2017-2018
Graduation Requirements & UC Eligibility
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: There is a two-year requirement for graduation. One year must be a physical science
and the other a life science; Environmental Science may be used to satisfy either year.
UC ELIGIBILITY: d. Laboratory Science - 2 year required, 3 years recommended.
A student must earn 20 credits and a grade of 'C' or higher in approved laboratory science courses.
List of Textbooks for all Monta Vista Science Courses
Brief Description
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A list of all primary textbooks for Monta Vista science courses. Includes author(s),
edition number, publisher, ISBN number, and replacement cost.
More science information, including a list of summer programs, presentations regarding Monta Vista science courses,
UC admission requirements for science, STAR testing info, and California Science Standards.


AP Physics 1
Pre-Calculus Honors

AP Physics 1
AP Physics C

AP Biology
STEM Research

Chemistry
Physics

Science Lab Assistant

Biology
AP Environmental Science

Biology
Physiology

AP Physics 1
Physics

Chemistry Honors

Physiology
Leadership

"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science."
Edwin Powell Hubble
"Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination."
John Dewey
"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."
Eden Phillpotts