Excelsior School

UC/CSU-Approved Courses List

 

a-History / Social Science - 2 years required

Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures or Geography; and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of American Government/Civics

Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
U.S. History AB   U.S. History    
World History, Cultures, & Geog. AB   World History / Geography / Cultures    
 
b-English - 4 years required
Four years of college preparatory English. Students may only use 1 year of ESL/ELD, SDAIE, or Sheltered English.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
English 10AB   English    
English 11AB   English    
English 12AB   English    
English 9AB   English    
English AB (H)   English H  
 
c-Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended
Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in Elementary Algebra/Algebra 1, Geometry and Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
Algebra IAB   Algebra 1    
Geometry AB   Geometry    
Intermediate Alg./Trigonometry AB   Algebra 2    
Math Analysis AB   Advanced Mathematics   Pre-Calculus  
 
d-Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
Two years of laboratory science, including two of the three fundamental disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This requirement can also be met by completing the latter two years of a 3-year Integrated Science program.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
Biology AB   Biological Science    
Chemistry (AP)   Chemistry AP  
Chemistry AB   Chemistry    
Physics - Lab   Physics    
 
e-Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
Two years of the same language other than English.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
French IAB   LOTE Year 1    
French IIAB   LOTE Year 2    
French IIIAB   LOTE Year 3    
Spanish IAB   LOTE Year 1    
Spanish IIAB   LOTE Year 2    
Spanish IIIAB   LOTE Year 3    
 
f-Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
Art History & Analysis AB Art History & Analysis AB Visual Arts (Intro)    
introduction to music theory intro music Music (Intro)    
 
g-Elective - 1 year required
One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above. All courses must be listed under "a-f" above with the exception of courses marked with a blue diamond () in Mathematics, Language Other than English, and VPA; plus the following:
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors Type Course Notes
Computer Science (Programming) AB   Math    
Creative Writing AB   English    
Economics AB   History / Social Science   Semester  
Physical/Earth Science AB   Science-Physical