To advance to the next grade level in high school, students must earn a certain number of credits each semester. By the end of 9th grade students need 55 credits to be in 10th grade, 110 credits to be in 11th grade, and 170 credits to graduate in 12th grade. Students must also pass required classes in subjects like English, math, science, social studies, and physical education. Additionally, they must show computer proficiency, pass the California High School Exit Exam, and complete service learning to graduate. Students can make up credits in adult school, community college classes, or vocational programs if they do not have enough to advance to the next grade.

1. 9TH
GRADE PRESENTATION

2.  Earn 230 credits
 Pass all required classes
 Show Computer Proficiency
 Pass the California High School Exits Exam
(CAHSEE)
 Meet Service Learning Requirements

3.  To be in the 10th
grade you must
have 55 credits in the fall.
 To be in the 11th
grade you must
have 110 credits in the fall.
 To be 12th
grade you must have
170 credits by July 1st
.

4. 1st Semester
9th Grade 30 credits (1st Sem.)
10th Grade 85 credits (1st Sem.)
11th Grade 140 credits (1st Sem.)
12th Grade 200 credits (1st Sem.)
2nd Semester
9th Grade 55 credits (2nd Sem.)
10th Grade 110 credits (2nd Sem.)
11th Grade 170 credits (2nd Sem.)
12th Grade 230 credits (2nd Sem.)

5. If you do not have the
necessary credits by the
beginning of the school
year, you will not be
promoted to the next grade
level until the beginning of
the next year.

6.  Adult School
 Beyond the Bell
 A-Friedman Occupational
Center
 Any Community College
Classes are offered in the
evening, Saturday, while
you are on track & off track.

7.  4 years of English
 3 years of Social
Science
 2 years of College
Prep Math
 1 year of Biology
 1 year of a Lab
Physical Science
(Chemistry/Physics)
 2 years of P.E.
 1 Semester of Health
 1 Semester of Life
Skills
 1 year of Applied
Technology
 1 year of V.A.P.A.
 70 Elective Credits

8.  ENGLISH 9A/9B
 ALGEBRA 1A/1B or GEOMETRY A/B
 BIOLOGY
 FOREIGN LANGUAGE/ ELECTIVE CLASS
 P.E./J.R.O.T.C./BAND/SPORT
 HEALTH/LIFE SKILLS
 INTERVENTION CLASS

9. The CAHSEE consist of two parts:
MATH & ENGLISH
 You must score a minimum of 350 on the Math
and English portions of the test.
 If either Math & English are passed, that section
will not have to be taken again.
 If either Math & English are not passed, there will
be multiple chances to retake.
 Both sections must be passed to receive a Diploma.
NOTE: The 1st
time you will take the CAHSEE is the 2nd
semester of
10th
Grade, must have 55 credits to take CAHSEE.

10. A- History/Social Science (2 years required)
B- English (4 years required)
C- Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years
recommended)
D- Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years
recommended)
E- Foreign Language (2 years required of the same
language, 3 years recommended)
F- VAPA- (1 year required)
G- College Preparatory Elective- (1 year required)

11.  Learn about Graduation Requirements
 Review CSU and UC entrance requirements
 Find out about school activities and get
involved
 Begin tracking your own high school
progress
 Maintain at least a “C” average in your
classes

12.  See your Counselor
regularly
 Keep track of the classes
you passed and
Graduation
Requirements
 Keep track of your
credits
 Pass all your classes
 If you Fail a class make
it up right away!

13.  Are you planning on going to
a 4 year college after high school
 Are you planning on going to
a 2 year college after high
school
 Are you going to a trade tech
or vocational school

14. Your High School Counselor is here to help!
Come in & see us soon!!