Graduation
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS AT JUHSD
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To obtain a high school diploma, students shall complete at least the following courses in grades 9-12, with each course being one year unless otherwise specified:
JEFFERSONTERRA NOVAWESTOOR(Comprehensive High Schools) |
OCEANA(Alternative High School) |
THORNTON(Continuation High School) |
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English…………….... 40 credits (4 years)
Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment |
English............…….. 40 credits (4 years)
Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment |
English…………….. 40 credits (4 years) Students must be enrolled in at least one English class every semester of enrollment |
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Mathematics……..… 30 credits (3 years)
Includes a year of math state requirement. |
Mathematics….….…30 credits (3 years)
Includes a year of math state requirement. |
Mathematics…..........30 credits (3 years) Includes a year of math state requirement. |
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Science…………..…..20 credits ( 2 years)
1 year of biological and 1 year of physical |
Science……………...20 credits ( 2 years)
1 year of biological and 1 year of physical |
Science…….......…...20 credits ( 2 years) 1 year of biological and 1 year of physical |
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Social Science…...….30 credits ( 3 years)
1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government |
Social Science…...….30 credits (3 years)
1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government |
Social Science…......30 credits ( 3 years)
1 year of World History, 1 year of US History, a semester of Economics, and a semester of Government |
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Visual Performing Arts or World Language.…10 credits (1 year)
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Visual Performing Arts or
World Language….…10 credits
(1 year)
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Health Education…...5 credits (1 semester)
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Health Education..….5 credits (1 semester)
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Health Education…......5 credits (1 semester) |
Electives….............…80 credits |
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Physical Education…20 credits (2 years) |
Physical Education....20 credits (2 years) |
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Career Technical Education.................10 credits (1 year)
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Geography………........10 credits ( 1 year)
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Electives………..…..60 credits |
Electives……….......…. 60 credits |
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Community Service: 100 hours
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TOTAL CREDITS: 225 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 225 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 205 |
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER
![1. Explore Available Courses in Grades 9 - 12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729095305/juhsdnet/px0zcwpnsjxfg7vbrqty/book.png","width":240}])
Each high school in Jefferson Union offers a wide range of courses. View the typical courses taken in grades 9-12 here.
![2. Understand High School GPAs and A-G Requirements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729095307/juhsdnet/g2xbsqgkyyzx0ony3xc2/calculation.png","width":240}])
What is a GPA? What is a-g and why does it matter?
![3. Know Graduation Requirements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729095308/juhsdnet/f6zaii1ode71kzxvknhl/diploma.png","width":240}])
Make sure you understand everything students need in order to graduate on time.
![4. Plan Your High School Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729095309/juhsdnet/hi3dahgdzwjmvwz45zc5/mapandpencil.png","width":240}])
There are so many things to learn and explore in high school! JUHSD students have an online navigation system to help them plan their way.
![5. Know Your Options]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729095310/juhsdnet/qenyewdnw6z19ypgwj8n/crossroads.png","width":240}])
CTE Pathways (Workforce Training), Dual Enrollment, and AP Courses can help you graduate with job skills, college credits, and advanced subject matter knowledge.