Graduation Credit Requirements: Class of 2016 and Beyond
Get Ready to Graduate with 44 Credits!
To meet California standards and the UC/CSU "A-G" course requirements, students must complete 44 semester credits. Here’s a fun and visual breakdown of the requirements:
Core Subjects
- 📚 History/Social Science: 6 credits (3 years)
- Courses include world history, U.S. history, government, and economics.
- ✍️ English: 8 credits (4 years)
- Explore American literature and a variety of other English courses.
- 🔢 Mathematics: 6 credits (3 years)
- Complete Integrated Math I, II, and III or other advanced math courses.
- 🔬 Science: 6 credits (3 years)
- Study life science, physical science, and additional science electives.
- 🌍 Language Other Than English: 4 credits (2 years)
- Achieve fluency in the same world language.
- 🎨 Visual and Performing Arts: 2 credits (1 year)
- Engage in UC "f" approved arts courses.
Physical Education & Electives
- 🏃 Physical Education: 4 credits (2 years)
- Stay active and meet the Fitnessgram requirements.
- 📖 Electives: 8 credits (4 years)
- Choose from a variety of courses to complete your credit requirements.
Additional Requirements
- 📝 Senior Exhibition
- 📊 WGPA of 2.0 or higher
- ✅ CAHSEE (Pass both Math and English)
Need More information? Parents and students can log into the district's Naviance system for complete course lists and detailed graduation requirements. For specific class information, refer to the Course of Study document.
Graduate with confidence and enjoy your journey to success!