REQUIREMENTS

The table on the left informs you of the requirements to graduate at Southwest High School.
The table on the right informs you of the requirements to meet the College Admission Requirements.
EDUCATION PLAN FOR GRADUATION & UC/CSU REQUIREMENTS

You can use the education plan below to monitor your progress for each Area. This awesome tool will help you see your progress and what to follow to reach your goal in meeting both A-G and Graduation Requirements. 

​Graduation Requirements
220 credits with a 2.0 GPA
8 semesters of English
4 semesters of Mathematics
6 semesters of Social Science
4 semesters of Science
2 semesters of Foreign Language or Visual Arts
2 semesters of Academic Elective
4 semesters of Physical Education
1 semester of Health
1 semester of Success 101
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​Grading System
                                      General    AP/IB/Honors
A= Excellent                4 points         5 points
B= Above Average     3 points         4 points
C= Average                  2 points         3 points
D= Passing                   1 points         2 points

Honors System
Summa Cum Laude: 4.30- above G.P.A 
Magna Cum Laude: 3.90-4.299 G.P.A
Cum Laude: 3.50-3.899 G.P.A