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Graduation Requirements

To obtain a diploma of graduation from high school, students shall complete at least the following courses in grades 9-12, with each course being one year unless otherwise specified; successful completion of a minimum of 220 semester credits in ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. For students in alternative education, successful completion of a minimum of 180 semester/term credits in ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades:

Students may also tailor their courses to meet A-G Requirements for admission to California State Universities and/or Universities of California, as described below.