LAUSD Graduation Requirements

To ensure all LAUSD graduates have the option to enroll directly into a university and be prepared for a career, the District has implemented a College and Career Readiness through A-G initiative. LAUSD has aligned its graduation requirements with the California State University (CSU) A-G requirements, beginning with the graduating class of 2016. Students must earn a grade of "D" or better in A-G courses, and meet California Department of Education Requirements as well as satisfying additional LAUSD requirements for graduation. We are making the high school diploma a document that gives students the choice to transition straight into a college or into a career.

Subject	Requirements	Comments
A. History/Social Science	1 year World History 1 year U.S. History	No Validation
B. English	4 years	No Validation
C. Math	3 years	Validation*
D. Laboratory Science	2 years	Validation*
E. Language Other Than English	2 years	Validation*
F. Visual & Performing Arts	1 year	No Validation
G. College Preparatory Elective	1 year	No Validation

Additional Requirements
Principles of American Democracy	1 semester
Economics	1 semester
Physical Education	2 years
Health	1 semester
Ethnic Studies (Class of 2027 and Beyond)	1 semester
Total Numerical Credits	210

Non-Course Requirements
Service Learning
Career Pathway

Students must pass all courses with a grade of "D" or better.

Semester courses earn 5 credits. Yearlong courses earn 10 credits. Exams do not earn any credits.

Note: “Validation” refers to the granting of A-G credit when a student successfully completes advanced work (earning a grade of “C” or better) in an area of sequential knowledge. Validation does not meet numerical credit requirements, satisfy CDE requirements, or meet course enrollment requirements. For more information on A-G requirements and validation, please see the CSU-UC Comparison of Minimum Freshman Requirements.

For more information, please contact School Counseling Services at (213) 241-7510.