Graduation Requirements

Beginning with the Graduating Class of 2016

Oceanside Unified School District
High School Graduation Requirements

Beginning with the graduating class of 2016, students must complete 220 units of credit and complete units in the following specific content areas and minimum amounts in order to receive a high school diploma. Five credits are the equivalent of one semester.

STUDENTS MUST PASS THE MATH AND ENGLISH CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAMS (CAHSEE) IN ORDER TO GRADUATE

Subject Area	Specific Requirements
A - *Social Science*	30 credits World History US History or AP US History Government & Economics or AP Government
B - *English*	40 credits English 9 English 10 American Literature or AP English Language Expository Reading and Writing or AP English Literature
C - *Math*	30 credits Including HS Math 2 30 credits must becompleted during grades 9-12
D - *Science*	20 credits 1 year of Life Science 1 year of Physical Science (one year must include a lab)
E - *World* *Language*	20 credits Must be same language w/ completion of year 2 of the language during grades 9-12
F - *Arts*	10 credits Visual, Performing or Practical Arts
G - *Electives*	50 credits Must include one year-long college prep. elective
*Physical Education*	20 credits Including PE 9A
*Health*	OUSD HIV/AIDS Requirement Online (no credit) Students may fulfill state health requirement by exam or coursework

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Graduation Requirements

Beginning with the Graduating Class of 2016

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