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High Schoolhouse Graduation Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for high school graduation requirements.

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This page contains most frequently asked questions. Please direct other questions to program contacts.

• Loftier School Graduation
• California High School Go out Exam (CAHSEE)
• Early High Schoolhouse Completion
• Assembly Nib (AB) 1330 (Career Technical Education Option)
• Miscellaneous

High School Graduation

• What are the high school graduation form requirements in California?

  The state sets minimum requirements. Local school districts have the authority and responsibleness for establishing whatever requirements for awarding a California high schoolhouse diploma from their secondary schools. These must include the prepare of 13 minimum courses required under California Education Code. Most school districts in California require between 22 and 26 one-year courses (or the equivalent) for graduation.

• Are students of a California approved charter schoolhouse required to complete the xiii minimum courses mandated for graduation?

  Loftier schoolhouse students enrolled in a charter schoolhouse must meet the same state minimum course requirements for graduation equally students enrolled in traditional public high schools. A charter school governing body has the authorisation to require boosted graduation requirements higher up the state minimum requirements (examples customs service, portfolio requirements, additional courses, etc.), as outlined in the canonical lease petition.

• Are students of private high schools required to consummate the 13 minimum courses for graduation?

  No. Private high schools have the authority to set their own graduation requirements. However, many private loftier schools exercise include at least the country minimum courses in order to ensure that students transitioning to or from public schools have less disruption in their progress toward graduation.

• How many units are required to earn a California high school diploma?

  Local schoolhouse districts establish the total number of units required to earn a California high school diploma. Nearly California public high schools require the equivalent of between 22 and 26 yearlong courses. 2 semester courses equal one yearlong class. A yearlong class constitutes ane Carnegie unit. Semester courses establish half of a Carnegie unit. But nearly school districts award ten local units for each Carnegie unit and 5 local units for a semester course. These districts crave between 220 and 260 local units for high school graduation. However, local school districts vary in how local credit units are awarded for one year of study. To make up one's mind how many credits entering students have earned toward local graduation requirements, multiply the local credit units awarded for one yr of study times the number of qualifying yearlong courses they have completed.

• What constitutes a year of study in terms of instructional minutes for a specific subject area?

  A year of study is 2 semesters of study in the same or related subject area surface area. In general, the class is almost fifty minutes per day, 5 days a week, for 2 semesters. However, local schoolhouse districts determine the bodily organization of instructional fourth dimension depending on their master schedule. Variances apply depending on holidays, professional development days, and block scheduling.

• We are relocating to a new school district in California and my child is in loftier schoolhouse. Will my child be able to graduate at the aforementioned time as his current classmates?

  While California has a set of 13 minimum grade requirements for high school graduation, each local school district in California may add its own requirements. Therefore, it is very important that students entering a new California school district contact the new loftier school as soon as possible to have their progress toward fulfilling the graduation requirements of the new commune reviewed. The local school district officials can evaluate the transcripts and advise you on when your kid tin graduate. School contact information can be located through the CDE California School Directory.

• Do I have to consummate Algebra I to graduate?

  Yes, showtime in the 2003-04 schoolhouse yr, all students must successfully complete coursework that meets or exceeds the rigor of the content standards of Algebra I prior to receiving a diploma of graduation from a high school. For additional information, see the Algebra I Graduation Requirement Oftentimes Asked Questions.

• Do students with disabilities have to complete Algebra I in guild to earn a high school diploma?

  Yes, students with disabilities accept to meet all state and local graduation requirements. Algebra I is a country graduation requirement. Your local school district may require boosted math courses. Some students with disabilities, due to the specific nature of their disability, may request a waiver of the Algebra I graduation requirement if, after all support services have been provided, the educatee cannot pass the course. For additional information regarding the Algebra waiver process, please visit the Algebra I Graduation Requirement Frequently Asked Questions.

• My child has completed all but a couple of courses required for high school graduation but the school counselor says he or she must enroll in five courses each semester. Is this true?

  This depends on the circumstances. California Education Code Section 46145 states: "Commencing with the outset semester or quarter that begins after January ane, 1984, pupils in grade 12 shall be enrolled in at least five courses each semester or the equivalent number of courses per quarter." California Education Code provides exceptions: "Notwithstanding, this requirement shall not utilise to pupils enrolled in regional occupational programs, regional occupational centers, courses at accredited postsecondary educational institutions, contained report, special education programs where the pupil's individualized education program establishes a different number of courses, continuation education classes, work experience education programs approved nether the provisions of Commodity seven (commencing with Section 51760) of Chapter five of Part 28, or any other form of report authorized by the governing board which is equivalent to the approved loftier school grade of study." California Education Code sections 46146-46147 provide additional exceptions to the five-course requirement.

• I have completed all of the courses required for high school graduation but the school says I must complete a senior project in order to graduate. Is this a state requirement for graduation?

  The California Education Lawmaking currently does non require that students complete a senior project. However, in California, local school districts have the say-so and responsibility for determining graduation requirements. Therefore, local school districts do have the authority to crave students to consummate a senior project in gild to receive a high school diploma.

• The high school counselor at my child's school has told my child that he or she does not have plenty credits to graduate. What are my options for getting this situation resolved?

  All parents and guardians accept the right to exist fully informed virtually their children's academic progress toward graduation. As a parent or guardian, you should schedule a conference with the counselor. If the effect cannot be resolved to your satisfaction at this level, then make an engagement with the school administrator, usually the chief, in charge. If you still have concerns after this coming together, your next option is to contact the school district office and speak with the administrators, including the superintendent, in accuse of the academic program. If the administrators indicate that information technology is local district policy that sets the requirements, then you may appeal to your local schoolhouse board. At this bespeak, you should request the Uniform Complaint Procedures (Updated 01-February-2008) and maintain written records of your efforts to resolve your problems. Local school boards are denizen boards that have primary say-so to gear up the policies of the school district. If they betoken that the California Teaching Code specifies the requirements, ask for the specific code section to which they are referring. For more than information on the Education Code, see California Police force .

• If a student with disabilities is unable to meet all state and local graduation requirements, can they be recognized for their efforts?

  The EC allows a district to honor certificates or documents of accomplishment or completion to students with IEPs who are unable to come across all land and local graduation requirements.

• I participate in a competitive sport that is not directly associated with my loftier schoolhouse. Can I apply my time practicing and participating in this sport to satisfy the physical education graduation requirement?

  The authority to determine form equivalencies resides with the local school districts. Considering California public schools are seeking to align their concrete education programs with the Physical Didactics Framework for California Public Schools, the utilise of outside-of-school sports as equivalent credit is discouraged.

• How can I find out about graduation requirements in other states?

  The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) provides online data on land graduation requirements as well as state policy information nearly assessments, special accommodations, alternate assessments, participation, reporting, and standards.

• How tin can I find out what the California high schoolhouse graduation requirements were in a specific year?

  Historical editions of the California Instruction Code contain prior years' high school graduation requirements. Please asking this information from your local library or contact the State Library at: 916-654-0261.

California Loftier School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

• Does a student in a California public schoolhouse have to pass the CAHSEE to be eligible for a high school diploma?

  CAHSEE Break: Beginning with the Class of 2006, students in California public schools were required to pass the CAHSEE to demonstrate competency in grade-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to earn a high school diploma. The content of the CAHSEE was based on content standards in English-language arts and mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Educational activity (SBE) in 2003. In 2010, the SBE adopted the Common Core Land Standards in English–language arts and mathematics.

  Due to the change in bookish standards, Senate Beak 172 (Liu) was signed by the Governor to suspend the administration of the CAHSEE and the requirement that students pass the CAHSEE to receive a high schoolhouse diploma for the 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18 school years. The law required that schools grant a diploma to any pupil who completed grade twelve in the 2003–04 school year or a subsequent school year and met all applicable graduation requirements other than the passage of the loftier schoolhouse get out examination. The law farther required the Country Superintendent of Public Pedagogy to convene an advisory panel to provide recommendations to the Superintendent on the continuation of the loftier school exit examination and on alternative pathways to satisfy the high school graduation requirements pursuant to Teaching Code sections 51224.five and 51225.three. The constabulary became effective on January 1, 2016.

  California Educatee Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Frequently Asked Questions (Related to CAHSEE suspension)

  Suspension of the CAHSEE Diploma Requirement for Eligible Seniors in the Class of 2015
  Letter from Superintendent Torlakson to provide information on the signing of Senate Pecker 725.

Early on High School Completion

• I would like to consummate high schoolhouse early. How can I do that?

  First of all, talk with your high school counselor most your interest in completing loftier school early. The local school district'southward graduation requirements must be completed if you are to receive a high school diploma. While most high schools are organized to accommodate a standard four-year schedule to graduation, some California public high schools offer options for accelerated learning plans. To be eligible to enroll direct at a University of California (UC) or a California State University (CSU) campus, the required high school courses for freshman admission are much more than extensive and rigorous than the land's minimum graduation requirements. If yous plan to nourish a California community college and/or a iv-year university as your first step later on high school, several opportunities are available to you. Loftier school juniors and seniors, with the permission of their parents and schools and subject to certain conditions, can enroll as special function-time students at community colleges and iv-year colleges and universities (some at no cost) to begin their college didactics while yet enrolled in high school and completing their high school diploma. For additional information about attending college, please see CaliforniaColleges.edu . In that location are also other options for completing high schoolhouse early:

  • California High Schoolhouse Proficiency Exam (CHSPE):  A person may take the CHSPE if he or she is at least 16 years old, or he or she has been enrolled in the 10th grade for one academic year or longer, or he or she will complete one academic year of enrollment in the tenth grade at the finish of the semester during which the CHSPE regular assistants (i.e. spring or fall) volition be conducted. For more than information most this test, meet CHSPE (Updated 17-Jun-2011). While the UC and CSU recognize the CHSPE as the equivalent of a high schoolhouse diploma, to be eligible for admission, applicants must as well accept successfully completed the total gear up of required loftier school course requirements and standardized admission tests. See CaliforniaColleges.edu for consummate admission requirements for California public colleges and universities.
  • Full general Teaching Development (GED) Test: In California, students who are 18 (and some 17-year olds that see specific criteria) may take the GED test. The GED test covers reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. See the CDE GED website (Updated 03-Oct-2011) for more information about this examination.
• If I pass the GED or CHSPE, can I utilize those results to satisfy minimum course requirements for graduation?

  The authorisation to decide course equivalencies resides with the local school districts. Nonetheless, in the case of the GED, such use of the exam results is prohibited.

• How do I obtain a copy of my GED Test results?

  Results of GED exams can be obtained from the GED Testing Service or telephone call ane-877-392-6433.

• How do I obtain a re-create of my CHSPE results?

  For more information on how to obtain copies of CHSPE, run into the CHSPE Results and Transcripts . If you have questions about the CHSPE or your results, y'all can e-mail chspe@scoe.net  or telephone call 1-866-342-4773.

• What if I am missing a few units or did non consummate all of my units when I was in high schoolhouse?

  Contact your local adult schoolhouse. Adult educational activity is a public education program for all adults. Developed schools offering free to low-cost classes for adults 18 and older. Students tin can get a high school diploma, full general pedagogy diploma (GED), learn about jobs, learn to speak English, and learn how to become a U.S. citizen. Adult schools are located in many cities and towns. Visit the CDE Adult Education for more data.

AB 1330 (Career Technical Teaching Option)

• What does AB 1330 mean for high schoolhouse students and schools? When does it begin and end?

  AB 1330 (Chapter 621, Statutes of 2011) authorizes local educational agencies to accept a Career Technical Education (CTE) course as an optional high school graduation requirement, beginning with the 2012-thirteen school year (class of 2013).

  AB 1330 was signed into police on January 1, 2012 and can be implemented every bit early every bit the 2012-13 school year. The provisions of AB 1330 will exist repealed as of the beginning of the 2017-18 school year (July 1, 2017), unless these provisions are extended by legislative activity.

  Pursuant to AB 1330, a local governing board may elect to adopt an optional requirement that graduating high school students must take completed one form in visual or performing arts, strange language, or CTE. Existing state police force otherwise requires that all graduating high school students must accept completed 1 course in visual or performing arts or foreign language.

•  What is the definition of a CTE course?

  California Education Lawmaking Section 51225.three defines a CTE form as "a class in a district-operated CTE programme that is aligned to the career technical model curriculum standards and framework adopted by the land board, including courses through a regional occupational center or program operated by a county superintendent of schools or pursuant to a articulation powers agreement."

•  If my school district decides to implement AB 1330, what does the school district accept to do? Do school district governing boards accept to provide notice to the public that they are electing to implement AB 1330?

  If a local governing board elects to adopt an optional CTE graduation requirement, AB 1330 requires all of the following: Prior to offering the optional CTE graduation requirement to students, the local governing lath shall notify parents, teachers, pupils, and the public at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board. The notification shall include the intent to offer CTE courses to fulfill the graduation requirement, and specify the impact that offering CTE courses volition take on the availability of courses that meet the eligibility requirements for admission to the CSU and the UC, and whether these CTE courses would satisfy those eligibility requirements. The notification shall besides include the distinction between the high school graduation requirements of the school district or county office of teaching and the eligibility requirements for CSU and UC admission.

• If the school district does not currently operate a CTE program, is the school commune required to begin a new one?

  AB 1330 provides that a commune or a school that currently does not offer CTE courses is not required to start new CTE programs for purposes related to the optional CTE graduation requirement. What if I am at a school that accepts CTE courses as a high schoolhouse graduation requirement and transfer to a school that does non accept a CTE course every bit a requirement? Can that CTE form still be used to meet loftier school graduation requirements? Nosotros recommend that you contact your school counselor to attain aid with transferring to another high school. High school graduation requirements are set past each school district. The local high schoolhouse graduation requirements may get beyond the country'due south minimum loftier schoolhouse graduation requirements. It is up to each school district to make up one's mind what courses volition or will not be accustomed.

Miscellaneous

• How exercise I obtain a copy of my high school transcript?

  In order to obtain a re-create of your high school transcript, you should contact the high schoolhouse from which you graduated or its schoolhouse district office. Schoolhouse districts are required by police force to maintain copies of your high school academic record (transcript). School contact information can be located through the CDE School Directory.

• How tin I go information about higher opportunities and requirements in California?

  For more information about postsecondary education opportunities and requirements in California, see CaliforniaColleges.edu .

• I need an Apostille from a California state official to study or work abroad. Can the CDE assistance me with this?

  An Apostille is an authentication of a notarized copy of a school record issued by the California Secretary of Land. It verifies that a California Notary Public'southward signature is valid. When an American is seeking an educational opportunity or work abroad, the receiving school, college, or employer may asking a verification of the student's educational record. This involves the American acquiring a notarized copy of his or her high schoolhouse transcripts from the educational institution issuing the transcript. This notarized record then goes to the California Secretary of State, who issues an Apostille verifying that the signature of the California Notary Public is valid. The CDE is non involved in the Apostille process. For more information about the Apostille process, encounter Notary Public Authentication Information Apostille or Certification .

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