Section I – For the class of 2010

1. Objectives
   
   These graduation requirements are designed to:
   1. Ensure proficiency in basic skills.
   2. Provide a common base of general education.
   3. Encourage academic excellence and participation in enrichment studies.
   4. Comply with the codes of the State of California.
      
      
2. Diploma
   
   A single diploma will be granted by the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Academic and general education study programs are defined in order to challenge students and recognize superior achievement, but only scholastic recognition for 3.0 grade-point average and 3.5 grade-point average will be indicated on a diploma by an embossed seal. The minimum graduation requirements are listed under "General Requirements for Graduation" and "Specific Requirements - General Education Studies."
   
   
3. General Requirements for Graduation
   1. The student shall attend eight semesters, grades 9-12.
   2. The student shall enroll in and satisfactorily attend a minimum of at least five classes in each of the final two semesters.
   3. The student shall satisfactorily complete at least 40 units in the student’s final two semesters.
   4. The student shall meet District competency standards in English/language arts and mathematics as evidenced by passing both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), unless the student has a current Individual Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan in place, which exempts the student from passage of the CAHSEE.
   5. The student shall demonstrate competency in the use of computers by passing the District computer proficiency examination or by earning a grade of “C” or better in the District’s computer applications and technology courses or equivalent Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses.
   6. The student shall complete a minimum of 217.5 units.
      
      
4. Specific Requirements – General Education Studies
   
   
   1. The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 217.5 units.
      
      
   2. English
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 40 units of English. The sequence of courses shall be English I, II, and III, and 10 additional units of English electives.
      
      
   3. Social Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of social science. (The sequence of courses is 10 units of world history, 9th or 10th grade; 10 units of United States history, 11th grade; 5 units of United States government and 5 units of economics, 12th grade.)
      
      
   4. Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of science, including life and physical science.
      
      
   5. Mathematics
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of mathematics. At least 10 units must be earned in Algebra I or a higher mathematics course.
      
      
   6. Visual/Performing Arts or World Language
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 10 units in either visual/performing arts or world language.
      
      
   7. Health Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete 2.5 units of health education.
      
      
   8. Physical Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of physical education. The sequence of enrollment is grades 9 and 10.
      
      
5. Scholastic Recognitions – General Education Studies
   
   Recognition of "Honors—General Education Studies" at gradua­tion shall be awarded to
   students earning a 3.0 grade point average. Recognition of "High Honors—General Education Studies" shall be awarded to students earning a 3.5 grade point average.
   
   
6. Specific Requirements – Academic Studies
   
   
   1. The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 227.5 units.
      
      
   2. English
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 40 units of English. The sequence shall be English I, II, III and two semesters of University of California identified English electives.
      
      
   3. Social Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of social science. The sequence of courses shall be 10 units of world history, 9th or 10th grade; 10 units of United States history, 11th grade; 5 units of United States government and 5 units of economics, 12th grade.
      
      
   4. Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of science, including a life and a physical science.
      
      
   5. Mathematics
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of mathematics. The sequence of courses shall be Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
      
      
   6. Health Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete 2.5 units of health education.
      
      
   7. Physical Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of physical education. The sequence of enrollment is grades 9 and 10.
      
      
   8. World Language
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of the same world language. The first year of a language satisfactorily completed in junior high may exempt a student from 10 units of the language requirement. However, the 227.5 unit requirement shall remain unchanged.
      
      
   9. Visual/Performing Arts
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 10 units in University of California-identified visual/performing arts.
      
      
   10. Advanced Courses
       The student shall satisfactorily complete 20 units chosen from advanced level math, science, English, social science, world language, or visual/performing arts.
       
       
7. Scholastic Recognition - Academic Studies
   
   Recognition of "Honors—Academic Studies" at graduation shall be awarded to students completing the academic studies program and earning a 3.0 grade point average. Recognition of "High Honors—Academic Studies" shall be awarded to students earning a 3.5 grade point average.
   
   
8. Variances
   
   The student who wishes to deviate in any way from the established graduation requirements shall submit for prior approval a petition stating an alternate plan. This petition must be reviewed by the parents and the counselor. Their recommendations shall be submitted to the principal for final approval.
   

Section II – For the classes of 2011 and thereafter

1. Objectives
   
   These graduation requirements are designed to:
   
   
   1. Ensure proficiency in basic skills.
   2. Provide a common base of general education.
   3. Encourage academic excellence and participation in enrichment studies.
   4. Comply with the codes of the State of California.
      
      
2. Diploma
   
   A single diploma will be granted by the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The minimum graduation requirements are listed under "General Requirements for Graduation" and "Specific Requirements for Graduation.
   
   
3. General Requirements for Graduation
   
   
   1. The student shall attend eight semesters, grades 9-12.
   2. The student shall enroll in and satisfactorily attend a minimum of at least five classes in each of the final two semesters.
   3. The student shall satisfactorily complete at least 40 units in the student’s final two semesters.
   4. The student shall meet District competency standards in English/language arts and mathematics as evidenced by passing both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), unless the student has a current Individual Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan in place, which exempts the student from passage of the CAHSEE.
   5. The student shall demonstrate competency in the use of computers by passing the District’s computer proficiency examination or by earning a grade “C” or better in the District’s computer applications and technology courses or equivalent Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses.
   6. The student shall complete a minimum of 227.5 units.
      
      
4. Specific Requirements
   
   
   1. English
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 40 units of English. The sequence of courses shall be English I, II, and III, and 10 additional units of English electives.
      
      
   2. Social Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of social science. (The sequence of courses is 10 units of world history, 9th or 10th grade; 10 units of United States history, 11th grade; 5 units of United States government and 5 units of economics, 12th grade.)
      
      
   3. Science
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of science, including ten units each of a life and a physical science.
      
      
   4. Mathematics
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 units of mathematics. At least 10 units must be earned in Algebra I or a higher mathematics course.
      
      
   5. Visual/Performing Arts or World Language
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 10 units in either visual/performing arts or world language.
      
      
   6. Health Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete 2.5 units of health education.
      
      
   7. Physical Education
      The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of physical education. The sequence of enrollment is grades 9 and 10.
      
      
5. Scholastic Recognition
   
   Recognition of "Honors" at graduation shall be awarded to students earning a 3.0 grade point average. Recognition of "High Honors" shall be awarded to students earning a 3.5 grade point average.

Students and parents, please note that to gain eligibility to the 4-year college, the student needs to take and successfully complete all classes with grades of C or better. As you compare the LHHS graduation requirements with the Cal State/UC entrance requirements, please note that there only a few more classes to complete after the graduation requirements for one to be considered eligible for the 4 year college.

The Guidance Department hopes this visual aid encourages you to step up and into the challenge of completing the rigor of the A-G requirements and to be college eligible and ready. The Guidance Dept motto is, " Be the BEST YOU CAN BE ! A-G, not below C.!"

Please click on the link in order to view a graphic organizer of the LHHS graduation requirements, compared with the Cal State/ UC college entrance requirements.