CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Requirements: Class of 2011 and Beyond
| English |
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40 Credits |
| English 9 |
10 Credits |
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| English 10 |
10 Credits |
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| English 11 |
10 Credits |
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| English 12 |
10 Credits |
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| Mathematics |
|
20 Credits |
| Algebra I or higher. Courses below Algebra I do not count toward the 20 credits required for graduation. |
|
| Social Science |
|
30 Credits |
| World History |
10 Credits |
|
| US History |
10 Credits |
|
| US Government |
5 Credits |
|
| Economics |
10 Credits |
|
| Science |
|
20 Credits |
| Biological Science |
10 Credits |
|
| Physical Science |
10 Credits |
|
| World Languages/Visual and Performing Arts/Practical Arts |
|
20 Credits |
| 10 credits in two of three areas. |
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| Physical Education |
|
20 Credits |
| Electives |
|
70 Credits |
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| Total Credits Required for Graduation: |
220 |
| Additional Requirement: |
CAHSEE |
Students must complete all course requirements and pass the California High School Exit Exam in
order to participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a diploma.
CVUHSD Courses Required for High School Graduation and University Admission
(Updated May 2010)
| Subject Area CVUHSD |
Requirements |
UC Requirements |
CSU Requirements |
| English |
4 Years
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12 |
4 Years
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12 |
4 Years
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12 |
| Mathematics |
2 Years
Algebra I
Geometry
(or higher) |
3 Years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
(or higher)
4 years recommended |
3 Years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
|
| Social Science |
3 Years
US History
World History
US Government
Economics |
2 Years
World History
US History |
2 Years
US History |
| Science |
2 Years
Biological Science
Physical Science |
2 Years (with lab)
Biology or
Chemistry or
Physics
3 years recommended |
2 Years (with lab)
Biological Science
Physical Science |
| World Language |
2 Years
1 year-long course
from two of three areas. |
2 Years (same language)
3 years recommended |
2 Years (same language) |
| Visual and Performing Arts |
1 Year (same art)
Dance or
Drama/Theater or
Music or
Visual Art |
1 Year (same art)
Dance or
Drama/Theater or
Music or
Visual Art |
| Practical Arts |
|
|
| Electives |
(Number will vary
based on student schedule) |
1 Year (college prep)
Additional Mathematics,
Science, English, Art,
Social Studies, or World
Language |
1 Year (college prep)
Additional Mathematics,
Science, English, Art,
Social Studies, or World
Language |
| Physical Education |
2 Years |
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