Tustin High School has 220 courses on the official UC A-G course list for 2026-27, including 22 AP courses and 39 UC-approved honors courses (AP included). The list covers courses UC approves to meet A-G requirements, so physical education and similar courses are not on it; a substantial share are Coastline ROP career technical courses. Grade levels and placement recommendations for each course come from the Tustin Unified School District high school course catalog, which covers the whole district; the courses actually offered at this school follow the A-G list and the counseling office. Below are the course-selection rules and graduation requirements first, followed by subject routes and the full course map.
Tustin High School Course-Selection Rules
| Schedule | The School Profile states that the school runs a six-period day, with 18-week semester courses and 36-week year courses. Students may take at most six classes per semester; students in special programs may add a class if the schedule permits |
|---|---|
| Number of courses | District rules require students in grades 9 through 11 to attend six periods a day, and six periods in at least six of the eight semesters, to reach 230 credits; seniors with enough credits may take five classes with parent and counselor approval, and every student must have at least four on-campus classes |
| Zero period and seventh period | The school's four-year course plan worksheet states that a seventh class must be scheduled in zero period (Period 0). Under the school's bell schedule, zero period on regular days runs from 7:26 to 8:24 a.m., and a seventh period for approved courses only runs from 3:41 to 4:39 p.m. |
| Credits | Each passed course earns 5 credits per semester |
| Course selection timing | The district holds course selection for the next school year each spring, taking into account parent input, teacher recommendations, graduation requirements, career goals and the student's four-year plan |
| Placement basis | District rules base course placement recommendations on multiple prior academic data points, including local assessments, state assessments and grades earned; the district course catalog lists a Course Placement Recommendation for most courses |
| Withdrawal | District rules: withdrawing or being removed from an elective after the third Friday of the semester results in a withdraw F; for core courses such as English, math, science and history, withdrawal after the Monday following the first progress report also results in a withdraw F |
| Off-campus courses | Except for ROP, off-campus courses taken for high school credit require prior written approval from the principal; courses that meet district graduation requirements must be taken on a district campus, during the summer or the school year |
| Credit recovery | Students who earn a D or F in most courses may take part in credit recovery (D-Validation). Once a course is recovered, the original course stays on the transcript but no longer counts toward credits or GPA |
| Repeated courses | Under district rules, a course repeated beyond the maximum credit allowed earns no additional credit; when a student repeats a course to improve the grade, credit is given for the higher grade |
Tustin High School Graduation Requirements (230 Credits)
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 40 |
| Mathematics (at least through Geometry) | 20 |
| Science (three years, including one year each of life science and physical science) | 30 |
| Social Science (one year each of world history and U.S. history; one semester each of American government and economics) | 30 |
| World Language / VPA / Applied Arts (at least 10 credits in world language or visual and performing arts) | 20 |
| Physical Education | 20 |
| Electives | 70 |
District rules require 230 credits earned in grades 9 through 12 to graduate. The UC and CSU A-G requirements are 2 years of history and social science, 4 years of English, 3 years of math (4 recommended, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 or Algebra 2/Trig), 2 years of laboratory science (at least two of biology, chemistry and physics), 2 years of the same world language (3 recommended), 1 year of visual and performing arts and 1 year of college-preparatory elective, each with a C or better.
Graduation requirements and college admission requirements are two different standards. The district requires three years of science, more than UC’s two years of laboratory science; but math requires only 20 credits through Geometry, and world language and the arts are interchangeable, both of which fall short of A-G: A-G requires math through Algebra 2 or Algebra 2/Trig, two years of the same world language, and a separate year of visual and performing arts. Among Class of 2025 graduates, 52.9% completed every A-G course, so course choices should follow the A-G standard, not the graduation standard.
Tustin High School Course Levels by Subject
These routes combine the grade levels and Course Placement Recommendations in the district course catalog, the school’s Model United Nations course sequence document and the UC A-G list. Standard courses are regular courses that are neither honors nor AP; honors courses are weighted on the school transcript but are not necessarily weighted by UC.
English
- Grade 9: English 1 or English 1 Honors (the district recommends a B or better in grade 8 English)
- Grade 10: English 2 or English 2 Honors (B or better in English 1 Honors, or an A in English 1)
- Grade 11: English 3, English 3 Honors (B or better in English 2 Honors, or an A in English 2), or AP English Language (B or better in the previous English course)
- Grade 12: English 4, the CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC), or AP English Literature (B or better in the previous English course)
History and social science
- Grade 9: Model United Nations students take Cultural Geography MUN I Honors; the district course catalog lists World History Honors for grades 9 and 10
- Grade 10: World History, World History Honors, AP World History, or World History/MUN II (H) for Model United Nations students
- Grade 11: U.S. History & Geography or AP U.S. History
- Grade 12: one semester each of American Government and Economics, or one semester each of AP U.S. Government and AP Microeconomics; AP Psychology is open in grades 10 through 12
Science (standard sequence)
- Grade 9: Biology; the district recommends concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 or higher
- Grade 10: Chemistry; the district recommends completing Biology and concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher
- Grade 11: Physics, with concurrent Algebra 2 recommended by the district; Human Anatomy and Physiology, Oceanography and Marine Ecology are also options
- Graduation requirement: three years of science, including one year each of life science and physical science; UC and CSU require two years of laboratory science
Science (honors and AP sequence)
- Grade 9: Biology; the school's UC A-G list has no Biology Honors course, and the district course catalog lists AP Biology for grades 9 through 12
- Grade 10: Chemistry Honors; the district recommends a B or better in Biology
- Grade 11: AP Chemistry (C or better in Chemistry), AP Physics 1 (B or better in Biology and Chemistry) or AP Environmental Science (C or better in Biology and Chemistry)
- Grade 12: an AP science not yet taken, or the upper-level Biomedical Science courses
Grade levels and placement recommendations for advanced science courses (one course per row):
| Course | Grades and notes |
|---|---|
| AP Biology | Grades 9-12 |
| Chemistry Honors | Grades 10-12; B or better in Biology; a UC-approved honors course |
| AP Chemistry | Grades 11-12; C or better in Chemistry |
| AP Physics 1 | Grades 11-12; B or better in Biology and Chemistry |
| AP Environmental Science | Grades 11-12; C or better in Biology and Chemistry |
| Emergency Medical Technician (H) | An ROP career course that counts toward UC A-G area d and is a UC-approved honors course |
Math courses are covered on a separate page: Math Pathway.
Tustin High School World Languages
- Spanish 1 to 3, Spanish 4 Honors and AP Spanish Language
- Spanish for Native Speakers 1 to 3, for students who speak Spanish at home, which can also lead to AP Spanish Language
- French 1 to 3, French 4 Honors and AP French Language; there is also a French 3 course with ethnic studies content (French 3 Ethnic Studies)
- Latin 1 to 3 and Latin 4 Honors; the school has no AP Latin course
UC A-G requires two years of the same world language and recommends three. All three languages run through a level 4 honors course, and Spanish 4 Honors, French 4 Honors and Latin 4 Honors are all UC-approved honors courses; AP Spanish Language and AP French Language call for a B or better in the level 4 honors course. The school offers no Chinese courses.
Tustin High School Model United Nations Course Sequence
The four Model United Nations Leadership Academy courses run from grade 9 to grade 12 and serve as both social science electives and leadership training. The school’s course sequence document states that the program is open to all students and that an honors track is recommended but not required.
The four-year Model UN sequence (district course catalog and school course sequence document)
- Grade 9: Cultural Geography MUN I Honors, with four beginner-level simulations; not a UC-approved honors course
- Grade 10: Global Issues Model UN II Honors, or World History/MUN II (H), which combines world history with Model UN; the latter is UC-approved, the former is not
- Grade 11: United States Foreign Policy Model UN III Honors, in which students chair committees at the school's conference and mentor younger members; UC-approved
- Grade 12: Comparative Gov and Politics Model UN IV Honors, with the Capstone service-learning project and a written and oral defense; not UC-approved
- Throughout: at least four conferences a year; students who complete three years and a Capstone project receive an honor cord at graduation
Tustin High School Honors Courses: School Weighting and UC Weighting
The figures below come directly from the official UC A-G list. The second figure is the number of courses UC weights when calculating GPA; the third is the number of courses that carry an honors label and the 5-point scale on the school transcript but are not weighted by UC, listed individually below.
220UC-approved A-G courses
39UC-weighted honors coursesincluding 22 AP
7School 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
- Algebra 1 Honors
- Algebra 2/Trig Honors
- Comparative Gov and Politics Model UN IV Honors
- Cultural Geography MUN I Honors
- English 1 (H)
- Geometry (H)
- Global Issues Model UN II Honors
Tustin High School Full Course Map
Expand each subject. Every course shows its level and UC A-G area; grade levels and placement recommendations come from the district course catalog and are left blank where the catalog gives none. Dark labels mark AP courses and light labels mark honors courses; the notes column for honors courses states whether UC weights them, and transcript abbreviations make it easy to match the student’s transcript line by line.
English
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP English Language and Composition | AP | 11-12 | B or better in the previous English courseTranscript abbreviations: AP Eng Lang Comp, Eng Lang & Com AP, Eng Lang & Comp (AP) | b |
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP | 12 | B or better in the previous English courseTranscript abbreviations: AP Eng Lang and Lit, Eng Lit & Comp (AP), Eng Lit & Comp AP | b |
| AP Seminar | AP | — | —Appears only on the UC A-G list; it is not in the School Profile AP list or the 2026 AP exam schedule, so confirm with a counselor whether it is offered; Transcript abbreviations: Ap Seminar English 10 | b |
| English 1 (H) | Honors | 9 | B or better in grade 8 EnglishWeighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: english 1(h), english 1h | b |
| English 2(H) | Honors | 10 | B or better in English 1 H, or an A in English 1UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: English 2 (H) | b |
| English 3 (H) | Honors | 11 | B or better in English 2 H, or an A in English 2UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: english 3(h) | b |
| CSU Expository Reading and Writing | CP | 12 | —CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC); Transcript abbreviations: Eng 4 ERWC | b |
| English 1 | CP | 9 | —Transcript abbreviations: English 1, English 1 S1, English 1 S2 | b |
| English 1 CP | CP | 9 | —Transcript abbreviations: English 1, English 1 CP | b |
| English 2 | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: English 2, English 2 S1, English 2 S2 | b |
| English 2 CP | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: english 2 cp, ENGLISH 2CP | b |
| English 3 | CP | 11 | —Transcript abbreviations: English 3, English 3 S1, English 3 S2 | b |
| English 3 CP | CP | 11 | —Transcript abbreviations: english 3 cp, ENGLISH 3CP | b |
| English 4 | CP | 12 | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: English 4, English 4 S1, English 4 S2 | b |
| English 4 CP | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: English 4 | b |
| English ELD C | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: English ELD C | b |
History / Social Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Government and Politics United States | AP | 12 | —Semester course; Transcript abbreviations: am gov/pol (ap), am gov/pol ap | a |
| AP United States History | AP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: us history (ap), us history ap | a |
| AP World History | AP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: World History (AP) | a |
| AP Microeconomics | AP | 12 | —Semester course; Transcript abbreviations: economics (ap), economics ap | g |
| AP Psychology | AP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Psychology (AP), Psychology AP | g |
| World History H | Honors | 9-10 | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: World History (H) | a |
| American Government | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Am Govern, Am Govern S1, Am Govern S2, Am Government, civics | a |
| U.S. History & Geography | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: us hist-geog, US Hist-Geog S1, US Hist-Geog S2, US History S1, US History S2 | a |
| World History | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: wld cult/democr, World History, World History S1, World History S2 | a |
| Economics | CP | 12 | —Semester course; Transcript abbreviations: economics, Economics S1, Economics S2 | g |
| Ethnic Studies | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Ethnic Studies | g |
| Psychology | CP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Psychology | g |
| Sociology | CP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Sociology | g |
Model United Nations
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World History/MUN II(H) | Honors | 10 | —A combined world history and Model United Nations course offered only at Tustin High School; UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: W Hist/MUN II | a |
| Comparative Gov and Politics Model UN IV Honors | Honors | 12 | —Includes the Capstone service-learning project with a written and oral defense; Weighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: Model UN IV | g |
| Cultural Geography MUN I Honors | Honors | 9 | —Weighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: Model UN I | g |
| Global Issues Model UN II Honors | Honors | 10 | —Weighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: Model UN II | g |
| United States Foreign Policy Model UN III Honors | Honors | 11 | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: Model UN III | g |
| Model United Nations for English Language Development | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: MUN ELD | g |
Mathematics
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | AP | 10-12 | B or better in Pre-Calculus, or C or better in Pre-Calculus HTranscript abbreviations: calculus ab (ap), calculus ab ap | c |
| AP Calculus BC | AP | 10-12 | B or better in Pre-Calculus HTranscript abbreviations: Calculus BC (AP) | c |
| AP Precalculus | AP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; not listed in the district course catalog; Transcript abbreviations: AP Pre Calculus | c |
| AP Statistics | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Pre-Calculus or Algebra 2/TrigonometryTranscript abbreviations: ap statistics, Statistics (AP), statistics AP | c |
| Algebra 1 Honors | Honors | 9-12 | —Weighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: Algebra 1 H | c |
| Algebra 2/Trig Honors | Honors | 9-12 | An A in GeometryWeighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: Alg 2/Trig H | c |
| Geometry (H) | Honors | 9-11 | An A in Algebra 1Weighted on the district 5-point scale but not on the UC honors list, so UC does not weight it; Transcript abbreviations: geometry h | c |
| Pre-Calculus (H) | Honors | 9-12 | B or better in Algebra 2/Trigonometry HUC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: pre calculus (h), pre calculus h, PRE-CALCULUS H | c |
| Algebra 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: algebra 1, Algebra 1 S1, Algebra 1 S2 | c |
| Algebra 2/Trig | CP | 9-12 | C or better in GeometryTranscript abbreviations: Alg 2/Trig, Alg 2/Trig S1, Alg 2/Trig S2 | c |
| Algebra I | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Algebra 1, Algebra 1 S1, Algebra 1 S2 | c |
| Applied Calculus | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Pre-CalculusTranscript abbreviations: Applied Calc | c |
| Explorations in Data Science - Youcubed Adaptable Curriculum | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Data Science | c |
| Geometry | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Algebra 1Transcript abbreviations: Geometry, Geometry A, Geometry B, Geometry S1, Geometry S2 | c |
| Geometry | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Algebra 1Transcript abbreviations: geometry | c |
| Pre-Calculus | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Algebra 2 or Algebra 2/TrigonometryTranscript abbreviations: Pre Calculas S1, pre calculus, Pre Calculus S1, Pre Calculus S2 | c |
| Statistical Reasoning | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Stats Reasoning | c |
Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | AP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: biology (ap), biology ap | d |
| AP Chemistry | AP | 11-12 | C or better in ChemistryTranscript abbreviations: chemistry (ap), chemistry ap | d |
| AP Environmental Science | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Biology and ChemistryTranscript abbreviations: Enviro Sci (AP), Envnmtl Sci (AP) | d |
| AP Physics 1 | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Biology and ChemistryTranscript abbreviations: AP Physics 1 | d |
| Chemistry H | Honors | 10-12 | B or better in BiologyUC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: Chemistry (h), Chemistry H | d |
| Biology | CP | 9-12 | —The district recommends concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 or higher; Transcript abbreviations: Biology, Biology S1, Biology S2 | d |
| Biology | CP | 9-12 | —The district recommends concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 or higher; Transcript abbreviations: biology | d |
| Chemistry | CP | 10-12 | —The district recommends completing Biology and concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher; Transcript abbreviations: chemistry, Chemistry S1, Chemistry S2 | d |
| Human Antmy & Physlgy | CP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Human Ana/Phys | d |
| Marine Ecology | CP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Marine Ecology | d |
| Oceanography | CP | 10-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Oceanography | d |
| Physics | CP | 11-12 | —The district recommends concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2; Transcript abbreviations: physics, Physics S1, Physics S2 | d |
T-Tech & PLTW
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: CompSciPrn (AP) | d |
| PLTW Biomedical Innovation | CP | — | —Capstone course of the Biomedical Science sequence; Transcript abbreviations: Biomedical Innovation | d |
| PLTW Computer Science Principles | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: CmpSciSftPLTW | d |
| PLTW Engineering Design and Development | CP | 12 | Prior completion of PDE and POEThe T-Tech capstone course (EDD); Transcript abbreviations: Engr Dsgn PLTW | d |
| PLTW Human Body Systems | CP | 9-12 | —Second course in the Biomedical Science sequence; Transcript abbreviations: Human Body Systems | d |
| PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design | CP | 9 | —Listed for grade 9 on the T-Tech application; Transcript abbreviations: Intro to Engr, Intro to Engr Desgn (PLTW) | d |
| PLTW Medical Interventions | CP | — | —Third course in the Biomedical Science sequence; Transcript abbreviations: Medical Interventions | d |
| PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science | CP | 9-12 | —First course in the Biomedical Science sequence; Transcript abbreviations: Principles of Bio-Medical Science | d |
| PLTW Principles of Engineering | CP | 11 | —Listed for grade 11 on the T-Tech application (POE); Transcript abbreviations: Prin Engr PLTW, Principles of Engr (PLTW) | d |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | CP | 9 | —A second A-G record of the first-year T-Tech course (area f); Transcript abbreviations: Intro to EngrD | f |
| Introduction to Product Design & Engineering | CP | 10 | —Listed for grade 10 on the T-Tech application (PDE); Transcript abbreviations: Intro Prod Design & Engin, Product Design | g |
World Language
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP French Language and Culture | AP | 11-12 | B or better in French 4 HTranscript abbreviations: French Lang (AP) | e |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Spanish 4 H or Spanish for Native SpeakersTranscript abbreviations: Spanish 5 (AP), spanish 5 ap | e |
| French 4 (H) | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: french 4 (h), french 4 h, FRENCH 4H | e |
| Latin 4 (H) | Honors | 11-12 | B or better in Latin 3UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: latin 4 (h), latin 4 h, Latin 4H | e |
| Spanish 4 (H) | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: spanish 4 (h), spanish 4 h, SPANISH 4H | e |
| French 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: french 1 | e |
| French 1 A/B | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: French 1, French 1 S1, French 1 S2 | e |
| French 2 | CP | 9-12 | C or better in French 1Transcript abbreviations: french 2 | e |
| French 2 A/B | CP | 9-12 | C or better in French 1Transcript abbreviations: French 2, French 2 S1, French 2 S2 | e |
| French 3 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in French 2Transcript abbreviations: french 3 | e |
| French 3 Ethnic Studies | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: French 3 ES | e |
| Latin 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: latin 1 | e |
| Latin 2 | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Latin 1Transcript abbreviations: latin 2 | e |
| Latin 3 | CP | 11-12 | C or better in Latin 2Transcript abbreviations: latin 3 | e |
| Spanish 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: spanish 1 | e |
| Spanish 1A & 1B | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Spanish 1, Spanish 1 S1, Spanish 1 S2 | e |
| Spanish 2 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: spanish 2 | e |
| Spanish 2 A/B | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Spanish 2, Spanish 2 S1, Spanish 2 S2 | e |
| Spanish 3 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Spanish 2Transcript abbreviations: spanish 3, SPANISH 3H | e |
| Spanish 3 A/B | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Spanish 2Transcript abbreviations: Spanish 3 | e |
| Spanish for Native Speakers 1 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: span natv spk 1 | e |
| Spanish for Native Speakers 2 | CP | 9-12 | C or better in Spanish for Native Speakers 1Transcript abbreviations: span natv spk 2 | e |
| Spanish for Native Speakers 3 | CP | 10-12 | C or better in Spanish for Native Speakers 2Transcript abbreviations: Span Nat Spk 3 | e |
Visual & Performing Arts
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 2D Art and Design | AP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Art 2D | f |
| AP 3D Art and Design | AP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Art 3D | f |
| AP Drawing | AP | 11-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Studio Art (AP) | f |
| Advanced Media Arts Portfolio | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: Adv Media Arts, AdvArtPort | f |
| Advanced Band | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Band, Wind Ensemble | f |
| Advanced Drawing and Painting | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Draw/Paint | f |
| Advanced Music Technology | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Music Tech | f |
| Advanced Theater Arts | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: adv theatre art | f |
| Advanced Treble Choir | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: adv trebl choir | f |
| Advanced Visual Imagery | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Visual Imag | f |
| Band | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Band | f |
| Beginning Musical Theatre | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Beginning Musical Theater | f |
| Ceramics | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics | f |
| Ceramics Studio | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Ceramics Studio | f |
| Color Guard | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Colorguard | f |
| Computer Graphics | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Comp Graphics | f |
| Concert Choir | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: concert choir | f |
| Culinary Arts | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Culnry Arts ROP | f |
| Dance Exploration | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: DANCE-EXPLORATN | f |
| Digital Filmmaking | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dgtl Filmmaking | f |
| Digital Journalism | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dgtl Journalism | f |
| Digital Video Production | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dgtl Video Prod | f |
| Drama | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Drama | f |
| Drama Workshop | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: drama workshop | f |
| Dramatic Production | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dramatic Production/Dramatic Produc | f |
| Drawing/Painting Beg | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Draw & Paint, Draw & Paint S1, Draw & Paint S2, Draw & Paint Semester 1, Draw/Paint Beg, Draw/Paint Semester 1 | f |
| Ethnic Studies through Art | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Ethnic Stds Art | f |
| Exploration of Art | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Exploration Art | f |
| Film & Broadcasting | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Film and Broadcasting | f |
| Film Analysis | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: FILM ANALYSIS | f |
| Graphic Design 2 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Graphics Dsgn 2 | f |
| Graphic Design 3 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Graphic Design 3 | f |
| Graphics Design 1 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Graphic Dsgn 1, GraphicDesgn1 S1, GraphicDsgn 1 S2 | f |
| Guitar | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Guitar | f |
| Independent Film Projects | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Ind Film Projec | f |
| Intermediate Musical Theater | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Intermediate Musical Theater | f |
| Jazz Ensemble | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Jazz Ensemble | f |
| Media Arts & Technology | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Media Arts/Tech | f |
| Media Arts and Technology Advanced | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Med Art/Tch Adv | f |
| Multimedia Communications Design | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Multimedia Communication Design, Multimedia Dsgn | f |
| Music Appreciation | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Music App, Music Apprec, Music Apprec S1, Music Apprec S2 | f |
| Music Appreciation A/B | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Music Apprec | f |
| Music Production (Inv./Adv.) | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ADV Music Prod, AdvMusPrd&Brcst | f |
| Music Technology | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Music Tech ROP | f |
| Orchestra | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Concert Orchestra, orchestra | f |
| Photo and Design | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Photo and Design | f |
| Photography 1 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Photo Beg, Photography 1, Photography S1, Photography S2, Photography Semester 1 | f |
| Stage Band | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band | f |
| StageCraft | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: stagecraft | f |
| Study of TV and Film Making | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Study of TV and Film Making | f |
| Symphonic Band | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Symphonic Band | f |
| Symphonic Orchestra | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Symph Orchestra | f |
| Theater Technology | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Theater Tech | f |
| Theatre A/B | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Theatre A, Theatre B | f |
| Visual Art A/B | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Art S1, Art S2, Visual Art A, Visual Art B | f |
| Visual Imagery | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Digital Imagery, Visual Imagery | f |
AVID
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVID 10 | CP | 10 | —Transcript abbreviations: AVID 10 | g |
| AVID 11 | CP | 11 | —Transcript abbreviations: AVID 11 | g |
| AVID 12 | CP | 12 | —Transcript abbreviations: AVID Senior Sem, avid sr sem | g |
| AVID 9 | CP | 9 | —Transcript abbreviations: AVID 9, AVID 9 S1, AVID 9 S2 | g |
CTE & ROP
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician (H) YEAR LONG | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: Em Md Tec Honors | d |
| Entrepreneurship II | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Entship II ROP | g |
| Mental Health and Illness | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: MentHlth&Illness | g |
| Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Internship | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: CNA Intern ROP, ROP MedNursInt | g |
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Transcript abbreviations: ROP PharmTchInt | g |
| Supply Chain Management II | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admission; Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ROPSplyChnMgtII | g |
| CTE Medical Pathways | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Med Pathways | d |
| Sports Medicine and Athletic Training | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Sprts Med ROP | d |
| ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adm Justice ROP, AdminofJustice | g |
| AI Cyberforward | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Cyber Forward | g |
| Advanced Culinary Arts | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Culinary Arts, ROP CulArt Adv | g |
| Animal Healthcare | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Anim Care ROP, Animal HC | g |
| Animal Healthcare Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Animal HC Inter, ROP AniCarInter | g |
| Automotive Technology Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AutoTech Intern | g |
| Automotive Technology Introduction | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Auto Tech 1 ROP, AutoTechAPP ROP | g |
| BITA 1 - Foundation of Residential and Commercial Construction | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ROP BITA 1 | g |
| Baking and Pastry Fundamentals | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ROP BakPasFund | g |
| CULINARY ARTS INTERNSHIP | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ROP CulArtInter | g |
| Career Pathway Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Car Path Intern | g |
| Careers in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Careers in AI | g |
| Careers with Children Internship (Semester) | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Careers w Child | g |
| Climate Sustainability I | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Climate Sust I | g |
| Climate Sustainability II | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Climate Sust II | g |
| Construction Tech/Pre-Apprenticeship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Const Tech ROP | g |
| Crime Scene Investigation | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Crime Sc Inves | g |
| Dental Assistant Back Office | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dental B/O ROP | g |
| Dental Assistant Back Office Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dental B/O ROP | g |
| Dental Assistant Front Office | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Dental F/O ROP | g |
| Digital Media Arts Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: DigMedArtsInter | g |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Em Md Tec ROP, EmrMedTech | g |
| ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING INTERNSHIP | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Eng&Mfg Intshp | g |
| Emergency Medical Responder | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: EmrMedRes ROP | g |
| Emergency Medical Responder Year-Long | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: EmrMedRes ROP | g |
| Entrepreneurship 1 - Small Business Bootcamp | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Sma Bus Bootcmp | g |
| Entrepreneurship I | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Entrprnshp 1 ROP | g |
| Fire Science 101 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Fire Science - ROP, ROP FireScience | g |
| Medical Careers and Health Systems | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ROP 342, ROP MedCarSys | g |
| Medical Core | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Med Core ROP | g |
| Medical Innovations Research and Entrepreneurship | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Med Innovations | g |
| Medical Nursing Careers Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ROP MedNursInt | g |
| Mental Health Careers | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: MentHlthCareers | g |
| Principles of Cosmetology | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: PrinciplesCosmo | g |
| Professional Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Pro Internship | g |
| Sports Medicine Internship | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Sprt Med IntROP | g |
| Supply Chain Management I | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: ROPSplyChainMgt | g |
| The Business of Sports | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Bus of Sports | g |
Electives & Support
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-G Student Government and Leadership (CTE) | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: ASB Stu Gov and Leadership, Leadership ASB | g |
| Academic Language and Literacy | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Language and Literacy Lab, Language and Literacy Lab ELD | g |
| Digital Storytelling for ELD | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Digital Storytelling for ELD | g |
| Earth Science | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: earth science | g |
| English Language Development and Academic Support IP | CP | — | —Listed as an online course on the UC A-G list; Transcript abbreviations: Lang & Acad Sup, Lang and Acd Supp | g |
| Financial Literacy | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Financial Lit | g |
| Journalism 1 | CP | 9-12 | —Transcript abbreviations: Journalism 1 | g |
| Journalism 2 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: journalism 2 | g |
| Journalism 3 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: journalism 3 | g |
| Journalism 4 | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: journalism 4 | g |
| Link Crew Leadership | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Link Crew Leadership | g |
| Math Lab | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Math Lab, Math Lab ELD | g |
| Media Literacy | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Media Lit | g |
| Physical Science | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: physical sci | g |
| Sports Leadership | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Sprts Leadershp | g |
| Study Skills | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Study Skills | g |
Tustin High School Course-Selection Timeline
Grade 8
- Jan 4-22District School of Choice window (January 4 to 22, 2027, for 2027-28), submitted in the Aeries Parent Portal
- SpringThe district holds grade 9 course selection; placement draws on grade 8 grades and district and state assessments
- SpringStudents interested in T-Tech submit a written application for the grade 9 Introduction to Engineering Design course
- By May 10Approved out-of-district students submit an interdistrict permit from their home district (2027)
Grade 9
- Start of yearMs. Acosta counsels all grade 9 students; college and career exploration begins in Naviance
- WednesdaysA 35-minute College and Career Readiness (CCR) period
- All yearModel United Nations students attend at least four conferences a year
- SpringSelect grade 10 courses: English 2 Honors calls for a B or better in English 1 Honors or an A in English 1; T-Tech students reapply
Grade 10
- All yearThe UC GPA starts counting in grade 10; Algebra 2/Trig Honors is not on the UC honors list, while Chemistry Honors and English 2 Honors are
- SpringSelect grade 11 courses: AP English Language, AP U.S. History, AP Chemistry and AP Physics 1 open in grade 11
- SpringA B or better in Algebra 2/Trig Honors is recommended for Pre-Calculus Honors, which determines whether AP Calculus BC is possible in grade 12
Grade 11
- FallJuniors register online for the PSAT/NMSQT
- Sep 15-Nov 3AP exam registration (2025-26 dates); $160 per exam on or after November 3
- All yearStudents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may apply to the National Honor Society
- MayAP exams (May 4 to 15 in 2026)
- SummerT-Tech juniors can apply for industry summer internships
Grade 12
- FallSubmit UC and CSU applications; private college recommendation requests need a brag sheet first and at least two school weeks
- During the yearOne semester each of government and economics; AP U.S. Government and AP Microeconomics are also semester courses
- SpringThe school notes that some community colleges let graduating seniors register early, with applications usually opening in late winter and spring
- All yearPaper transcripts are free at the school office; electronic transcripts go through Parchment for a fee
Tustin High School Courses: Frequently Asked Questions
How many courses must a student from an Irvine family take each semester at Tustin High School, and can they add one?
Tustin High School runs a six-period day, and students may take at most six classes per semester; district rules require students in grades 9 through 11 to attend six periods a day, and seniors with enough credits may take five classes with parent and counselor approval. Students in special programs may add a class if the schedule permits, and the school's four-year course plan worksheet states that a seventh class must be scheduled in zero period, which runs from 7:26 to 8:24 a.m. on regular days.
Irvine families ask: what are the deadlines for dropping a class at Tustin High School?
Tustin High School follows the district rule: withdrawing or being removed from an elective after the third Friday of the semester results in a withdraw F on the transcript; for core courses such as English, math, science and history the deadline is earlier, the Monday after the first progress report, and a later withdrawal also results in a withdraw F. Course choices should match a workload the student can sustain all year.
How do Tustin High School graduation requirements differ from UC A-G requirements, for Irvine families planning ahead?
Tustin High School requires 230 credits under district rules, including 40 in English, 20 in math (at least through Geometry), 30 in science (three years), 30 in social science, 20 in world language or arts, 20 in physical education and 70 in electives. The UC and CSU A-G requirements are a separate standard: at least three years of math through Algebra 2 or Algebra 2/Trig, two years of the same world language, one year of visual and performing arts, and a C or better in each course. Choosing courses by graduation requirements alone may leave A-G incomplete.
Which Tustin High School honors courses does UC not weight, for Irvine families comparing transcripts?
Tustin High School has seven honors courses on the official UC A-G list that are not UC-approved honors courses: English 1 (H), Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry (H), Algebra 2/Trig Honors, Cultural Geography MUN I Honors, Global Issues Model UN II Honors and Comparative Gov and Politics Model UN IV Honors. They are graded on the 5-point scale on the school transcript but count as standard courses in UC admission. English 2(H), English 3 (H), World History H, Pre-Calculus (H), Chemistry H and the three level 4 honors world language courses are UC-approved.
Can courses taken off campus count toward Tustin High School credit, for Irvine families considering outside classes?
Tustin High School follows the district rule that, except for ROP, off-campus courses taken for high school credit require prior written approval from the principal, and courses that meet district graduation requirements must be taken on a district campus, in summer or during the school year. Irvine Valley College CCAP dual enrollment courses taught on the Tustin High School campus are not affected: students earn both high school and college credit, and the school covers tuition and books.
