Inderkum High School
Graduation Requirements
1. Pass the following classes:
English (4 years/ 40 credits)
Mathematics (2 years/ 20 credits) must pass Algebra 1
Physical Education (2 years/20 credits)
Physical Science (1 year/ 10 credits)
Life Science (1 year/ 10 credits)
World Geography (1 semester/ 5 credits)
Health (1 semester/ 5 credits)
World History (1 year/ 10 credits)
U.S. History (1 year/ 10 credits)
American Government (1 semester/ 5 credits)
Economics (1 semester/ 5 credits)
Visual and Performing Arts (1 year/ 10 credits)
World Language (1 year/ 10 credits)
Technology (1 year/ 10 credits)
2. Complete a total of 220 credits.
3. Pass the California High School Exit Examinations in Language Arts and
Mathematics.
College Entrance Requirements
Community Colleges (2-Year Degree) Admission requirements: 1. Be eighteen years old, or 2. Earn a high school diploma, or 3. Pass the California High School Proficiency Examination. Placement tests are required in math and English. Some local campuses: Folsom Lake, Sierra, American River, Sacramento City and Cosumnes River.
California State Universities and Colleges (4-Year Degree) Admission is determined by 1. Being a High School graduate, 2. Meeting the eligibility index of grade point average and scores on either the ACT or SAT college entrance tests and 3. Having completed the 15 unit subject requirements listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Placement tests are required in math and English. Campuses include Sacramento, Chico, Humbolt, Fresno, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, San Diego and 16 other locations.
University of California (4-Year Degree) Admission requirements: 1. Complete the 15 unit “a-g” subject requirements. 2. Attain a 2.8 grade point average or above in the “a-g” subjects and meet the eligibility index, which includes SAT Reasoning test (or ACT) and SAT subject tests scores and 3. Submit test scores from the SAT Reasoning test (or ACT) and two test scores from the SAT Subject Tests.
UC/CSU Subject Requirements
a. History/Social Science 2 Years Includes one year U.S. History
b. English 4 Years
c. Mathematics 3 Years (4 Recommended) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
d. Laboratory Science 2 Years (3 Recommended) Biology, Chemistry, Physics
e. Language other than English 2 Years (3 Recommended) Same Language each year
f. Visual Performing Arts 1 Year
g. College Preparatory Electives 1 Year Chosen from approved course list
Private and Out-of-State Schools Students meeting the University of California entrance requirements generally will meet requirements of private and out-of-state schools. Refer to an individual school’s catalog and web site for specifics.
