Graduation Requirements Westwood High School

Graduation Requirements Core 4x4 4 English credits 4 Math credits 4 Social Studies credits 4 Science credits Other Requirements 2 LOTE credits 1 Fine Art 1 PE 7 Electives 27 Credits in total

English-4 Credits Multiple Pathways 9th 10th 11th 12th English 1 Pre-AP/IB English 1 Pre-AP/IB English 2 AP or IB English 3 AP or IB English 4 Any class from above Dual Credit English 3 Dual Credit English 4

Multivariable Calculus Math-4 Credits Double Block Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Double Block Geometry Geometry PreAP Geometry Double Block Algebra 2 Algebra 2 PreAP Algebra 2 AQR Statistics AP Statistics Precal OnRamps Precal PreAP Precal Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus

Social Studies-4 Credits Most common pathways

9th 10th 11th 12th Science-4 Credits Most common pathways Biology IPC Science of choice Chemistry Physics Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Pre-IB Biology Pre-IB Chemistry IB Science

LOTE-2 Credits Spanish German French ASL (American Sign Language) Chinese Latin Must be 2yrs of the same language

Fine Art & PE-1 Credit Each Choir Art Theater Tech Theater Orchestra Band* Dance* Functional Fitness Team Sports Athletics ROTC Band* Dance*

Academy Elective Options-7 Credits Architectural Design Business, Mgt, Admin Finance Marketing Debate Journalism Graphic Design Video Production Animation Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Human Services Biomedical Sciences Health Science Computer Science Engineering Band Choir Dance Music/Piano Orchestra Theatre Visual Art ***If your student takes more than the required amount of credits in any area, the extra credits count towards electives. For example, if your child takes 5 math credits, the 5th one counts towards your child’s electives

Endorsements Students on the Distinguished Level of Achievement graduation plan will need an endorsement in one of the following areas: STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Service Multidisciplinary Studies *Academic and Elective options available to meet Endorsement requirements

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Sample Four Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 World Geo World Hist U.S. Hist Gov/Econ Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci LOTE Elective PE (or Elective) Fine Art (or Elective) Endorsement Endorsement Elective This is a sample of a basic plan. There are multiple routes to meet the requirements for graduation. You will work with your counselor to select appropriate courses for your plan.