College Prep Curriculum
UPLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
College-Prep Focus: UCA High School courses align with and are approved by the the University of California and the California State systems.| Subject | UCA Graduation Requirements |
University of California Admission Requirements* |
California State College & University |
| English | 4 years | 4 years college prep including frequent writing and reading of classic and modern literature |
Same as University of California |
| Math | 3 years | 3 years to include Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra or higher levels (4 years recommended) |
Same as University of California |
| Science | 2 years | 2 years lab science in 2 of 3 disciplines of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (3 years recommended) |
1 year physical science (Chemistry or Physics)
1 year biological science (Biology or Anatomy & Physiology) |
| Social Science |
Geography-1 year (recommended) World History-1 year U.S. History-1 year Government-1 semester Economics-1 semester |
2 years - To include 1 year of World History and 1 year of U.S. History or 1 year of World History and 1 semester of U.S. History and 1 semester of American Government |
2 years - U.S. History and Social Science |
| Foreign Language |
2 years of same foreign language | 2 years of same foreign language (3 years recommended) |
Same as University of California however, students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption
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| Visual & Performing Arts |
1 year | 1 year (of the same course), including dance, drama, music or visual art | Same as University of California |
| Specified Electives |
College preparatory electives-60 credits taken from the following: Bible (required for each semester of attendance at UCA), History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Science, Computer, approved Fine Arts or Performing Arts |
2 semesters of any college preparatory classes in social science, English, mathematics, visual and performing arts, lab science, or foreign language |
Same as University of California |
| Physical Education/ Athletics |
2 years | None | None |
| Six Advanced Placement (AP) classes are available at UCA: Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature, American Government, Psychology, Studio Art 2D. | |||
**University of California requires that at least 7 of the 15 required courses must be taken in the last 2 years of high school.
