Graduation, Utah Scholars and University at a Glance

Link to WICHE State Scholars Initiative

SUBJECTS	CURRENT PHS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS	UTAH SCHOLARS Link to Utah Scholars	SELECTIVE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS	HIGHLY SELECTIVE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Link to Peterson’s
ENGLISH	4 YEARS	4 YEARS	4 YEARS	4 YEARS
MATHEMATICS	2 YEARS R Algebra 1 R Geometry	3 YEARS R Algebra 1 R Geometry R Additional Math	4 YEARS R Algebra 1 R Geometry R Algebra 2 R Any Additional Advanced Math	4 YEARS R Algebra 1-2 R Geometry R Algebra 2 and 1 of R PreCalculus R IB Math Studies (SL) R Calculus AB R IB Mathematics (SL) R IB Mathematics (HL)/ Calculus BC
LAB SCIENCE	2 YEARS R Physical Science R Life Science (Biology)	3 YEARS R Physical Science R Life Science (Biology)	3 OR 4 YEARS R Earth Systems R Biology R Physics R Chemistry R AP Chemistry R AP or IB Biology R AP or IB Physics R Honors Physiology	4 YEARS R Biology R Physics R Chemistry R AP Chemistry R AP or IB Biology R AP or IB Physics R Honors Physiology
SOCIAL STUDIES	3 YEARS R .5 World Hist./ .5 Geog. R .5 US Gov/Elective R Am/Az History	3.5 YEARS R .5 World Hist./ .5 Geog. R .5 US Gov/Elective R Am/Az History	3 YEARS R American History Plus one year from: R World Hist./Geog. R Economics R Psychology R Sociology R U.S. Government	3 OR 4 YEARS R American History (IB /AP commended) R World Hist./Geog. R Psychology (IB or AP commended) R .5 US. Government (AP Recommended) R AP World History R AP European History R IB History of the Americas
WORLD LANGUAGE		2 YEARS R Same Foreign Language	2 YEARS R Same Foreign Language	3 or 4 YEARS R A minimum of 2 years,however, as many as possible is recommended. R IB or AP Recommended
FINE/VOCATIONAL/ PRACTICAL ARTS	3 YEARS R .Fine Art R Practical Art R Fine or Practical Art		1 YEAR (Fine Art Any of the below0 R Art R Drama R Music R Dance	1 YEAR (Fine Art Any of the below0 R Art R Drama R Music R Dance (IB or AP Recommended)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ HEALTH	2 YEARS R .5 Intro to PE R .5 Fitness for Life R .5 Participation & Skills R 5 Health			(Varies by school)
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY	.5 YEAR R Computer Tech		Not required by highly recommended	Not required by highly recommended
FINANCIAL lITERACY	.5 YEAR R Financial Literacy or R Adult Roles			Not Required—but Economics is encouiraged
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The State Scholars Initiative is a national program that utilizes business leaders to motivate students to complete a rigorous course of study in high school, one that will give them a boost in college and their careers. In communities around the country, the State Scholars Initiative is helping thousands of students to reach for excellence and achieve it, thanks to the support and participation of both educators and the business community.

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