English: Four (4) units – 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

Oral Communications: One-half (1/2) unit

Mathematics: Four (4) units (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)

Algebra I or Algebra A & B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9 Geometry or Investigating
Geometry or Geometry A & B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9-10
*A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement.
Algebra II
Choice of: Transitions to College Math, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Computer Math, Algebra III, or an Advanced Placement Math (comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable).

Natural Science: Three (3) units with lab experience chosen from

Physical Science
Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics or Principles of Technology I & II or PIC Physics

Social Studies: Three (3) units

Civics - One-half (1/2) unit
World History - One unit
U. S. History - One unit

Physical Education: One-half (1/2) unit
Note: While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate.

Health and Safety: One-half (1/2) unit

Economics: One half (1/2) unit – dependent upon the certification of the teacher teaching the course, this can count toward the required three (3) social studies credits or the six (6) required Career Focus elective credits.

Fine Arts: One-half (1/2) unit

Career Focus: Six (6) units

Total: 22 units

All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to the curriculum policy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate.

Mills University Studies High School