Atascadero USD | BP 6146.1 Instruction
Comprehensive High School Graduation Requirements/ Standards Of Proficiency
Students shall receive diplomas of graduation from high school only after completing the prescribed course of study and meeting the standards of proficiency established by the district.
To qualify for senior high graduation, a student must successfully meet the following requirements:
1. A passing score on all sections of the California High School Exit Exam must be achieved. Students with Individualized Education Plans requiring modifications who achieve a passing score shall be eligible for a high school diploma.
2. Pass a course or series of courses that contain Algebra I Standards.
3. Complete the following required units of academic work:
Subject Years
English (40 semester units) 4
Mathematics (30 semester units) 3
Physical Education (20 semester units) 2
Science (30 semester units) 3
* Life Science - 10 semester units
* Physical Science - 10 semester units
* Health Science - 10 semester units
Social Science (30 semester units) 3
* World History - 10 semester units
* American Civilization - 10 semester units
* Political Science - 5 semester units
* Economics - 5 semester units
Requirements for graduation and specified alternative means for completing the prescribed course of study shall be made available to students, parents/guardians and the public. (Education Code 51225.3)
(cf. 5118 - Transfers)
(cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities)
(cf. 6146.3 - Reciprocity on Standards of Proficiency/Graduation Requirements)
Assessment
The Superintendent or designee shall provide for the periodic screening of assessment instruments for racial, cultural or sexual bias.
Students shall be assessed periodically to measure mastery of basic skills and shall be provided with additional instruction and opportunities to meet the standards established by the district.
(cf. 5125 - Student Records)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
(cf. 6146.5 - Elementary School Promotion/Standards of Proficiency)
(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services)
(cf. 6177 - Summer School)
Early Graduation
Recognizing that certain academically or vocationally talented students are able to progress through the secondary system at a rate which exceeds that which has been designed to meet all graduation requirements in a full four-year period, the district may, in exceptional cases, grant approval for a student's early graduation.
(cf. 6146.12 - Early Graduation/Senior High School)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35186 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
37252 Supplemental instructional programs
37254 Supplemental instruction based on failure to pass exit exam by end of grade 12
37254.1 Required student participation in supplemental instruction
47612 Enrollment in charter school
48200 Compulsory attendance
48412 Certificate of proficiency
48430 Continuation education schools and classes
48645.5 Acceptance of coursework
51224 Skills and knowledge required for adult life
51224.5 Algebra instruction
51225.3 Requirements for graduation
51225.5 Honorary diplomas; foreign exchange students
51228 Graduation requirements
51240-51246 Exemptions from requirements
51250-51251 Assistance to military dependents
51420-51427 High school equivalency certificates
51450-51455 Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
51745 Independent study restrictions
52378 Supplemental school counseling program
56390-56392 Recognition for educational achievement, special education
60850-60859 High school exit examination
66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admissions criteria
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
1600-1651 Graduation of pupils from grade 12 and credit toward graduation
COURT DECISIONS
O'Connell v. Superior Court (Valenzuela), (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 1452
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Preparing for the High Stakes of the High School Exit Exam: An Examination of Certificates of Completion, Policy Advisory, September 2005
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, California High School Exit Examination: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs
Policy ATASCADERO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: May 21, 2002 Atascadero, California
revised: February 5, 2008