Graduation Requirements
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTOffice of InstructionGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduating Class of 2015 and Beyond |
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Subject
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College Preparatory |
Career Preparatory |
Individualized Plan |
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English
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40 |
40 |
40 |
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Social Studies: World History, Culture, Geography------------- (10) American History and Geography -------------------- (10) American Government, Civics-------------------- (5) Economics--------------------------------------------- (5)
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30 |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics All students must pass Algebra or an approved sequence of courses covering the Algebra standard (Ed.Code 51224.5) in grades 7-12
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30 |
30 |
30 |
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Science Physical Science------------------------------------- (10) Biological Science----------------------------------- (10)
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20 |
20 |
20 |
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Physical Education*
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20 |
20 |
20 |
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Foreign Language/Fine Arts/CTE 10 semester periods one of the subject area
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10 |
10 |
10 |
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Health
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5 |
5 |
5 |
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Pathway All students will be required to complete coursework within one of the district approved pathways: College Preparatory, Career Preparatory, or Individualized Plan. |
30 |
30 |
40 |
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Electives No more than twenty (20) units may be in “service courses”. These units are limited to the junior and senior years, without prior approval of the principal’s designee; and are limited to ten (10) units per year, without prior approval of the principal’s designee.
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35 |
35 |
25 |
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Total to Graduate |
220 |
220 |
220 |