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• Graduation Requirements

  Humanities

  • English 4.0 credits: English I, II, III and IV required

  • History and Social Science 3.0 credits: World history, U.S. history and Humanities seminar required

  
  

  Math 3.0 credits: Algebra II or Math III required

  
  

  World Language 2.0 credits: Two years and through level 3 required

  
  

  Science 3.0 credits: Physics, Chemistry and Biology required

  
  

  Fine Arts 1.0 credit: One year-long course required

  
  

  A minimum of 20 academic credits are required for graduation. Students must carry at least five courses per semester per year. The only exception is for seniors, who can carry four courses if all graduation requirements have been met and all four of those courses are AP courses. 
  
  Unless otherwise noted, all courses listed are approved by the University of California to meet their minimum requirements for admission. The La Jolla Country Day School graduation requirements are aligned to meet or exceed UC/Cal State University requirements.

• Additional Requirements

  • Freshman Orientation: participation
  • Experiential Education: 3 years of participation
  • Health and Wellness: one semester
  • Dignity: one semester
  • Service Learning: visit this link for a program description and graduation requirement
  • Physical Education/Athletics: all freshmen must participate in a team sport for one season

  
  Load: Each semester, a student must carry a minimum of five courses.
  Students can carry a maximum of six courses per semester.
  
  Exception: Seniors may take four courses if all are AP classes and they have permission from the head of Upper School.
  

• Service-Learning

  Social responsibility is an integral part of the philosophy of LJCDS. The school mentors students to become lifelong service leaders who act with honor and integrity. Upper School students demonstrate community engagement and service-learning by participating in a variety of service opportunities both on campus and in local and global communities. Our model provides a foundation for giving back beginning with school-sponsored opportunities in partnership with local nonprofits and culminating in independent service projects and reflection in the senior year.

• Honors and AP Courses

  Honors Courses by Subject 

  Computer Science: Computer Science, Developing 3D Virtual Environments, Adv. Application Development 

  Design & Innovation: Innovation Technology Studio (+Adv.), Design to Entrepreneurship (+Adv.), Adv. Robotics, Applied Engineering 

  Mathematics: Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Algebra II w/ Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Precalculus BC 

  Science: Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Environmental Systems, Organic Chemistry

  Social Science: Philosophy: The History of Questions, The American Civil War

  Visual & Performing Arts: Band, Environmental Systems, Independent Filmmaking, Madrigals (Choral), Orchestra, Percussion & World Drumming, Adv. Photography, Adv. Play Production, Production Design & Management

  World Language: French Heritage, French Intensive, French Literature and Culture, Mandarin III & IV, Spanish Intensive, Spanish Literature and Culture

  
  

  AP Courses by Subject

  English: English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition 

  Social Science: European History, Psychology, U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History 

  Mathematics: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics 

  Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics 2 

  Visual & Performing Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: 2D Design, 3D Design, or Drawing 

  World Language: Chinese Language & Culture, French Language & Culture, Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish Literature & Culture 

  
  

  We have also partnered with One Schoolhouse to offer additional opportunities for students to take rigorous classes online. This virtual opportunity is given to students to resolve any schedule conflict or if they have exhausted our academic offering on campus.