San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Graduation Requirements

The total number of credits required for high school graduation has been reduced from 240 to 220 by reducing the elective requirement by 20 credits. See graduation requirements below. The 220 credit is the minimum number a student must take in order to graduate.

Students may choose to take 5, 6 or 7 on-campus courses in high school.

Note: Students participating in Independent Study PE, Internships, or Work Experience must be enrolled in at least five classes at their school, with Independent Study PE, Internship or Work Experience as their sixth class.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

History/Social Sciences 35 Credits
- World Geography
- World History
- US History
- American Government
- Economics
English 40 Credits
Mathematics 20 Credits
- Minimum requirement-must complete Algebra 1 (or equivalent course from outside the District such as Integrated Math 1)
Science 20 Credits
- 10 credits of Life Science
- 10 credits of Physical Science
World Languages/Visual & Performing Arts/Career Tech & Applied Art 20 Credits
- 10 credits in TWO of the above THREE areas
Physical Education 20 Credits
- All 9th graders must participate in P.E. for 10 credits and complete the Fitnessgram testing
- Remaining 10 credits can be obtained in 10-12th grades
Health 5 Credits
Additional credits 60 Credits