Tiered Diplomas

FSUSD Diploma

English 40 credits
Mathematics (must pass Math I) 30 credits
Biological Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
Physical Education 20 credits
World Civilization 10 credits
U.S. History 10 credits
American Government 5 credits
Economics 5 credits
Arts/Foreign Language 10 credits
Arts/Foreign Language/CTE 10 credits
Electives 70 credits

TOTAL 230 credits (click here to see exception for c/o 2022)

*1 semester = 5 credits

A student earns the 5 credits with a final semester grade of D- or better.

FSUSD Diploma + Career Distinction

FSUSD High School Diploma Requirements

AND Completion of Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway

AND one of the following:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments: At least a Level 3 "Standard Met" on ELA or Math and at least a Level 2 "Standard Nearly Met" in the other subject area

• One semester of Dual Enrollment with passing grade (academic/CTE subjects)

AND 50 hours of Community Service in grade 9-12

FSUSD Diploma + College Distinction

FSUSD High School Diploma Requirements

AND completion of courses that meet the University of California (UC) or the California Stat University (CSU) a-g criteria

AND one of the following:

• Completion of Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments: At least a Level 3 "Standard Met" on ELA or Math and at least a Level 2 "Standard Nearly Met" in the other subject area

• One semester of Dual Enrollment with passing grade (academic/CTE subjects)

• Passing score on one AP Exam or one IB Exam

AND 50 hours of Community Service in grade 9-12

FSUSD Diploma + College and Career Distinction

FSUSD High School Diploma Requirements

AND completion of courses that meet the University of California (UC) or the California Stat University (CSU) a-g criteria

AND completion of Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway

AND on Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments: At least a Level 3 "Standard Met" on ELA and Math

AND 100 hours of Community Service in grade 9-12