West High School Course Description Handbook

The West High School Course handbook includes general information and course descriptions that outline the curriculum offerings at West. Use it as a guide, along with the help and advice of your counselors, teachers, and family, to plan an appropriate program of studies for the coming year.

WHS Graduation and UC & CSU College Admission Requirements

The document below outlines West High School Graduation Requirements, in addition to the UC and CSU Admission Requirements. The California Education Code (EC) establishes a minimum set of requirements for graduation from California high schools. The requirements should be viewed as minimums and support regulations established by local governing boards.

Graduation and UC & CSU Requirements

Course Description

UC & CSU Requirements

The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems have established a uniform minimum set of courses required for admission as a freshman. The UC maintains public “a-g” course lists that provide complete information about the high school courses approved for admission to the university. In addition to the required courses, California public universities have other requirements for admission as a freshman.