Credit Check Cheat Sheet
(Class of 2016)
Soaring to the Future
Graham Kapowsin High School
In order to help you with credit checks and course selection, the courses that count for graduation
requirements are listed below. For students with an IEP, please speak with your case manager
regarding IEP classes and graduation requirements.
Communication Arts: 4.0 credits
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9th Grade: CA 9 or Honors CA 9
10th Grade: CA 10 or Honors CA 10
11th Grade: English Language Arts 11 or AP Language & Composition
12th Grade: English Language Arts 12 or AP Literature and Composition
Social Studies: 3.0 credits
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9th Grade:
10th Grade:
11th Grade:
12th Grade:
Economics
World History or AP World History
US Studies or AP US Studies
Civics or AP Government & Politics
Science: 2.0 credits
 9th Grade:
Physical Science
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 10 Grade: Biology
 Students typically receive their science credits through Physical Science and Biology. The
following courses may also count for science credit: Earth Science, Environmental Science,
Zoology, Marine Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP
Chemistry, AP Physics, Health Sciences 2
Math: 3.0 credits
 Students must complete
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Algebra I or Applied Algebra
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Geometry or Applied Geometry
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Advanced Algebra
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Must take a Health course as a pre-requisite to Physical Fitness
Health 0.5 credit
 Intro to Health & Fitness
 Intro to Medical Careers (Health
Sciences 1)
 Applied Anatomy/Physiology
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Child Development I
Nutrition and Fitness
Personal Relations
Sports Medicine
Physical Fitness 1.5 Credits
 Aerobics
 Field/Court Sports
 Weight Training
 Fitness Walking
 JROTC Army
Health or Physical Fitness 0.5 credit
 Any courses listed above.
Fine Arts: 1 credit
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Band Classes
Choir Classes
Orchestra
Theatre Classes
Art Survey
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Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Graphic Design
Digital Photography
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Video Productions
Ceramics/Pottery
Metals/Jewelry and Design
Advanced Studio Art
AP Studio Art
Occupational Education/Career & Technical Education: 1 credit (Course Codes beginning with CT).
 All courses listed in the Career/Technical Education section of the course description book
count toward the Occupational Education credit.
Career Education=0.5 credit and Culminating Project=0.5 credit
 Students must complete their Portfolio and Student Led Conferences through Careers class in
grades 9-12. Students must pass each semester during 9-12 grades. 0.125 credit is awarded
for each semester passed.
Electives: 5 credits
 Any classes listed in the course description book may count toward elective credit.
 Students may not count a class in more than one credit area, however, there are some Career
and Technical Education courses which may be used to meet two graduation requirements.
For example, Health Science I may count toward Career and Technical Education and Health
and Fitness.
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 22.5
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