Freshmen

To receive a KHSD Diploma, students must pass and complete the following required courses and credits:

English 40 semester units (4 years)

Math 30 semester units (3 years)

Science 20 semester units (2 years)

(10 units in Biology AND 10 units in Intro to Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics)

Social Studies 30 semester units (3 years)

Fine Art or Foreign Language 10 semester units (1 year)

P.E. 20 semester units (2 years)

Health 5 semester units (1 semester)

Miscellaneous 65 semester units

Students who satisfy the A-G requirements are eligible to apply to a four year university:

A. History/Social Science 2 years
(World History, AP European History, US History)
B. English 4 years
C. Mathematics 3 years (4 years recommended) D. Laboratory Science 2 years (3 years recommended)
(Intro to Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
E. Language other than English 2 years (3 years recommended)
F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
G. College-Preparatory Elective 1 year

* All A-G courses must be college preparatory level or higher, and must be passed with a grade of a “C” or better

**By completing the recommended years, a student will be more competitive in the college application process