Graduation Requirements
ENGLISH
(40 credits)		 LABORATORY SCIENCES
(20 credits)
  1. English 9 A/B (10 credits)
  2. English 10 A/B (10 credits
  3. English 11 A/B (10 credits)
  4. Engilish 12 A/B (10 credits)
  1. A life science (10 credits) (Biolgoy A/B)
  2. B. a physical science (10 credits)
  3. (Earth Science A/B, Chemistry A/B or Physics A/B)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
(30 credits)		 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(20 credits)
  1. Modern World History A/B (10 credits)
  2. U.S. History A/B (10 credits)
  3. American Government (5 credits)
  4. Economics (5 credits)
  1. P.E. Course 1A & 1B are required for all students.
  2. B. An additional 10 credits of P.E. will satisfy the total P.E. requirement.
  3. When the FitnessGram standards are established, LACOE will require all students to continue to take P.E. every semester until the FitnessGram has been passed.
MATHEMATICS
(20 credits)		 FINE ARTS (10 credits) /
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(20 credits)
  1. Algebra I (A/B)
  2. Any other math courses (10 credits)
  1. Fine arts (10 credits
  2. Foreign language (20 credits)
  3. Fine arts (5 credits) & foreign language (5 credits)

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts offers curriculum to meet the A-G requirements of the California State Universities.

All graduates must complete a minimum of 210 credits:

Required Courses 160 credits
Elective Courses 65 credits
TOTAL 225 Credits

Examination Requirements: Students are required to pass all sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

Definition of the School Year: The 2011-2012 academic year begins August 22, 2011 and ends June 8, 2012. Only students in the Division of Student Programs are allowed to complete their graduation requirements during their Extended School Year.