Academics
High School Graduation Requirements
High school graduation requirements are the courses students need to pass with a D or better to receive their high school diploma. Each district has different requirements. Pomona Unified School District requires that a student obtain 220 credits in specific areas in order to graduate. Your high school diploma will help in obtaining a job after high school, going to a community college, trade school, or joining the armed services. PUSD requirements are listed below.
| English | 40 credits |
| Mathematics | 30 credits |
| Life Science | 10 credits |
| Physical Science (IPS, Chemistry, Physics) | 10 credits |
| World History | 10 credits |
| US History | 10 credits |
| Economics | 5 credits |
| American Government | 5 credits |
| Physical Education | 20 credits |
| Fine Arts/ Foreign Language | 10 credits |
| Vocational Education* | 10 credits |
| Health | 5 credits |
| Tech Education | 5 credits |
| Electives | 50 credits |
* Vocational credits can be awarded for work experience, ROP or CTEC courses. If you have a job and need vocational or elective credits, talk to your school counselor.
A-G Requirements
To be considered for admission to a University of California or California State University, high school students must take a minimum of 15 UC approved college preparatory classes. Students must earn a minimum of a “C” grade in the A-G courses in order for the course to count towards meeting the requirement. Students do not have to complete the A-G requirements to graduate from high school.
- History / Social Science (2 years) "A"
Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of US history, or one-half year of US history AND one-half year of American government. - English (4 years) "B"
Four years of college-preparatory English. - Math (3 years required; 4 years recommended) "C"
Three years of college preparatory mathematics; the minimum pattern is Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. - Laboratory Science (2 years required; 3 years recommended) "D"
Two years of laboratory science in at least two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics. - Language Other than English (2 years required; 3 years recommended) "E"
Two years of the same language other than English. - Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) "F"
A single yearlong visual or performing arts class such as dance, drama, music, or visual art (drawing, painting, etc.). - College Preparatory Elective (1 year) "G"
One year chosen from additional "A-F" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved elective classes.
