Students shall receive diplomas of High School Graduation from the Ventura County Office of Education after completing the course of study, credit requirements, and standards of proficiency as established in VCOE Board Policy 6146.1
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English Language Arts
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40 Credits
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Mathematics – to include one course in Algebra 1
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30 Credits
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Science – to include one course in the Life Sciences and one in the Physical Sciences
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20 Credits
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Social Science – to include one course in World History; one course in
U.S. History; one term of American Government; and one term of Economics
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30 Credits
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Visual & Performing Arts; or World Language; American Sign Language
(Education Code 51225.3)
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10 Credits
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Physical Education – unless exempted pursuant to CA EC §51241
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20 Credits
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Health Education (Education Codes 51225.36, 67386, and 51225.6)
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5 Credits
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Career Technical Education
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5 Credits
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Electives in addition to the requirements listed herein
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60 Credits
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Credit Requirements - The minimum number of credits required for High School Graduation is
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220
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High School Graduation Credit Requirement Reduction-
AB 167/216 (foster), AB 1806 (homeless), AB 2306 (incarcerated), AB 365 (military), and AB 2121 (migratory or newly arrived immigrant)
Students may be eligible for the high school graduation credit reduction program. Students who have appeared in court, are on probation, homeless, foster, or placement; and students who have been to more than 1 school after their 10th grade year; and students who are behind in credits and will be unable to graduate in four years may qualify to graduate with 130 credits versus the VCOE required 220 credits. The academic counselor and administration review the transcripts of each student to determine whether or not they qualify. If the student qualifies, parents or caregivers are contacted and determine whether or not they would like their student to be a part of the credit reduction program.