A-G 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.
Students in the graduating classes of 2016 and beyond must pass all courses with a grade of "D" or better.
Semester courses earn 5 credits. Year long courses earn 10 credits. Exams do not earn any credits.
*Validation may provide credit when a student has successfully completed advanced work (earning a grade of C or better) in an area of sequential knowledge.
| 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 | |
| Total Numerical Credits | 210 | |
| Non-Course Requirements | ||
| Service Learning | ||
| Career Pathway |
Files: