Graduation Requirements
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin
2016 Minimum Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission “A-G” Requirements
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| SUBJECT | LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Grades 9 – 12 Students must be enrolled in and pass “A-G” course requirements 210 minimum credits needed to graduate |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA “A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better |
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY “A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better |
PRIVATE COLLEGES Grades of C or better |
COMMUNITY COLLEGES Grades of C or better |
| Social Studies “A” Requirement | 20 credits World History and Geography: Modern World US History 20th Century (If these classes are passed, Principles of American Democracy may count toward the “G” requirement. Economics is a “G” elective.) |
2 years: World History, and US History or World History, and 1 sem US Hist and 1 sem Principles of American Democracy AP courses are recommended |
2 years: World History, and US History, or 1 sem US Hist and 1 sem Principles of American Democracy and 1 yr hist/ social sci from “A” or “G” AP courses are recommended |
2-3 years: World History, US History, Principles of American Democracy, and electives recommended AP courses are recommended |
No subject requirements Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or Possess a high school proficiency test certificate |
| English “B” Requirement | 40 credits English 9 (or ESL ADV 3&4) English 10 American Literature & Contemporary Composition 12th grade Composition & English Literature elective |
4 years: English AP/additional courses are recommended |
4 years: English AP/additional courses are recommended |
4 years: English AP/additional courses are recommended |
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| Mathematics “C” Requirement | 30 credits College Preparatory Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or higher levels (Must enroll in math 9-11) Additional courses are recommended | 3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 AP/additional courses are recommended |
3 years: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 AP/additional courses are recommended |
3-4 years: College preparatory Math each year AP/additional courses are recommended |
Please note: Students are most successful when they continue to take the college preparatory courses suggested for each semester. Students are also encouraged to enroll in honors, Advanced Placement and other rigorous courses |
| Lab Science “D” Requirement |
20 credits total 10 credits Biological Science (Biology) 10 credits Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, ICS 1 or ICS 3) | 2 years: Lab Science – including at least 2 of the 3 foundational subjects of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 3-4 courses are recommended |
2 years: Lab Science – including 1 biological and 1 physical; One from “D” and one from “D” or “G” 3-4 courses are recommended |
3-4 years: Lab Science |
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| World Languages “E” Requirement (Language Other Than English) | 20 credits Same World Language 3-4 courses are recommended |
2 years: Same World Language AP and 3-4 courses are recommended |
2 years: Same World Language AP and 3-4 courses are recommended |
3-4 years: Same World Language AP courses are recommended |
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin
2016 Minimum Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission “A-G” Requirements
| SUBJECT | LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Grades 9 – 12 Students must be enrolled in and pass “A-G” course requirements 210 minimum credits needed to graduate |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA “A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better |
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY “A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better |
PRIVATE COLLEGES Grades of C or better |
COMMUNITY COLLEGES Grades of C or better |
| Visual/Performin g Arts “F” Requirement | 10 credits Visual/Performing Arts year-long course | 1 year: Visual and Performing Arts yr-long course | 1 year: Visual and Performing Arts yr-long course | Visual & Performing Arts courses may count as electives | |
| Electives “G” Requirement | 45 credits total Minimum 10 credits must be in courses identified as “G” electives Econ or AP Econ (required) Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Additional courses to meet the 45 minimum credits may come from any support/intervention course or elective subject areas. | 1 year or more: Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Career Technical Education (CTE) courses may meet requirements | 1 year: Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Career Technical Education (CTE) courses may meet requirements | College preparatory electives in the subject area of interest | |
| Physical Education | 20 credits Minimum 20 credits if Fitnessgram is passed | None | None | None | None |
| Health | 5 credits | None | None | None | None |
| Minimum Credits to Graduate | 210 credits | ||||
| Additional Non-Course Requirements | Career Pathway Service Learning | ||||
| Assessments | CAHSEE or the designated High School Exam required in California | SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus Writing Analytical Writing Placement Exam College major may require SAT Subject Tests | SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Placement exams in: English EPT and Math ELM | SAT Reasoning Test or ACT SAT Subject Tests are required for some colleges and some majors | Placement exams for English, Mathematics and Chemistry Student may be asked to take an Ability to Benefit Test |
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