A-G Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Beginning with the Graduating Class of 2015 |
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Subject
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College Preparatory |
Career Preparatory |
Individualized Plan |
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English
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40 |
40 |
40 |
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Social Studies: World History, Culture, Geography------------- (10) American History and Geography -------------------- (10) American Government, Civics-------------------- (5) Economics--------------------------------------------- (5)
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30 |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics All students must pass Algebra or an approved sequence of courses covering the Algebra standard (Ed.Code 51224.5) in grades 7-12
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30 |
30 |
30 |
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Science Physical Science------------------------------------- (10) Biological Science----------------------------------- (10)
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20 |
20 |
20 |
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Physical Education*
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20 |
20 |
20 |
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Foreign Language/Fine Arts/CTE 10 semester periods one of the subject area
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10 |
10 |
10 |
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Health
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5 |
5 |
5 |
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Pathway All students will be required to complete coursework within one of the district approved pathways: College Preparatory, Career Preparatory, or Individualized Plan. |
30 |
30 * |
40 * |
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Electives No more than twenty (20) 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.
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35 |
35 * |
25 * |
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Total to Graduate |
220 |
220 |
220 |
*Physical Education Exemptions: Eleventh and twelfth grade students enrolled in an off-campus three-hour ROP class will be exempted from five (5) credits of physical education requirements for each semester enrolled in ROP (Education Code 52316). Students enrolled in ROTC will be exempted five (5) credits of physical education requirements for each year enrolled in ROTC.