The following chart reflects general entrance requirement credits and subject areas:
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SUBJECT |
MINIMUM CREDIT REQS FOR PUBLIC, FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES |
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ENGLISH |
4 years |
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MATHEMATICS |
3 years–algebra II or higher |
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SCIENCE |
2 years |
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SOCIAL STUDIES |
3 years |
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WORLD LANGUAGES |
2 years of same language* |
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VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS |
1 year |
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SUBJECT |
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES |
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ENGLISH |
4 years |
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MATHEMATICS |
3–4 years–algebra II or higher |
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SCIENCE |
3–4 years |
|
SOCIAL STUDIES |
3–4 years |
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WORLD LANGUAGES |
3–4 years of same language |
|
VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS |
2–3 years |
*American Sign Language counts as world language
Science Requirement for College Entrance
Students are required to take one year of an algebra-based biology, chemistry or physics course to meet the minimum college admission standard in science for Washington State University, University of Washington, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University and Central Washington University.
Sample Courses for a College Bound Student
This is a sample course sequence for a student preparing to attend a four-year university. Every course sequence may differ slightly.
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Freshman |
Sophomore |
Junior |
Senior |
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English l (English 9) |
English ll (English 10) |
English lll/English Elective |
English lV/English Elective |
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Algebra l |
Geometry |
Algebra II/Trig |
Pre-Calculus |
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Biology |
Chemistry |
US History |
Current World Issues/Govt |
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World History |
World Language |
World Language |
Career Related Elective |
|
Health/ Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Occupational Education |
Career Related Elective |
|
Fine Art |
Fine Art |
Career Related Elective |
Career Related Elective |
Sample Courses for a Vocational Program
This is a sample course sequence for a student preparing to attend a vocational education program. Every course sequence may differ slightly.
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Freshman |
Sophomore |
Junior |
Senior |
|
English l (English 9) |
English ll (English 10) |
English lll/American Literature |
English lV/AP English |
|
Pre-Algebra or Algebra l |
Biology |
Math |
Current World Affairs |
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Physical Science |
Algebra I |
US History |
Electives |
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Computers |
World History |
Vocational or Fine Arts |
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Health/ Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Electives |
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Vocational or Fine Arts Electives |
Vocational or Fine Arts Electives |
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