Pomona Unified School District

High School

Graduation Requirements

Total Credits Required = 220

Subject

English/ELD

Mathematics

World History

US History

Government

Economics

Physical Science

Biological Science

Health

Physical Education

Fine Arts / Performing Arts

Vocational Education

Tech Proficiency

Electives **

Time/Credit

4 Years / 40 credits

3 Years / 30 credits

1 Year / 10 credits

1 Year / 10 credits

½ Year / 5 credits

½ Year / 5 credits

1 Year / 10 credits

1 Year / 10 credits

½ Year / 5 credits

2 Years / 20 credits

1 Year /10 credits

1 Year / 10 credits

½ Year / 5 credits

50 credits

*Student must remain enrolled in a mathematics support course until they have successfully passed the California High School Exit Exam.


**Students can earn elective credits in all of the above subjects as long as the required credits in those subjects are first completed. JROTC is an elective that is not a required course.


***This requirement is in addition to the Applied Arts requirement. Students are encouraged to take the challenge examination to demonstrate required skills.


Grade Level Promotions

Student normally enroll in six classes ( 5 credits each per semester and earn 60 credits per year if all classes are successfully completed.

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

0-49 credits

50-114 credits

115-169 credits

170-230 credits

To receive a high school diploma a student must earn 220 credits, pass all required classes, and pass the California High School Exit Exam.