Graduation Requirements
Students may participate in commencement ceremonies and receive a high school diploma only after successfully completing all graduation requirements.To receive a high school diploma from Lynwood Unified School District, students must complete the following:
1. Total credits required: 220
2. Required courses: (one year = 20 credits). Please note, Vista HS is on a quarterly system
Credit is earned for grades of A through D in all courses. Standard credit is 5 units for each semester course passed. An “F” or “WF” earns zero credit. To receive a high school diploma from Lynwood Unified School District, students must complete:
- English: 4 years (40 credits)
- World History: 1 year (10 credits)
- U.S. History: 1 year (10 credits)
- US Government: 1 semester (5 credits)
- Economics: 1 semester (5 credits)
- Mathematics: 3 years (30 credits)
- Pass Algebra 1 course of study (State of California graduation requirement)
- Life Science(10 credits)
- Physical Science(10 credits)
- Physical Education: 2 years (20 credits)
- Visual/Performing Arts/Practical Arts: 1 year (10 credits)
- Foreign Language**: 1 year (10 credits)
- Elective Credits: (60 credits)
** UC requires two years and recommends three years of foreign language. CSU requires one year of foreign language and recommends two years of visual/performing arts.
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