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Graduation Requirements
(for High School) |
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Students are required to have a minimum of 210 semester credits for graduation. Included in these credits are the subject requirements (160 credits) below. Ten credits are granted for successfully completing a course that meets each day for a school year; five credits are granted for a semester course. In addition, all students must obtain certification in First Aid and CPR. Beginning with the class of 2004, students will need to pass the High School Exit Exam to earn their diploma in the state of California.
Subject Requirements
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| English |
35 |
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| Mathematics |
20 |
Including 1 year of Algebra or its equivalent |
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| Science |
20 |
Ten credits in Biology; 10 credits in Physical Science |
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| Social Studies |
40 |
Including 10 credits of World History, 10 credits of U.S. History, 5 credits of government, 5 credits of Contemporary World History, 5 credits of Economics, and 5 credits of Social Studies elective |
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| Physical Education |
20 |
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| Living Skills |
5 |
Includes training in First Aid/CPR |
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| Arts, Visual and Performing |
10 |
Credits in Art, Music, Dance, Photography, or Theatre |
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| Career/Vocational Education |
10 |
Credits in Business, Industrial Technology, Home Economics, Sports Medicine, Computer Technology, Exploratory Work Experience, or Regional Occupational Program (see AP Computer Science, Advanced Java, Advanced Journalism, Advanced Photo, Advanced Video, Beginning Java, Graphic Design, Graphic Publication (Yearbook), Science Research Project Honors, Stage Technology, and Teaching Practicum) |
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Off-campus Courses
Students wishing to take courses at community college or other schools must obtain prior approval from the appropriate administrator in order to meet high school graduation requirements. Forms are available with the Registrar in the Guidance Department. A copy of this form with the proper signatures must be left with the Registrar, to be stored in the student's cum folder.
Note: District policy states that only under exceptional circumstances and with prior approval can credit be earned off-campus to fulfill high school subject requirements.
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Revised December 2002 |
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