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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
The valedictorians of each high school’s graduating class shall be all the students with cumulative grade point averages of 4.0 or higher, based on all courses taken, except physical education courses. The valedictorian GPA calculation shall include twelve-week progress reports issued in the second semester of their twelfth-grade year. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their academic records and reporting any errors to the school administration for resolution within ten days following the posting of twelve-week grades.
Each high school will identify and recognize a "Scholar of Scholars" who will be the student with the highest overall weighted grade point average based only upon coursework in the following academic disciplines: English, History/Social Science, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Language, as well as all Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate courses. Transferable college-level coursework taken as part of concurrent enrollment will also be used to identify the “Scholar of Scholars.” This "Scholar of Scholars" will be given the opportunity to speak at graduation ceremonies.
In the event of a tie, the student who has taken the most honors level and/or advanced placement courses will be the "Scholar of Scholars." If a tie still exists, the student who has earned the most credits will be selected. If still tied, the student with the highest SAT scores will be selected.
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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