In order to earn a diploma from the East Side Union High School District, students must: (1) pass the California High School Exit Exam, and (2) pass 220 credits in the areas shown below.
Subject
Requirements
Credits
English
Students must pass 4 years of English.
40
Social Science
Students must pass 3 years of Social Science: 1 year of World History; 1 year of United States History; 1 semester of American Government; 1 semester of Economics.
30
Mathematics
Students must pass 2 years of math: Algebra I or Integrated Math 1; Geometry or Integrated Math 2 (or higher level courses).
20
Science
Students must pass 2 years of college prep lab science that satisfies the University of California a-g course sequence.
20
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Students must pass a 1 year course in either Fine Arts or Foreign Language.
10
Physical Education
Students must pass 2 years of Physical Education (1 year must be taken in grade 9).
20
Electives
Students must pass elective courses chosen from the following areas: Art, Business, Home Economics, Careers and Technology Education, English, Foreign Language, Math, Music, Industrial Technology Education, P.E., Reading, Science, Social Science, Safety Education, and Work Experience/CCOC/ROP.
