UC Scout Mini Course Catalog

2026 - 2027

UC Scout Course Catalog

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About UC Scout

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Basic

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Plus

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On Demand

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Course Catalog A

History/Social Science

B

English

C

Mathematics

D

Science

E

Languages other than English

F

Visual and Performing Arts

G

College Preparatory Electives

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State and National Standards Alignment UC Scout’s course learning outcomes are aligned with state and/or national standards.

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About UC Scout UC Scout is a University of California Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP) program offering over 65 A-G, including more than 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).

Mission

Vision

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.

To be California’s leading resource for online high school content that closes the opportunity gap for educationally disadvantaged students.

Teacher Development Teaching in the Digital Classroom (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.

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Basic 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!

About Basic 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.

Benefits of Basic » » » » »

Unique video lessons only available through UC Scout Access for one year after enrolling in a Basic course No limit to how many courses students can sign up for Great way to preview content in an On Demand course Available for all courses in the UC Scout catalog

How much does Basic cost?

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Basic is free for California public school students using a promo code Basic is $29 per enrollment* for California private school and all out of state students. *enrollment is per student, per course, per semester

How do I enroll?

Students may enroll in Basic courses any time of the year.

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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

Plus 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.

About Plus

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:

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Video lessons, assignments, quizzes, tests, grading rubrics, and answer keys

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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:

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A credentialed teacher Credit and transcript upon completion (optional)

The Plus teacher:

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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

How much does Plus cost?

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Plus is free for California public schools and teachers Plus is $49 per enrollment* for California private school and all out of state teachers. *enrollment is per student, per course, per semester

How do I request Plus?

Teachers or schools may request Plus courses year-round.

Visit ucscout.org to get started.

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On Demand Provides self-paced, asynchronous online high school courses for A-G credit.

Whether you’re a student looking for a flexible way to learn on your own schedule, or a school looking to expand course offerings without the need for an instructor, On Demand makes it possible.

About On Demand

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.

Benefits of On Demand

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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

Courses ready when you are

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.

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.

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Term

Term starts

Term ends

Fall (18 weeks)

mid-August

mid-December

Spring (18 weeks)

mid-January

mid-May

Summer (11 weeks)

mid-May

early August

Enrollment closes 6 weeks before the end of each term.

How much does On Demand cost?

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On Demand courses are $399 per enrollment*. *enrollment is per student, per

course, per semester

A $349 scholarship is available for eligible students. Students are responsible for a $50 technology fee; visit ucscout.org/scholarships for more details.

How do I enroll?

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Students may enroll in On Demand courses on ucscout.org

Course and Pricing Overview BASIC

Course video lessons that students can use as a learning supplement.

California public school 0 for students with a promo code

$

per enrollment* for

29 California private school

$

and all out of state students

Fully bundled course curricula that teachers can use as-is or customize as needed.

PLUS

California public 0 for school teachers

$

per enrollment* for

49 California private school

$

and all out of state teachers

Accredited, flexible online courses that are ON DEMAND offered directly to students.

399

$

per enrollment*

Scholarships available for eligible California students

*enrollment is per student, per course, per semester

A - History/ Social Science World History AP® World History: Modern AP® Human Geography AP® European History U.S. History AP® U.S. History

B - English

C - Mathematics

D - Science

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 AP® English Language and Composition AP® English Literature and Composition

Prealgebra

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

AP® African American Studies U.S. Government and Politics** AP® U.S. Government and Politics** AP® Comparative Government and Politics**

(not eligible for a-g approval)

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Integrated Math 1 Integrated Math 2 Integrated Math 3 Precalculus AP® Calculus AB AP® Calculus BC Statistics AP® Statistics AP® Computer Science A

E - Languages other than English

F - Visual and Performing Arts

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

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**

**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.

AP® Microeconomics** Psychology** AP® Psychology 7

By the Numbers

1,100+ CA Schools Served

25+ AP® Courses

(AY 2024 - 2025)

65+

Courses Offered

85% AP® Exam Pass Rate

60+

NCAA Approved Courses (On Demand)

100% A-G Approved Subject Areas

(AY 2023-2024)

40K+ Annual Enrollments

96% of On Demand students receive a passing grade (AY 2024-2025)

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World Language Courses

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