Academic Counseling
Academic Counseling supports students in planning their courses, meeting graduation requirements, and preparing for college and career. Our counselors work closely with students to ensure they stay on track and reach their goals.
Course Selection
Course Load & Credits
- A typical schedule includes 6 courses per semester (60 credits per year)
- One semester course (18 weeks) = 5 credits
- One year-long course (36 weeks) = 10 credits
Academic Progression
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in math, science, world language, and certain electives to continue in that subject sequence
- Courses already passed cannot be repeated for credit, unless labeled May Be Repeated for Credit (MBRFC)
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from El Camino High School, students must complete the following course and credit requirements:
| Subject | Years Required | Credits | College-Ready Recommendation (A–G) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | 40 credits | Meets A–G requirement |
| Social Studies | 3 years | 30 credits | Meets A–G requirement |
| • World History (10th grade) | |||
| • U.S. History (11th grade) | |||
| • Economics/Government (12th grade) | |||
| Mathematics (Algebra 1 & Geometry) | 3 years | 30 credits | Recommended: 4 years |
| Science | 2 years | 20 credits | Recommended: 3 years |
| Physical Education | 2 years | 20 credits | Not part of A–G |
| Fine Arts or World Language | 1 year | 10 credits | A–G requires 1 year of Arts AND 2 years of World Language |
| Health | 1 semester | 5 credits | Not part of A–G |
| Electives | -- | 65 credits | Varies |
| Total | 220 credits |