MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS Board Policy BP 6146.1 CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL I. Graduation Course Requirements Students shall complete the following course of study in order to receive a diploma of graduation: 1. Pass a minimum of 200 units (10 units must be completed in the MCS continuation high school program) 2. Pass required core courses (160 units) English Eight (8) semesters 40 units Mathematics Six (6) semesters 30 units including the successful completion of Algebra / Secondary Math I Science a biological science Two (2) semesters 10 units a physical science Two (2) semesters 10 units an integrated science Four (4) semesters 20 units Social Science World Geography/Religions One (1) semester 5 units U. S. History Two (2) semesters 10 units World History Two (2) semesters 10 units U. S. Government One (1) semester 5 units Economics One (1) semester 5 units
BP 6146.1 (a) CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL Visual/Performing Arts Two (2) semesters 10 units Career-Technical Education Foreign Language (includes American Sign Language) Health One (1) semester 5 units Physical Education Four (4) semesters 20 units 3. Earn a minimum of 40 elective units. NOTE: A course is defined as one year in length unless specifically defined as one semester. No course can be used to satisfy more than one graduation requirement. II. The is a graduation requirement. The examination assesses skills on the California Standards for English-Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students will be required to pass both the English-Language Arts and Mathematics portions of the examinations in order to receive a California high school diploma. A student who does not meet the California High School Exit Examination requirement may receive a Certificate of Completion provided the student meets all other graduation requirements.
BP 6146.1 (b) I. Graduation Course Requirements Adult Education students shall receive diplomas of graduation only after completing the prescribed course of study and passing both parts of the California High School Exit Examination. Adult Education students shall complete the following course of study in order to receive a diploma of graduation: 1. Pass a minimum of 170 units (10 units must be completed in the MCS Adult Education program) 2. Pass required core courses (125 units) English Eight (8) semesters 40 units Mathematics Four (4) semesters 20 units including the successful completion of Algebra / Secondary Math I Science a biological science Two (2) semesters 10 units a physical science Two (2) semesters 10 units an integrated science Four (4) semesters 20 units Social Science U.S. History Two (2) semesters 10 units World History Two (2) semesters 10 units U. S. Government One (1) semester 5 units Economics One (1) semester 5 units
BP 6146.1 (c) Visual/Performing Arts Two (2) semesters 10 units Career-Technical Education Foreign Language (includes American Sign Language) Health One (1) semester 5 units STUDENTS MAY: Demonstrate proficiency in up to 75 units of core courses by passing the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test. All tests must be completed with a passing score and a minimum passing average on all five tests before credits will be granted in any area. G. E. D. credits are earned as follows: TEST AREA CREDIT AREA SCES 40-49 SCES 50+ Writing Skills English 10 15 Social Studies Social Science* 10 15 Science Science** 10 15 Literature & the Arts English 10 15 Mathematics Mathematics 10 15 * G.E.D. test area of social studies includes geography, U. S. history, economics, and government. Social science credit may be granted in any of these areas. ** G.E.D. test area of science includes biology, earth science, chemistry, and physics. Science credit may be granted in any of these areas.
BP 6146.1 (d) NOTE: A course is defined as one year in length unless specifically defined as one semester. With the exception of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test, no course or test can be used to satisfy more than one graduation requirement. 3. Earn a minimum of 45 elective units Elective units may be earned in the following ways: A. Units completed from prior high school course work or college course work designated for high school credit. B. Elective Adult Education courses, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses, and college credit courses designated for high school credit. C. Work experience or military service: a maximum of 10 units for each year of verified full-time employment or military service. II. The is a graduation requirement. The examination assesses skills on the California Standards for English-Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students will be required to pass both the English-Language Arts and Mathematics portions of the examinations in order to receive a California high school diploma. REVISED: December 5, 1988 January 14, 2002 May 22, 2006 August 10, 1998 February 25, 2002 April 20, 2015 March 20, 2000 October 6, 2003