A-G
Requirements
a. History
/ Social Science
Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical
geography and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S.
history and one-half year of civics or American government.
- World History,
Cultures, and Historical Geography – One year, which can
be met by a single integrated course or by two one-semester courses
that are not predominately U.S. History; and
- U.S. History
/ American Government (Civics) – One year of U.S. History,
or one-half year of U.S. History combined with one-half year of
American government (Civics)
c. English
Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent
and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.
- Reading.
Acceptable courses must require extensive reading of a variety
of literary genres, including classical and/or contemporary works.
Reading assignments must include full-length works. Excerpts from
anthologies, articles, etc., can be supplemental but cannot constitute
the main component of reading assignments.
- Writing.
Courses must also require substantial, recurrent practice in writing
extensive, structured papers. Student must demonstrate understanding
of rhetorical, grammatical, and syntactical patterns, forms, and
structures through responding to texts of varying lengths in unassisted
writing assignments.
c.
Mathematics
Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the
topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional
geometry.
- Elementary
Algebra
- Geometry.
Courses must include topics in two- and three-dimensional geometry.
- Advanced
Algebra
d. Laboratory
Science
Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge
in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry,
and physics.
- Integrated
Science. The science requirement could be met by a three-year
integrated course sequence (see Notes 5 and 6 below).
- Alternative
Courses. Laboratory courses that address the basic concepts and
skills in one of the three core sciences - biology, chemistry,
or physics - may also be appropriate for this requirement if they
have the necessary prerequisites. Courses that combine topics
from biology, chemistry, and/or physics, but do not address a
majority of the core concepts that would be expected in any one
of the three core sciences will be considered for "g"
elective credit, rather than "d" lab science credit
e. Language
Other Than English
Two
years of the same language other than English.
f. Visual
& Performing Arts
One
year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
g. College
Preparatory Elective
One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f"
courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or
courses that have been approved solely for use as "g"
electives.
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