Graduation Requirements
These are the LAUSD Requirements for a High School Diploma.
A-G Requirements
| Subject Area | Years | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. Social Studies and History | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
| B. English Language Arts | 4 Years |
40 Credits |
| C. Mathematics | 3 Years |
30 Credits |
| D. Laboratory Sciences | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
| E. Language other than English | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
| F. Visual and Performing Arts | 1 Year |
10 Credits |
| G. College Preparatory Electives | 1 Year |
10 Credits |
CDE Requirements
| Subject Area | Years | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies and History | 3 Years |
30 Credits |
| English Language Arts | 3 Years |
30 Credits |
| Mathematics | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
| Sciences | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
| CTE/ Foreign Language /Arts | 1 Year |
10 Credits |
| Physical Education | 2 Years |
20 Credits |
LAUSD Requirements
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Health Alternative | Student must take a Health Class or fulfillment the Health Alternative Requirement |
| Career Pathways | Students fulfill their Career Pathways Requirement in the 10th Grade by exploring and researching careers. |
| Service Learning | Students complete a Service Learning Project in their 10th and 11th Grade years. |
| Credits | Students must have a minimum of 210 credits. |
The 3 Buckets
Students must complete the 3 graduation buckets in order to obtain a high school diploma.
A-G Requirements
CDE Requirements
LAUSD Requirements
PROMOTION
Students are promoted to the next grade level by obtaining credits.
9th >> 10th Grade: 50 Credits
10th >> 11th Grade: 105 Credits
11th >> 12th Grade: 160 Credits
Graduate: 210 Credits