UC Scout is committed to ensuring its products are inclusive and meet the diverse accessibility needs of our
Our online classroom and platform (Canvas LMS) strives for WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA and Section 508 conformance. UC Scout also makes every effort to make reasonable
for students with existing 504s and IEPs. If you require accommodation, please contact ucscout@ucsc.edu.
UC Scout’s course learning outcomes are aligned with state and/or national standards.
UC Scout is a University of California Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP) program offering over 65 A-G, including over 25 Advanced Placement® (AP®), online courses and curricula.
UC Scout is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
UC Scout’s mission is to provide high-quality A-G and AP® curricula and courses for students in need, with emphasis on advancing the academic success of California’s educationally underserved students.
Teaching in the Digital Classroom (or TDC) is a free professional development course series for educators interested in developing or improving online teaching skills.
The TDC series is online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Visit ucscout.org/teacherdev for more information and to enroll year-round.
To be California’s leading resource for online high school content that closes the opportunity gap for educationally disadvantaged students.
Provides exclusive video lessons for supplemental learning.
Basic courses provide additional instruction, help students brush up for an upcoming test or AP® exam, or just learn for fun!
Basic courses provide students with high-quality video lessons for supplemental learning. Students may use the videos for self-study, to prepare for upcoming exams, or to explore a course they are interested in taking in the future.
School credit is not available for students using Basic.
» Access for one year after enrolling in a Basic course
» No limit to how many courses you can sign up for
» Great way to preview content in an On Demand course
» Unique video lessons only available through UC Scout
» Available for every course in the UC Scout catalog (65+ courses)
How much does Basic cost?
» Basic is free for California public school students
» Basic is $29 per student/course/semester for California private and all out-of-state students
Students may enroll in Basic courses any time of the year.
» Visit ucscout.org/courses to enroll in a Basic course
» California public school students can visit ucscout.org and search “promo code” to access Basic courses for free
Provides credentialed teachers with video lessons, curricula, and access to Canvas LMS (Learning Management System).
Plus courses enable schools to expand their A-G course catalog and AP® course list, and increase access to online, hybrid, and flexible learning options.
Plus courses contain a blend of video lessons, assignments, assessments, and resources that, when combined, comprise an A-G approved course. With Plus, UC Scout provides the curriculum directly to the teacher, and the school provides credit for the student.
Plus courses offer schools and teachers the flexibility to modify the course structure to meet their students’ needs. Schools can use Plus curricula to provide A-G approved courses, or teachers can pick and choose resources to supplement their existing instruction. Plus courses can support one or more students at a single school site or district-wide.
With Plus, the teacher receives:
» Video lessons, assignments, quizzes, tests, grading rubrics, and answer keys
» Access to the online classroom (Canvas LMS)
» Plus teacher trainings and manuals to facilitate courses
» Personalized assistance from UC Scout’s Academic Support Expert and Customer Support teams
The school provides:
» A credentialed teacher
» Credit and transcript upon completion (optional)
The Plus teacher:
» Sets the start and end dates
» Works alongside video lessons to provide instruction
» Administers and grades exams
» Supports students throughout the duration of the course
» Plus is free for California public schools and teachers
» Plus is $49 per student/course/semester for California private and out-of-state schools and teachers
Teachers or schools may request a Plus course year-round.
Visit ucscout.org to get started.
Provides self-paced, asynchronous online high school courses for A-G credit.
On Demand is the perfect one-stop shop for individual students or schools interested in offering a course without providing an instructor.
How do I take the AP® Exam?
Students who complete an AP® On Demand course may take the AP® Exam at UC Scout’s headquarters in Santa Clara, CA or at a local testing site.
With On Demand, students have the flexibility to take online courses for advancement, for remediation, to resolve scheduling conflicts, and more. Students learn via high-quality video lessons and manage their progress with the help of a customizable pacing guide. Students are supported by and have access to a credentialed UC Scout teacher throughout the course, and receive credit and a UC Scout transcript upon successful completion.
» A-G approved
» WASC accredited
» College Board® approved (AP® courses only)
» NCAA® approved (eligible courses only)
» Credit-bearing (transcript from UC Scout)
» Lab science courses include A-G approved virtual labs
» Access to tech support, exam proctoring, and customer service
All courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Terms have flexible start dates and students can self-pace their progress until the term end date. Specific dates for the current academic year can be found on ucscout.org/ondemand/terms.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Summer 2026** 5/26/2026 6/25/2026 Fall 2025 8/14/2025 11/20/2025 4/2/2026 1/13/2026 Spring 2026** TERM START DATE
**Future year dates are subject to change.
How much does On Demand cost?
» On Demand courses are $399 per course, per term
8/4/2026 1/8/2026 5/20/2026 END DATE
» A $349 scholarship is available for eligible students. Students are responsible for a $50 technology fee; visit ucscout.org/scholarships for more details.
» Students may enroll in On Demand courses on ucscout.org
BASIC
$0
Course video lessons that students can use as a learning supplement.
$29 California public school students /per student /semester
A - History/
Social Science
World History
AP® World History: Modern
AP® Human Geography
AP® European History
U.S. History
AP® U.S. History
AP® African American Studies
U.S. Government and Politics**
AP® U.S. Government and Politics**
AP® Comparative Government and Politics**
B - English
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
AP® English Language and Composition
AP® English Literature and Composition
**Single semester course.
The average time commitment for a UC Scout On Demand course is between 70-80 hours of work per semester.
AP® courses may take students an average of 90-100 hours to complete one semester.
PLUS
Fully bundled course curricula that teachers can use as-is or customize as needed.
$0 $49 California public school teachers /per student /semester
C - Mathematics
Pre-Algebra (not eligible for a-g approval)
Algebra 1
Geometry Algebra 2
Integrated Math 1
Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 3
Pre-Calculus
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
Statistics
AP® Statistics
AP® Computer Science A
D - Science
Biology
AP® Biology
AP® Chemistry
AP® Physics 1
AP® Physics 2
AP® Physics C: Mechanics**
AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism**
AP® Computer Science
Principles
Introduction to Java**
Introduction to Robotic Engineering**
Oceanography
AP® Environmental Science
ON DEMAND
Accredited, flexible online courses that are offered directly to students
$399 /per student /semester
Scholarships available for eligible California students
E - Languages other than English
French 1
French 2
French 3
French 4
AP® French Language and Culture
German 1
German 2
German 3
German 4
AP® German Language and Culture
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
AP® Spanish Language and Culture
F - Visual and Performing Arts
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Art History and Appreciation**
AP® Art History
AP® Music Theory
Visual Communication
G - College
Preparatory Electives
Introduction to Ethnic Studies**
Health and Medicine: EMT**
Law and Society**
Economics**
AP® Macroeconomics**
AP® Microeconomics** Psychology**
AP® Psychology
1,100+ CA Schools Served (AY 2023 - 2024)
65+ Courses Offered
40K+ Annual Enrollments