Graduation Benchmarks

English (4 credits)

• 1.0 credit (Grade 9)
• 1.0 credit (Grade 10)
• 1.0 credit (Grade 11)
• 1.0 credit (Grade 12)

History (3 credits)

• 1.0 credit (GS Ancient-1750 or GS 1750 – Present; or AP World History-Modern)
• 1.0 credit (U. S. History)
• 0.5 credit (U. S. Gov)
• 0.5 credit (History elective)

World Languages (3 credits)

• 3.0 credits (Completion of level 3 in the same language)

Mathematics (3 credits)

• 1.0 credit (Algebra I)
• 1.0 credit (Geometry)
• 1.0 credit (Algebra II)
• 1.0 credit recommended (Math 400+)

Science (3 credits)

• 1.0 credit (Biology)
• 1.0 credit (Chemistry)
• 1.0 credit (Physics)

Career Technical Ed (2 credits)

• 1.5 credits (CTE offering)
• 0.5 credit (Personal Financial Literacy)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 credits)

• 3.0 (3.0)  credit (Course in visual arts, music, theater

Health Ed (.5 credits)

• 0.5 credit (Health education course offering)

Physical Education (1.5 credits)

• 1.5 credit (PE course offerings)

Other Required Courses & Electives (6 credits)

• 6 credit 

These benchmarks align with the State of California graduation standards.