As part of its mission and strategic direction, the Glendale Unified School District is committed to providing students with instructional programs and courses that are aligned with rigorous state, national and international academic standards. Courses that have been approved have gone through a review process that ensures that content matches or exceeds the standard for the academic discipline. In addition, courses that lead to admission in the UC or Cal State system have been approved by those agencies.

This web-based version of the printed course catalog will be maintained and updated yearly for easy reference. It should be used to assist the student and their family through the high school years to help plan the path to graduation, prepare for post-high school options, as well as making registration decisions each semester.

How to use this catalog

The Glendale Unified Course Catalog is a resource for students and parents. It provides a complete list and description of approved courses. The catalog is organized by academic department, with special programs or interdepartmental offerings being listed separately.

The following information is listed for each course:
• The number of credits (five per semester)
• The length of course (semester or year)
• The recommended prerequisites, if any
• The graduation requirement met by this course
• The UC requirement met by this course

The catalog will help students make informed choices about coursework and should be used to develop a plan leading to graduation. District and state graduation requirements are clearly indicated and required classes are always available. Students who plan on enrolling in advanced level classes must also plan to meet the course work and grade requirements for those classes.

It is important to note that not every upper division or specialized class is offered every semester. In some cases, a desired class may not be offered at the student´s campus of residence. The student and his/her family should refer to the Glendale Unified School District’s Pathways to Graduation document and consult with the school counselor when registering for classes each semester.

High School Graduation Requirements

Technology Graduation Requirements

Career Preparation Course

University and College Admission Requirements

Classes by Subject

• Business
• Career Academies
• English
• English Language Development (ELD)
• Family Consumer Science
• Health
• History / Social Science
• Industrial Technology
  • Automotive
  • Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
  • Drafting
  • Graphic Arts
  • Woodworking
• Inter-Departmental
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
  • Service Occupations
  • Arts & Communication Occupations
• Science
  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
• Visual and Performing Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Visual Arts
• World Languages
  • Armenian
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese & Korean
  • Latin
  • Spanish

• Satisfactory Citizenship
• Total Credits Required - 220 (earned 9^th through 12^th grade)
• Pass Algebra and Geometry
• Pass California High School Exit Exam (beginning with the Class of 2006)
• Meet the District proficiency requirement in Language Arts and Mathematics (Class of 2004 and 2005)
• Meet the Technology Proficiency requirement by passing a test or completing an approved course
• Required Courses Listed Below plus Elective Courses must equal 220 credits

There are four basic college systems:

1. Community College (Glendale Community College)
   
   

   Admission requirements:	High School Diploma or 18 years of age or California High School Proficiency Exam Certificate. No subject requirements. No SAT or ACT
   Degree offered:	Associate of Arts (AA)

   Two types of programs are offered:

   1. University transfer courses leading to a BA or BS from a four-year college
   2. Occupational courses to enable the student to secure a job after completing training
   
   
2. The California State University (23 campuses, including Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles, Northridge, Long Beach, Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Francisco, Chico, Humboldt)

   Minimum subject requirements:

   English	4 years (college-prep composition and literature)
   Mathematics	3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
   History/Social Science	2 years (4 semesters from U.S. History, World History, Geography, Government, or civics)
   Laboratory Science	2 years (lab science)
   Foreign Language	2 years (student with competency in language other than English may qualify for exemption)
   Visual & Performing Arts	1 year
   Electives	additional year: history, English, advanced mathematics, lab science, foreign language, social science, and visual and performing arts

   Minimum eligibility requirement:

   • ‘C’ or better in above subjects (Cal State honors any repeated course for higher grade)
   • SAT or ACT exam - exam score and GPA must meet Eligibility Index
   • GPA based on all grades (except P.E.) in 10th through 12th (courses taken before tenth grade meet subject requirement with at least a ‘C’ but not used in GPA)
   
   
3. The University of California (10 campuses at Los Angeles, Irvine, Berkeley, Davis, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Merced)

Minimum subject requirements: (a-g subject requirements)

a.	History/Social Science	2 years (4 semesters from U.S. History, World History, Geography, Government, or civics)
b.	English	4 years (college-prep composition and literature)
c.	Mathematics	3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) recommend 4 years
d.	Laboratory Science	2 years (lab science) recommend 3 years
e.	Foreign Language	2 years (of same foreign language) recommend years in same language
f.	Visual & Performing Arts	1 year
g.	Electives	1 additional year: history, English, advanced mathematics, lab science, foreign language, social science, and visual and performing arts

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• ‘C’ or better in above subjects (UC will not honor any course repeated with a ‘C’ or higher)
• ACT or SAT I exam with three SAT II exams (English composition, mathematics, and one from English literature, foreign language, sciences, or social science)
• GPA based on grades earned in a-g courses 10th through 12th grades (honors courses 5 point scale)
• If below 3.2 but above 2.8, applicant needs to consult their counselor
• Seven of the 15 a-g classes must be taken during the 11th and 12th grade


4. Independent Colleges and Universities (USC, Stanford, Occidental, Pepperdine, Loyola-Marymount, etc.)

   Entrance requirements and expenses vary but are similar to University of California system. Check the college catalogues in the high school Counseling Office, Career Center, or the World Wide Web.