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A-G Requirements

LAUSD Class of 2017 and 2018 Graduation Requirements
 
Subject Requirements  Comments 
A. History/Social Science
1 year World History
1 year U.S. History 
No Validation 
B. English  4 years  No Validation 
C. Math 3 years  Validation*
D. Laboratory Science 2 years  Validation*
E. Language Other Than English  2 years  Validation*
F. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year  No Validation 
G. College Preparatory Elective 1 year  No Validation 
     
Additional Requirements    
Principles of American Democracy 1 semester   
Economics 1 semester   
Physical Education 2 years   
Health 1 semester   
Total Numerical Credits 210    
     
Non-Course Requirements    
Service Learning    
Career Pathway    
 
Students graduating in the classes of 2016 - 2019 must pass "A-G" courses with a grade of D or better.
 
Semester courses earn 5 credits. Yearlong courses earn 10 credits. Exams do not earn any credits. 
 
*Validation occurs when a student has successfully completed advanced work (earning a grade of C or better) in an area of sequential knowledge.