Graduation Requirement

To ensure all LAUSD graduates have the option to enroll directly into a four-year college and are prepared for a career, LAUSD has implemented the College and Career Readiness through A-G Initiative, aligning its graduation requirements with the California State University (CSU) A-G requirements in 2016. Students must earn a grade of "D" or better in each of their "A-G" courses, and meet California Department of Education (CDE) Requirements, in addition to satisfying LAUSD additional requirements for high school graduation. However, a grade of "C" or better is needed to apply to universities.

 

Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of US history, or one-half year of US history AND one-half year of American government.

 

Four years of college-preparatory English. If taking ESL-type classes, only the highest year can be counted towards this requirement.

 

Three years of college preparatory mathematics; the minimum pattern is Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Math courses taken in the 7th and 8th grades that the student’s high school accepts as equivalent to its own may be used to fulfill a part of this requirement.

 

Two years of laboratory science in at least two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.

 

Two years of the same language other than English. Courses taken in the 7th and 8th grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if the student’s high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

 

A single yearlong visual or performing arts class such as dance, drama, music, or visual art (drawing, painting, etc.).

 

One year chosen from additional "A-F" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved elective classes.

Principles of American Democracy - 1 semester

Economics - 1 semester

Physical Education - 2 years

Health - 1 semester

Total Numerical Credits - 210

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