Im in algebra 1 in ninth grade?

<p>Im a freshman in ninth grade and i want to be able to take Calculus by my senior year. I cant double up on math and i am required to take a full year of geometry. Can i take algebra 2 or pre calculus during the summer? If so which one should i choose? BTW do i even need to take calculus in high school. i want to go to a good pre med school and eventually become a doctor.
i am interested in
UCLA
UCSD
UCSB</p>

<p>and pretty much any other good pre med school. </p>

<p>can you guys help me? do i need calculus in high school and if so, how can i take it?</p>

<p>i also live in california (Los Angeles)</p>