Graduation Requirements
All high schools in the PVPUSD have the same graduation requirements.
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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS (Each one-semester course is equal to 5 credits) |
220 credits |
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SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
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English – (Including ELD, 1, 2, & 3, and Reading/Writing Skills 1, 2, 3, & 4 |
40 credits |
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English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 |
10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits
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Mathematics (Algebra 1 required)
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20 credits |
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Science Biological Science Physical Science |
20 credits 10 credits 10 credits
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Social Science World History, Culture, and Geography United States History and Geography American Government Economics
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30 credits 10 credits 10 credits 5 credits 5 credits |
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Physical Education
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20 credits |
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Visual/Performing Arts (VPA) / World Language (WL) / Career Tech Ed (CTE) Successful completion of one of the following patterns
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20 credits |
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VPA WL CTE Pattern 1: 5 credits 10 credits 5 credits Pattern 2: 0 credits 10 credits 10 credits Pattern 3: 10 credits 10 credits 0 credits Pattern 4: 10 credits 0 credits 10 credits (Option to complete 10 credits on a pass/fail basis in VPA or CTE)
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Electives (Any courses above and beyond the subject requirements)
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70 credits |
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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT Must maintain a record of good attendance and citizenship. |
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MINIMUM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS TO BE IN GOOD STANDING
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Beginning 1st Semester |
Beginning 2nd Semester |
End of Year |
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Grade 9 |
0 |
30 |
60 |
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Grade 10 |
60 |
90 |
120 |
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Grade 11 |
120 |
145 |
170 |
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Grade 12 |
170 |
195 |
220
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