Thursday, May 3, 2012

A-G's are important!

Hi everyone. It's been too long since my last post. But anyway, i'll be finishing 8th grade and be on my way to high school soon. And after high school, then next, hopefully, college. To be accepted into a college, you must meet the a-g requirements. These should be followed all throughout highschool. A university college requires more than a CSU college, but most requirements are the same. Plan to take your highschool classes accordingly if you're planning to even go to college. Here is a list of all the requirements:

A-G Requirements

In order to be eligible to attend any school in the University of California (UC) or the California State University (CSU) systems as a freshman, you must take certain classes in high school. These classes are known as the "A-G Subjects:"
  1. History/Social Science - 2 years required: One year of U.S. History or ½ year of U.S. History and ½ year of civics or American Government. CSU requires one additional year of Social Science. UC requires one year of world history, cultures, and geography.
  2. English - 4 years required: Four years of college preparatory English
  3. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended: Classes must include the topics of algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Approved integrated math courses can also fulfill this requirement.
  4. Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended: CSU requires one biological and one physical. UC requires classes in at least two of the following areas: biology, chemistry, and physics.
  5. Language Other Than English (Foreign Language) - 2 years required, 3 years recommended: At least two years of the same language.
  6. Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required: One yearlong course in dance, drama/theatre, music, or visual art.
  7. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required: One additional year in any of the above A-F areas or other approved elective.