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Summary of State Diploma Requirements
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College Prep |
| English |
4 units |
| Mathematics |
4 units |
| Science |
3 units |
| U.S. History |
1 unit |
| Economics |
1/2 unit |
| Government |
1/2 unit |
| Other Social Studies |
1 unit |
| Physical Education |
1 unit |
| Computer Science |
1 unit |
| Occupational Specialty |
0 |
| Foreign Language |
2 units |
| Core Units |
18 units |
| Electives |
6 units |
| Total Units |
24 units |
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Students must also pass the Basic
Skills Assessment Tests in reading, mathematics, and writing. This test, called the
EXIT EXAMINATION, is first given in grade 10. For students who need subsequent
testing, the EXIT EXAM is given again in grade 11 and twice in grade 12.
Students must also demonstrate keyboarding proficiency/computer literacy.
*Starting with class of 2010,
1 of 3 sciences must be physical science. |
Carnegie Units Requirements for Grade Advancement
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Grade Advancement |
Required Units/Courses |
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From 9th to 10th
grade |
5 units,
including English and 1 unit of math |
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From 10th to 11th
grade |
11 units,
including English 1 & English 2, 2 units of math, 1 unit of
science |
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From 11th to 12th
grade |
17 units,
including English 1, 2, & 3,
3 units of math, 2 units of science |
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Total Units required
for a diploma |
24 units |
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