Fulfillment via High School Courses:
4 units of college-preparatory English that inclue frequent writing, from brainstorming to final paper, as well as reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can meet this requirement.

Fulfillment via Exam:
ACT English Language Arts: A score of at least 24 meets the first three years; a score of 30 meets the entire four-year requirement.
SAT Writing and Language Test: A score of at least 31 meets the first three years; score of 36 meets the entire four-year requirement.

AP: A score of 3 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition exam meets this requirement
IB: A score of 5 or higher on the IB HL English: Literature exam meets this requirement

Fulfillment via Community College / University:
For each  year required through the 11th grade, a grade of C or better in a non-transferable college course of 3 or more semester (4 or more quarter) units in English composition, literature (American or English) or foreign literature in translation. Courses used to satisfy the fourth year and/or the entire requirement must be transferable.