High School Graduation Requirements
Students must pass a minimum of 230 units and complete the following course of study in order to receive a diploma of graduation from a comprehensive high school:
Class | Semesters | Units |
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English | 8 | 40 |
Mathematics | 6 | 30 |
Science |
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Social Science |
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Visual/Performing Arts | 2 | 10 |
(One course in visual/performing arts or foreign language or American Sign Language or career-technical education) | ||
Practical Arts | 1 | 5 |
Physical Education | 4 | 20 |
(All 9th graders must take Physical Education unless exempted by Board Policy 6142.111) | ||
Health | 1 | 5 |