Da Vinci High School Graduation Requirements
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COURSE |
DVHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
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CREDITS |
YEARS |
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English |
40 |
4 yrs |
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Math1 |
20 |
2 yrs |
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Life Science2 |
10 |
1 yr |
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Physical Science2 |
10 |
1 yr |
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World History/Civ. |
10 |
1 yr |
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U.S. History |
10 |
1 yr |
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Government |
5 |
½ yr |
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Economics |
5 |
½ yr |
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Physical Education |
20 |
2 yrs |
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Practical Arts/Technical Education |
5 |
½ yr |
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Fine Arts |
5 |
½ yr |
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Additional Fine Arts or Foreign Language |
5 or 10 |
½ yr or 1 yr |
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Foreign Language |
- |
- |
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Geography |
5 |
½ yr |
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Health |
5 |
½ yr |
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Sub-Total |
150 or 155 |
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Electives |
80 or 75 |
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TOTAL |
230 |
- |
1must
include Algebra 1
2check approved college course list in this catalog
NOTE: A one semester course
meeting 3/5 periods/week for 18 weeks carries 5 semester credits.
A one year course meeting 3/4 periods/week for 36 weeks carries 10 semester
credits.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE): All students must pass the CAHSEE to receive a diploma. The purpose of the requirement, authorized by state law, is to promote achievement and ensure that graduates meet rigorous state standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Students will have opportunities each year to retake that part of the exam not passed. The school and district will provide additional instruction for students who need it, including summer school programs. Check the website below for further information on Special Education accommodations. For more information, contact the Davis Joint Unified School District, Educational Services Office at 757-5300, ext. 144 or check the California Department of Education website at: http://www.cde.ca.gov
GRADUATION DEFICIENCIES: It is school policy to allow seniors who have completed at least 220 of the 230 credits required, at the date of graduation, to participate in the formal graduation ceremonies.
Such students must plan to attend classes during summer session or the following fall semester of school (either high school or community college) to complete their graduation requirements. NOTE: If work is not completed by the end of the semester following graduation, a diploma from Da Vinci High School will not be issued.
It is possible to graduate a year or semester early if all graduation requirements are fulfilled. Students should obtain a petition and discuss this with a counselor.