Understanding A-G High School Classes for College Preparation
Discover the importance of A-G high school classes as prerequisites for UC and CSU admission in California. Learn about the specific requirements and recommendations for subjects like Social Science, English, Math, Laboratory Science, Language Other than English, Visual and Performing Arts, and College Prep Electives. Make informed decisions for successful college entrance and academic preparation.
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A thr ough G A thr ough G Requir ements Requir ements 1
The A-Gs are. 15 high school classes you must take to go directly to a UC or CSU from high school. The classes that will prepare you to succeed in college. Grades earned in A-G classes taken during the 10th and 11th grade are used to calculate your college entrance GPA. 2
W hat you need to know Without the A-Gs you can t even apply to a 4 year public university in California Being close doesn t count you must take them all! A-Gs are college preparatory classes, so you should take them all even if you plan to go to a private university or out of state school. 3
What else? They are not the same as the graduation requirements. You must earn a C or better in these classes. A-Gs can change from year to year and are not the same at each high school - ask your College Facilitator or Academic Counselor which classes meet the requirements at your high school. 4
Social Science A 2 years required 5
English B 4 years required 6
Math C 3 years required 4 years recommended 7
Laboratory Science 2 years required 3 years recommended D 8
Language Other than English 2 years required (of the same E language) 3 years recommended 9
Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required F 10
College Prep Elective G 1 year required 11
Rem em ber... Meeting the A-G requirement doesn t mean taking extra classes it means taking the right classes. Not all classes are A-G classes. Make sure you take the right classes by asking your counselor every time you sign up for new classes. Being close doesn t count be sure to take them all! 12
Going above and beyond the A-Gs Honors Worth an extra grade point (you can earn higher than a 4.0 GPA if you get straight A s!) AP Advanced Placement Worth an extra grade point (same as Honors!) You can take a test afterward to earn college credit. 13
