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Course Pathways
Possible Academic Pathways for a Research & Technology Academy Student

Sample 9th Grade Course of Study
English 9
Earth/Physical Science*
World History I/Health
Foreign Language
Math
Physical Education
Elective
*Biology may be taken by qualified students

Sample 10th Grade Course of Study
English 10
Biology*
World History 2/3
Foreign Language
Math
Physical Education
Elective
*for students who did not take Biology in 9th grade
**Shaded courses represent courses taken within the Research and Technology Academy.

Other Graduation, CSU and UC Requirements

High School Graduation:
  • Physical Education - 20 Credits (2 years)
  • Foreign Language/ 10 Credits (1 year) in 2 of the 3 areas
  • Visual and Performing Arts/ Technology
  • Other Electives: 80 Credits
CSU Requirements:
  • Foreign Language (2 years of the same language)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
  • Lab Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended)
  • Elective Credits: 20 Credits (In English, History, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, and/or Visual and Performing Arts)
UC Requirements:
  • Foreign Language (2 years of the same language required, 3 years recommended)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
  • Lab Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended)
  • History (1 year ofHistory)
  • Elective Credits: 20 Credits (In English, History, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, and/or Visual and Performing Arts)