Edison High School has 176 courses on the official UC A-G course list for 2026-27, including 25 AP courses and 41 UC-approved honors courses (AP included). The school also publishes a 2026-27 Course Catalog and grade 9 to 12 course selection forms that give each course’s grade levels and prerequisites. The two sources do not match exactly: 65 courses on the UC list do not appear under the same name in the 2026-27 catalog or selection forms, including courses from the discontinued ASE program, French, and a number of arts and career technical courses. The course map on this page is built from the UC list, adds the catalog’s grade levels, prerequisites and dual enrollment college courses, and notes each course that is not listed for the year.
Edison High School Course Selection Rules
| Course load | Students in grades 9 and 10 must take six classes each semester, and fewer than six requires administrator approval under exceptional circumstances; students in grades 11 and 12 take at least five classes each semester |
|---|---|
| Bell schedule | The school uses a modified block schedule: all six periods meet on Monday for 44 minutes each, and Tuesday through Friday follow a block hybrid with 100-minute periods and 50-minute fifth and sixth periods. The year has two semesters of about 18 weeks each |
| Tutorial | Tutorial runs Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., when every teacher is in the classroom for extra help and make-up work |
| Zero period | Students can check "Please do not assign me a zero period" on the selection form, although the school notes that some classes require a zero period; courses marked Z are offered before school only |
| Placement | Placement is based on test scores, grades, teacher recommendations, course prerequisites and student interest |
| Elective choices | Students list first and second elective choices, and seniors list their top three; most grade 9 students take Health one semester and Mindset for Success the other, plus one year-long elective |
| Credits | Each course earns 5 credits per semester for a grade of D or better and 0 credits for an F; graduation requires 220 credits |
| Schedule changes after school starts | After school starts, schedule changes are limited to five situations: prerequisites not met, an unfilled period, coursework completed in summer school, placement on an athletic team or performing arts group, or a canceled course. The school does not change schedules for teacher preference or an earlier start time |
| Change and drop deadlines | Course changes in either semester must be completed by the 15th day of instruction. A course dropped after the third week is recorded as W; with assistant principal approval, a course dropped after the ninth week is recorded as W/F and computed as an F in GPA. Students in grades 9 and 10 must still keep six classes after a drop, and students in grades 11 and 12 at least five |
| Repeating a course | A D or F may be repeated. Both grades stay on the transcript, and the higher grade is used in GPA; courses with a C or higher cannot be repeated |
| Credit/no credit | The district, UC, CSU and NCAA all require letter grades in college-prep courses; credit/no credit grades cannot be used to meet requirements |
| Courses outside the district | Courses taken outside the district require written pre-approval from an administrator. In general, only summer remediation courses and approved dual enrollment courses are placed on the district transcript |
Edison High School Graduation Requirements (220 Credits)
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 40 |
| World History | 10 |
| U.S. History | 10 |
| U.S. Government | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Life Science | 10 |
| Physical Science | 10 |
| Health | 5 |
| Physical Education | 20 |
| VPA, World Language or CTE (one of the three) | 10 |
| Electives | 65 |
At least one year of the 30 math credits must be Algebra 1 or higher, and one of the three years must be completed in grade 11 or 12. The district planning guide notes that math and world language courses taken in grades 7 and 8 count toward college subject requirements but not toward high school diploma credits.
Graduation requirements and college admission requirements are two different standards. The district requires only two years of science and three years of math, plus one year of world language, arts or career technical education; the UC and CSU A-G requirements are four years of English, three years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 or Algebra 2/Trig), two years of history (world and U.S.), two years of lab science, two years of one world language, one year of visual and performing arts and one year of college-prep elective, all with a C or better each semester. The school’s course selection page sets the two standards side by side. In the Class of 2025, 65.9% of graduates completed every A-G course, so course plans should follow the A-G standard.
Edison High School District Scholar Levels
The Huntington Beach Union High School District also awards three levels of academic recognition, determined on 7th-semester grades, recognized at commencement and noted on the transcript. The three levels track CSU minimum requirements, more than CSU requirements, and UC recommendations, and work well as a reference for course planning.
| Level | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Scholar with Expertise | Meets CSU minimum requirements: a grade 10-12 GPA of 2.5 or higher in A-G courses; two levels of one world language, three years of math including Algebra 2, two years of science and one year of VPA or CTE; plus six semesters with grades of B or better in one concentration area such as agriculture, athletics, business, performing or visual arts, MUN, CIBACS, CTE or AVID |
| Scholar with Honors | Exceeds CSU requirements: an A-G GPA of 3.0 or higher; two levels of one world language, four years of math with the fourth beyond Algebra 2, two years of science and one year of VPA or CTE |
| Scholar with Distinction | Meets UC recommendations: an A-G GPA of 3.6 or higher; three levels of one world language, four years of math with the fourth beyond Algebra 2, three years of lab science, one year of VPA or CTE, and four year-long AP courses |
All three levels require a C or better in every A-G course and academic honesty. They are determined on 7th-semester grades, recognized at commencement and noted on the transcript. In math and world language, a D or F can be validated by a C or better in a higher-level course.
Edison High School Course Levels by Subject
The routes below combine the 2026-27 Course Catalog, the grade 9 to 12 selection forms and the school’s course and career pathways guide. College Prep (CP) means standard courses that are not honors or AP; honors courses are weighted in the district GPA but not necessarily by UC.
English
- Grade 9: CP English 1, CP English 1 Honors (summer homework required) or CIBACS English 1
- Grade 10: CP English 2, CP English 2 Honors or CIBACS English 2
- Grade 11: CP English 3, AP English Language or CIBACS English 3; the School of Nursing adds a dual enrollment English course
- Grade 12: CP English 4, AP English Literature, CIBACS English 4, Modern Literature, Literature in Modern Media or ERWC
Social Science
- Grade 9 (elective): AP Human Geography, World Geography Honors MUN or CIBACS Honors World Geography
- Grade 10: World History, World History Honors (MUN), CIBACS World History Honors or AP European History
- Grade 11: US History, US History Honors (MUN), CIBACS US History Honors or AP US History
- Grade 12: US Government / Economics, the MUN or CIBACS honors sections, or AP US Government with Economics Honors
Science (standard sequence)
- Grade 9: Biology, or Biology and Sustainable Agriculture (the first course in the Agriscience CTE and Marine Aquatic Science pathways)
- Grade 10: Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics; Marine Aquatic Science students can take the dual enrollment course Marine Aquarium Science & Introduction to Aquaponics
- Grades 11-12: Marine Biology, Physiology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, or dual enrollment Oceanography Honors
- Graduation: 10 credits each of life and physical science; UC requires two years of lab science and recommends three
Science (honors and AP sequence)
- Grade 9: Biology Honors, weighted by the district but not by UC
- Grade 10: AP Chemistry; the school's 2025 grade 9 course selection presentation tells Biology Honors students to request AP Chemistry for grade 10
- Grade 11: AP Biology, AP Physics 1 or AP Environmental Science
- Grade 12: AP Physics 2, or another AP science course
Grade levels for advanced science courses (one course per row):
| Course | Grades and notes |
|---|---|
| AP Chemistry | Grades 10-12; A or B in Chemistry or teacher recommendation is recommended, along with a summer prep course. The catalog estimates more than 4 hours of homework per week |
| AP Biology | Grades 11-12; C or better in Chemistry, or teacher recommendation |
| AP Physics 1 | Grades 11-12; A or B in Chemistry and Algebra 2/Trig, or teacher recommendation. The catalog estimates 4 to 5 hours of homework per week |
| AP Physics 2 | Appears only on the grade 12 selection form; the catalog has no description |
| AP Environmental Science | Grades 11-12; C or better in Chemistry or Physics, or teacher recommendation |
| School honors science courses | Only grade 9 Biology Honors; weighted science courses after grade 9 are all AP, plus dual enrollment Oceanography Honors |
Math courses have their own page: Math Pathway.
Edison High School World Language Courses
- Spanish 1 to 4 and AP Spanish 4; students who completed Spanish 1 in middle school can start Spanish 2 in grade 9 with teacher recommendation or a placement exam
- American Sign Language 1 to 4; the selection forms mark levels 3 and 4 as dual enrollment
- Golden West College dual enrollment Spanish and American Sign Language (SPAN G185, SPAN G280, SIGN G180 to G280)
- French 1 to 4 and AP French appear on the UC list, but the 2026-27 catalog states they are not offered
UC A-G requires two years of the same world language and recommends three. In 2026-27 Edison High School offers only Spanish and American Sign Language, each a four-year sequence, and students who complete level 4 can apply for the State Seal of Biliteracy. The district planning guide notes that a student who took Spanish 1 in middle school meets the three-level requirement for Scholar with Distinction by finishing Spanish 3 in grade 10.
Edison High School CIBACS and MUN Course Sequences
CIBACS and MUN are both four-year sequences, and the choice shapes the social science route for all four years. CIBACS students take both English and social science inside the program: CIBACS English 1 and CIBACS Honors World Geography in grade 9, then CIBACS English and CIBACS World History, US History, and Government and Economics Honors in grades 10 to 12. MUN students take World Geography Honors MUN as an elective in grade 9, then the MUN World History, US History, and Government and Economics Honors courses in grades 10 to 12, choosing English separately. Both programs’ grade 10 to 12 honors social science courses are on UC’s approved list.
Edison High School Honors Courses: District Weighting and UC Weighting
The figures below come directly from the official UC A-G list. The second number is how many courses UC weights when calculating GPA; the third is how many courses carry an honors title and district weighting but are not weighted by UC, listed individually below.
176UC-approved A-G courses
41UC-weighted honors coursesincluding 25 AP
4School honors courses that UC does not weight
These courses are designated honors on the school transcript but are not on the UC-approved honors list, so UC counts them as standard courses in admission
- Biology Honors
- CIBACS Honors World Geography
- CP English Honors 1
- World Geography Honors MUN
All four honors courses that UC does not weight are grade 9 courses. UC does not count grade 9 grades anyway, so they affect only the district GPA and class rank, not the UC GPA. The courses to watch are the unweighted ones: Accelerated Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry sit on the accelerated route, but their titles do not include Honors and the selection forms do not mark them as weighted, so both the district and UC count them as standard courses.
Edison High School Full Course Map
Expand by subject. Each course shows its level and UC A-G category; grade levels and prerequisites come from the 2026-27 Course Catalog and selection forms, and courses not listed for the year are noted. Dark tags mark AP courses and light tags mark honors courses. Dual enrollment college courses are not on the high school A-G list and appear separately at the end.
English
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP English Language and Composition | AP | 11 | Recommended A or B in English 2 Honors and teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP English 3 Language; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eng Lang/Comp A, AP Eng Lang/Comp B | b |
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP | 12 | Teacher recommendation, or A or B in English Honors 3 (catalog wording)Listed in the catalog as AP English 4 Literature; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eng Lit/Comp A, AP Eng Lit/Comp B | b |
| AP Seminar | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP Capstone Sem | b |
| CP English 2 Honors | Honors | 10 | Recommended A or B in English Honors 1 and teacher recommendationUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Summer homework required; Transcript abbreviations: CP Eng Hon 2A, CP Eng Hon 2B | b |
| CP English Honors 1 | Honors | 9 | A or B in the first semester of grade 8 English; teacher approval recommendedWeighted by the district but not a UC-approved honors course, so UC counts it as standard; Summer homework required; Transcript abbreviations: CP Eng Hon 1A, CP Eng Hon 1B | b |
| CP English Honors 3 | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Not listed in the 2026-27 catalog or grade 11 selection form; the advanced grade 11 English course is AP English Language; Transcript abbreviations: CP Eng Hon 3A, CP Eng Hon 3B | b |
| CP English 1 | CP | 9 | —Transcript abbreviations: CP English 1A, CP English 1B | b |
| CP English 2 | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: CP English 2A, CP English 2B | b |
| CP English 3 | CP | 11 | —Transcript abbreviations: CP English 3A, CP English 3B | b |
| CP English 4 | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: CP English 4A, CP English 4B | b |
| CSU Expository Reading and Writing | CP | 12 | Seniors who scored Conditional on the Early Assessment Program (EAP)Listed in the catalog as ERWC; Transcript abbreviations: Exp Read/WritA, Exp Read/WritB | b |
| English CIBACS 1 | CP | 9 | Application and interview requiredCIBACS course in the CTE Marketing pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Eng CIBACS 1A, Eng CIBACS 1B | b |
| English CIBACS 2 | CP | 10 | —CIBACS course in the CTE Marketing pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Eng CIBACS 2A, Eng CIBACS 2B | b |
| English CIBACS 3 | CP | 11 | Teacher approvalCIBACS course in the CTE Entrepreneurship pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Eng CIBACS 3A, Eng CIBACS 3B | b |
| English CIBACS 4 | CP | 12 | C or better in CP English 3 and teacher approvalCIBACS course in the CTE Entrepreneurship pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Eng CIBACS 4A, Eng CIBACS 4B | b |
| Latin@ Literature | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Latin@ Literature | b |
| Literature in Modern Media | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Lit Mod Med A, Lit Mod Med B | b |
| Modern Literature | CP | 12 | C or better in CP English 3Transcript abbreviations: Modern Lit | b |
Social Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP European History | AP | 10 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedMeets the world history requirement; the catalog describes it as an honors-level course; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eur His A, AP Eur His B | a |
| AP Government and Politics United States | AP | 12 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedPaired with Economics Honors on the grade 12 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: AP US Govt | a |
| AP Human Geography | AP | 9-12 | Recommended A or B in grade 8 English; grade 9 priorityTaken as a year-long elective in grade 9; Transcript abbreviations: AP Human Geo A, AP Human Geo B | a |
| AP Psychology | AP | 11-12 | Teacher recommendationUC A-G category g; Transcript abbreviations: AP Psych A, AP Psych B | g |
| AP Research | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP Capstone Res | g |
| AP United States History | AP | 11 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedTranscript abbreviations: AP US Hist A, AP US Hist B | a |
| CIBACS Economics Honors | Honors | 12 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Required for CIBACS seniors; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS Econ H | g |
| CIBACS Government Honors | Honors | 12 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; CIBACS course; seniors complete a startup or community service project; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS Gov H | a |
| CIBACS Honors World Geography | Honors | 9 | Application and interview requiredWeighted by the district but not a UC-approved honors course, so UC counts it as standard; The CIBACS grade 9 honors course, with projects alongside business partners; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS HWGeo A, CIBACS HWGeo B | a |
| CIBACS US History Honors | Honors | 11 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; CIBACS course; each student interns or job-shadows with a business mentor and builds a portfolio; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS US H H A, CIBACS US H H B | a |
| CIBACS World History Honors | Honors | 10 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; CIBACS course; a year-long project developing a new product with a local business; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS WHis H A, CIBACS WHis H B | a |
| Economics Honors | Honors | 12 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Paired with AP US Government or US Government Honors (MUN) on the grade 12 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: Econ Honors | g |
| U.S. Government MUN Honors | Honors | 12 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Model United Nations course; one conference during the semester; Transcript abbreviations: US Gov Hon MUN | a |
| U.S. History MUN Honors | Honors | 11 | World History Honors MUN and teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; MUN course; at least two conferences, plus helping run two conferences hosted by the school; Transcript abbreviations: US Hist H MUN A, US Hist H MUN B | a |
| World Geography Honors MUN | Honors | 9 | Recommended A or B in grade 8 EnglishWeighted by the district but not a UC-approved honors course, so UC counts it as standard; MUN grade 9 course, taken as an elective; at least three local conferences; Transcript abbreviations: W Geog H/MUN A, W Geog H/MUN B | a |
| World History Honors | Honors | 10 | Teacher approvalUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Transcript abbreviations include the MUN section (W HIST H/MUN); the selection form lists World History Honors (MUN); Transcript abbreviations: W HIST H/MUN A, W HIST H/MUN B, W Hist Hon A, W Hist Hon B | a |
| CIBACS US History | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog and selection forms list the honors version; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS US His A, CIBACS US His B | a |
| CIBACS World History | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog and selection forms list the honors version; Transcript abbreviations: CIBACS W Hist A, CIBACS W Hist B | a |
| Economics | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Economics | g |
| Economics CIBACS | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog and selection forms list the honors version; Transcript abbreviations: Econ CIBACS | g |
| Origins of Our Community | CP | 9 | —Paired with dual enrollment Personal Health on the grade 9 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: Origin of Comm | g |
| Social Psychology | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Social Psych | g |
| U.S. Government | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: US Governmnt | a |
| U.S. History | CP | 11 | —Transcript abbreviations: US History A, US History B | a |
| U.S. History through Film | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: US Hist Film A, US Hist Film B | g |
| US Government CIBACS | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog and selection forms list the honors version; Transcript abbreviations: US Gov CIBACS | a |
| World History | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: W History A, W History B | a |
Mathematics
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus HonorsThe catalog recommends it for students interested in STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc AB/A, AP Calc AB/B, AP Calc/AB | c |
| AP Calculus BC | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Pre-Calculus HonorsThe catalog recommends it for students interested in STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc BC/A, AP Calc BC/B | c |
| AP Statistics | AP | 11-12 | A in Algebra 2, or B or better in Algebra 2 Honors (catalog wording)The catalog recommends it for students interested in non-STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Stats A, AP Stats B | c |
| Pre-Calculus Honors | Honors | 10-12 | C or better in Algebra 2 Honors (catalog wording; the matching course on the selection forms is Algebra 2/Trigonometry)UC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; The first math course at the school weighted by both the district and UC; Transcript abbreviations: Precalc Hon A, Precalc Hon B | c |
| Accelerated Geometry | CP | 9-10 | B or better in Algebra 1, Geometry Placement Exam and teacher recommendationNot weighted by the district or by UC; Transcript abbreviations: Accel Geom A, Accel Geom B | c |
| Algebra 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Algebra 1 B, Algebra 1A | c |
| Algebra 2 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Geometry, C in Accelerated Geometry, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: Algebra 2A, Algebra 2B | c |
| Algebra 2 for the 21st Century | CP | 11-12 | C or better in GeometryThe catalog lists grades 9-12 but describes it as designed for juniors and seniors not on a STEM pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Alg 2 21C 1A, Alg 2 21C 1B | c |
| Algebra 2/Trigonometry | CP | 9-11 | No grade lower than B in any semester of Algebra 1 and Accelerated Geometry; incoming grade 9 students take the Algebra 2/Trig Placement ExamSummer homework required; not weighted by the district or by UC; Transcript abbreviations: Alg 2/Trig A, Alg 2/Trig B, Algebra 2/Trig A, B | c |
| Explorations in Data Science - Youcubed Adaptable Curriculum | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Data Science A, Data Science B | c |
| Functional Design Through Algebra | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Design Alg 1A, Design Alg 1B | c |
| Geometry | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Algebra 1Transcript abbreviations: Geom A, Geom B | c |
| Geometry + Computer Visualization/Simulation | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Geo/Comp Sim A, Geo/Comp Sim B | c |
| Pre-Calculus | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Algebra 2, C in Algebra 2 Honors, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: Precalculus A, Precalculus B | c |
| Probability & Statistics | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Algebra 2Second semester supports the Golden West College STAT C1000 dual enrollment course taken after school, worth 4 college units; Transcript abbreviations: Prob/Stat | c |
| Trigonometry | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Trigonometry | c |
Computer Science & Engineering
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Computer Science A | AP | 10-12 | Completion of Algebra 2 or higherListed in the catalog as AP Computer Science, taught in Java; UC A-G category c; Transcript abbreviations: AP CompSc A(A), AP CompSc A(B) | c |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP | 9-12 | Completion of Algebra 1 or higherMay be taken alongside any math course beyond Algebra 1; UC A-G category d; Transcript abbreviations: AP Comp Sci Pri | d |
| Engineering Graphics (CAD) | CP | 10-12 | C or better in GeometryOrange Coast College dual enrollment course ENGR A180, worth 4 college units; UC A-G category f; Transcript abbreviations: Engineering Graphics | f |
| Introduction to Engineering | CP | — | —Not listed separately in the 2026-27 catalog; the catalog's introductory engineering course is dual enrollment ENGR A110 (see Dual Enrollment); Transcript abbreviations: Intr to Engin | g |
Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Chemistry, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: AP Biology A, AP Biology B | d |
| AP Chemistry | AP | 10-12 | A or B in Chemistry, or teacher recommendation; a summer prep course is recommendedListed on the grade 10 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: AP Chemistry A, AP Chemistry B | d |
| AP Environmental Science | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Chemistry or Physics, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: AP Env Sci A, AP Env Sci B | d |
| AP Physics 1 | AP | 11-12 | A or B in Chemistry and Algebra 2/Trig, or teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP Physics; Transcript abbreviations: AP Physics 1A, AP Physics 1B | d |
| AP Physics 2 | AP | 12 | —Appears only on the grade 12 selection form; the catalog has no description; Transcript abbreviations: AP Physics 2A, AP Physics 2B | d |
| Biology Honors | Honors | 9 | Recommended A or B in grade 8 science with concurrent Algebra 1 or higher, or teacher recommendationWeighted by the district but not a UC-approved honors course, so UC counts it as standard; Transcript abbreviations: Bio Honors A, Bio Honors B | d |
| Aquarium Science & Agricultural Aquaponics | CP | 10-12 | C or better in BiologyOrange Coast College dual enrollment course (MRSC A120 and MRSC A146), listed in the catalog as Marine Aquarium Science & Introduction to Aquaponics; with Biology and Sustainable Agriculture it completes the Agriscience CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Marine Aqua Sci | d |
| Biology | CP | 9 | —Transcript abbreviations: Biology A, Biology B | d |
| Biology and Sustainable Agriculture | CP | 9 | —First course in the Agriscience CTE pathway, open to all students; Transcript abbreviations: Biology SusAg A, Biology SusAg B | d |
| Chemistry | CP | 10-12 | B or better in Biology and Algebra 1, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: Chemistry A, Chemistry B | d |
| Chemistry and Engineering Design: Solving Local and Global Challenges | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Chem & Engin A, Chem & Engin B | d |
| Chemistry in the Community | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Chem-Comm A, Chem-Comm B | d |
| Earth Science | CP | 10-12 | Completion of BiologyMeets the physical science graduation requirement; Transcript abbreviations: Earth Science-L | d |
| Introduction to Aquaponics | CP | — | —Not listed separately in the 2026-27 catalog; aquaponics is part of the dual enrollment course Marine Aquarium Science & Introduction to Aquaponics; Transcript abbreviations: IntAquaponics | d |
| Marine Biology | CP | 11-12 | —Optional course in the Marine Aquarium Science pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Marine Bio A, Marine Bio B | d |
| Physics | CP | 10-12 | B or better in Algebra 1, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: Physics A, Physics B | d |
| Physics: Sustainable Engineering | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Physics:SE A, Physics:SE B | d |
| Physiology | CP | 11-12 | Two years of science in both life and physical sciencesTranscript abbreviations: Physiology A, Physiology B | d |
Computer Science & Engineering
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Computer Science A | AP | 10-12 | Completion of Algebra 2 or higherListed in the catalog as AP Computer Science, taught in Java; UC A-G category c; Transcript abbreviations: AP CompSc A(A), AP CompSc A(B) | c |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP | 9-12 | Completion of Algebra 1 or higherMay be taken alongside any math course beyond Algebra 1; UC A-G category d; Transcript abbreviations: AP Comp Sci Pri | d |
| Engineering Graphics (CAD) | CP | 10-12 | C or better in GeometryOrange Coast College dual enrollment course ENGR A180, worth 4 college units; UC A-G category f; Transcript abbreviations: Engineering Graphics | f |
| Introduction to Engineering | CP | — | —Not listed separately in the 2026-27 catalog; the catalog's introductory engineering course is dual enrollment ENGR A110 (see Dual Enrollment); Transcript abbreviations: Intr to Engin | g |
World Language
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP French Language and Culture | AP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: AP French 4A, AP French 4B | e |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Spanish 3 and teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP Spanish 4; Transcript abbreviations: AP Spanish 4A, AP Spanish 4B | e |
| American Sign Language 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Amer Sgn Lng 1A, Amer Sgn Lng 1B | e |
| American Sign Language 2 | CP | 10-12 | C or higher in American Sign Language 1Transcript abbreviations: Amer Sgn Lng2A, Amer Sgn Lng2B | e |
| American Sign Language 3 | CP | 11-12 | C or higher in American Sign Language 2Marked as dual enrollment (DE) on the selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Amer Sgn Lng3, Amer Sgn Lng3A | e |
| American Sign Language 4 | CP | 11-12 | C or higher in American Sign Language 3Marked as dual enrollment (DE) on the selection forms; completing level 4 qualifies students for the State Seal of Biliteracy; Transcript abbreviations: Amer Sgn Lng4A, Amer Sgn Lng4B | e |
| French 1 | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: French 1A, French 1B | e |
| French 2 | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: French 2A, French 2B | e |
| French 3 | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: French 3A, French 3B | e |
| French 4 | CP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: French 4A, French 4B | e |
| Spanish 1 | CP | 9-12 | Reading and writing at grade levelTranscript abbreviations: Spanish 1A, Spanish 1B | e |
| Spanish 2 | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Spanish 1; grade 9 students need teacher recommendation and/or a placement examTranscript abbreviations: Spanish 2A, Spanish 2B | e |
| Spanish 3 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Spanish 2Transcript abbreviations: Spanish 3A, Spanish 3B | e |
| Spanish 4 | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Spanish 3The selection forms also list a dual enrollment section; completing level 4 qualifies students for the State Seal of Biliteracy; Transcript abbreviations: Spanish 4A, Spanish 4B | e |
Visual & Performing Arts
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 2D Art and Design | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP 2DAD A, AP 2DAD B | f |
| AP Art History | AP | 10-12 | None; A or B grades in English and history recommendedUC A-G category f; Transcript abbreviations: AP Art Hist | f |
| AP Drawing | AP | 11-12 | Art 1, 2, 3 and/or teacher recommendationPortfolio submission required; Transcript abbreviations: AP Drawing A, AP Drawing B | f |
| AP Music Theory | AP | 9-12 | —Listed on the grade 9-12 selection forms; the catalog has no description; Transcript abbreviations: AP Music Th A, AP Music Th B | f |
| Advanced Dramatic Production and Th | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; The catalog lists Dramatic Production (Theater) for grades 9-12 by audition, without an honors section; Transcript abbreviations: Ad Drm Prd/Thr | f |
| Advanced Music (Honors) | Honors | 11-12 | Band: Instrumental I, II and director approval; orchestra: OrchestraUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; The catalog lists Advanced Music Honors Band and Advanced Music Honors Orchestra; Transcript abbreviations: Adv Music Hn, Adv Music Hn-Orch | f |
| Honors Cinematic Arts | Honors | 10-12 | C or better in Creative Photography, teacher recommendation and the summer workshopUC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; The Bolt TV broadcast class in the Cinematic Arts CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Cinema Arts Hon | f |
| Honors Digital Media and Design | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Digital M/D Hon | f |
| Honors Graphic Arts | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted by the district and by UC; Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Marked online on the UC list; Transcript abbreviations: Hon Graphic Art | f |
| Art 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Art 1 | f |
| Art 2 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Art 1Transcript abbreviations: Art 2 | f |
| Art 3 | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Art 2Transcript abbreviations: Art 3 | f |
| Art 4 | CP | 12 | C or better in Art 3Transcript abbreviations: Art 4 | f |
| Art of Film | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Art of Film | f |
| Banner/Flag | CP | 11-12 | PE Flag Ensemble, or PE requirement met with teacher approvalTranscript abbreviations: Banner/Flag | f |
| Ceramics 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics 1 | f |
| Ceramics 2 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Ceramics 1Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics 2 | f |
| Ceramics III | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Ceramics 2Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics 3 | f |
| Ceramics IV | CP | 12 | C or better in Ceramics 3Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics 4 | f |
| Chorus 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Listed in the catalog as Chorus 1/Vocal Ensemble, focused on musical theater; Transcript abbreviations: Chorus 1 | f |
| Cinematic Arts I | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Cinematic Arts1 | f |
| Cinematic Arts II | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Cinematic Arts2 | f |
| Commercial Ensemble | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Commercial Ens | f |
| Creative Photography | CP | 9-12 | —First year of the Cinematic Arts CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Creative Photo | f |
| Dance 1 | CP | 11-12 | Teacher approval and PE credits metAdmission by audition or invitation from the dance faculty; Transcript abbreviations: Dance 1 | f |
| Dance 2 | CP | 12 | —Listed on the grade 12 selection form; the catalog has no description; Transcript abbreviations: Dance 2 | f |
| Dance Ensemble | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Dance Ensemble | f |
| Digital Photo/Design 1 | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Digtl Photo/D1 | f |
| Graphic Arts I | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Marked online on the UC list; Transcript abbreviations: Graphic Arts I | f |
| Guitar I | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Guitar 1 | f |
| Instrumental I | CP | 9-12 | —Students should also enroll in the period 7 performance class (Marching Band in fall, Concert Band in spring); Transcript abbreviations: Instrumntl I | f |
| Instrumental II | CP | 9-12 | Teacher approvalStudents should also enroll in the period 7 performance class; Transcript abbreviations: Instrumntl II | f |
| Jazz Band | CP | 9-12 | —Listed with Marching Band on the selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Jazz Band | f |
| Music Appreciation | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Music Apprec | f |
| Music Industry CTE 1A | CP | 9-12 | —Listed as Music Industry 1 on the selection forms, in the Music Industry CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Music Ind CTE 1 A, Music Ind CTE 1 B | f |
| Music Industry I | CP | — | —Same course name as Music Industry CTE 1A; the 2026-27 catalog lists only one; Transcript abbreviations: Music Ind 1 | f |
| Music Industry II | CP | 9-12 | Music Industry 1 or teacher approvalTranscript abbreviations: Music Ind II | f |
| Music Technology | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Music Tech 1A, Music Tech 1B | f |
| Music Theory | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Music Theory | f |
| Musical Theatre Ensemble | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Musical Thr En | f |
| Musical Theatre Workshop | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Musical Thr Wk | f |
| Orchestra | CP | 9-12 | Previous orchestra or permission from the instructorTranscript abbreviations: Orchestra | f |
| Percussion Ensemble | CP | 9-12 | Teacher approvalThe drumline class; Transcript abbreviations: Percussn Ensemb | f |
| Photography I | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Photo 1 | f |
| Photography II | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Photo 2 | f |
| Piano Lab | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Piano Lab | f |
| Social Media & Web Design A/B | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: SocMedia/Web A, SocMedia/Web B | f |
| Songwriting/Recording | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Songwrting/Rec | f |
| Studio Art | CP | 11-12 | Art 1, 2, 3 and/or teacher recommendationFor students building a portfolio for art college applications; Transcript abbreviations: Studio Art | f |
| Symphonic Band | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Symphonic Band | f |
| Theater Technology | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Theater Tech A, Theater Tech B | f |
| Theatre 2 | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Theatre 2 | f |
| Theatre I | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Theatre 1 | f |
| Visual Communication Design | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms | f |
| Visual Imagery | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms | f |
| Wind Ensemble | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Wind Ensemble | f |
| Yearbook/Journalism: Digital Design | CP | 9-12 | —Listed as Yearbook on the selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Journ:Yearbook, Yearbook, Yearbook/J Dgtl | f |
CTE & Electives
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVID 9 | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AVID 1 | g |
| Advanced Culinary Arts and Management | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Culinary Arts 1Listed in the catalog as Advanced Culinary Arts; students can earn a Food Handler card; Transcript abbreviations: Adv Culinary Ar | g |
| Baking and Pastry Fundamentals | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Baking/Pas ROP | g |
| Baking/Pastry | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Culinary Arts 1Transcript abbreviations: Baking/Pastry A, Baking/Pastry B | g |
| Culinary Arts 1 | CP | 9-12 | —First year of the Culinary Arts CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Culinary Arts 1 | g |
| Culinary Arts and Management | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Adv Culinary Ar | g |
| Current Topics in Engineering | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: EngineerTopic | g |
| Developmental Psychology of Children | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Dev Psych Chld | g |
| Emergency Medical Responder | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Em Med Resp | g |
| Fire Science 101 | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Fire Science ROP | g |
| Mindset for Success | CP | 9 | —Paired with Health, one semester each, in grade 9; Transcript abbreviations: Mindset Success | g |
| Physical Science / Earth | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Phy Sci/Earth | g |
| Principals of Leadership | CP | 9-12 | Election or appointment to student body office and approval of the Assistant Principal of ActivitiesListed in the catalog as Principles of Leadership (ASB); Transcript abbreviations: Princ of Leader | g |
| Retail Sales and Merchandising Internship | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Retl Sales ROP | g |
| SPORTS MED II (D) | CP | 10-12 | —Listed in the catalog as Advanced Sports Medicine, in the Sports Medicine CTE pathway; UC A-G category d; Transcript abbreviations: Adv SportsMed A, Adv SportsMed B | d |
| Sports Medicine | CP | 10-12 | —First year of the Sports Medicine CTE pathway; Transcript abbreviations: Sports Med A, Sports Med B | g |
| Work Experience Education | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: Work Ed | g |
| a-g Sociology | CP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Marked online on the UC list; Transcript abbreviations: Sociology | g |
ASE Academy (discontinued)
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE Algebra 1 | CP | — | —The ASE program was discontinued starting in 2025-26 (School Profile); the course remains on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ASE Algebra 1A, ASE Algebra 1B | c |
| ASE Algebra 2 | CP | — | —The ASE program was discontinued starting in 2025-26 (School Profile); the course remains on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ASE Algebra 2A, ASE Algebra 2B | c |
| ASE Geometry | CP | — | —The ASE program was discontinued starting in 2025-26 (School Profile); the course remains on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ASE Geom A, ASE Geom B | c |
| ASE Precalculus | CP | — | —The ASE program was discontinued starting in 2025-26 (School Profile); the course remains on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ASE Precalc A, ASE Precalc B | c |
Dual Enrollment
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Reading and Writing / Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing Through Literature (Golden West College ENGL C1000 / ENGL G110) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | —School of Nursing English courses on the grade 11 and 12 selection forms; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units each | — |
| Human Anatomy (Golden West College BIOL G220) | Dual Enrollment | 12 | —School of Nursing course on the grade 12 selection form; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Introduction to Biology (Golden West College BIOL G100) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | B or better in Biology and Algebra 1School of Nursing course, usually taken in grade 11; 4 college units | — |
| Introduction to Engineering and Design (Orange Coast College ENGR A110) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | Algebra 1 with a C or better; Geometry with a C or better recommended3 UC/CSU-transferable units; marked as offered before school (Z) on the selection forms | — |
| Introduction to Kinesiology / Fitness and Health (Orange Coast College KIN A202 / KIN A207) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —3 UC/CSU-transferable units each; marked as offered before school (Z) on the selection forms | — |
| Introduction to Nursing / Medical Terminology (Golden West College NURS G101 / NURS G103) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —School of Nursing courses worth 2 and 3 CSU-transferable units; marked as offered before school (Z) | — |
| Introduction to Public Speaking (Golden West College COMM C1000) | Dual Enrollment | 12 | —School of Nursing course on the grade 12 selection form; 3 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity / Life Span Developmental Psychology (Golden West College SOC G133 / PSYC G118) | Dual Enrollment | 11 | —School of Nursing courses on the grade 11 selection form; 3 UC/CSU-transferable units each | — |
| Introduction to Statistics (Golden West College STAT C1000) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | C or better in Algebra 2Paired with the school's Probability & Statistics course and taken after school; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Oceanography Honors (Orange Coast College MRSC A100) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | C or better in Biology and Algebra 1The catalog lists it as a weighted dual enrollment course worth 10 high school credits; optional course in the Marine Aquarium Science pathway | — |
| Personal Health (Golden West College HLED G100) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —Taught at Edison during the school day; meets the health graduation requirement and earns 3 college units | — |
| Spanish and American Sign Language (Golden West College SPAN G185 / SPAN G280 / SIGN G180-G280) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | —Dual enrollment Spanish and American Sign Language, 4 to 5 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
Edison High School Course Selection Timeline
Grade 8
- JanuaryThe school sends an orientation letter to Class of 2030 families
- Feb 2-Mar 12District Open Enrollment window for 2027-28 (for students zoned to other district schools)
- SpringGeometry or Algebra 2/Trig placement exam in middle school (for students in Algebra 1 or Geometry); scores finalized after June 4
- MarchCounselors present course selection at Sowers, Talbert and Huntington Christian School; students from other schools book appointments
- AprilCIBACS application deadline (April 19 in 2026); freshman ASB representative packets go to middle schools in early May
- June and AugustMath placement make-up exams (June 6 and August 7 in 2026, at Ocean View High School)
Grade 9
- First three weeksMath diagnostic exam to confirm placement
- By the 15th dayCourse change deadline; drops after week 3 are recorded as W, after week 9 as W/F
- SeptemberClub Rush in the third or fourth week of school
- OctoberGrade 9 and 10 parent information night (October in 2026)
- SpringCourse selection presentation, four-year plan, grade 10 course requests and counselor meeting; physical fitness test
Grade 10
- OctoberPSAT if space is available (does not count for National Merit)
- By NovemberDecide with the AP teacher whether to take the May AP exam
- SpringChoose grade 11 courses: AP English Language, AP US History, AP science and Pre-Calculus Honors; dual enrollment courses in the Nursing and Marine Aquatic Science pathways
- MayAP exams for students in AP European History, AP Chemistry and similar courses
Grade 11
- OctoberPSAT/NMSQT for National Merit qualification
- By NovemberConfirm the year's AP exams
- January-JuneSAT and ACT
- SpringCAASPP state tests (English, math and the California Science Test, CAST), whose scores count toward the SBAC Honor Cord and the State Seal of Biliteracy; choose grade 12 courses, confirming a fourth year of math and a third year of science
- MayAP exams
Grade 12
- September-DecemberSAT and ACT make-ups or retakes
- FallSubmit UC and CSU applications; Common App students send their first transcript
- January7th-semester grades determine Summa and Magna Cum Laude and the district Scholar levels
- MayAP exams
- GraduationCommon App students send the final transcript; two official transcripts are free
Edison High School Courses: Frequently Asked Questions
How many classes does a student from an Irvine family take each semester at Edison High School?
Edison High School requires six classes each semester in grades 9 and 10, and fewer than six needs administrator approval under exceptional circumstances; students in grades 11 and 12 take at least five classes each semester. The school uses a modified block schedule: all six periods meet for 44 minutes on Monday, and Tuesday through Friday periods run 100 minutes, with 50-minute fifth and sixth periods. Courses marked Z on the selection forms are offered before school only.
Irvine families ask: can students change classes at Edison High School after school starts?
Edison High School changes schedules after school starts in only five situations: prerequisites not met, an unfilled period, coursework completed in summer school, placement on an athletic team or performing arts group, or a canceled course; it does not change schedules for teacher preference or an earlier start. Changes must be completed by the 15th day of instruction each semester. A course dropped after week 3 is recorded as W, and with assistant principal approval a course dropped after week 9 is recorded as W/F and computed as an F in GPA.
What should Irvine families know about repeated courses at Edison High School?
Edison High School follows Huntington Beach Union High School District rules: a course with a D or F may be repeated, both grades stay on the transcript, and the higher grade is used in GPA; courses with a C or higher cannot be repeated. The district also requires letter grades in college-prep courses, so they cannot be switched to credit/no credit.
Which Edison High School courses earn college credit, for Irvine families planning ahead?
Edison High School offers dual enrollment courses with Golden West College and Orange Coast College, and the School Profile states that students take them free and earn both high school and college credit. Courses include Personal Health (HLED G100), Introduction to Engineering and Design (ENGR A110), Engineering Graphics (ENGR A180), Oceanography Honors (MRSC A100), Introduction to Statistics (STAT C1000), and the School of Nursing courses such as Introduction to Nursing, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Biology and Human Anatomy. Some are offered before school only.
Irvine families should note: how do Edison High School graduation requirements differ from UC requirements?
Edison High School requires 220 credits to graduate, including two years of science, three years of math, and one year of world language, arts or career technical education. The UC and CSU A-G requirements are higher: math through Algebra 2, two years of lab science with three recommended, two years of one world language with three recommended, one year of arts and one year of college-prep elective, with a C or better each semester. In the Class of 2025, 65.9% of graduates completed the A-G courses.
