Graduation Requirements
Ventura Unified School District High School Graduation Requirements
All 12th Grade Students must complete the FAFSA, CA Dream Act (or complete an opt-out form)
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High School Subject Area |
Course Requirements for High School Graduation |
Credits |
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English Language Arts |
Four courses |
40 |
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Mathematics |
Three courses *including at least one year of Math 1 or higher |
30 |
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Science |
Two courses *including biological and physical sciences |
20 |
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History - Social Science |
Four courses (three years) including
|
30 |
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Arts/CTE/World Language |
Two courses |
20 |
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College & Career Seminar |
One-semester course |
5 |
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Health |
One-semester course |
5 |
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Physical Education |
Two courses (or fulfilled through athletics/sports) |
20 |
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Ethnic & Social Justice Studies (begins Class of 2025) |
One course (may be fulfilled in multiple ways) *US History fulfills this requirement |
(10) |
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Non-departmental/Electives |
Six year-long courses or a combination of year-long and semester courses |
60 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
230 |
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