Graduation Requirements
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of Instruction
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
| Subject | Semester Credits | |
| English | 40 | |
| Social Studies | 30 | |
| World History, Culture, Geography | 10 | |
| American History and Geography | 10 | |
| American Government, Civics | 5 | |
| Economics | 5 | |
| Mathematics | All students must pass Algebra or an approved sequence of courses covering the Algebra standard (Ed. Code 51224.5) in grades 7-12 | 30 |
| Science | 20 | |
| Physical Science | 10 | |
| Biological Science | 10 | |
| Physical Education* | 20 | |
| Foreign Language/Fine Arts | 10 semester periods in either subject area | 10 |
| Health | 5 | |
| Electives | No more than twenty 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. | 65 |
| Total Units to Graduate | 220 |