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HMSA Curriculum for Success
In order to graduate with a HMSA diploma, every student must complete
the required courses listed below. The courses are classified by the A
– G subject requirements. These A – G requirements are certified by the
University of California school system. Students must also pass the
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). HMSA is a true college preparatory high school, with every student required to take the PSAT, SAT and ACT. Required “A – G” Courses “A” - History/Social Science 3 courses, 3 years, 30 credits “B” - English 4 courses, 4 years, 40 credits “C” - Math 4 courses, 4 years, 40 credits “D” - Laboratory Science 4 courses, 4 years, 40 credits “E” - Language Other than English 3 courses, 3 years, 30 credits “F” - Visual and Performing Art 1 course, 1 year, 10 credits “G” - College Preparatory Electives 1 course, 1 year, 10 credits The above courses add up to 200 credits; students will then need to do a minimum of 25 credits in any of the additional courses offered to reach the necessary 225 to graduate. Students are encouraged to take as many additional courses as possible, in order to prepare for college admissions. The following table is the courses offered at HMSA and in what years different courses can be taken.
Each course above is worth 10 credits, unless marked with a (s) for semester which is 5 credits. Courses marked AP stand for Advanced Placement. |
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