High School Diploma
Subject Area |
Credits Required |
Details |
English |
40 |
4 years of English |
Mathematics |
20 |
Must complete Algebra 1 or the equivalent |
Science |
20 |
10 units Life Science, 10 units Physical Science |
Social Science |
30 |
10 units World History, 10 units US History, 5 units Civics, 5 units Economics |
Health Education |
5 |
|
Visual & Performing Arts / World Language |
10 |
10 units in either Visual & Performing Arts OR World Language (1 year equivalent) |
Electives |
65 |
May include Physical Education credits, all other credits |
Total Credits Required to Earn Diploma |
190 |
A minimum of 10 credits must be earned within our program to earn a PUSD Adult High School Diploma, unless granted an administrative waiver. |
Pleasanton Adult and Career Education offers eligible students the opportunity to receive an Adult High School Diploma. In accordance with Education Code Section 51241, adult education students are exempt from the physical education requirement. The total units necessary for receiving an Adult Education High School Diploma is 190.
(cf. 6146.1 - PUSD Requirements for Graduation from High School)