Guidance & Counseling

 

 

Subject Area	Credits Required		Years Required
Social Sciences – 10 credits World History 10 credits U.S. History 5 credits Government 5 credits Economics	30		3
English – Language Arts 9 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12/Wld Lit/AP Eng.	40		4
Mathematics – Must include completion of 10 credits of Algebra	30		3
Science – 10 credits Life Science 10 credits Earth Science	20		2
Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career Technical Education Must include credit from at least two different areas	20		2
Physical Education – Students may complete this requirement by taking BAND first semester ONLY	20		2
Electives	60
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE	220

 

 

Students must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). This exam consists of math and English. A passing score in each area is 350. This is a State of California exam that will be administered six (6) times during the student's high school enrollment.  More information can be found at the California Department of Education website (http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/index.asp).

 

 

Students must also have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 to meet graduation requirements.