GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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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

Download the Graduation Requirements for California Connections Academy, UC, and CSU

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