Connections Academy at Gateway

Graduation Requirements

At Connections Academy at Gateway, we offer the support students need to meet California graduation requirements.

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Earn Your High School Diploma in California

Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in California

Connections Academy at Gateway works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in California and have the support they need to fulfill those requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom—long after graduation.

Students who attend online school and meet California graduation requirements receive the same diploma as their peers who attend brick-and-mortar public schools in the state.

Connections Academy at Gateway High School Credit Requirements

The minimum of 200 credits for graduation from high schoolshall include:

  • English - 40 credits 
  • Math - 20 credits 
  • Integrated Math - 10 credits 
  • VAPA/Foreign Language - 10 credits 
  • Life Science - 10 credits 
  • Physical Science - 10 credits 
  • World History - 10 credits 
  • US History - 10 credits
  •  Economics - 5 credits 
  • Government - 9 5 credits 
  • Health - 2.5 credits 
  • Service Learning - 2.5 credits 
  • Practical Arts - 5 credits 
  • Electives - 40 credits 
  • Physical Education - 20 credits

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