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Graduation Requirements

CORTEZ HILL ACADEMY provides a liberal arts college prep program to all our students. Our graduation requirements are aligned with the San Diego Unified School District. They match the State of California University system admission requirements and exceed the District requirements for a high school diploma. Diplomas are issued through San Diego City Schools and signed by the director of CORTEZ HILL ACADEMY.

English/Language Arts
World History & Geography
U.S. History & Geography
Government & Economics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Integrated Science I
Biology/Lab
Integrated Science III
Fine Arts
Introductory Leadership
Physical Education
Physical Education I/S
Electives 8 credits Choose from:
· Foreign Language
· Art Studio
· Psychology/Sociology
· Advanced Leadership
· Drama
· Dance
· Creative Writing
· Advance Seminar/ Geography 2
· Advance Seminar/ Soc. Studies
· Environmental Science
8 credits, 9th –12th Grades
2 credits, 10th Grade
2 credits, 11th Grade
2 credits, 12th Grade
2 credits, 9th Grade—unless test out
2 credits, 9th __11th Grade
2 credits, 10th __12th Grade
2 credits, 9th Grade
2 credits, 10th Grade
2 credits, 11th Grade
2 credits, 9th Grade required, may take more
2 credits, 9th Grade or year enter CHA
2 credits, 9th Grade
2 credits, 10th –12th Grade

· 4 credits, Required by UC/CSU 6 preferred
· 6 credits, Maximum
· 2 credits
· 2 credits, Or College Success Skills at City
· 2 credits
· 2 credits, May take more
· 2 credits
· 2 credits
· 2 credits
· 2 credits
· Others as developed at CHA or taken at Community Colleges


Total Required : 44 credits with 2.0 GPA and 2.0 Citizenship
32 of the 44 credits must be earned in 10-12th grades
We encourage Juniors and Seniors to earn concurrent high school and college credits through Community Colleges.

Additional Requirements for Graduation: California High School Exit Exam, Community Service/Internship 40 hours per year, Computer Literacy, Senior Basic Encounter, Senior Portfolio and Exhibition.

 

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