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High School Curriculum and College Prep Classes

The following is a brief explanation of college admission requirements.  The classes taken in high school is an important factor in the college admission process.  Most college and universities require applicants to have taken classes in the following subject areas: English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Arts.

While California Community Colleges do not require specific high school courses of grades, they still recommend students to take college preparatory classes for those considering a bachelor’s degree.

High School Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Students interested in universities with competitive admission standards, are encouraged to take more challenging courses offered by our schools.  Honor and advanced placement (AP) courses are frequently an important factor in the college admission process.  Just as important, students who are motivated and are able to do more challenging work will benefit intellectually and academically from the extra work that it takes to complete honors courses.

College Prep Classes

West Covina Unified School District offers a set of courses that are identified as college preparatory.  The college prep pattern is designed to meet the admission requirements of a wide range of colleges and universities.  Our college prep course patterns match the A-G pattern required by the University of California, California State University and many independent colleges.

List of courses offered that satisfy A-G admission requirements at the UC and CSU campuses

  • Acting I
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Algebra II Honors
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Economics
  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP French Language
  • AP German
  • AP Government
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Mandarin
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Physics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language Literature
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Studio Art
  • AP US History
  • AP World History
  • Architectural Design/ CADD
  • Art History
  • Art I
  • Art II
  • Art III AVID 12th
  • Biology
  • Biology Honors
  • Ceramics
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry Honors
  • Concert Choir
  • Dance Performance I-IV
  • Economics
  • ELD Level 3
  • English I
  • English I Honors
  • English II
  • English II Honors
  • English III
  • English IV
  • French I-III
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geometry
  • Geometry
  • Geometry Honors
  • German I-III
  • Government
  • Graphic Arts/Multimedia
  • Guitar
  • Human Anatomy/Physiology
  • Jazz Combo
  • Journalism I-IV
  • Mandarin I-III
  • Marching Band
  • Physics
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus Honors
  • Psychology
  • ROP Administration of Justice
  • ROP Animal Science
  • ROP Business Math
  • ROP Entertainment Academy
  • ROP Video Technology
  • Show Choir
  • Spanish I (NS)
  • Spanish II (NS)
  • Spanish I-III
  • Symphonic Band
  • Theatrics I
  • US History
  • World History
  • World History Honors

California Colleges and Universities

For information regarding locations, application and admission requirement to California Community Colleges, visit:

California Community Colleges

Information regarding the University of California and/or California State University campuses and requirements are available by visiting the following web sites:

University of California

California State University

For more information about college and career planning for California students, please visit:

CaliforniaColleges.edu

Career Technical Education

The California Department of Education defines Career Technical Education (CTE) as follows: Career technical education engages all students in a dynamic and seamless learning experience resulting in their mastery of the career and academic knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, contributing members of society. 

For more information regarding CTE, please visit the California Department of Education web site.