LAUSD believes that students need to have a well-rounded experience in high school, which includes academic, life skills, and service experiences. That's why, out of the total of 230 credits you need to graduate from high school, only 160 of them come from core course requirements (marked by a (C) in the table below). The remaining 70 credits come from electives, courses you choose according to your own interests. In addition, LAUSD is adding additional requirements to promote well-roundedness.

To help assure you are academically equipped to compete in our fast-changing world, students graduating will be asked to demonstrate competency in English, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Writing. You must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), a state-wide test, in order to receive your diploma.

Perhaps most importantly, it is possible for you to meet all the requirements for graduation and still not be eligible for college admission. As more and more students apply for college, these colleges have the option to choose students who go beyond the minimums in course work and extra-curricular activities. The best way for you to make sure your course selections are consistent with your future plans is to work closely with your Counselor.

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