The New West Charter High School graduation requirements are some of the highest in the state. When students meet our requirements to graduate it automatically places them in the most competitive category of applicants to universities. A huge benefit to all students at NWC.
English | 4 Years
English 9/Composition, English 11, The Individual In Modern Society, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature & Composition.
CA Min Req: 3 Years | CSU Req: 4 Years | UC Req: 4 Years
English 9/Composition, English 11, The Individual In Modern Society, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature & Composition.
CA Min Req: 3 Years | CSU Req: 4 Years | UC Req: 4 Years
Mathematics | 3 Years
Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC.
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: 3 Years | UC Req: 3 Years (4 Recommended)
Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC.
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: 3 Years | UC Req: 3 Years (4 Recommended)
Social Sciences / History | 3 Years
World History, US History, American Government & Economics.
CA Min Req: 3 Years | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
World History, US History, American Government & Economics.
CA Min Req: 3 Years | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
Sciences with Lab | 3 Years (2 years must be a lab science)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Oceanography.
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Oceanography.
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
Foreign Language | 2 Years (Completed In HS Only)
Spanish or Latin. Recommended to take the same language.
CA Min Req: 1 Year | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
Spanish or Latin. Recommended to take the same language.
CA Min Req: 1 Year | CSU Req: 2 Years | UC Req: 2 Years (3 Recommended)
Visual / Performing Arts | 1 Year
Studio Art (all levels), Music & Dance (all levels).
CA Min Req: 1 Year | CSU Req: 1 Year | UC Req: 1 Year
Studio Art (all levels), Music & Dance (all levels).
CA Min Req: 1 Year | CSU Req: 1 Year | UC Req: 1 Year
Physical Education | 2 Years
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A
CA Min Req: 2 Years | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A
Elective Health | 1 Semester
CA Min Req: N/A | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A
CA Min Req: N/A | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A
Total Course Load | 19 Classes
CA Min Req: 13 Classes | CSU Req: 15 Classes | UC Req: 15-20 Classes
CA Min Req: 13 Classes | CSU Req: 15 Classes | UC Req: 15-20 Classes
NWGP Digital Portfolio | Required
All students are required to prepare and present a digital portfolio on a yearly basis.
CA Min Req: N/A | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A
All students are required to prepare and present a digital portfolio on a yearly basis.
CA Min Req: N/A | CSU Req: N/A | UC Req: N/A