San José High
Course Offerings
San José High offers a unique high school experience. We offer a personalized education for our students through the International Baccalaureate Programmes we offer. Our diverse course offering are articulated throughout the school using the IB, PLTW, and ELD frameworks.
View slides from various IB Courses offered at SJHS.
SJHS Course Information
Course Sequencing
Individuals & Societies Department
| SJUSD: 3 yrs. UC/CSU: 2 yrs. (A. Social Sciences) | |||
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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| N/A | Economics / American Government |
IB History SL
IB Economics SL IB History HL1 |
U.S. History Ethnic Studies IB Economics SL IB History HL2 |
Language & Literature Department
| SJUSD: 4 yrs. UC/CSU: 4 yrs. (B. English) | |||
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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MYP English 1-2
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MYP Ethnic Studies Lit
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IB English A SL Prep
IB English A HL 1
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IB English A SL 1-2
IB English A HL 2
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| MYP English 1-2 w/ ALD | MYP English 3-4 w/ ALD | ||
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Newcomer EL Support
(Students enrolled in US schools for <3 years)
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
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English ELD 1-2 Speech ELD 1-2 |
English ELD 3-4 Speech ELD 3-4 |
English ELD 5-6 Speech ELD 5-6 IB English B HL |
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Mathematics Department
| SJUSD: 3 yrs. UC/CSU: 4 yrs. (C. Mathematics) | |||
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 |
Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus |
Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus IB Math HL1 |
Pre-Calculus IB Math SL IB Math HL2 |
Sciences & Design Department
| SJUSD: 3 yrs. UC/CSU: 3-4 yrs. (D. Sciences) | |||
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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Biology in the Dynamic Earth |
Chemistry in the Earth Systems |
Physics in the Universe Physiology IB Environmental Systems SL IB Biology HL1 IB Chemistry HL1 |
Physics in
the Universe Physiology IB Environmental
Systems SL IB Biology
HL2 IB Chemistry HL2 |
Language Acquisition Department
| SJUSD: 2 yrs. UC/CSU: 3-4 yrs. (E. World Language) | |||
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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Portuguese
1-2
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Portuguese
3-4
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Portuguese Diploma Prep 5-6 IB Portuguese B HL1 |
IB Portuguese B SL IB Portuguese B HL2
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Spanish 1-2 Spanish 3-4
(8th grade Spanish 1-2 or equivalent)
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Spanish 3-4 Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6
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Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 IB Spanish B HL1 |
IB Spanish B SL IB Spanish B HL2
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Native Speaker Spanish 1-2
Native Speaker Spanish 3-4
(8th grade Spanish 1-2 or equivalent)
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Native Speaker Spanish 3-4
Native Speaker Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 |
Native Speaker Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 IB Spanish B HL1 |
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Arts & Electives Department
| SJUSD: 2 yrs. UC/CSU: 1 yr. (F. Visual & Perf. Arts) | |||
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Entry Level
(Typically 9th or 10th grade)
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Upper Level
(Typically 11th or 12th grade)
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IB Programmes (11th & 12th grade) | |
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Drawing, Painting,
& Design Sculpture &
3D Design Yearbook Intro to Engineering |
Advanced Drawing, Painting, & Design Advanced Sculpture Advanced Yearbook |
IB Visual Arts SL 1-2 IB Visual Arts SL 3-4 IB Visual Arts HL 1 IB Visual Arts HL 2 |
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| Beginning Band |
Chamber Orchestra Concert Band |
IB Music Prep IB Music
Performance SL
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IB Programme Related Electives
| SJUSD: 3 yrs. UC/CSU: 1 yr. (G. Elective) | |||||
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| Non-IB Electives |
IB Programme
CoreClasses
(11th & 12th grade)
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IB Career-related Programme Pathways
(11th & 12th grade; courses may fulfill various graduation requirements)
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Ethnic Studies
(9th Grade)
Leadership
(All Grades)
Learning Center
(9-10th Grade)
Teacher Aid
(12th Grade Only)
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Theory of Knowledge (DP 11-12th
Grade) IB Diploma Core 1-2
(DP 11-12;
Honors Level) Personal & Professional Skills
(CP 11-12th
Grades) IBCP Learning Center
(CP 11-12th
Grades)
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Pathways |
Year 1
(11th Grade)
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Year 2
(12th Grade)
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Engineering
Business
Healthcare
Law
SVCTE
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Intro to Design & Engineering
SJCC Intro to Business / Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgmt.
SJCC Intro to Psychology / Intro to Public Health
SJCC Intro to Admininstration of Justice / Criminal Law
Alternative pathways/courses for 11th or 12th grade are available for interested students participating in CP
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Principles of Engineering
SJCC Intro Computer Info Systems / Marketing Principles
SJCC Dynamic Health Concepts / Medical Terminology
SJCC Intro to Admininstration of Justice / Criminal Law
Alternative pathways/courses for 11th or 12th grade are available for interested students participating in CP
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Physical Education Department
| SJUSD: 2 yrs. | ||
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9th Grade
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10th - 12th Grade
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PE Course 1 |
PE Course 2 PE Course 3 Weight Lifting *Athletics participation can fulfill PE credits. Please contact your counselor for more information. |
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Inclusive Education Department
| Special Education Courses in Various Subject Areas | |||
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| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| SAI Algebra Fundamentals | SAI Algebra 1A | SAI Algebra 1B | |
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SAI English
1-2 Structured Literacy 1-2 |
SAI English
3-4 |
SAI English
5-6
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SAI English
7-8
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| SAI American Gov / SAI Economics | SAI World History | SAI U.S. History | |
| SAI Science 9-12 | |||
| Social Cognition 9-12 | |||
| Think, Lead, Create 1-2 | Think, Lead, Create 3-4 |
Transition
5-6
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Transition
7-8
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Outside Courses
San José Unified only accepts credits for classes taken outside of the district if it meets specific criteria. Classes must be high school level courses listed on the University of California A-G Course List or Community College courses listed on assist.org as UC/CSU transferable to be approved.
Contact your counselor to submit outside credit for approval to be recorded on your high school transcript. We do not accept online Visual & Performing Arts, Physical Education, or Science courses.
Students may take outside courses for remediation or acceleration purposes. Our staff do not monitor grades or provide materials for outside coursework. Students are responsible for completing work on time and submitting their final grades to the counselor.
San José Unified Outside Credit Approval Form
Resources for Course Selection
Please see detailed information for enrollment and course selection for the 2024-25 school year here.
