Graduation Requirements
The following courses are required to earn a high school diploma. All courses at the Audeo Charter School are aligned to California State Content Standards.
Audeo Charter School
High School Diploma
Subject and Course Rquirements
Credits Required for Graduation: 42
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English Languages Arts: 8 semester credits | |
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Grade 9 English |
2 credits |
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Grade 10 English |
2 credits |
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Grade 11 and 12 English |
4 credits, including 1 credit in a course that emphasizes American Literature and 3 credits from a prescribed list of English courses |
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Mathematics: 6 semester credits | |
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Mathematics |
2 credits in Algebra, 2 credits in Geometry, and 2 additional credits |
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Science: 4 semester credits | |
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Science |
2 credits in Earth Science or Physics or Chemistry and 2 credits in Biology |
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Social Studies: 6 semester credits | |
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Grade 9 or 10 Social Studies |
2 credits in World History, Geography & Economics, or 2 credits in an advanced alternative |
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Grade 11 Social Studies |
2 credits in U.S. History or advanced alternative |
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Grade 12 Social Studies |
1 credit in Government and 1 credit in Economics, or 2 credits in an advanced alternative |
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Foreign Language, Visual, Performing and Practical Arts: 3 semester credits | |
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Option A |
2 semesters of world language (a one-year course) 1 semester of visual or performing, or pracitcal arts |
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Option B |
2 semesters of visual and/or performing arts 1 semester of pracitcal arts |
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Visual & Performing Arts |
Includes courses in art, music, drama/theater arts, and public speaking |
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Practical Arts |
Includes courses in business education, consumer and family studies, industrial education, vocational and occupational programs, instructional television, journalism and yearbook |
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School To Career and Service Learning: 2 semester credits | |
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Option A |
2 credits of Regional Occupational Program (ROP) |
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Option B |
2 semesters of Service Learning |
Computer Literacy Competency: 1 semester credit
Students can fulfill this requirement in one of three ways:
- Completion of a computer education course
- Completion of an approved course that incorporates computer education and computer applications
- Test out
Senior Exhibition
All seniors at Audeo Students must complete a Senior Exhibition Portfolio and Presentation. The title for this course is Introduction to Careers 2.
Senior Orientation
Students graduating from Audeo Charter School must attend a senior orientation with a parent/guardian in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Passing both the English Language Arts and Mathematics portions of the CAHSEE.
*Credits needed to reach a total of 42 may be earned by completing additional courses in the above areas or through elective courses completed in other areas such as physical education.