Graduation Requirements

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Satisfactory Citizenship
2. Total Credits Required: 220 (earned 9th through 12th grade)
3. Pass CAHSEE and Technology Literacy Exam or Approved Technology Class
4. Required Courses Listed Below:
 Course Years or Semesters
 Credits
 English 4 Years
 40
 World History
 1 Year
 10
 US History
 1 Year
 10
 Economics1 Semester
5
 American Government
 1 Semester
5
 Mathematics (Algebra 1 & Geometry)
 2 Years
20
 Physical Science
1 Year
10
 Life/Biological Science
1 Year
10
 Health1 Semester
5
 Physical Education
2 Years
20
 Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
1 Year
10*
 General Electives
 70**
*5 credits if you take one year of Foreign Language.
**Elective credit will also vary depending on mathematics taken

GRADE LEVEL STATUS
The following number of credits should have been earned at the beginning of each fall semester to remain on schedule for graduation:

Minimum
Sophomore at least 40
Junior at least 100
Senior at least 160