Graduation Requirements
230 credits must be earned in order to meet graduation requirements at any of San Bernardino City Unified School District's five comprehensive high schools -- Cajon High School, Pacific High School, San Bernardino High School, San Gorgonio High School, and Arroyo Valley High School. Five units are earned for each course passed with a "D" or better. The following courses must be completed and passed in order to receive credit.
| English |
40 credits
(4 years = 8 semesters)
Four (4) consecutive years of English are required.
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| Mathematics |
30 credits
(3 years = 6 semesters)
Three (3) years of Mathematics are required.
Four (4) years recommended.
California reqiures all students to successfully complete Algebra 1 to qualify for a Hgh School Diploma
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| Science |
30 credits
(3 years = 6 semesters) (4 years recommended)
One (1) year of Biology
One (1) year of Physical Science
One (1) year of Elective Science
Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, or Environmental Science
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| History-Social Science |
40 credits
(4 years = 8 semesters)
One (1) year of World Geography*
One (1) year of World History
One (1) year of United States History
One (1) year of American Government/Economics
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| Physical Education |
20 credits
(2 years = 4 semesters)
One (1) year -- 9th grade
One (1) year -- 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
Beginning 2009, California requires all students to pass the State 9th Grade Physical Fitness Exam.
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| Career Development |
20 credits
(2 years = 4 semesters)
Courses selected from a career pathway, Cadet Corps, JROTC, ROP, additonal math or science, or other courses leading to future career interests.
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| Foreign Language |
10 credits
(1 year = 2 semesters)
One (1) year Fine Arts or one (1) year of a foreign language
NOTE: Two (2) years of the same foreign language are required for CSU/UC. Three (3) years are recommended.
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| Visual and Performing Arts |
10 credits
(1 year = 2 semesters) OR 1 year of a foreign language
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| Elective Credits |
40 credits
(8 semesters)
Elective credits chosen from any combination of selected courses of interest.
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| Computer Literacy |
Skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheets gained through a variety of courses.
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*The World Geography requirement shall be waived for students enrolled in AVID, S.A.I.L., and English or Algebra support courses in 9th grade.
All students must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. Students have multiple opportunities to take the test throughout their high school career. For more information on the exam, visit the California Department of Education (CDE) CAHSEE web site.
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