Van Nuys High School

Graduation Requirements

A class may be acceptable for graduation and not for college. See your counselor to be sure and if you have questions.

Graduation requirements are below.
Los requisitos de la graduación está abajo.
требования к градации ниж.
눈금 필요조건은 아래에 있는다.
卒業の条件は次にある.
畢業要求下面是.
毕业要求下面是.

How many credits do I need to graduate?
Total of 230 credits
160 from core course
70 electives credits

What are the other requirements to graduate?
Demonstrate computer literacy
Select a career pathway
Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

What class do I need to graduate?
Please note the classes below represent LAUSD approved classes and may not be offered at VNHS.

SOCIAL SCIENCE - (Core Course); 30 credits; (3 Years)
World History AB, U.S. History AB, Principles American Democracy/ Economics
AP World History A/B, AP American History A/B, AP Government and Politics,
AP Micro Economics OR AP Macro Economics

ENGLISH - (Core Course); 40 credits; (4 years)
English 9,
English 10,
American Literature/ Contemporary Composition, or AP English Language A/B
12th grade Composition AND an English Elective: Expository Composition, Advanced Composition, Modern Literature, English or World Literature, Great Books, Literary Analysis, Writers Seminar, Shakespeare, African American or Mexican American Literature, and Film, Integrated Art or AP English Literature A/B

MATHEMATICS - (Core Course); 20 credits; (2 years)
College preparatory math: Algebra 1AB, Algebra 1B1/1B2 (does not meet college admission requirements), Geometry AB, Advanced Applied Mathematics AB, Algebra 2AB, Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Math Analysis AB, Statistics AB, Discrete Math AB, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or AP Statistics AB
Algebra 1A1/1A2 (math elective, does not meet graduation requirements)

LABORATORY SCIENCE - (Core Course); 20 credits; (2 years)
10 credits biological science
10 credits physical science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Physical Science, Chemical Inquiry, Physiology, Integrated/Coordinated Science 1, Integrated/Coordinated Science 2, Integrated/Coordinated Science 3, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics or AP Environmental Science

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS - (Core Course); 10 credits; (1 year)
2 semesters arts classes
    VISUAL ARTS: Advertising Design, American Images, Calligraphy, Cartoon Animation, Ceramics, Design Crafts, Design,
    Digital Imaging 8,   Drawing, Filmmaking, Introduction to Art, Jewelry, Life Drawing, Museum Study,Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture,
    World of Art, AP Art History, AP Drawing, AP     Studio Art 2 Dimension, or AP Studio Art 3 Dimension

    THEATRE ARTS: Acting for Film TV, Acting, Drama, Improve Theatre, Play Production, Shakespeare Performance, Survey of World
    Theatre, or Theatre Arts Workshop

    MUSIC: Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra, Choir, Guitar, Harmony, Instruments, Jazz Ensemble, Music History, Music Literature and
    Analysis, Music Technology (does not meet college admission requirements), or Vocal     Ensemble

    DANCE: Dance Choreography and Production

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - (Core Course); 10 credits; (1 year)
2 semesters technology classes
Any class from these departments: Business, Environmental/Agricultural Education, Home Economics, Computer Science, Health Careers, Industrial Education, or Regional Occupational Program/ Regional Occupational Center/ Skill Centers ( Go to the “Career” section on this website for more information.)

HEALTH - (Core Course); 5 credits; (1 semester)
Usually taken in grade 9.

LIFE SKILLS - (Core Course); 5 credits; (1 semester)
Usually taken in grade 9.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - (Core Course); 20 credits; (2 years)
4 semesters of PE, athletics, team sports or dance.

ELECTIVES - 70 credits
Any additional courses in Social Studies, English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Visual & Performing Arts, and Applied Technology as listed in the sections above. For a other acceptable classes go to: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/senior_high_programs/electives.html

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