called the “a-g subject area requirements.” See below for more information.  Italicized courses are pending submission and approval by the University of California.

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High School Subject Area
Requirement
Courses
“a-g” Subject Area
English/Language Arts 40 Credits – 4 years English 1 CP
English 2 CP
English 3 CP
English 4 CP
English 1 UCCP
English 2 UCCP
English 3 UCCP
English 4 UCCP
AP English
“b” – 4 yrs of
College Preparatory
English
History/Social Studies 20 Credits – 2 years World History CP
US History CP
AP US History-    UCCP
AP World History- UCCP
“a” – 2 yrs of
History/Social
Science
US Government 5 Credits – 1 semester US Government CP “g” – 1 yr of College
Preparatory Elective
Economics 5 Credits – 1 semester Economics CP “g” – 1 yr of College Preparatory Elective
Mathematics 30 Credits – 3 years Algebra 1 CP
Algebra 1 CP-S
Geometry CP
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 – S
Geometry CP
Geometry w/Adv.
Algebra
PreCalculus*
Trigonometry UCCP*
AP Calculus AB*
UCCP*
AP Statistics UCCP*

“c” – 3 yrs of College Prep Mathematics

4 yrs recommended

*Will also meet “g”
requirement       

Science 20 Credits – 2 year w/lab
1 year Life Science
1 Year Physical Science Required
Biology w/lab CP
Biology w/lab
Honors
Physics w/lab CP
Chemistry w/lab CP

“d” – 2 yrs of lab science

3 yrs recommended

Foreign Language 20 Credits – 2 yrs French 1 CP
French 2 CP
Spanish 1 CP
Spanish 2 CP
Arabic 1
Arabic 2
AP Spanish Language-UCCP
“e” – 2 yrs of Same Language other than English
Visual and Performing Arts 10 Credits – 1 yr Art Appreciation CP “f” – 1 yr of VAPA
Physical Education 20 Credits – 2 yrs Physical Ed 1
Physical Ed 2
No “a-g” requirement
Health 5 Credits – 1 semester Health No “a-g” requirement
Computer Applications 5 Credits – 1 semester Computer App
Drafting
Graphics
Web Design
No “a-g” requirement
Electives 50 Credits See course titles list AP Macroeconomics “g” – 1 yr of college prep elective. See above and course list
Total Minimum  Credits Required for Graduation     230

 

Note:  Other courses may satisfy requirements.  Consult with your Independent Study Teacher for additional course options or see our Course Descriptions page.

For a list of the FAME UC “a-g” approved course list please click on the following link:

https://pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list/ then enter FAME Public Charter School into the School or Program Name section.

We continue to develop our CP course offering.  Please contact your Independent Study Teacher for additional course options. 

BASIS @ FAME has partnered with University California College Prep to offer rigorous online College Preparatory courses.  These courses can be added to our “a-g” course list based on interest.  For more information on UCCP course offerings; please go to the following website: www.uccp.org

For more detailed information on the “a-g” subject requirements please click here

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Please keep in mind that the above course sequence is just one path to admission to University of California and California State University schools.  This is the path most commonly taken by high school students.  For additional options please click on the following links:

http://www.csumentor.edu/

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman.html

Remember:  Our Academic Counselor is available to review any of the above information with you and to answer any questions about your progress towards these admission requirements.

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