Academic Program
As a college preparatory school, Maybeck has high expectations of its student body. Our curriculum builds sequentially to develop mastery and sophistication in all disciplines. Students are placed in courses according to their performance level rather than their grade level.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, Maybeck students must earn passing grades in at least 220 semester units of course work during grades 9 through 12. Each semester-long class is worth 5 units (year-long classes are worth 10 units). Special Programs are also worth 5 units. Students who apply to Maybeck for their senior year must complete a minimum of 60 units in order to graduate.
Included in the 220 units are the following courses, which constitute the minimum subject requirements for graduation.
English - 40 units, including Composition and Literature
Math - 30 units, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Science - 30 units, including Biology and Chemistry
Social Studies - 30 units including World History, US History, and 10 units of Advanced Social Studies electives
World Language - 20 units, including third year
Arts - 10 units
Physical Education - 20 units, including Health
Community Service - 60 hours (no units given)
Sequences for Academic Courses
| Subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Composition | Int. Composition | Literature | Adv. English Electives |
| Math | Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus | Calculus |
| Science | Conc. Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Science Electives |
| World Languages | French/Spanish I | French/Spanish II | French/Spanish III | French/Spanish IV |
| History | World History | US History | Adv. History Electives | Adv. History Electives |
College Eligibility Requirements
| Subject | Maybeck Graduation | UC/USC Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 Years (includes Literature) | Four Years |
| Math | 3 Years (Alg., Geom., Alg. II) | 3 Years (Alg., Geom., Alg. II) + |
| Science | 2.5 Years (includes Biology) | 2 Years (lab science) + |
| World Languages | 3 Years | 2 Years + |
| Social Studies | 3 Years (includes World, US History) | 2 Years (World, US History) |
| Physical Education | 2 Years (includes Health) | none |
| Adv. Academic Electives | as necessary to reach 220 units | 1 Year + |
| Community Service | 60 Hours | 1 Year + |
Last year, more than 50 college representatives took the time to visit Maybeck so they could meet our students in person.
Our graduation requirements meet or exceed the entrance requirements for the University of California and California State University systems. Students receive counseling to guide them in the completion of Maybeck's graduation requirements and to be college eligible.