High School
Graduation Requirements
| Requirements | BCS Graduation | CA Dept. of Education | UC / CSU Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| History / Social Science | 3.5 years (35 units) | 3 years | 2 years |
| English | 4 years (40 units) | 3 years | 4 years |
| Mathematics* | 4 years (40 units) *Taken IN High School | 2 years *Must include Algebra 1 | 3 years (4 years recommended) *Must be Algebra 1, Geometry, and Alg. 2 or equivalent |
| Science | 3 years (30 units) | 2 years *Must physical and biological | 2 years (3 years recommended) *Must include 1 physical and 1 biological science (or 2 phy. and 1 bio) |
| LOTE (Language other than English) | 2 years (20 units) | **1 year of either foreign language or visual and performing arts | 2 years of same language (3 years recommended) |
| Visual / Performing Arts | 1 year (10 units) | ** | 1 year *Must be a year long course or 2 semesters of same discipline |
| College Prep. Elective | N/A | N/A | 1 year *Any UC approved class in any academic area that goes above and beyond the requirements listed above |
| Bible | 4 years (40 units) or *5 units per semester enrolled at BCHS | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Education | 2 years (20 units) *Can earn PE credits by playing school sports. | 2 years | N/A |
| Additional core Computers | 3 years (30 units) (5 units) | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units: 270 | 13 courses completed | 15 courses completed with a semester grade of C or better. 11 of these courses completed PRIOR to 12th grade |