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This page provides some basic information on High School Graduation Requirements for LHHS and the SVUSD. It is designed to help students and parents navigate successfully through the four years of high school courses leading to a diploma. It is important for students and parents to be familiar with these requirements and to carefully track student progress through each year. Planning ahead can help students maximize their high school education and put themselves in the best position possible for their next steps toward college and career pursuits. Our goal is to prepare students for their future and have them graduate from high school with as many college or career options as possible.
Students must complete 220 credits to earn their high school diploma; including subject requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Language OR Arts, Health, and Physical Education:
4 Years of English
3 Years of Social Science (History)
3 Years of Math (to include Algebra 1)
3 Years of Science
2 Years of PE (4 semesters)
1 Year of World Language/Fine Art/ Tech. Art
1 Semester of Health
165 Required credits (English, Math, Science, History, Health, and PE)
55 Elective credits
Total = 220 credits
Submit verification of a minimum of 8 hours of community service
*** Students earn 5 credits per class with a passing grade of A, B, C or D.
A grade of “F” must be repeated in order to graduate and earn a diploma.
Contact your student's School Counselor if you have any questions/concerns regarding your student's credits/graduation status.
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