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College Preparatory
Our academic programs support the school’s mission statement by presenting a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that encourages students to think independently, learn collaboratively, and communicate effectively.
Our academic programs foster thinkers who learn and understand traditional and emerging disciplines, master skills essential to achievement in college and beyond. In addition, it embodies vital attitudes and qualities of mind, including curiosity, love of learning with the commitment to what is right and what is true. -
Advanced Placement
These courses challenge students to pursue studies ingreater depth and at an accelerated pace, characterizedby intense independent study,research, analysis, andcritical thinking.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses follow the CollegeEntrance Examination Board standards, allowing juniorsand seniors to complete college-level work in highschool.Students are expected to take the AP examsupon course completion, with a score of 3 or higherconsidered passing.
Graduation Requirement
Immersion Academy requires a minimum of 24 credits for graduation, as specified in the table below. Since a majority of Immersion students apply to universities within the University of California (UC) system, our goal is to ensure that each student meets UC admission requirements (refer to the fourth column of the table) and that all our courses are UC-approved. For students aiming to gain admission to highly selective colleges, our recommendations are provided in the second column of the table.
Grade Reports
The official grades of record for graduation credit are recorded on the student’s transcript. The following grade scale will be used.
UC GPA:
- ● California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and nonresidents must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA in all "a-g" or college-preparatory courses to meet this requirement.
- ● Convert the grades earned in all “a-g” courses completed between summer after 9th grade through summer after 11th grade to grade points: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 points. Pluses and minuses don't count.
- ● An extra point for advanced courses, with a maximum of 8 points between 10th and 11th grades. Grades of D or F in an advanced course do not earn an extra point.
| Letter Grade Grade | Numerical Value | Unweighted GPA | Weighted GPA |
| A+ | 97-100 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| A | 93-96 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| B- | 80-82 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| C | 73-76 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| C- | 70-72 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| D | 63-66 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| D- | 60-62 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| F | Below 60 | 0 | 0 |
Sample Pathway
9th Grade
| Subject | A standard program | Most challenging program |
| English | English l | English l |
| Social Studies | World History | World History |
| Mathematics | Algebra l / Geometry | Algebra ll |
| Science | Biology | Biology |
| World Languages | Spanish l | Spanish ll |
| Arts | Arts | Arts |
10th Grade
| Subject | A standard program | Most challenging program |
| English | English ll | English ll |
| Social Studies | US History | US History |
| Mathematics | Algebra ll | Pre-Calculus |
| Science | Chemistry | Physics & Chemistry |
| World Languages | Spanish ll | Spanish ll |
| Electives | Electives | / |
11th Grade
| Subject | A standard program | Most challenging program |
| English | English lll | AP English Languageand Composition |
| Social Studies | United StatesGovernment and Politics | AP United StatesGovernment and Politics |
| Mathematics | Pre-Calculus | AP Calculus AB/BC |
| Science | Physics | AP Physics 1: AlgebraBased |
| World Languages | / | AP Spanish Languageand Culture |
| Electives | Electives | Electives |
12th Grade
| Subject | A standard program | Most challenging program |
| English | English IV | AP English Languageand Composition |
| Social Studies | / | AP Level |
| Mathematics | AP Calculus BC | / |
| Science | / | AP Level |
| World Languages | / | AP Spanish Literature and Culture |
| Electives | Electives | Electives |
Welcome to Our Course Catalog
Welcome to the comprehensive guide to our academic offerings. This catalog is designed to help you explore the widearrav of courses avallable at our institution, Whether vou are a prospective student lookina to understand what we offer. acurrent student planning your next semester, or an advisor assisting with academic planning, this catalog is your resourceFor detailed course information.