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Graduation Requirements

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LAUSD Graduation Requirements

To ensure all LAUSD graduates have the option to enroll directly into a university and be prepared for a career, the District has implemented a College and Career Readiness through A-G initiative. LAUSD has aligned its graduation requirements with the California State University (CSU) A-G requirements, beginning with the graduating class of 2016. Students must earn a grade of "D" or better in A-G courses, and meet California Department of Education Requirements as well as satisfying additional LAUSD requirements for graduation. We are making the high school diploma a document that gives students the choice to transition straight into a college or into a career.
Subject Requirements  Comments 
A. History/Social Science
1 year World History
1 year U.S. History 
 No Validation 
B. English  4 years  No Validation 
C. Math 3 years  Validation*
D. Laboratory Science 2 years  Validation*
E. Language Other Than English  2 years  Validation*
F. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year  No Validation 
G. College Preparatory Elective 1 year  No Validation 
Additional Requirements  
Principles of American Democracy 1 semester
Economics 1 semester
Physical Education 2 years
Health 1 semester
Ethnic Studies (Class of 2027 and Beyond) 1 semester
Total Numerical Credits 210
Non-Course Requirements
Service Learning
Career Pathway
 
Students must pass all courses with a grade of "D" or better.
 
Semester courses earn 5 credits. Yearlong courses earn 10 credits. Exams do not earn any credits. 
 
Note: “Validation” refers to the granting of A-G credit when a student successfully completes advanced work (earning a grade of “C” or better) in an area of sequential knowledge. Validation does not meet numerical credit requirements, satisfy CDE requirements, or meet course enrollment requirements. For more information on A-G requirements and validation, please see the CSU-UC Comparison of Minimum Freshman Requirements.
 
For more information, please contact School Counseling Services at (213) 241-7510.