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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

 

 

 

ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation is based upon the accumulation of a minimum of 230 credits, completion of all subject requirements and passing district competency exams in reading, writing and math.  With the exception of ROP classes, 5 credits are given for each semester successfully completed.

 Students are required to meet the following additional requirements:

  1. Attain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 1.75
  2. Submit a senior portfolio in the fall semester of the senior year
  3. Submit a senior project in the spring semester
  4. Complete twenty (20) hours of community service work during the 9th through 12th grades.
  5. Beginning with the Class of 2004, student must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

 1.   English - A student must earn forty (40) credits (four years) in courses offered by the English Department under its regular sequential program of instruction.

2.   Social Science - A student must earn thirty (30) credits (three years) of social science, including 10 credits in Modern World History, 10 credits in U.S. History, 5 credits in American Government and 5 credits in Economics.

3.   Mathematics - A student must earn twenty (20) credits (two years) in mathematics.   All students in the 9th and 10th grade years take a traditional sequence of Algebra A, Algebra B, or Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.   The sequences are aligned with the state framework.

4.   Science - A student must earn twenty (20) credits (two years) in science, including 10 credits in physical science and 10 credits in biological life science.

5.  Foreign Language, Visual Performing Arts, ROP/Vocational - A student must earn ten (10) credits (one year) in each of two out of the three areas.

6.   Physical Education - A student must earn twenty (20) credits (two years) in physical education.  Students are required to take PE in the Freshman year.

7.   Current Life Issues - A student must earn five (5) credits (one semester) in Current Life Issues (taken either in the 9th or 10th grade year).

8.   Remaining Credits are to come from elective courses.