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Graduation Requirements
Required Instruction:
The California Board of Education specifies that all public and
private schools provide instruction in designated areas. The high
schools have adopted the graduation requirements outlined below.
Graduation Requirements:
Students must complete all graduation requirements at least one week prior to the graduation ceremony.
HALSTROM HIGH SCHOOLŪ Diploma: 220 credits + competency tests + senior portfolio
40 English |
20 Math |
10 Foreign Language |
20 Science |
10 Fine Arts |
40 Social Science |
30 Electives |
5 Practical Arts |
45 Personal Development |
Required Courses |
Required Courses |
10.0 |
English 9 |
10.0 |
Life Science |
10.0 |
English 10 |
10.0 |
Physical Science |
10.0 |
World History |
5.0 |
Career Exploratory |
10.0 |
United States History |
5.0 |
Intro to Finance and Budget |
10.0 |
Cultural Geography |
5.0 |
Contemporary Issues |
5.0 |
American Government |
5.0 |
Computer Applications |
5.0 |
Economics |
5.0 |
Health |
20.0 |
Physical Education |
5.0 |
Volunteer Work |
Residence Requirement:
A minimum of 20 credits must be earned in the semester preceding graduation.
Promotion Policy:
A student's "grade level" is defined by the projected year of graduation (ex. 2006). Graduation with a diploma is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required coursework, competency testing, and senior portfolios.
Competency Testing:
The state requires all students receiving diplomas to demonstrate minimal competency in math, writing, and reading.
Senior Portfolio:
During the last semester prior to graduation, seniors must present a portfolio showing achievement of the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs).
7th and 8th Grades:
Promotion results from satisfactory completion of no fewer than 50 credits for each grade in: language arts, math, science, social science, and physical education. A student may be granted 9th grade placement, with parental and administrative agreement, if placement is appropriate for the student's
academic, personal and emotional development. |
