Graduation Requirements
Skyline High School’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for an entry level job and/or college entrance.
Because requirements for both entry level jobs and college have become more rigorous, the basic requirements for
graduation from high school have also become more rigorous.
It is very important for parents to carefully read their child’s report card and to check that he/she is on track
for credits as well as GPA. Please check with your child’s counselor if you need help in evaluating his/her progress.
THE FOUR MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Students must acquire at least 230 credits in required subjects. One semester course = 5 credits. One year course
= 10 credits. Most students graduate with 240 or more credits.
- Students must have a final minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
- Students must complete a Senior Project. Contact Ms. Lorna Shelton for more information.
- Students must pass both the math and English-Language arts sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION |
| Required Subjects |
Credits |
Years |
| English or ELD |
40 |
4 |
| Mathematics* |
30 |
3 minimum, including Algebra & Geometry |
| Science |
30 |
- 1 Physical Science
- 1 Biology/Life Science
- 1 Science Elective
|
| World History |
10 |
1 |
| U.S. History (11th grade) |
10 |
1 |
| American Government/Economics (12th grade) |
10 |
1 |
| World Languages* (Language other than English) |
10 |
1 semester each |
| Visual or Performing Arts |
10 |
1 |
| Physical Education, ROTC, Marching Band or Dance |
20 |
2 |
| Electives |
60 |
12 Semesters |
| Subtotal |
230 MINIMUM |
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*Note: Students planning to attend a University of California or California State University must take three years
of math including Algebra 2 and must take two years (20 credits) of World Language. |
Juniors and seniors who receive an “F” may retake the course in summer school or during the following year on a space available basis.
Eleventh and 12th grade students who need to make up courses in which they have received a “D” or “F” may also enroll in Cyber
High, Skyline�s online credit recovery program. Cyber High meets before school, during lunch and after school. Contact Ms. Lydia Ropp in Room 102 or
at roppskyline@yahoo.com for more information. Additional information regarding alternative schools, credit
recovery, and extended learning opportunities can be obtained in the Counseling Office or at OUSD�s College and Career Readiness Office at 879-2144.
The California High School Exit Exam
All tenth grade students are required by state law to take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). This test assesses student achievement in English
Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. All students, including those with disabilities, are required to pass both the ELA and math tests in order to graduate
from high school.
Students have additional opportunities to take this test in grades 11 and 12 if they do not pass either or both sections of the test in grade 10. If your child
needs to retake the test, speak with his/her counselor and teachers to understand the skills and concepts he or she most needs to improve in order to pass. Check
www.cde.ca.gov for additional information on CAHSEE, including test questions and study guides, or with your
child�s teacher, counselor, or principal.
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