Transcript High School Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation
Requirements
Preparation for College
High School Graduation
• Credits required: 230 credits
• Credits are earned at semester
• Pass all required classes
• Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
:Language Arts/Mathematics
:Score of 350 or higher
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High School
Graduation Requirements
Subject
Required
English Language Arts
40
American Government
5
U.S. History
10
Modern World History
10
Biological Science
10
Algebra 1
10
Geometry
10
Mathematics
10
Physical Education
20
World Languages/Arts
10
Economics
5
Electives
70
TOTAL
230
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Credits- A Little Review
• Every class in high school will provide you the
opportunity to earn credits.
• For each class you pass with a D or better you will
earn 10 credits for the year.
• You must earn 230 credits to graduate from high
school.
• In addition to the number of credits you must also
pass the California High School Exit Exam.
The number of credits you earn is
important... But also the type of
classes you take to earn those credits
is equally as important.
Breakdown of Requirements
• English
• You will need to take English all four years of high
school.
• Math
• 3 years of math required
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Algebra II
Requirements cont.
• Science
• Three years of science. Which may include any of the
following:
• Earth Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physiology
• Social Science
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Modern World History (10th grade)
US History
Economic (1/2 year)
American Government (1/2 year)
Physical Education
• 2 years required
• Usually taken your freshmen and sophomore
year
• Must dress out every day and participate to
pass the class
Art/Language
• One year of art or a language
• Examples of art include: Band, choir, orchestra,
drawing, sculpture, dance
• High school offers a variety of different language
options including: Spanish, French, German, Hmong
Electives
• Must take a minimum of 70 credits of elective classes to
graduate.
• This equals to 7 full year classes during high school
• Examples of electives include:
• Any extra classes that go above and beyond the minimum academic
classes needed to graduate from high school. For example a fourth year
of math or science taken.
• Office aide
• Computers
California High School Exit Exam
• Must also Pass the California High School Exit
Exam (CAHSEE)
• Language Arts
• Math
• Seven opportunities to pass the CAHSEE
What happens if you fail a class?
Failing a class..
• In high school each class you fail you must
make up in
• Summer school
• Night School
• Online
Failing too many classes in
high school puts you at risk
of falling too far behind and
increases a students chances
of dropping out of school.
So what does this mean to me now?
As we said in the beginning of this presentations
many of the habits that will determine your
success in high school and beyond are established
in middle school. It is important that you start
thinking about your future and what you want it to
look like.
So start getting ready now..
Complete all your homework
Attain good study skills
No D’s of F’s
Get involved in school
Talk to your teachers, counselor and parents about your future
plans
• Behave in and out of school.
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RECAP
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High School is different than middle school
You will start earning credits for classes passed
You will have to repeat any class failed
Must earn 230
CAHSEE
Middle school is where all your academic skills are developed!