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California Law and Education Code
Supplemental Educational Services
LINKS:
California Department of Education
Sutter County Technology Plan 2012-2015
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results
CONTACT:
Dorothy Griffin
Asst. Superintendent, Ed. Services
530-822-2933
dorothyg@sutter.k12.ca.us
Jan Sheppard
Compliance Support
530-713-0738
JanSh@sutter.k12.ca.us
Helen Gomez
Data Management Support
530-822-2967
HelenG@sutter.k12.ca.us
Carol Myers
Administrative Secretary
530-822-2936
carolm@sutter.k12.ca.us
Willi Slack
Administrative Assistant
530-822-2949
willis@sutter.k12.ca.us
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from California public high schools, students must complete specified state and local graduation requirements. Local school districts (and county offices of education) have the authority and responsibility for establishing high school graduation requirements. These requirements vary among school districts. However, California Education Code Section 51225.3 specifies that students must pass a minimum set of required courses and an exit examination. These requirements should be viewed as minimums and support for the regulations specified by the local school (and county offices of education) boards.
Pathway to Diploma or Certificate of Completion 2007 (.pdf)
State Minimum Course Requirements
California Education Code specifies a minimum set of courses required for high school graduation that local school districts [and county offices of education] have the authority to augment with additional requirements. The California State University and the University of California have established a uniform minimum set of courses required for freshman admission. High school students interested in attending a California public university after graduation must have completed the required freshman admission course requirements while in high school.
All pupils receiving a diploma of graduation from high school must complete all of the following while in grades nine to twelve, inclusive:
- Courses in the subjects specified, each course having a duration of one year, unless otherwise specified.
- Three courses in English.
- Two courses in mathematics, including one year of Algebra I beginning in 2003-04 (California Education Code Section 51224.5).
- Two courses in science, including biological and physical sciences.
- Three courses in social studies, including United States history and geography; world history, culture, and geography; a one-semester course in American government and civics, and a one-semester course in economics.
- One course in visual or performing arts or foreign language. For the purposes of satisfying the requirement specified in this subparagraph, a course in American Sign Language shall be deemed a course in foreign language.
- Two courses in physical education, unless the pupil has been exempted pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 51241.
- Other coursework as the governing board of the school district may by rule specify.
Alternatives to Complete Course of Study
The governing board, with the active involvement of parents, administrators, teachers, and pupils, shall adopt alternative means for pupils to complete the prescribed course of study, which may include:
- Practical demonstration of skills and competencies,
- Supervised work experience or other outside school experience,
- Career technical education classes offered in high schools,
- Courses offered by regional occupational centers or programs,
- Interdisciplinary study,
- Independent study, and
- Credit earned at a postsecondary institution.
Requirements for graduation and specified alternative modes for completing the prescribed course of study shall be made available to pupils, parents, and the public. The California Education Code establishes minimum requirements for graduation from California high schools. These requirements should be seen as minimums and support regulations established by local school boards (and county offices of education). The California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) have established a uniform minimum set of courses required for freshman admission. In addition to the required courses, California public universities have other freshman admission requirements.
Courses Required by the State for Graduation and University Admission
| SUBJECT AREA | HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION | FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Subject Area | State Mandated Requirements* (EC 51225.3). | UC Requirements. | CSU Requirements. |
| English | Three years. | Four years of approved courses. | Four years of approved courses. |
| Mathematics | Two years, including Algebra I (EC 51224.5). | Three years, including algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Four years recommended. |
Three years, including algebra, intermediate algebra, and geometry. |
| Social Science | Three years of history/social science, including one year of U.S. history & geography; one year of world history, culture, and geography; and one semester each of American government and economics. | Two years of history/social science, including one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government; and one year of world history, cultures, and geography. | Two years, including one year of U.S. history or U.S. history and government and one year of other approved social science. |
| Science | Two years, including biological and physical sciences. | Two years with lab required, chosen from biology, chemistry, and physics. Three years recommended. |
Two years, including one year of biological and one year of physical science with lab. |
| Foreign Language | One year of either visual and performing arts or foreign language. | Two years in same language required. Three years recommended. | Two years in same language required. |
| Visual and Performing Arts | One year of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art. | One year of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art. | |
| Physical Education | Two years | ||
| Electives | One year** | One year** | |
| Total | 13 | 15 (7 in the last two years) |
15 |
| A district must offer "24 course hours in grades nine to twelve inclusive" (Education Code Section 46201 (a) (4), apportionment statute) * Beginning in 2005-06, all students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) prior to graduation, in addition to meeting course requirements. ** Must be chosen from approved academic courses in history, English, advanced mathematics, lab science, foreign language, social science, or fine arts. Copyright © California Department of Education. |
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County Graduation Requirements
| SUBJECT AREA | FEATHER RIVER ACADEMY (COMMUNITY SCHOOL) |
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
ADULT EDUCATION ONE STOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 1 (10) English 2 (10) English 3 (10) |
English 1 (10) English 2 (10) English 3 (10) |
English 1 (10) English 2 (10) English 3 (10) |
| Mathematics | Pre-Algebra (10) Algebra I (10) |
Pre-Algebra (10) Algebra I (10) |
General Math (10) Algebra I (10) |
| Social Studies | U.S. History (10) World History (10) American Government and Economics (one semester each) (10) Geography is embedded in all three courses |
U.S. History (10) World History (10) American Government and Economics (one semester each) (10) Geography is embedded in all three courses |
U.S. History (10) World History (10) American Government and Economics (one semester each) (10) Geography is embedded in all three courses |
| Science | Physical Science (10) Biology (10) |
Physical Science (10) Biology (10) |
Physical Science (10) Biology (10) |
| Visual or Performing Arts or Foreign Language |
Independent Study or Elective Options (10) | Independent Study Options (10) | Independent Study Options (10) |
| Physical Education | Physical Ed 1(10) Physical Ed 2(10) |
Physical Ed 1(10) Physical Ed 2(10) |
Not Required |
| Computer Literacy | Computers (5) | Computers (5) - One semester | N/A |
| Electives | (80) | (75) | (85) |
| General State Requirements | Drivers Education and Health (5) | Drivers Education and Health (5) | Drivers Education and Health (5) |
| Career Preparation | N/A | (5) | N/A |
| Total | 220 | 220 | 200 |
In order to receive a Sutter County Superintendent of Schools high school diploma, the student must complete the above requirements of the course of study. The courses are structured to insure all students receive the instruction necessary to meet the state content standards. There are other options for receiving a high school diploma. See the Alternatives to Complete Course of Study on the Graduation Requirements page.