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• Graduation Requirements

  English (4.0 credits) English I, II, III, and IV required

  History (3.0 credits) A world history and U.S. history class, and a history seminar required

  Math (3.0 credits) 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
  Electives (4.0 credits) 

  
  

  A minimum of 20 academic credits is required for graduation. Students must carry at least five courses per semester. The only exception is for seniors, who can take four courses if all graduation requirements have been met and all four of those courses are AP courses. 

  
  

  While these are the minimum graduation requirements, LJCDS recommends four years of math, science, and history, as well as three years of a world language.

  
  

  Unless otherwise noted, all courses listed are approved by the University of California to meet their minimum admission requirements. The LJCDS graduation requirements are aligned to meet or exceed the University of California and California State University requirements.

• Additional Requirements

  
  

  • Experiential Education: Three years of participation
  • Grade 9 Foundations Course
  • Service Learning: One independent service project in senior year
  • Physical Education/Athletics: All freshmen must participate in a team sport for one season.
  • Load: Each semester, a student must enroll in a minimum of five or a maximum of six courses. Students are rarely permitted to enroll in seven courses and must petition their dean and receive approval from the head of Upper School in order to do so. No student may enroll in eight courses.

• Service Learning

  Social responsibility is an integral part of LJCDS’ philosophy. 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 during students’ senior year.

• Honors and AP Courses

  Honors Courses by Subject 

  Design & Innovation: Computer Science; Innovation Technology Studio; Advanced Innovation Technology Studio; Design to Entrepreneurship; Advanced Design to Entrepreneurship; Applied Engineering; Advanced Applied Engineering
  English: Philosophy; Dystopian Fiction; Shakespeare in the Wild; Science, Technology, and Literature 

  Math: Math I; Math II; Math III BC; Multivariable Calculus

  Science: Biology; Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Neuroscience; Environmental Systems and Social Justice; Anatomy and Physiology; Research Seminar

  History: U.S. History; U.S. Government and Politics; Psychology; Global Cultural History: Food

  Art: Band; Ceramics II; Ceramics III; Independent Filmmaking; Madrigals (Choral); Orchestra; Percussion and World Drumming; Advanced Photography; Advanced Play Production; Production Design and Management

  World Language: French Intensive; Cultural Topics in French Discourse; Mandarin III; Mandarin IV; Mandarin V; Spanish Intensive; Spanish Literature and Culture

  
  

  AP Courses by Subject

  English: English Literature & Composition; English Language & Composition 

  History: U.S. History; European History; World History; African American Studies 

  Math: Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Statistics 

  Science: Biology; Chemistry; Physics 2 

  Art: Studio Art: 2D Design, 3D Design, or Drawing 

  World Language: Chinese Language & Culture; French Language & Culture; Spanish Language & Culture 

  
  

  LJCDS has partnered with One Schoolhouse to offer additional options. This virtual opportunity is primarily to resolve a schedule conflict or if students have exhausted a subject's academic offering on campus.