Academic Information
LOS OSOS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR STUDENTS
Freshman Year (Ninth Grade)
English I (two semesters) - required
Science I (two semesters) - required
Mathematics (two semesters) - required
Physical Education (two semesters) - required
Foreign Language or elective (two semesters) - required
Elective (two semesters) - required
Sophomore Year (Tenth Grade)
English II (two semesters) - required
Science (two semesters) - required
Mathematics (two semesters) - required
Physical Education (two semesters) - required
World History/Culture (two semesters) - required
Foreign Language or elective (two semesters) – required
Junior Year (Eleventh Grade)
English III (two semesters) - required
U.S. History (two semesters) - required
Elective/Science (two semesters) - required
Elective/Mathematics (two semesters) - required
Elective (two semesters) - required
Elective (two semesters) - required
Senior Year (Twelfth Grade)
English IV (two semesters) - required
Economics (one semester) - required
Government (one semester) - required
Elective (two semesters) - required
Elective (two semesters) - required
Elective
Elective
University of California/California State University Minimum Course Requirements ("A-G" P):
Required “C” or better grade on transcript
Social Science 2 years
English 4 years
Math 3 years (4 recommended: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus)
Laboratory Science 2 years (3 recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy)
Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended – same language)
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Electives 1 year (Advanced coursework selected from: History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, and Fine Arts)
Tests
SAT I – Scholastic Aptitude Test
SAT II – Subject Exam
ACT – American College Test
University of California SAT I & SAT II or ACT & SAT II
California State University SAT I or ACT
The lower the GPA, the higher the score required for admission.
The University of California and California State University have aligned their respective admission requirements. Part of this alignment has taken place in the area of electives, specifically a Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) requirement. Because of this new format the University system has adopted a phase-in approach to allow high schools time to develop courses to meet the requirement.
- Applicants will be required to present a full-year course in visual or performing arts.