Graduation Requirements

Requirements for High School Graduation

PROMOTION STANDARDS (revised 2024)

To be promoted to Grade 10:

One English credit, One Math credit, and Four additional credits (Total of 6 credits)

To be promoted to Grade 11:

Two English credits, Two Math credits, One Science, One Social Studies, and Six additional credits (Total of 12 credits))

To be promoted to Grade 12:

Three English credits, Three Math credits, Two Science credits, Two Social Studies credits, and Eight additional credits (Total of 18 credits)

Language Arts ..............................................4 Units

Mathematics.................................................4 Units

Science........................................................3 Units

U.S. History..................................................1 Unit

Economics ..................................................1/2 Unit

Government.................................................1/2 Unit

Other Social Studies.....................................1 Unit

PE, JROTC, or Marching Band with PE*......1 Unit

Approved Computer Literacy........................1 Unit

World Language** or CATE elective***........1 Unit

Personal Finance****.................................1/2 Unit

Electives (including health)**...................6 1/2 Units

Total ........24 Units (Minimum Diploma requirments does NOT meet College Admission requirements)

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