Graduating from Colton High School

  • Graduation is based upon completion of 220 credits. Credits earned beyond the specifically required courses below will be considered electives. Five semester credits are earned for each semester course passed (except for courses that are board approved to receive more). Students must be careful not to repeat courses, as no academic courses are awarded as repeated credits. 

    Your school counselor is one of your best resources as you plan for finishing high school and preparing for college.


     

  • Courses and Credits are Required for ALL Students
    English (English I, II, III, and IV) 40 Credits
    World History 10 Credits
    U.S. History 10 credits
    Principles of Democracy  5 Credits
    Economics 5 Credits
    Mathematics (Algebra I required) 20 Credits
    Natural Science I (Physical) 
    10 Credits
    Natural Science II (Biological) 
    10 Credits
    Fine Arts OR Foreign Language OR Career Technical Education 10 Credits
    Physical Education 20 Credits
    Electives 80 Credits
     Total 220 Credits
  • Sample 4-Year Plan
    Freshmen English I
    Algebra 1
    Biology
    World Language I
    Visual/Performing Arts
    P.E.
    Sophomore English II
    Geometry
    AP World History
    World Language II
    Chemistry
    P.E.
    Junior English III
    Algebra 2
    AP U.S. History
    Physics
    World Language III
    Elective
    Senior English IV
    Pre-Calculus
    Principles of Dem/Economics
    Science Elective
    Elective
    Elective