Graduation Requirements

 

SVHS School Profile 2022-2023

SVUSD Graduation Requirements vs. A-G Requirements

SVHS Graduation Requirements vs. College "A through G" Requirements

Subject	SVHS  Diploma*	“A–G” Requirements**	(A-G)
English	40	40	B
Mathematics	30 must include: Algebra I*	30 must include all: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (40 recommended)	C
Physical Education	20
Fine Arts or Foreign Language	10	20 Foreign Language & 10 Visual/Performing Art	E F
Social Science	30	20  (30 recommended)	A
Physical Science Biological Science Science Elective	10 10 10	20 (Biological Lab Science &  Physical Lab Science)  (30 recommended)	D
Practical Art	5
Health	5
Computer Education	5
Electives	55	10 (must be a college prep class)
Total	230

• For each semester course offering which is completed successfully, with a “D” or better, five (5) credits of required or elective credits are issued. To obtain credits an “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” grade is required. If a course is repeated to improve a grade, credit will be assigned only to the higher grade for graduation purposes.
• You must receive a grade of “C” of better to earn credit for the A-G requirement.
• * All students must complete a course that meets the state content standards for Algebra I (EC 51225.5).
• Six class periods per day, plus lunch, is the standard student schedule.
• Seniors must be enrolled in 4 classes on campus each semester.

THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS RESTS WITH THE STUDENT AND HIS/HER PARENTS.

Updated 2/2019

What is "A-G"?

Check out this website for everything you need to know about the University of California Freshman Admission "A-G" requirements:
UC (&CSU) "A-G" Requirements

And here is a direct link to all of the SVHS courses that have been "A-G" approved:  
SVHS Course List for "A-G"

By the way, if you attended any other school during high school and want to check their A-G list, you can search using the tool on the "A-G" Course List Search website.

Course Change Procedures

Course Change Procedures:
Before any change is considered, there must be a face to face conference between the teacher and parent to address any concerns. After the face to face conference, a time period of 2-3 weeks must be given to address concerns discussed during the meeting., If a strong concern still exists, the parent must write a letter to their student's assistant principal, outlining the concerns and reasons for the request and the steps that have been taken before that point to resolve the problem. At this time, a second face to face conference may be necessary. Please note: Adhering to the above policy meant that a change will be considered, not that a change will be made. If you have further questions, please contact your counselor, directly.
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​Schedule changes may be made for the following reasons only:
1) Student is lacking a graduation requirement (s), and doesn’t have it scheduled. 
2) Did not meet the course prerequisite with a “C” or better.
3) Duplicate (same class assigned twice) class assigned.
4) Class was taken in summer school (bring transcript to Registrar/Counselor to verify ASAP).
5) Schedule is missing a class/period.
6) Student previously failed course with same teacher.
7) Prior teacher approval, if required, was not obtained.

We cannot honor requests to change the schedule for specific and/or different teachers than assigned  at the start of school year/semester unless one of the 7 above applies. Changing electives can only happen IF there is room available in the elective classes.  There are no guarantees. 

​Subject Area Requirements
English: 40
Mathematics: 30
Physical Education: 20
Fine Arts OR World (Foreign) Language*: 10
Social Science: 30
Science: 30
Practical Arts: 5
Health: 5
Computer Education: 5
Electives: 55
Total: 230

Additional Graduation Requirements 

• All students must complete a course that meets the state content standards for Algebra I (EC 51224.5). A passing grade second semester validates the requirement (District policy).
• *FOR UC/CSU, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BOTH A YEAR OF FINE ARTS AND A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS OF THE SAME WORLD (FOREIGN) LANGUAGE.
• For each semester course offering which is completed successfully, with a "D" or better, five (5) credits of required or elective credits are issued. To obtain credits an "A", "B", "C", or "D" grade is required.
• If a course is repeated to improve a grade, credit will be assigned only to the higher grade.
• Six class periods per day, plus lunch, is the standard student schedule.
• Seniors must be enrolled in 5 classes each semester.
• College entrance requirements vary; it should be understood that meeting these high school graduation requirements does not guarantee entrance to specific colleges.

THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS RESTS WITH THE STUDENT AND HIS/HER PARENTS.