Graduation and College Requirements 2007-2008
| Los Angeles Unified School District Course Requirements for Graduation |
| English 9 AB. |
10 Credits |
| English 10 AB. |
10 Credits |
| American Literature and Contemporary Composition. |
10 Credits |
| Expository Composition and English Elective. |
10 Credits |
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| Algebra 1 AB. |
10 Credits |
| Geometry AB |
10 Credits |
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| Biology A/B. |
10 Credits |
| Integrated/Coordinated Science AB, Chemistry AB, or Physics AB. |
10 Credits |
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| World History AB. |
10 Credits |
| US History AB. |
10 Credits |
| Economics and Principles of American Democracy. |
10 Credits |
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Service Learning Project
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| Physical Education. |
20 Credits |
| Visual or Performing Art |
10 Credits |
| Applied Technology. |
10 Credits |
| Health. |
5 Credits |
| Life Skills |
5 Credits |
| Electives. |
70 Credits |
| Total Credits Needed to Graduate |
230 Credits |
| California High School Exit Exam |
| State law requires that each student must also pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to receive a diploma and graduate from high school. This requires a score of 350 in language arts, and 350 in mathematics. The CAHSEE will be given November 6-7, 2007 (grades 11 and 12), March 11-12, 2008 (grades 10, 11, and 12), and May 6-7, 2008 (grade 10 make-ups). Students who do not pass this test will not graduate. Classes are available for students who need assistance. See your counselor for information. |
| California State University and University of California Course Requirements for Freshman Admission |
| English.4 Years |
4 Years |
| Mathematics |
3 Years |
| Algebra 1 |
| Geometry |
| Algebra 2 |
History and Social Science
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2 Years |
Laboratory Science
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2 Years |
| Biology |
| Chemistry or Physics |
Foreign Language
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2 Years |
| Visual and Performing Arts |
1 Year
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| College Prep Elective |
1 Year |
| The PSAT test, taken in the tenth or eleventh-grade year, is strongly suggested. The SAT test is required. Students must apply by November 30 of their senior year for University of California and California State University schools.
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