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High school graduation requirements and college/university entrance requirements are not the same. Course selection should be based on academic, career, and personal interest. Student interests and goals should guide the path through high school.

College admission requirements will vary from school to school and it is recommended that students check admission requirements before applying to their college of choice. Students are encouraged to reach out to their High School Counselor if they have questions about graduation requirements or the college admission process.

SallyAnn Roth - School Counselor - Caseload A-D

sallyann.roth@heartlandcharterschool.com | 626.923.9561

Rachel Moore - School Counselor - Caseload E-K

rachel.moore@heartlandcharterschool.com | 661.381.9235

Anna Hickel - School Counselor - Caseload L-Q

anna.hickel@heartlandcharterschool.com | 916.534.8578

Sara Anaya - School Counselor - Caseload R-Z

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Subject requirement (A-G)CSU/UC Minimum Admission RequirementsMinimum Credits

A) History

One year of US History (or one semester of US History and one semester of American Government)

One year of World History

20

B) English

Four years of college-preparatory English

40

C) MathematicsThree years of college-preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. A fourth year of math is strongly recommended. A geometry course must be completed.

Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades.

30

D) Science

Two years of college-preparatory science, including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. One year of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement.

20

E) Language other than English

Two years of language other than English. Two years in the same language, three years recommended.

Courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement.

20

F) Visual and performing arts

One yearlong course of visual and performing arts chosen from the following disciplines: dance, music, theater, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts. (Two one-semester courses from the same discipline is also acceptable)

10

G) College-preparatory elective

One year (two semesters) chosen from courses specific to the elective (G) subject area or courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements of the A-F subjects. (Can include Economics)

10


Total

150

*Please note the following: 

  • To meet minimum admission requirements, students must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a letter grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to their last year of high school
  • Competitive applications will go above and beyond the minimum admission requirements
  • Select Community College courses may meet A-G requirements
  • In addition to the minimum A-G requirements, students must fulfill the Heartland graduation subject requirements to be eligible for graduation
Total =200 Credits
Subject AreaGraduation RequirementsTotal Credits
Social Studies6 semester courses
( Must include 1 year of US History, 1 year World History, 1 semester of Government, and 1 semester of Economics)
30
English6 semester courses30
Math4 semester courses
( Algebra 1 must be completed)
20
Science4 semester courses
( Must include 1 year of Physical Science and 1 year of Life Science)
20
Visual & Performing Arts
World Language
Career Tech Education (CTE)
2 semester courses10
Electives18 semester courses90

* Please note that once a subject area graduation requirement has been fulfilled, all excess credits will be rolled over to the Electives category.

Suggested Course Sequences

UC/CSU A-G University Entrance Requirements
Heartland Charter School/CDE Graduation Requirements
English (40 credits)
English (30 credits)
English 9AEnglish 9B
English 9AEnglish 9B
English 10AEnglish 10B
English 10AEnglish 10B
English 11AEnglish 11B
English 11AEnglish 11B
English 12AEnglish 12B


Mathematics (30 credits minimum)
Mathematics (20 credits)
Algebra 1AAlgebra 1B
Algebra 1AAlgebra 1B
Geometry AGeometry B
Other Math AOther Math B
Algebra 2AAlgebra 2B


Social Studies (30 credits)
Social Studies (30 credits)
World History AWorld History B
World History AWorld History B
US History AUS History B
US History AUS History B
GovernmentEconomics
GovernmentEconomics
Science (20 credits)
Science (20 credits)
Biology A with LabsBiology B with Labs
Life Science ALife Science B
Chemistry A with LabsChemistry B with Labs
Physical Science APhysical Science B
Language other than English (20 credits minimum)
Language other than English (LOTE) / Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)/Career Tech Education (CTE) (10 credits)
Spanish / French / Other 1ASpanish / French / Other 1B
Spanish / French / Other 1ASpanish / French / Other 1B
Spanish / French / Other 2ASpanish / French / Other 2B
LOTE or VPA A, or CTELOTE or VPA B, or CTE





Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) (10 credits)



VPA Course AVPA Course B


Electives (50 credits)
Electives (90 credits)
College Prep Elective ACollege Prep Elective B
Elective 1 AElective 1 B
Elective 2 AElective 2 B
Elective 2 AElective 2 B
Elective 3 AElective 3 B
Elective 3 AElective 3 B
Elective 4 AElective 4 B
Elective 4 AElective 4 B
Elective 5 AElective 5 B
Elective 5 AElective 5 B



Elective 6 AElective 6 B



Elective 7 AElective 7 B



Elective 8 AElective 8 B



Elective 9 AElective 9 B