Graduation Requirements
American Canyon High School, Napa High School & Vintage High School:
To earn the diploma the student shall pass the California High School Exit Exam and successfully complete 220 semester-period credits in the graduation requirements below and elective courses approved by the Board. In order to qualify for graduation from grade 12, the student shall earn a minimum number of semester-periods in given subject-areas, as follows:
English |
40 Units |
Math |
30 Units |
Science (with lab) |
20 Units |
Social Studies |
30 Units |
Visual Performing Arts |
10 Units |
World Language (same language) |
20 Units |
Physical Education |
20 Units |
State Requirement - Health |
0 Units |
Elective |
50 Units |
TOTAL: |
220 Units |
ACHS has a 40-hour Community Service graduation requirement. All students at ACHS are expected to complete 10 hours of community service each year, however, students may complete the 40-hour graduation requirement at any time within their years at ACHS. If you have any questions regarding the community service graduation requirement, please contact your counselor.