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Graduation Requirements
LAUSD believes that students need to have a well-rounded experience in high school, which includes academic, life skills, and service experiences. That's why, out of the total of 230 credits you need to graduate from high school, only 160 of them come from core course requirements (marked by a (C) in the table below). The remaining 70 credits come from electives, courses you choose according to your own interests. In addition, LAUSD is adding additional requirements to promote well-roundedness. If you graduate in 2004 or later, you will be asked to demonstrate computer literacy, either through class study or through a performance assignment. If you graduate in 2006 or later, you will be asked to select a career pathway as well.

To help assure you are academically equipped to compete in our fast-changing world, students grading in 2003 will be asked to demonstrate competency in English, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Writing. In 2004 and later, you must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), a state-wide test, in order to receive your diploma.

Perhaps most importantly, it is possible for you to meet all the requirements for graduation and still not be eligible for college admission. As more and more students apply for college, these colleges have the option to choose students who go beyond the minimums in course work and extra-curricular activities. The best way for you to make sure your course selections are consistent with your future plans is to work closely with your College Counselor.

SOCIAL SCIENCE
(C)
30 credits (3 Years) World History AB U.S. History AB Principles American Democracy/ Economics Courses
ENGLISH (C)
40 credits (4 years) English 9 English 10 American Literature/ Contemporary Composition (12th grade) Composition/ English elective Courses
MATHEMATICS
(C)
20 credits (2 years) College preparatory math Courses
LAB SCIENCE
(C)
20 credits (2 years) 10 credits biological science 10 credits physical science Courses
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
(C)
10 credits 2 semesters arts classes Courses
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
(C)
10 credits 2 semesters technology classes Courses
HEALTH
(C)
5 credits (1 semester)   Courses
LIFE SKILLS
(C)
5 credits (1 semester)   Courses
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(C)
20 credits (2 years) 4 semesters of PE, athletics, team sports or dance.
ELECTIVES 70 credits Additional courses in Social Studies, English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Visual & Performing Arts, and Applied Technology Courses
ASSESSMENTS 2003 - Demonstrate competency in English, Language Arts, Math, and Writing 2004 - California High School Exit Exam
 
 

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