Sample Four-Year Plan for UC/CSU Admission

Below are examples of programs of study at Samohi to meet requirements for admission to UC/CSU campuses. Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous academic program they can to improve their chances for admission to the more competitive campuses. Begin discussions early with your academic advisor to plan a course of study at Samohi to meet your academic objectives.

Rigorous (meets basic UC/CSU requirements)

9th Grade:
English 9 P
Algebra P
Physics of the Universe
Fresh. Seminar/Health
Foreign Language
Physical Ed./Sport

10th Grade:
English 10 P
Geometry 10 P
Chemistry 10 P
World History P
Foreign Language
Physical Education/Sport

11th Grade:
English 11 P
Inter. Algebra P
3rd year recommended
U.S. History P
3rd year recommended
Art/Music (full year)
Elective - "P" at least

12th Grade:
English 12 P
4th year recommended
Elective - "P" at least
Economics/Government "P" (1 semester each) Elective - "P" at least
Elective - "P" at least (2nd year recommended)

More Rigorous (meets/exceeds UC/CSU requirements)

9th Grade:
English 9
Geometry P
Physics of the Universe
Freshman Seminar/Health
Foreign Language
Physical Ed./Sport

10th Grade:
English 10
Algebra II
Chemistry 10 P or HP
World History P
Foreign Language
Physical Ed./Sport

11th Grade:
English 11 AP
Pre Calc/Calc HP or Pre Calc P
Physics, Marine Bio, Bio AP, Chem AP or Physiology
U.S. History AP
Foreign Language or Foreign Lang AP
Art/Music (full year)
Elective - "P" at least

12th Grade:
English 12 AP
Calculus AB or BC or Stats AP
Physics, Marine Bio, Bio AP, Chem AP or Physiology
Gov. AP (full-year courses)
Foreign Language or Foreign Language AP
Any P, HP, AP course as an elective
Elective - "P" at least (2nd year recommended)

PASSING GRADE IS "C" OR BETTER
AP: Advanced Placement
HP: Honors, College Prep
P: College Prep - These courses have been approved by the University of California to meet their "a-g" requirements.