The Bay School of San Francisco, an independent, coeducational college preparatory high school located in the Presidio of San Francisco

Graduation Requirements


Science
Mathematics
Technology
English
History
World Religions & Philosophy
Language
Physical Education
Electives
Senior Project

4 Credits
3 Credits (4 credits recommended)
½ Credit*
4 Credits
3 Credits
½ Credit
3 Credits (1 language) or 4 credits (2 languages 2 credits each)
4 Credits
3 Credits (including 1 credit visual or performing arts)
1 Credit

1 Credit = 2 Trimester Courses (the equivalent of one year-long course).

Note: Students are required to fulfill a physical activities requirement each term by either playing on a school
sports team or by participating in a noncompetitive physical activity. Completing the Bay School graduation
requirements enables students to meet or exceed the admissions requirements of the University of California
and California State University systems, and virtually all other colleges and universities they might consider.

*Bay School students receive 1/4 credit for taking Digital Media Essentials and 1/4 credit for the technology
components which are integrated into their core courses in 9th and 10th grades.