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Scholarships as of August 20th
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HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT AREA |
BPUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students can earn grades of “D” or better to pass courses |
A-G REQUIREMENTS FOR UC/CSU Students MUST earn grades of “C” or better in courses |
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A: SOCIAL SCIENCE |
3 YEARS 30 CREDITS World History US History Government (1 semester) Economics (1 semester)
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2 YEARS 20 CREDITS including one year of U.S. history or U.S. history and government and one year of other approved social science. |
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B: ENGLISH |
4 YEARS 40 CREDITS ENGLISH 9,10,11,&12 (including Honors & AP Courses)
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4 YEARS 40 CREDITS ENGLISH 9,10,11,&12 (including Honors & AP Courses)
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C: MATHEMATICS |
3 YEARS 30 CREDITS Math Int. 1, Math Int. 2, Math Int. 3 or higher level |
3 YEARS 30 CREDITS *4 years recommended Math Int. 1, Math Int. 2, Math Int. 3 or higher level |
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D: SCIENCE |
2 YEARS 20 CREDITS Life Science (Biology) Physical Science (Chemistry, Conceptual/Physics)
*School policy: 3rd year for 11th grade students |
2 YEARS 20 CREDITS *3 years recommended including one year of biological and one year of physical science with lab |
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E: WORLD LANGUAGE
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1 YEAR 10 CREDITS World Language OR Fine Arts |
2 YEARS 20 CREDITS *3 years recommended in same language required |
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F: FINE ARTS |
1 YEAR 10 CREDITS Fine Arts OR World Language
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1 YEAR 10 CREDITS of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art. |
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G: ELECTIVES |
65 CREDITS |
1 YEAR 10 CREDITS chosen from additional "A-F" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved elective classes. |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
2 YEARS 20 CREDITS
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Not Applicable |
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HEALTH |
1 SEMESTER 5 CREDITS |
Not Applicable |
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TOTAL |
220 CREDITS |
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*Third year of Science for 11th grade students:
In accordance with school policy, all 11th-grade students shall be required to complete a supplementary academic year in Science. This policy has been instituted as a consequential measure aligned with State Testing requirements. The additional year of study serves to ensure comprehensive preparedness and proficiency among students to excel in the State Testing examinations. By adhering to this policy, SVHS underscores its commitment to optimizing the academic achievements of its student body, thereby upholding the standards of excellence and scholastic integrity.
CREDITS ARE GRANTED
On the basis of the number of class periods per semester. A student receiving a passing grade receives 5 credits per class per semester.
CREDIT LIMITATIONS
- Office Aide & School Aide: Up to only 20 Credits
- Physical Education: Up to only 40 Credits applied toward Graduation
- Up to only 60 Credits applied toward Graduation:
- Combined areas of Work Experience Education & Regional Occupation Education (ROP)
- Adult Education (Vocational or Electives) courses