In order to qualify for a diploma from Culver City High School (CCHS), each student must meet the following district and state requirements:

Complete not less than 220 semester credits of classroom or supervised activities in grades 9-12 with passing grades (D or better). Satisfactory attendance and good citizenship are reflected in academic grades and credits completed.

You can view a comparision of CCHS graduation requirements and UC/CSU entrance requirements here.

Complete the following subject matter requirements in grades 9-12 with passing grades:

English (40 semester credits in grades 9-12)

• English 9 10 Semester Credits
• English 10 10 Semester Credits
• English 11 10 Semester Credits
• English Electives (12^th) 10 Semester Credits
• (ELD classes and basic reading classes count for English credit or any mainstream English 9, 10, 11 or 12. To graduate, students need 10 credits of English that are not ELD or basic reading.)

Social Studies (35 semester credits in grades 9-12)

• 9th Grade Global Issues 5 Semester Credits
• 10th Grade World History 10 Semester Credits
• 11th Grade U.S. History 10 Semester Credits
• 12th Grade U.S. Government 5 Semester Credits
• 12th Grade Economics 5 Semester Credits

Physical Education (20 semester credits)

9th Grade 10 Semester Credits

(Incoming 9th graders must pass PE I and PE II)

10th, 11th or 12th Grade 10 Semester Credits

One Semester of Marching Band Per Year Also Fulfills This Requirement (Current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders only).

Science - grades 9-12 (25 semester credits)

One year of a life science 10 Semester Credits

One year of a physical science 10 Semester Credits

Health (9th Grade) 5 Semester Credits

Mathematics - grades 9-12 (20 semester credits)

See flow chart in CCHS Course of Study Guidelines and Description Handbook 2007-2008.

Note: All students must successfully complete Algebra I in order to receive a diploma.

Elective Requirement - grades 9-12 (80 semester credits)

Must include one year of either Visual and Performing Arts, or Foreign Language.

ALGEBRA REQUIREMENTS: California Education Code specifies that pupils must complete a course with the content equivalent that of Algebra I.

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)

Each student completing grade 12 shall successfully pass the state exit examinations in language arts and mathematics as a condition of high school graduation. Students shall first take the exit examination in grade 10 and may take the examination during each subsequent administration until each section of the examination has been passed, in order to earn a diploma. (Education Code 60851) is enforced for the graduating class of 2006 and beyond.

SERVICE LEARNING (60 hours - grades 9-12)

All students will engage in at least 60 hours of service as a graduation requirement of CCHS. The rogram includes preparation, volunteering, and reflection in English/Social Studies core. Please contact Ms. Drew Seymour.

• 9th Grade Service Learning 10 Hours
• 10th Grade Service Learning 10 Hours
• 11th Grade Service Learning 20 Hours
• 12th Grade Service Learning 20 Hours

GRADE LEVEL STATUS is determined by natural yearly progression of entry grade. All of the graduation requirements must be fulfilled prior to receiving a diploma.

SENIORS MUST HAVE a minimum of 5 semester classes each semester according to Education Code 46145, which reads: “Pupils in grade 12 shall be enrolled in at least 5 courses each semester . . .” CCHS enforces this code strictly; however, a senior can be enrolled in an ROP course or community college class as their 5th period. Counselor and Principal/Assistant Principal of Curriculum’s approval with written parental consent is necessary in all cases. Further, seniors must have at least 210.0 credits or be short no more than 10.0 credits of required courses in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Remember that all graduation requirements must be documented and completed in order for a graduate to receive a diploma.

SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURES: Students are not allowed to request a schedule change, unless they have already taken the course, didn’t meet the prerequisite, or were mis-scheduled, so choose carefully. Schedule change requests must be made by using the required form available in the guidance office by making an appointment to see a counselor. Schedule change requests must be returned to the guidance office by the first week of school. A schedule request form does not guarantee a change of schedule. Schedule changes cannot be made for teacher preference or if a class is closed because it is full.

Please Note:

• Under no circumstances may students change their schedule at any other time of the year.
• Students must consult their counselor if they are having difficulty in a class.
• Students who decide to attend another class without changing their schedule through the office will develop truancies and a possible fail mark on their academic record.
• Once students begin a class, they are expected to carry it out for the full term, even if the class is a 7^th period.
• School records are legal documents that reflect student attendance and achievement.
• All staff at CCHS work together to ensure that students keep their commitments to school achievement and that student records are an accurate report of grades achieved.
• If a schedule change is granted a transfer grade will follow student to the new class and will be averaged in as part of final course grade.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES: A student who drops a course during weeks 3-6 will receive a Withdrawal (W) on transcripts if prior intervention was not successful. During weeks 3-20, the student will receive a Drop/Fail if; (1) Intervention program is not followed and (2) student drops the course. The transcripts will reflect dropped course, unless otherwise decided by the principal or designee because of extenuating circumstances. [GRADES/EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Board Policy - AR 5121 (d)]

COURSES FOR ACCELERATION AND REMEDIATION

• Students may take up to two additional courses per semester, taken outside of Periods 1-6, for remediation or acceleration.
• Courses should be taken at WASC accredited institutions (or the equivalent), and may be placed on the CCHS transcript.
• Enrollment in these courses, even online courses, must have prior approval from the counselor and the Assistant Principal of Curriculum.
• Courses for acceleration may only be applied for courses not offered at CCHS.
• Courses for remediation must have prior approval and can NOT be taken concurrently with the same CCHS course.
• Core classes must be attempted first at the high school with the exception of credits transferred when students are new to the school.
• No core courses for initial credit can be taken outside of CCHS, with the exception of students who are new to CCHS and transferring credits from their previous schools.