GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students are supported and counseled throughout their time at California Connections Academy so that every student finds success after graduation.

Preparing Online School Students for Graduation
California Connections Academy provides in-depth support to ensure that online school students understand their graduation requirements and are well prepared for life beyond high school.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: HOW MANY CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO GRADUATE IN CALIFORNIA?
California Connections Academy high school students must successfully earn a minimum of 22 Carnegie units of credit to graduate.
The course credits required to graduate from high school in California include:
- English: 4 credits
- Math: 2 credits (including Algebra)
- Science: 3 credits (including Biology and Physical Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Social studies: Social studies: 3 credits (including World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics)
- Physical Education: 2 credits
- Humanities/Foreign Language/CTE: 1 credit
- Electives: 7 credits