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California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) provides students with in-depth, grade-appropriate information to support college, career, and financial aid planning and applications all in one site. Every 9-12th grade student needs to have a CCGI account using their personal email address.
California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) provides students with in-depth, grade-appropriate information to support college, career, and financial aid planning and applications all in one site. Every 9-12th grade student needs to have a CCGI account using their personal email address. ![]()
California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) provides students with in-depth, grade-appropriate information to support college, career, and financial aid planning and applications all in one site. Every 9-12th grade student needs to have a CCGI account using their personal email address.
Academics & Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete 220 (210 for Class of 23 and 24) credits to earn their high school diploma. These include individual subject requirements. Students will earn 5 credits per semester per class with a passing grade of A, B, C, or D.
Classes where students receive a grade of “F” must be repeated in order to earn the credits needed to graduate and earn a diploma.
Graduation requirements by subject:
- 4 years English
- 3 years Mathematics (to include Algebra I)
- 2 years Science (one life and one physical)
- 3 years Social Science
- 1 year Fine Art or World Language or CTE
- 2 years Physical Education
- In addition to...
- 5 credits Health
- 65 Elective Credits
*Due to COVID19, the district adjusted graduation total credit requirements temporarily for class of 2023 and 2024 to a minimum of 210 credits.
A-G UC/CSU Requirements
High school graduation requirements are NOT the same as college admission requirements
UC & CSU minimum requirements:
a - History/Social Science- 2 years
b - English- 4 years
c - Math- 3 years (Algebra I and II, Geometry)
d - Lab Science- 2 years (1 year physical, 1 year biological)
e - Foreign Language- 2 years (3 strongly recommended)
f - Visual Performing Art- 1 year
g - College Prep Elective- 1 year
(electives must be chosen from any approved “a-f” course)
Minimum GPA in order to apply:
2.0 for CSU
3.0 for UC
**Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL “a-g” courses.**
College Entrance Testing Requirements
Here is a list from FairTest.org with a list of schools that are test-optional or test-free.
San Clemente HS Academics
GPA Calculations
Semester grade point averages will be computed using the numerical value listed below . Grades earned in Advanced Placement, IB and Honors classes will be computed using a "weighted" value. Accelerated courses do not carry a weighted grade. Physical education classes are not counted in the computation of the Academic GPA with the exception of determining eligibility.
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Regular or Standard College Prep Courses
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Advanced Placement, IB or Honors Courses
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A = 4 grade points assigned
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A = 5 grade points assigned
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B = 3 grade points assigned
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B = 4 grade points assigned
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C = 2 grade points assigned
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C = 3 grade points assigned
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D = 1 grade points assigned
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D = 1 grade point assigned
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F = 0 grade points assigned
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F = 0 grade points assigned
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