VAL VERDE USD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

 

Progress toward high school graduation shall be based on the student’s ability to pass required subjects and electives necessary to earn the required number of credits.  The current course requirements necessary to receive a diploma in the Val Verde Unified School District are listed in Table below:

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:	STATE (Ed.Code)	RVHS/CHHS/OVHS (Comprehensive)	VVHS (Continuation, Non-Public Schools)	VVA (Independent Study) Non-Public Schools
ENGLISH	30	40 English I, II, III, IV	30 English I, II, III	40 English I, II, III, IV
MATH	20	30 Algebra I Geometry Elective	20 Algebra I Geometry	30 Algebra I Geometry Elective
SCIENCE	20	30 Physical Life Elective	20 Life Earth	30 Physical Life Elective
SOCIAL SCIENCE	30	30 World Cultures US History Econ/Government	30 World Cultures US History Econ/Government	30 World Cultures US History Econ/Government
PHYSICAL ED.	20	20	20	20
FINE ARTS/ LANGUAGE/ CTE	10	10	10	10
ELECTIVES VOC ED.		60	65	60
TOTAL	135	220	200	220
COMMUNITY SERVICE		40 Hours	10 Hours	20 Hours

 

 

Promotion to Grade 10:                               Promotion to Grade 12: (Diploma)             

Accumulation of 50 credits                              Accumulation of 170 credits

Completion of English I                                   Completion of English III

Progressing in Math**

 

Promotion to Grade 11:                               

Accumulation of 100 credits                           

Completion of English II                                 

Progressing in Math                                        

 ** Retention in the 9^th grade is limited to 1 year