Graduation Requirements
Chaffey Joint Union High School District Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT | CREDITS |
English | 40 semester credits |
Mathematics | 20 semester credits including coursework in Algebra & Geometry* |
Science | 20 semester credits |
Social Studies | 30 semester credits - 10 World History & Culture, 10 U.S. History, 5 Government, and 5 Economics |
Physical Education | 20 semester credits - 10 ninth grade, 10 tenth grade** |
Computer Studies | 5 semester credits or pass competency exam |
Fine Arts/Foreign Language | 10 semester credits in either Fine Arts or Foreign Language*** |
Focus Area Requirements |
20 additional semester credits in a specific area of focus: These areas include: |
1. Fine Arts***
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Electives | 65 or 70 semester credits (depending on computer class requirement) |
TOTAL | 230 |
*Students will continue taking mathematics courses until they complete both Algebra I and Geometry or their equivalent (Int Math I or Int Math II). For students who are unable to advance through Geometry during the course of four years in high school, they may take a course in their senior year that covers topics in Algebra and Geometry in a selective or integrated fashion. This course may apply to the 20 credits of Math required.
**Recommended to be taken in the ninth and tenth grades. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
***Fine Arts include all classes in the visual and performing arts (refer to pages 11-17 for coursework).
Students must take and pass a course or a skills-based examination to demonstrate technical competence.