1. Graduation Requirements
Westwood High School

2. Graduation Requirements
Core 4x4
4 English credits
4 Math credits
4 Social Studies credits
4 Science credits
Other Requirements
2 LOTE credits
1 Fine Art
1 PE
7 Electives
27 Credits in total

3. English-4 Credits Multiple Pathways 9th 10th 11th 12th English 1
Pre-AP/IB English 1
Pre-AP/IB English 2
AP or IB English 3
AP or IB English 4
Any class from above
Dual Credit English 3
Dual Credit English 4

4. Multivariable Calculus
Math-4 Credits
Double Block Algebra 1
Algebra 1
Double Block Geometry
Geometry
PreAP Geometry
Double Block Algebra 2
Algebra 2
PreAP Algebra 2
AQR
Statistics
AP Statistics
Precal
OnRamps Precal
PreAP Precal
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Multivariable Calculus

5. Social Studies-4 Credits
Most common pathways

6. 9th 10th 11th 12th Science-4 Credits Most common pathways Biology IPC
Science of choice
Chemistry
Physics
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
Pre-IB Biology
Pre-IB Chemistry
IB Science

7. LOTE-2 Credits Spanish German French ASL (American Sign Language)
Chinese
Latin
Must be 2yrs of the same language

8. Fine Art & PE-1 Credit Each
Choir
Art
Theater
Tech Theater
Orchestra
Band*
Dance*
Functional Fitness
Team Sports
Athletics
ROTC
Band*
Dance*

9. Academy Elective Options-7 Credits
Architectural Design
Business, Mgt, Admin
Finance
Marketing
Debate
Journalism
Graphic Design
Video Production
Animation
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Human Services
Biomedical Sciences
Health Science
Computer Science
Engineering
Band
Choir
Dance
Music/Piano
Orchestra
Theatre
Visual Art
***If your student takes more than the required amount of credits in any area, the extra credits count towards electives. For example, if your child takes 5 math credits, the 5th one counts towards your child’s electives

10. Endorsements
Students on the Distinguished Level of Achievement graduation plan will need an endorsement in one of the following areas:
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Service
Multidisciplinary Studies
*Academic and Elective options available to meet Endorsement requirements

11. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Sample Four Year Plan
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
World Geo
World Hist
U.S. Hist
Gov/Econ
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Adv Math
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Adv Sci
LOTE
Elective
PE (or Elective)
Fine Art (or Elective)
Endorsement
Endorsement Elective
This is a sample of a basic plan. There are multiple routes to meet the requirements for graduation. You will work with your counselor to select appropriate courses for your plan.