Alliance high school graduation requirements are in alignment with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) “A-G” minimum undergraduate admissions requirements. Alliance high school students must pass all courses with a grade of C or higher (basic proficiency). High school graduation requirements may vary by school with approval by the School Board of Directors.
UC and CSU A-G Requirements |
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(a) History-Social Science |
1 year of U.S. History 1 year of World History |
(b) English Language Arts |
4 years of college preparatory English |
(c) Mathematics |
3 years of college preparatory Mathematics (Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Statistics). Refer to UC A-G website to confirm appropriate math sequences, particularly for students who may have a mix of traditional and integrated courses. |
(d) Laboratory Science |
2 years of Laboratory Science |
(e) Language other than English |
2 years of the same language other than English |
(f) Visual and Performing Arts |
1 year chosen from dance, music, theater or the visual arts |
(g) College Preparatory Elective |
1 year of additional academic electives (e.g., third year of science or foreign language, fourth year of math, social science, advanced visual or performing arts) |
Curriculum and course offerings are reviewed on an annual basis and may be changed based on student needs.
Alliance Graduation Requirements
Alliance College-Ready school courses are transferable to other schools or universities to meet graduation requirements.
At the discretion of the school principal, Alliance high schools may require students to complete community service requirements as well in order to participate in graduation activities.
Alliance High School Sample Course Offerings
Subject |
Grade 9 [65 credits] |
Grade 10 [65 credits] |
Grade 11 [65 credits] |
Grade 12 [65 credits] |
(a) History-Social Science |
World History, Cultures and Historical Geography [10] |
U.S. History [10] |
American Government [5] Economics [5] |
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(b) English Language Arts |
English 9 (H) [10] |
English 10 (H) [10] |
English 11 (H) or AP English Language [10] |
English 12 (H) or AP English Literature [10] |
(c) Mathematics |
Integrated Math I or Integrated Math 2 [10] |
Integrated Math 2 or Integrated Math 3 [10] |
Integrated Math 3 or Pre-Calculus [10] |
Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC or Statistics [10] |
(d) Laboratory Science |
Biology or Environmental Science [10] |
Chemistry or Environmental Science [10] |
Chemistry or Environmental Science [10] |
Other Laboratory Science [10] |
(e) Language other than English |
Spanish 1 or Other Language [10] |
Spanish 2 or Other Language [10] |
Spanish 3 or AP Spanish Language [10] |
Spanish 4 or AP Spanish Literature [10] |
(f) Visual and Performing Arts |
Music, Dance, Drama, Art or Art History [10] |
Music, Dance, Drama, Art or Art History [10] |
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(g) College Preparatory Elective |
English Support or Math Support or Other Elective [10] |
Other Elective [10] |
Other Elective [10] |
Other Elective [10] |
Other |
Physical Education/Health [10] Advisory [5] |
Physical Education/Life Skills [10] Advisory [5] |
Advisory [5] |
Advisory [5] |