San José High
Course Offerings
San José High offers a unique high school experience. We offer a personalized education for our over 900 students through the International Baccalaureate Programmes we offer. Our diverse course offering are articulated throughout the school using the IB, PLTW, and ELD frameworks.
SJH 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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| Economics / American Government |
IB History SL IB History HL 1 IB Economics SL |
U.S. History Ethnic Studies IB History HL 2 IB Economics SL |
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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
MYP English 1-2 w/ ALD
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MYP Ethnic Studies Lit
MYP English 3-4 w/ ALD
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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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Newcomer EL Support (Students enrolled in US schools for <3 years)
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English ELD 1-2 (Year 1) English ELD 3-4 (Year 2) English ELD 5-6 (Year 3) IB English B HL (Year 3) |
Speech ELD 1-2 (Year 1) Speech ELD 3-4 (Year 2) Speech ELD 5-6 (Year 3) |
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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
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Geometry
Algebra 2 |
Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus |
Pre-Calculus
IB Mathematics SL
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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 Env. Systems SL IB Biology HL 1 IB Chemistry HL 1 |
Physics in the Universe Physiology IB Env. Systems SL IB Biology HL 2 IB Chemistry HL 2 |
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 | Portuguese 3-4 |
Portuguese Diploma Prep 5-6 IB Portuguese B HL 1 |
IB Portuguese B SL IB Portuguese B HL 2 |
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Spanish 1-2 Spanish 3-4
(8th grade Spanish 1-2 or equivalent)
Native Speaker (NS) Spanish 1-2
NS Spanish 3-4
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Spanish 3-4 Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 NS Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 |
Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 NS Spanish Diploma Prep 5-6 IB Spanish B HL 1 |
IB Spanish B SL IB Spanish B HL 2 |
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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| SJUSD: 3 yrs. UC/CSU: 1 yr. (G. Elective) | |||||
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| Non-IB Electives |
IB Programmes Core Classes
(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 (9-10 Grade)
Common Learning Center (All 4th Period Classes)
Teacher Aid (12th Grade Only)
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Theory of Knowledge (DP Grades 11-12) IB Diploma Core 1-2 (DP Grades 11-12; Honors Level) Personal & Professional Skills (CP Grades 11-12) IBCP Learning Center (CP Grades 11-12) |
Pathways |
Year 1
(11th Grade)
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Year 2
(12th Grade)
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Engineering
Business
Healthcare
Law
SVCTE |
Intro to Design & Engineering SJCC Intro to Business / Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgmt. SJCC General Psychology / Intro to Public Health SJCC Street Law / Politics & Govt. in America Alternative pathways/courses for 11th or 12th grade are available for interested students participating in CP |
Prin. of Engineering
SJCC Legal Env. of Business / Marketing Prin. SJCC Dynamic Health Cep. / Statistics In development for 2025-26 |
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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 |
SAI English 7-8 |
| 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 | Transition 7-8 |
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.
