Academic Policy
"In scholarship, in physical development, in creating beauty through music and art, and in all else, strive to be excellent, for in doing so, we honor God"
We encourage our students to succeed in all things that they do, and early on we show our students the opportunities they have to succeed in achieving one of our diplomas. San Gabriel Academy offers a General A, B, and Honors Diploma. Requirements differ for each diploma. Students are encouraged to do their very best, and supersede the minimum requirements, which will place them in a better position for acceptance into the college of their choice.
General Diploma A: This study track represents the minimum graduation requirements for the State of California and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Students graduating under this diploma are seeking to attend community college and trade schools. Successful completion of each required course is of stronger consideration rather than the final cumulative GPA score.
General Diploma B: This study track is recommended for students who are considering studying in the Cal State, other State, and Adventist University systems. California State schools will not accept any grade lower than a "C" in a core-subject area.
Honors Diploma: This study track is recommended for students who are considering studying in UC schools or other more selective institutions. SGA requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this diploma.
Subject Area
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Classes Offered
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General A
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General B
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Honors
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Applied Arts
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Computer Apps 1 (req.)
Computer Apps 2
Graphic Design
Life Skills
Keyboarding**
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20 Units**
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20 Units**
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10 Units**
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Community Service
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For each year at an Adventist School |
25 Hours
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25 Hours
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25 Hours
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English
(only 10 units of ESL may count toward this requirement)
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English 9-12
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40 Units**
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40 Units**
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40 Units**
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Fine Arts
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Choir, Chorale, Bells, Band, Orchestra, Piano, Art, Ceramics
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20 Units
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20 Units
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20 Units
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Foreign Language
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French 1 and 2
Spanish 1 and 2
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10 Units
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20 Units
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20 Units
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Health
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Health (req.)
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5 Units
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5 Units
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5 Units
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History/Social Science
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Economics
U.S. Government (req.)
U.S. History (req.)
World History
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30 Units |
30 Units
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30 Units
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Mathematics
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Pre-Algebra**
Algebra 1 (req.)
Geometry
Algebra 2 (Regular or Honors)
Pre-calculus (Regular or Honors)
AP Calculus
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20 Units**
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30 Units**
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30-40 Units**
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Physical Education
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Physical Education
Only 1 year may be from varsity sports
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30 Units
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30 Units
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30 Units
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Religion
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Intro to Christianity (ELI/new non-Christian Students
Bible 9-12
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10 Units for every year at SDA School
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10 Units for every year at SDA School
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10 Units for every year at SDA School
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Science
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Biology (Req.)
(Regular or AP)
Chemistry
(Regular or AP)
Physics
(Regular or AP)
Physical Science
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20-30 Units
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30-40 Units
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30-40 Units
(at least 1 course must be AP)
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Electives
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Total Units Needed
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240
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270
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280
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Minimum GPA
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2.5
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3.5
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At least 4 Honors/AP Courses
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**Introductory and remedial classes do not apply for required credits (i.e., Pre-algebra, Fundamentals of English, Keyboarding, etc.). Such classes will, however, apply towards elective credits.
Please note that the University of California and California State University systems require a minimum grade of "C" in a class.
Graduation Participation Requirements
The Graduating Class list is created in May and is made up of Seniors who meet the following criteria:
- Have been in attendance for the final semester of the school year immediately prior to graduation.
- Have demonstrated 10th grade competency in the areas of reading and mathematics.
- Have completed in a satisfactory manner the course requirements for the diploma issued. Have no incompletes in a class required for graduation.
- Have completed 25 hours of community service per year.
- Have financial clearance from the business office.
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