Woodbridge High School: 2026-27 Course Map and Selection Rules

The Woodbridge High School website does not publish a separate Course of Study document. Course information is spread across department pages, where each course lists its term length, level, UC A-G category, and prerequisites. This page organizes the 154 courses for the 2026-27 school year by department, first explaining the course selection rules and then presenting the complete course map. The rules are where families most often make mistakes.

Course Selection Rules

Course load	Students take at most 6 courses per semester. In grade 9, the 6 courses are four required courses (English, math, Living Earth, and physical education) plus two yearlong electives. After reaching 6 courses, students may add only open enrollment courses as a 7th and 8th class
7th and 8th courses	Open enrollment courses include athletics, performing arts, Theatre Tech, Leadership, Yearbook, Art of TV and Video Production, Computer Graphics, Art Studio, Guitar, and others. Students who do not take a 7th or 8th class may request a free period in period 1, 2, 7, or 8; the school does not guarantee that one can be scheduled
Bell schedule and tutorial periods	On Mondays, all eight periods meet in sequence; Tuesday through Friday follow an A/B rotating block schedule. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. is Tutorial, which counts for attendance and is booked by students through the 5-Star system; Friday has Homeroom. Period 0 runs from 7:30 to 8:25 a.m. for Marching Band, Color Guard, and Dance Company
Science course sequence	All students must complete Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, and Physics in the Universe before taking other science courses; students who take a science elective in grade 11 must also be enrolled in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1
Teacher recommendations	Advanced courses in mathematics, science, social science, and world languages require a recommendation from the current teacher and completion of each course's prerequisites
Changing course levels	Students may move in either direction between college preparatory (CP) courses and Honors or AP courses, provided they meet the prerequisites of the target course. The Woodbridge High School website does not publish specific deadlines for adding or dropping courses or changing levels; confirm with a counselor
Outside and community college courses	Community college courses are not recorded on the Woodbridge High School transcript; students must request transcripts from the community college when applying to colleges. Independent study and online courses are recorded as pass/fail (P/F) only, as are courses taken outside the United States

Graduation Requirements (225 Credits Starting with the Class of 2027)

Subject	Credits
English	40
Math (must complete Math II)	30
Life Science	10
Physical Science	10
Additional Science	10
World Studies	10
United States History	10
Political Science	5
Economics	5
World Language / Visual Arts / Performing Arts / Career Technical Education	10
Physical Education	20
Health	5
Electives	60

Through the Class of 2026, the requirement was 215 credits; starting with the Class of 2027, it rises to 225 credits. The increase comes from raising math from 20 to 30 credits (with Math II required) and adding 10 credits of additional science, while electives drop from 70 to 60 credits. The passing grade for graduation is D-; UC A-G courses require C- or higher. Graduation requirements and college admission requirements are two separate standards: graduation requires only one year of world language, arts, or career technical education (any one of the three), while UC A-G requires two years of the same world language. Course planning should follow the UC A-G standard.

There is no community service graduation requirement. Students who complete 25 hours in a school year and submit the online form can receive a transcript notation. Early graduation (after the 6th or 7th semester) requires completing all credit and course requirements before the end of that semester and developing an academic plan with a counselor. Participation in the graduation ceremony requires completing all requirements by the end of the spring semester.

Course Levels by Department

In the pathways below, CP stands for College Prep (the regular level, neither Honors nor AP), Honors refers to honors-level courses, and AP refers to Advanced Placement courses.

English

Grade 9: English 1 Embedded Honors; all students take the same class, and students who meet the standard earn an Honors Distinction
Grade 10: English 2, or AP English Language, which requires an Honors Distinction in grade 9 and B+ or higher in both semesters
Grade 11: American Literature, or Honors American Literature, which requires B or higher in both semesters of AP English Language or a written recommendation from the grade 10 English teacher
Grade 12: English 4, or AP English Literature, which requires B or higher in both semesters of Honors American Literature or a written recommendation from the grade 11 English teacher

Social Science

Grade 9: Human Geography, or AP Human Geography, which requires two of three: an A in grade 8 English and social science, a passing teacher appraisal, and an A on the grade 8 social science end-of-course (EOC) exam
Grade 10: World History, or AP World History, which requires B or higher in English 1 or AP Human Geography, or a teacher recommendation
Grade 11: US History, or AP US History, which requires an A or B in AP World History, or an A in college preparatory World History with a teacher recommendation
Grade 12: one semester each of American Government and World Perspectives Economics, or one semester each of AP Government and AP Macroeconomics; the two AP courses have no formal prerequisites, but prior AP coursework is recommended

Science (Standard Sequence)

Grade 9: Living Earth
Grade 10: Chemistry in the Earth System
Grade 11: Physics in the Universe, with the option of adding a science elective
Grade 12: science electives such as Anatomy & Physiology, Intro to Forensic Science, and Marine Science

Science (Most Rigorous Sequence)

Grade 9: Honors Living Earth, which requires two of three: a grade 8 teacher recommendation, an A in two of the three grade 8 science trimesters, and 85% or higher on the end-of-course (EOC) exam
Grade 10: Honors Chemistry in the Earth System, which requires two of three: a Living Earth teacher recommendation, an A (90% or higher) in both semesters, and proficiency on the Living Earth end-of-course (EOC) exam
Grade 11: AP Physics 1, which requires a grade of B or higher in chemistry or a teacher recommendation, plus concurrent enrollment in Math III or a higher math course
Grade 12: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 2, or AP Physics C

Social science electives open in grades 11 to 12:

AP Psychology: grades 11 to 12, full year, no prerequisites
Psychology, Sociology: grades 11 to 12, semester courses
Philosophy 1 and Philosophy 2: grades 11 to 12, semester courses; Philosophy 2 requires Philosophy 1
Ethnic Studies: grades 11 to 12, semester course, pending approval

Prerequisites for AP science courses:

Course	Prerequisites
AP Physics 1	B or higher in Chemistry in the Earth System or a teacher recommendation, plus concurrent enrollment in Math III or a higher course
AP Physics 2	B or higher in AP Physics 1 and a teacher recommendation
AP Physics C	B or higher in AP Physics 1, concurrent enrollment in or completion of any calculus course, and a science teacher recommendation
AP Biology and AP Chemistry	Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1 and a teacher recommendation; recommended grades are an A in the college preparatory Living Earth and chemistry courses, or B or higher in the Honors versions
AP Environmental Science	Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1 and a teacher recommendation; recommended grades are B or higher in Living Earth and chemistry

Math courses are covered on a separate page: Math Pathways. Four world languages are offered, plus American Sign Language with community college dual credit:

Spanish 1-3 + Honors Spanish 4 + AP Spanish Language
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 + Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 Honors + AP Spanish Language
Latin 1-2 + Honors Latin 3 + AP Latin
Chinese 1-2 + Honors Chinese 3 + AP Chinese Language and Culture
American Sign Language ASL 21: an Irvine Valley College (IVC) dual enrollment course new in fall 2026; one course is equivalent to two years of high school sign language

Each level requires a grade of C or higher in the previous level or a teacher recommendation. Students with a home language background are placed by the department chair and may need to take a placement test. Students who completed Spanish 1 in middle school enter Spanish 2 in grade 9.

Complete Course Map

Organized by department. Each course lists its level, grades offered, prerequisites, and UC A-G category. Dark labels mark AP courses, yellow labels mark Honors or Enhanced courses, and blue labels mark community college dual credit courses.

Mathematics 12 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP Pre-Calculus	AP	10-12	Successful completion of Enhanced Math II, summer Math Bridge, or Math 3Weighted (+1)	c
AP Calculus AB	AP	11-12	2 of 3: C or better in all marking periods of AP Pre-Calculus; >=80% on EOC; teacher appraisal. OR C or better in all marking periods of Pre-CalculusWeighted; TI-84+ recommended; flyer adds: A or better in FST, C in Honors Pre-Calc/Enhanced Math 3	c
AP Calculus BC	AP	11-12	2 of 3: B or better in all marking periods of AP Pre-Calculus; >=80% EOC; teacher appraisal. OR A in all marking periods of Pre-CalculusWeighted	c
AP Statistics	AP	11-12	Grade of C or better in all marking periods of Math IIIWeighted; can be taken concurrently with Pre-Calculus	c
Enhanced Math II	Enhanced	9-10	Meet 2 of 3: A in Math I (or Enhanced Math I); End-of-Course assessment >=85%; appraisal of Standards for Mathematical PracticeAccelerated; covers Math II + much of Math III + some Pre-Calc; leads directly to AP Pre-Calculus. Enhanced Math 3 discontinued after 23-24 (School Profile)	c
Math Foundations	CP	9	Teacher or counselor recommendationYearlong support course taken concurrently with Math I
Math Lab	CP	10-11	Teacher or counselor recommendationSupport course concurrent with Math II / Math III
Math I	CP	9	Teacher or counselor recommendation (8th grade placement)Yearlong CP; required for graduation	c
Math II	CP	9-10	Grade of C or higher in Math I and teacher recommendation9th graders who took Math I in middle school enter here	c
Math III	CP	10-11	Grade of C or higher in Math II and teacher appraisalYearlong CP	c
Pre-Calculus	CP	11-12	Grades of C or better in all marking periods of Math IIIAP Statistics may be taken concurrently	c
Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry (FST)	CP	11-12	—Not on 2026-27 Math dept page; appears in textbook list and NCAA core list – likely discontinued/limited	c

Mathematics / CTE 2 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
Introduction to Computer Programming	CP	9-12	Completion of Math I recommended9th-grade elective on course selection form (code 3805); VB/HTML/C++/Java intro; UC A-G category per the official UC course list
Accounting (ROP)	CTE	11-12	Open to 11th and 12th gradeCoastline ROP course embedded in WHS bell schedule; grants math credit toward graduation; Business & Finance sector

English 9 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP English Language and Composition	AP	10	English 1 Embedded Honors with Honors designation and B+ or higher both semestersWeighted; taken as sophomore	b
AP English Literature and Composition	AP	12	B or higher both semesters of Honors American Literature, or written recommendation of 11th grade English teacherWeighted	b
Honors American Literature	Honors	11	B or better both semesters of AP English Language, or written recommendation of 10th grade English teacherWeighted honors point	b
English 1 Embedded Honors	CP	9	—Single course; Honors designation earned by completing honors assessments + B or higher; designation appears on transcript but NOT weighted	b
English 2	CP	10	—	b
American Literature	CP	11	—	b
English 4	CP	12	—Replaces World Literature	b
Beginning Journalism	CP	9-12	Grade of B or higher in previous year's English or teacher recommendationGolden Arrow newsmagazine; elective credit	g
Advanced Journalism	CP	10-12	Beginning Journalism or adviser approval; portfolio/interview for photographersEditors of the Golden Arrow	g

Science 15 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP Physics 1	AP	11-12	Chemistry with B or higher or teacher rec; concurrent enrollment in Math III or higherWeighted; algebra-based; ~1 hr homework per block	d
AP Physics 2	AP	12	AP Physics 1 with B or higher with teacher recommendationWeighted	d
AP Physics C: Mechanics / Electricity & Magnetism	AP	12	AP Physics 1 with B or higher; concurrent or completed Calculus; science teacher recommendationWeighted; prepares for both Physics C exams in one year	d
AP Biology	AP	11-12	Completion of or co-enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1; teacher rec; recommended A in Living Earth & Chemistry or B+ in Honors versionsWeighted	d
AP Chemistry	AP	11-12	Same as AP Biology (Physics co-enrollment, teacher rec, A in LE & Chem or B+ in Honors)Weighted; after-school labs approx. every other week; ~2-3 hrs/week study	d
AP Environmental Science	AP	11-12	Completion of or co-enrollment in Physics/AP Physics 1; teacher rec; recommended B or higher in Living Earth and ChemistryWeighted	d
Honors Living Earth	Honors	9	2 of 3: 8th grade teacher recommendation; A in two of three 8th grade science trimesters; >=85% on end-of-course assessmentResearch experiment + engineering project; School Profile: honors weight only in grades 11-12	d
Honors Chemistry in the Earth System	Honors	10	2 of 3: Living Earth teacher recommendation; A (90%) both semesters; proficiency on Living Earth EOC examCSF list gives extra point (UC honors)	d
Honors Science Research	Honors	11-12	—Listed only in 8th-grade newsletter science electives; not on Science dept page; UC A-G category per the official UC course list
Living Earth	CP	9	—Biology-based NGSS course	d
Chemistry in the Earth System	CP	10	—	d
Physics in the Universe	CP	11	—	d
Intro to Forensic Science	CP	11-12	Completion or co-enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1Science elective	g
Marine Science	CP	11-12	Completion or co-enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1Lab science elective	d
Anatomy & Physiology	CP	11-12	Completion or co-enrollment in Physics in the Universe or AP Physics 1Dissections; medical career exposure	d

Social Science 16 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP Human Geography	AP	9	Must meet 2 of: A in 8th grade English and Social Science; teacher appraisal; A on 8th grade Social Science EOCWeighted; WHS is the only IUSD school offering an AP to 9th graders	g
AP World History	AP	10	B or higher in Honors English 1 / English 1 / AP Human Geography, or teacher recommendationWeighted	a
AP U.S. History	AP	11	A or B in AP World History, or A in World History with teacher recommendationWeighted; no summer assignment	a
AP Government and Politics	AP	12	No formal prerequisite; prior AP coursework strongly recommendedSemester; weighted	a
AP Macroeconomics	AP	12	No formal prerequisite; prior AP coursework strongly recommendedSemester; weighted. AP Microeconomics discontinued after 2024-25	g
AP Psychology	AP	11-12	—Yearlong; weighted	g
Human Geography	CP	9	—Optional 9th grade elective	g
World History	CP	10	—	a
U.S. History	CP	11	—	a
American Government	CP	12	—Semester	a
World Perspectives Economics	CP	12	—Semester	g
Philosophy 1	CP	11-12	—Semester elective	g
Philosophy 2	CP	11-12	Completion of Philosophy 1Semester elective (ethics)	g
Psychology	CP	11-12	—Semester elective	g
Sociology	CP	11-12	—Semester elective	g
Ethnic Studies	CP	11-12	—Semester; pending IUSD Board and UC approval (new)	g

ELD 6 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
ELD 3: Advanced English Language Development	CP	9-12	Completion of ELD 2, ELPAC level, and/or teacher recommendationCollege Preparatory; CSF List I; UC A-G category per the official UC course list	b
Sheltered World History	CP	10	Recommendation from ELD Coordinator and counselorSDAIE version of World History	a
ELD 1: Beginning English Language Development	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IUSD Language Development Program based on initial ELPACHigh School Credit (non-CP)
ELD 2: Intermediate English Language Development	Other	9-12	Completion of ELD 1 and/or LDP recommendationHigh School Credit
ELD Science	Other	9-12	LDP recommendation based on ELPACNewcomer survey science
Reading Techniques	Other	9-12	—Listed in ELD pathway table

World Language 16 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP Spanish Language and Culture	AP	12 (intended for seniors)	3+ years of Spanish or Spanish Speakers 2 with C or better, or teacher recWeighted	e
AP Latin (Vergil-Caesar)	AP	12	C or higher in Honors Latin 3 or teacher recommendationWeighted	e
AP Chinese Language and Culture	AP	11-12	C in Honors Chinese 3 or teacher recommendationWeighted; heritage/native speakers placed by dept chair	e
American Sign Language – ASL 21 (IVC)	Dual Enrollment	9-12	Apply to IVC as dual-enrollment student; interest formNew Fall 2026; taught period 1 at WHS by IVC professor; equals 2 years HS ASL; college credit; UC A-G category per the official UC course list	e
Honors Spanish 4	Honors	11-12	C or higher in Spanish 3 or teacher recommendationWeighted honors point	e
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 Honors	Honors	10-12	C or higher in Spanish Speakers 1 or teacher recommendationEquivalent to Spanish 3 & 4; weighted; leads to AP Spanish	e
Honors Latin 3	Honors	11-12	C or higher in Latin 2 or teacher recommendationWeighted; begins AP Latin (Aeneid) reading; Junior Classical League	e
Honors Chinese 3	Honors	10-12	C or higher in Chinese 2 or teacher recommendationWeighted	e
Spanish 1	CP	9-12	—	e
Spanish 2	CP	9-12	C or higher in Spanish 1 or teacher recommendation9th graders who took Spanish 1 in middle school start here; evaluated within 30 days	e
Spanish 3	CP	10-12	C or higher in level 2 or teacher recommendation	e
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1	CP	9-12	Heritage/native speaker background or dual immersion; teacher recommendation to transferEquivalent to Spanish 1 & 2	e
Latin 1	CP	9-12	Recommended C or higher in previous English class	e
Latin 2	CP	10-12	C or higher in Latin 1 or teacher recommendation	e
Chinese 1	CP	9-12	—	e
Chinese 2	CP	9-12	C (70%) or higher in Chinese 1 or teacher recommendation	e

Visual & Performing Arts 36 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP Drawing	AP	9-12	Completion of Advanced Painting/Drawing and teacher approvalWeighted	f
AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolio	AP	9-12	Permission from instructorWeighted	f
AP Art History	AP	9-12	Success in art and/or social science classes; open to 10-12Weighted	f
AP Music Theory	AP	9-12	Basic performance skills in voice or instrument; grades 10-12Weighted per CSF list	f
Art Studio	CP	9-12	—	f
Painting/Drawing	CP	9-12	Completion of Art Studio or teacher approval	f
Advanced Painting	CP	9-12	Completion of Painting/Drawing or teacher approval	f
Beginning Ceramics	CP	9-12	—	f
Intermediate Ceramics	CP	9-12	Completion of Beginning Ceramics or teacher recommendation	f
Advanced Ceramics	CP	9-12	Completion of Intermediate Ceramics or teacher recommendation	f
Concert Chorale	CP	9-12	—	f
Bel Canto	CP	9-12	Audition only (soprano/alto, intermediate-advanced)	f
Chamber Singers	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Entertainers	CP	9-12	Audition onlyShow choir	f
Concert Band	CP	9-12	—	f
Symphonic Band	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Wind Ensemble	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Percussion Ensemble	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Advanced Jazz Ensemble (I)	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Jazz Ensemble (II)	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Concert Orchestra	CP	9-12	—	f
Symphonic Orchestra	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Philharmonic Orchestra	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Guitar 1	CP	9-12	—	f
Guitar 2	CP	9-12	Audition or teacher approvalUC A-G category per the official UC course list	f
Beginning Drama	CP	9-12	—	f
Intermediate Drama	CP	9-12	Audition and teacher recommendation; Beginning Drama recommended	f
Advanced Drama	CP	9-12	Audition and teacher recommendation	f
Musical Theatre Production	CP	9-12	Audition only	f
Technical Theater	CP	9-12	—Arts, Media & Entertainment CTE pathway; open enrollment (7th/8th class)	f
Intermediate Technical Theater	CP	9-12	Completion of Technical Theatre and teacher recommendation	f
Advanced Technical Theater	CP	9-12	Completion of Technical Theatre and teacher recommendation	f
Marching Band	Other	9-12	—High School Credit; counts for PE; 0 period fall
Color Guard	Other	9-12	Audition onlyHigh School Credit; PE credit; 0 period; must pair with Dance Production
Dance Production	Other	9-12	Audition onlyHigh School Credit
Dance Company	Other	9-12	Audition onlyHigh School Credit; 0 period

Career Technical Education 15 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
AP 2-D Art & Design	AP	9-12	Completion of Advanced Computer GraphicsWeighted	f
AP Computer Science Principles	AP	9-12	Grades 10-12; teacher recommendation or B- or higher in Math IIWeighted; ICT pathway	d
AP Computer Science A	AP	9-12	Math III or Enhanced Math II or higher with B+ or better and/or B+ in AP CSP (flyer: AP CSP B+ + teacher rec); summer assignmentWeighted; Java	c
Advanced Makerspace 1 (IVC DMP 20)	Dual Enrollment	9-12	—Semester; Irvine Valley College dual enrollment; credit recorded by Irvine Valley College (IVC)
Advanced Makerspace 2 (IVC DMP 22)	Dual Enrollment	9-12	Advanced Makerspace 1 or teacher recommendationSemester; IVC dual enrollment; credit recorded by Irvine Valley College (IVC)
Computer Science: Data Structures	Honors	9-12	AP Computer Science A; score of 3+ on AP CS A exam; or teacher recommendationWeighted (+); C++ data structures; UC-approved honors	d
Computer Graphics (formerly Digital Media)	CTE	9-12	—Arts, Media & Entertainment pathway; 9th grade elective	f
Advanced Computer Graphics	CTE	9-12	Completion of Computer GraphicsCapstone	f
Branding and Production	CTE	9-12	Completion of Advanced Computer Graphics	f
Design Lab	CTE	9-12	—Manufacturing & Product Design pathway; 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD; 9th grade elective	g
Animatronics	CTE	9-12	Design Lab with C or better	f
Art of TV and Video Production (formerly Video Production)	CTE	9-12	—Open enrollment course; 9th grade elective	f
Advanced Video Production	CTE	9-12	Teacher approval	f
Yearbook	CTE	9-12	Teacher approvalOpen enrollment	f
Sports Medicine and Athletic Training	CTE	11-12	Grades 11-12 only; required Living Earth and Math 1; recommended Anatomy/Physiology and ChemistryYearlong; AHA BLS certification opportunity; UC A-G category per the official UC course list

Non-Departmental 6 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes
Leadership	Other	9-12	Election or appointment to ASBRequired both semesters for ASB positions; open enrollment
Community Work Experience (Fall/Spring)	Other	12	12th grade, age 16+Max 10 credits/semester, 20 total
Peer Tutoring	Other	10-12	A/B average or counselor recommendationElective credit; supports IEP students
Student Assistant	Other	9-12	—Quarter; up to 10 credits max
AVID	Other	9-12	ApplicationAdvancement Via Individual Determination
Academic Seminar	Other	9 (10-12 by referral)	Pre-identified by middle school counselor / WHS counselorIntervention elective

Physical Education 8 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes
PE Course 1	Other	9	—Semester-based yearlong? (Term: Semester)
PE Course 2	Other	10-12	—
PE Yoga	Other	10-12	Grades 10-12 only
Health	Other	9-12	—Required 5 credits; also offered in IUSD summer school (grades 10-12)
PE for Private Instruction	Other	9-12	—
Fitness & Strength	Other	10-12	Grades 10-12 only
PE Dance 1	Other	9-12	—Yearlong
PE Dance 2	Other	9-12	Audition onlyYearlong

Physical Education / Athletics 1 course

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes	UC A-G
Athletics (Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field)	Other	9-12	Tryout required for most; cross country/track/football no tryout; swim competency for swimmingQuarter courses granting PE/HS graduation credit; open enrollment (7th/8th class)

Special Education 12 courses

Course	Level	Grades	Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes
Practical Math	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Practical English	Other	9	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Directed English 2	Other	10	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Directed Applied Communication	Other	11	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Practical History	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Directed Studies	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Practical Life Skills	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Functional World History	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Transition Skills	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Vocational Skills	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Functional English	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit
Functional Math	Other	9-12	Recommendation from IEP TeamHigh School Credit

Course Selection Timeline

Grade 8

3/188th Grade Family Night, with separate sessions for students and parents to learn about courses and programs
4/7Online Q&A for grade 8 parents (Zoom)
4/8On-site registration and course selection at Lakeside Middle School
4/13On-site registration and course selection at South Lake Middle School
4/20Students from other middle schools register and select courses on campus, in time slots by birth date
8/12Freshman orientation (led by Link Crew)

Grade 9

11/16Grade 9 parent workshop
11/19-11/20Counselors visit English classes to explain graduation requirements and college eligibility
Spring semesterCounselors visit classes to explain grade 10 course selection, summer school, and transcripts
February 2027Grade 10 course selection

Grade 10

January to AprilGrade 10 planning meetings, attended by parents and students together, to build a four-year plan and review transcripts
Two weeks before the meetingThe school sends the meeting time notice; meetings cannot be rescheduled
SpringStudents receive Life After High School, the district's college planning handbook

Grade 11

10/5Grade 11 parent workshop, covering financial aid, the NCAA, the University of California, and California State University
FallFree PSAT/NMSQT on campus
March and May 2027Counselors visit US History classes to explain grade 12 course selection

Grade 12

9/4CSF fall semester membership application deadline
9/14Grade 12 parent workshop
9/15-9/16Counselors visit Government and Economics classes to explain graduation and the application process
FallSmall-group sessions on private college applications, followed by individual recommendation letter meetings
End of spring semesterAll graduation requirements must be completed to participate in the graduation ceremony

Course Selection Principles Recommended by EDUBUS

First, two decisions must be made together for grade 9: the math starting point and whether to take AP Human Geography. This is the only AP course open to grade 9 at the school; enrollment is completed during course registration in April of grade 8, and there is no later opportunity to add it. Second, the planning conference between January and April of grade 10 is the only formal occasion on which families build the four-year plan together with the counselor, so the AP combination for grades 11 to 12 should be worked out before the conference. Third, use the 7th course only for open enrollment courses such as varsity athletics, arts, or yearbook, and do not try to force an academic course into it; such courses frequently cannot be fit into the schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of courses per semester at Woodbridge High School?

Woodbridge High School allows at most 6 courses per semester. Beyond those 6, students may add only open enrollment courses as a 7th or 8th course, such as varsity athletics, performing arts, stagecraft, student government leadership, yearbook, or television and video production. Students who do not take a 7th or 8th course may request a release period in periods 1, 2, 7, or 8, although the school does not guarantee that one can be scheduled.

Which six courses do grade 9 students take at Woodbridge High School?

At Woodbridge High School, grade 9 consists of four required courses plus two full-year electives. English, math, Living Earth, and physical education are required, and the other two courses are chosen from world languages, social science electives (including AP Human Geography), visual and performing arts, and career technical education. Course selections are cross-checked against grade 8 teacher recommendations.

At Woodbridge High School in the Irvine Unified School District, can a student who is struggling in an Honors or AP course move to a regular class?

Yes. Woodbridge High School allows movement in both directions between College Prep (CP) and Honors or AP, provided the student meets the prerequisites for the target course. Note that the school website does not publish specific deadlines for adding or dropping courses or changing course levels, so families should confirm the current year's dates directly with the student's counselor before school starts.

Do courses taken at community colleges such as Irvine Valley College (IVC) appear on the Woodbridge High School transcript?

No. Woodbridge High School does not record community college courses on its transcript. When applying to college, students need to request transcripts from the community college themselves and list these courses on their applications. Independent study courses, online courses, and courses taken outside the United States are recorded only as pass or fail (P/F).

What is English 1 Embedded Honors at Woodbridge High School?

Woodbridge High School does not offer a separate Honors section of grade 9 English. All students take the course together, and students who complete the honors assignments and meet the standard receive an honors notation on the transcript. The notation does not add GPA weight, but it is the prerequisite for AP English Language in grade 10: the student must earn the honors notation and a grade of B+ or higher in both semesters.

Data verified on 2026-09-20. Course catalogs are updated each spring; prerequisites follow the school's current Course of Study.