The units shall be distributed as follows:
- English language arts, four units;
- Health, one-half unit;
- Mathematics, four units, which shall include one unit of algebra II or its equivalent;
- Physical education, one-half unit;
- Science, three units with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information, which shall include the following, or their equivalent:
- Physical sciences, one unit.
- Biology, one unit.
- Advanced study in one or more of the following sciences, one unit:
- Chemistry, physics, or other physical science;
- Advanced biology or other life science;
- Astronomy, physical geology, or other earth or space science.
- Social studies, three units, which shall include both of the following:
- American history, one-half unit;
- American government, one-half unit.
- Each school shall integrate the content of economics and financial literacy, as expressed in the social studies academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE), in a social studies or other course so that all students receive this instruction.
- One sequence or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education, an approved Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program or English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies courses not otherwise required, for a total of five units[1].
- Other electives may then apply, as determined by the district’s policies.
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