• Objectives
  These graduation requirements are designed to:
  • Ensure proficiency in basic skills.
  • Provide a common base of general education.
  • Encourage academic excellence and participation in enrichment studies.
  • Comply with the codes of the State of California.
• 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.
• General Requirements for Graduation
  
  • The student shall attend eight semesters, grades 9-12.
  • The student shall enroll in and satisfactorily attend a minimum of at least five classes in each of the final two semesters.
  • The student shall satisfactorily complete at least 40 units in the student’s final two semesters.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The student shall complete a minimum of 217.5 units.
• Specific Requirements
  
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Science
    The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of science, including ten units each of a life and a physical science.
  • 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.
  • Visual/Performing Arts or World Language
    The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 10 units in either visual/performing arts or world language.
  • Health Education
    The student shall satisfactorily complete 2.5 units of health education.
  • Physical Education
    The student shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 20 units of physical education. The sequence of enrollment is grades 9 and 10.
• 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 are only a few more classes to complete after the graduation requirements for a student 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 below in order to view a graphic organizer of the LHHS graduation requirements compared with the Cal State/ UC college entrance requirements.

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