Graduation Requirements

  • Graduation Requirements

    The following is the minimum requirement for graduation from high schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. (217.5 Total Credits)

    • 40 credits of English
    • 30 credits of Social Studies, including World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics
    • 20 credits of Science, including a Life and a Physical Science
    • 30 credits of Mathematics, including 10 credits in Algebra I
    • 10 credits of Foreign Language or Fine Arts
    • 20 credits of Physical Education
    • 2.5 credits of Health
    • 65 credits of elective classes

    Recommended Course of Study

    9th Grade

    • English
    • Math
    • Science
    • PE
    • Foreign Language or Fine Art

    *Pathway

    10th Grade

    • English
    • Math
    • Science
    • PE
    • World History

    *Pathway

    11th Grade

    • English
    • Math
    • US History
    • Elective
    • Elective

    *Pathway

    12th Grade

    • English
    • Government/Economics
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective

    *Pathway

    Summer School

    • Health


    *Pathway: A Pathway is a course, within a sequence of related courses, designed to provide a focused link to further education and/or careers.