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Graduation Requirements
In order to earn a diploma from the Acalanes Center for Independent Study, each student must complete the following graduation credit requirements:
English
-Course must be a grade level English course
40
Math – Including Algebra 1
-Students must complete the equivalent of two semesters of a course of study beyond Algebra 1. Up to 10 credits may be obtained by successfully completing a computer science course.
30
Physical Education
-PE 9 (10 credits)
-PE 10 (10 credits)
20
Human Social Development
5
Physical Science
10
Life Science
10
Social Science
-World History (10 credits)
-US History (10 credits)
-US Government (5 credits)
-Economics (5 credits)
30
Visual and Performing Arts
-One year of visual or performing arts course of study.
10
Breadth Requirement
-20 credits taken in any of the following areas: World Language, American Sign Language, or Career Technical Education.
20
Electives
45
Total
220
In addition, all students must pass Algebra 1 for graduation.