Graduation Requirements
| Subjects | NCS Performing & Fine Arts Academy General Education Requirements | Basic California H.S. Diploma Requirements | California State University & University of California Entrance Requirements |
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| English | 4 years (40 credits) | 3 years | 4 years |
| Math | 3 years (at least 30 credits and one upper division math course (Geometry)
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2 years (Including Algebra 1) |
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| Social Studies | 3.5 years (35 credits)
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3 years (inc. US History & Geo.; World History.& Geo.;Gov/Econ.) | 2 years
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| Science | 2 years (20 credits)
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2 years (biological and physical) |
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| Foreign Language | 2 years (20 credits)
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| Arts Courses and other Electives* | 90 (at least 70 credits MUST be in the Visual and Performing Arts; at least 2 arts courses must be in the same discipline, one of which must be a level II course)
Health (5) |
1 year (a-g) approved arts course and 1 year college preparatory electives |
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| Physical Education | 2 years (20 credits) | 2 years | Not required |
| Senior Project | 1 year (10 credits) | Not required | Not required |
| Total Credits | 270 credits** | 130 credits** | 150 credits |
* Waivers may be granted for students who enroll at PFAA after their sophomore year.
** Beginning with the graduating class of 2006, all students must also pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to receive a high school diploma.