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Graduation Requirements
Acalanes Union High School District requires each student to earn 220 credits to obtain a diploma from a comprehensive high school. Credits are granted on a semester basis (5 credits per semester, per class).
The table below outlines AUHSD graduation requirements.
Students should contact their counselor with questions concerning course selection and planning. It is important to note that below are the AUHSD graduation requirements. Colleges and universities have specific college entrance requirements. Please visit your College and Career Center, counselor, or AUHSD Course Catalog for additional information regarding the entrance requirements.
Additionally, following are links to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions information.
AUHSD Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements
Credits
English
Course must be a grade level English course
40
Math
Students must pass 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
Science
Courses of study must include one year of biological and one year of physical science.
20
Social Studies
World History (10), US History (10), US Government (5), Economics (5)
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 or Career Technical Education.
20
Physical Education
Course of study must include one year of PE 9. A maximum of 10 credits may be earned in external PE programs, i.e. activities conducted outside the hours of the regular school day.
20
Health
One semester of course of study in Health.
5
Elective Courses
45
Total Credits
220
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