Graduation Requirements
Helix Charter High School is a college prepatory school. Helix graduates will have met the A-G requirements needed to attend California Univeristy and State colleges. As you go over A-G you will see a slight difference in our graduation requirements and A-G. Our students must do more than just meet A-G to graduate.
A-G Requirements A: Social Science -2 years for A-G & 3 1/2 years for HS Graduation ITSS (Grad Requirement) World Hist or AP Euro (Grad & A Requirement) US Hist (Grad &A Requirement) Political Science/Economics (Can Be G Requirement is a Grad. Requirement) B: English -4 years for A-G and HS Graduation C: Mathematics: 3 Years A-G and HS Graduation Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry (Recommend 4 years) D: Laboratory Science- 2 years A-G For HS Graduation 2 ½ years Earth Science (Grad Requirement) Biology (Grad & D Requirement) Physics or Chemistry (Grad & D Requirement) (Recommend 3 years) E: Language other than English 2 years same language A-G and HS Graduation Recommend 3 years F: Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year A-G and HS Graduation G: College prep elective 1 year A-G and HS Graduation | Helix Graduation Requirements Additional classes: • 2 years PE • 1-½ years Tech (part of Major) Additional Requirements: • 220 credits • First Aid • Community Service (40 hours total) • Sophomore Presentation • Senior Project/ Proposal/Paper/Presentation • Pass California HS Exit Exam • ACT or SAT strongly recommended |
