Graduation and A-G (College) Requirements

WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUMMARY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Starting with the Class of 2010

Four years of Attendance
220 Semester periods of credit to include the following: 

English 40 (4 years)
Math (including Algebra 1) 30 (3 years)
Science 30 (3 years)
Biological Science 10 (1 year)
Physical Science 10 (1 year)
Additional Year of Biological or Physical Science 10 (1 year)
Social Sciences 30 (3 years) to include:
World Civilization 10 (1 year)
U.S. History 10 (1 year) 
Government 5 (1 semester)
Economics 5 (1 semester)
Physical Education 20 (2 years)
Practical Arts/Advanced Academic Course Work 10 (1 year)
Visual and Performing Arts 10 (1 year)
Electives 50 credits
TOTAL 220 credits

4-Year College Requirements

 

Students who are applying to a 4-year college need to take the SAT and/or ACT. More information can be found on the following websites:

 

SAT:  www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org