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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin

2016 Minimum Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission “A-G” Requirements

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SUBJECT LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grades 9 – 12 Students must be enrolled in and pass “A-G” course requirements 210 minimum credits needed to graduate
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
“A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
“A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Grades of C or better
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Grades of C or better
Social Studies “A” Requirement 20 credits
World History and Geography: Modern World US History 20th Century (If these classes are passed, Principles of American Democracy may count toward the “G” requirement. Economics is a “G” elective.)
2 years:
World History, and US History or World History, and 1 sem US Hist and 1 sem Principles of American Democracy AP courses are recommended
2 years:
World History, and US History, or 1 sem US Hist and 1 sem Principles of American Democracy and 1 yr hist/ social sci from “A” or “G” AP courses are recommended
2-3 years:
World History, US History, Principles of American Democracy, and electives recommended AP courses are recommended
No subject requirements Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or Possess a high school proficiency test certificate
English “B” Requirement 40 credits
English 9 (or ESL ADV 3&4) English 10 American Literature & Contemporary Composition 12th grade Composition & English Literature elective
4 years:
English AP/additional courses are recommended
4 years:
English AP/additional courses are recommended
4 years:
English AP/additional courses are recommended
 
Mathematics “C” Requirement 30 credits College Preparatory Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or higher levels (Must enroll in math 9-11) Additional courses are recommended 3 years:
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 AP/additional courses are recommended
3 years:
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 AP/additional courses are recommended
3-4 years:
College preparatory Math each year AP/additional courses are recommended
Please note:
Students are most successful when they continue to take the college preparatory courses suggested for each semester. Students are also encouraged to enroll in honors, Advanced Placement and other rigorous courses
Lab Science
“D” Requirement
20 credits total 10 credits Biological Science (Biology) 10 credits Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, ICS 1 or ICS 3) 2 years:
Lab Science – including at least 2 of the 3 foundational subjects of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 3-4 courses are recommended
2 years:
Lab Science – including 1 biological and 1 physical; One from “D” and one from “D” or “G” 3-4 courses are recommended
3-4 years:
Lab Science
 
World Languages “E” Requirement (Language Other Than English) 20 credits
Same World Language 3-4 courses are recommended
2 years:
Same World Language AP and 3-4 courses are recommended
2 years:
Same World Language AP and 3-4 courses are recommended
3-4 years:
Same World Language AP courses are recommended
 
 
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin
2016 Minimum Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission “A-G” Requirements

SUBJECT LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grades 9 – 12 Students must be enrolled in and pass “A-G” course requirements 210 minimum credits needed to graduate
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
“A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
“A-G” Requirements Grades of C or better
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Grades of C or better
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Grades of C or better
Visual/Performin g Arts “F” Requirement 10 credits Visual/Performing Arts year-long course 1 year: Visual and Performing Arts yr-long course 1 year: Visual and Performing Arts yr-long course Visual & Performing Arts courses may count as electives  
Electives “G” Requirement 45 credits total Minimum 10 credits must be in courses identified as “G” electives Econ or AP Econ (required) Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Additional courses to meet the 45 minimum credits may come from any support/intervention course or elective subject areas. 1 year or more: Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Career Technical Education (CTE) courses may meet requirements 1 year: Advanced courses in: Math, Arts, English, Lab Science, World Language, or Social Sciences Career Technical Education (CTE) courses may meet requirements College preparatory electives in the subject area of interest  
Physical Education 20 credits Minimum 20 credits if Fitnessgram is passed None None None None
Health 5 credits None None None None
Minimum Credits to Graduate 210 credits        
Additional Non-Course Requirements Career Pathway Service Learning        
Assessments CAHSEE or the designated High School Exam required in California SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus Writing Analytical Writing Placement Exam College major may require SAT Subject Tests SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Placement exams in: English EPT and Math ELM SAT Reasoning Test or ACT SAT Subject Tests are required for some colleges and some majors Placement exams for English, Mathematics and Chemistry Student may be asked to take an Ability to Benefit Test
 
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