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.