At Bayfront Charter, every student is enrolled in coursework aligned with the "A-G" requirements set by the CSU/UC system, and our graduation requirements mirror those standards. To maintain A-G eligibility, students must earn a "C" or better in each required A-G course. We're committed to keeping every student on track for their college and post-secondary goals.

Graduation Requirements

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Graduation Requirements

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    A. History & Social Science

    (3 courses required)

    Three units (equivalent to Three years) of history/social science required.

    2026-27 Course Offerings: World History, US History, American Government/Economics, AP Government & Politics.

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    B. English

    (4 courses required)

    Four units (equivalent to four years) of college preparatory English composition and literature required.

    2026-27 Course Offerings: English 9, English 10/10H, English 11/11H, ERWC, ELD 1-6, Honors English Language, AP English Language & Composition, Eng C1000

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    C. Mathematics

    (3 courses required, 4 courses recommended)

    Three units (equivalent to three years) of college-preparatory mathematics (four units are strongly recommended).

    2026-27 Course Offerings: Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Trigonometry, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus

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    D. Labratory Sciences

    (3 courses required)

    Three units (equivalent to Three years) of laboratory science are required.

    2026-27 Course Offerings: Integrated Lab Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy Honors, Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology

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    E. World Languages (other than English)

    (2 courses required)

    Two units (equivalent to two years, or through the second level of high school instruction) of the same language other than English.

    2026-27 Course Offerings: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish Native Speakers 1, Spanish Native Speakers 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Language & Culture

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    F. Visual and Performing Arts

    (1 course required)

    One unit (equivalent to one year) required.

    2026-27 Course Offerings: Intro to Guitar, Advanced Guitar, Studio Art 1, Studio Art 2, Studio Art 3, AP 2D Art & Design, Printmaking, Bayfront Productions, Advanced Bayfront Productions, Yearbook, Music Production

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    G. College-Preparatory Elective

    (6 course required)

    Six unit chosen from the "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements of the "a-f" subjects, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area. Examples are:

    2026-27 Course Offerings: Ethnic Studies/Senior Seminar (Required), ASB-Leadership, Financial Literacy, 3D Printing & Design, Intro to Engineering, Drones, Health & Nutrition

    Dual Enrollment Course Offerings 2026-27: PSY 101, PSY 230, LS 123, COMM C1000, AJ 111, MAS 142, ENG C1000

    Note: Any course taken that exceeds the stated requirement for categories A-F will count as college prep elective.

  • Physical Education/Health

     (2 Courses Required)

    2026-27 Course Offerings: PE/Health 1, PE/Health 2