In grades 9 through 12, one credit is awarded for each one-year course completed with a passing mark of D-. One half-credit is earned for a one-semester course. A minimum of 25 credits is required for graduation. Students may transfer no more than 8 credits per year from another school. To qualify for graduation, students must be at CAC their entire senior year.
       
Subject
Recommended College
Prep Course of Study
Graduation Requirements
for Class of 2003 and 2004
Graduation Requirements
for Class of 2005 onwards
       
English

Social Studies*

Mathematics

Science

World Languages

Health

Physical Education

Visual & Performing Arts

Electives**

Total
4 credits

3-4 credits

3-4 credits

3-4 credits

2-3 credits

.5 credit

1.5 credits

2-3 credits

6-7 credits

26-28 credits

4 credits

3 credits

2 credits

2 credits

2 credits

.5 credit

1.5 credits

1 credit

9 credits

25 credits

4 credits

3 credits

3 credits

3 credits

2 credits

.5 credit

1.5 credits

2 credits

6 credits

25 credits
       
* US History is required for all US passport holders.
**Any course taken beyond the number of units required in a given subject area is regarded as an elective in that subject area.