2025-2026 Course Catalog
Curriculum Providers: UC Scout, eDynamic Learning, Bright Thinker, Sierra College, and Arete Charter High School
Note: Students must be performing at grade level in the subject area to enroll in Bright Thinker’s hands-on curriculum
Graduation Requirements Overview
To earn your Arete Charter High School diploma, you must successfully complete a total of 255 credits. Credits are awarded upon successful completion of each course. All students are required to meet the A-G requirements as outlined by the state of California.
The A-G requirements are a set of high school courses that students must pass with a grade of C or better to be eligible for UC and CSU admission, ensuring a strong foundation for college-level work.
Requirement |
Credits Required |
Semesters |
Notes/ Semester Check Off |
A – History/Social Science |
30 |
6 |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
B – English |
40 |
8 |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
C – Mathematics |
30 (required) |
6 |
40 recommended (8 sem.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
D – Laboratory Science |
20 (required) |
4 |
30 recommended (6 sem.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
E – Language Other Than English |
20 (required) |
4 |
30 recommended (6 sem.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
F – Visual and Performing Arts |
10 |
2 |
1 2 |
G – College-Preparatory Elective |
10 |
2 |
1 2 |
Additional Graduation Requirements:
Requirement |
Credits Required |
Semesters |
Notes/ Check Off |
College Course |
0.5 - 2 credits |
1 |
(All students are required to complete this course) |
Health/Physical Education |
20 credits (4 semesters) |
4 |
1 2 3 4 |
Total Electives |
73-74.5 credits (approximately 16 sem.) |
16 |
Course Provider Key
Provider Name |
Abbreviation |
Notes |
UC Scout |
UC Scout |
A–G approved, AP courses |
Arete Charter High School |
ACA |
School-based electives, enrichment, and PE courses for high school credit |
Sierra College |
SC |
Dual enrollment via Academic Enrichment; college-level coursework |
Bright Thinker |
BT |
Hands-on curriculum (Grade-level proficiency required) |
eDynamic Learning |
eDL |
CTE and elective courses |
Arete Charter High School Electives
These courses offer essential skills for high school success while meeting graduation requirements
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Health, Wellness & Physical Education (2 semesters): A comprehensive, two-semester course promoting physical health, well-being, and fitness.
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Intro to Academic Writing: Essays & Citations (Fall semester): A foundational course focused on strengthening writing skills, particularly in essay writing and proper citation formats.
Sierra College Academic Enrichment
Arete students have the opportunity to take college classes through Sierra College’s Academic Enrichment program, a dual enrollment pathway where high school students enroll in regular college courses—either online or on the college campus—alongside college students. This is not a high school-taught class, but rather full participation in the college learning environment.
This is an excellent option for motivated students to explore advanced academics, earn transferable college credit, and experience college-level expectations.
- Learn more and apply here:
Sierra College Academic Enrichment
- Program details:
- Students must have completed 8th grade and be in good academic standing.
- Courses appear on a permanent college transcript.
- No tuition fees for enrichment students; however, students must cover material or textbook costs. (Can be covered by Arete Instructional Funds).
- Courses are subject to prerequisites, deadlines, and Sierra College academic policies.
Steps to Enroll
- Meet with your high school counselor. Verify your eligibility and discuss your class options.
- Apply to Sierra College. Apply online through OpenCCC and indicate that you are a high school student. We recommend using a personal email address and not a school email or Yahoo email address. Watch a tutorial video about applying to the Academic Enrichment program.
- Set up your mySierra account. Refer to your Welcome email and use the password reset tool to create your account. If you have not received the Welcome email within 24 hours of applying, please contact [email protected].
- Complete the Academic Enrichment Permission form in step 6. This form must be submitted each semester and be signed by the student parent/guardian, and an authorized high school staff member.
- Students: Use your mySierra log in to complete the form. If your school is not listed on the e-form, fill out the PDF Permission Form: All Semesters. Send the completed form to [email protected].
- Parents/Guardians: You will receive an email with a link to your students’ form to review and e-sign.
- Upon parent/guardian signature, the form is routed to the authorized signer at your high school, then sent to Sierra College for processing.
- Please allow up to two (2) business days for processing. A confirmation email will be sent to your Sierra College email.
- Accept College Terms and Conditions. Log in to mySierra and click on the Terms and Conditions link to accept.
- Register yourself for classes in mySierra. Visit Register for Classes for instructions or watch a how-to register for classes video.
A-G Aligned Course Offerings
A – History / Social Science
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
World History |
UC Scout |
A |
Yearlong |
U.S. History |
UC Scout, BT |
A |
Yearlong |
World Geography |
BT |
A |
Yearlong |
US Government and Politics |
UC Scout |
A |
Semester |
Ethnic Studies |
BT |
A |
Semester |
US Govt |
BT |
A |
Yearlong |
Economics |
UC Scout, BT |
A |
Semester |
B – English
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
English I – IV/English 9-12 |
UC Scout, BT |
B |
Yearlong |
C – Mathematics
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
Integrated Math1/Integrated Math 2/ Integrated Math 3 |
UC Scout |
C |
Yearlong |
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
UC Scout, BT |
C |
Yearlong |
Pre-Calculus |
UC Scout, BT |
C |
College-prep math |
-
Pre-Algebra not eligible for a-g approval
D – Laboratory Science
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
Biology |
UC Scout, BT |
D |
Core lab sciences |
Chemistry |
BT |
D |
Core lab sciences |
Physics |
BT |
D |
Core lab sciences |
Environmental Systems |
BT |
D |
Yearlong |
Astronomy |
BT |
D |
Yearlong |
Oceanography/ Aquatic Science (prereq. BIO) |
UC Scout, BT |
D |
Yearlong |
E – World Language
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
Spanish I – 4 |
UC Scout |
E |
Standard sequence |
French 1-4 |
UC Scout |
E |
Standard sequence |
German 1-4 |
UC Scout |
E |
Standard sequence |
American Sign Language |
eDL |
E |
Alternative languages |
F – Visual & Performing Arts
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
Studio Art: 3-D Design |
UC Scout |
F |
Fulfills VAPA |
Visual Communication |
UC Scout |
F |
Fulfills VAPA |
Art History and Appreciation |
UC Scout |
F |
Semester |
G – College-Preparatory Electives
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
A–G |
Notes |
Psychology |
UC Scout |
G |
Academic electives |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
UC Scout |
G |
Semester |
Economics |
UC Scout |
G |
Semester |
College & Career Readiness |
BT |
G |
Transition support |
Electives & Enrichment
Course Title |
Provider(s) |
College and Career Transitions |
BT |
Logic 1 and Logic 2 |
BT |
Intro to Academic Writing: Essays & Citations (Fall) |
ACA |
Personal Learning Project Elective (Spring) |
ACA |
Health, Wellness & Physical Education (2 semesters) |
ACA |
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
Career Field |
Provider |
Medical Fields |
eDL |
Business/Entrepreneurship |
eDL |
Information Technology |
eDL |
Legal Careers |
eDL |
Creative Media |
eDL |
Virtual Internship Opportunities
Students engage in project-based learning and career exploration through virtual placements.
Career Field |
Provider |
Medical Fields |
eDL |
Business/Entrepreneurship |
eDL |
Information Technology |
eDL |
Creative Media |
eDL |