• High School Graduation Requirements

    Graduation Requirements

    To receive a diploma of graduation from any of the district's high schools, the student must complete the course of study as prescribed by the Board of Education and pass both the English Language Arts and Mathematics sections of the California High School Exit Examination.

    Bellflower High School Required Courses For Graduation

  • Subject Area

    History/Social Studies

    English/Language Arts

    Mathematics*

    Science:  Biological

    Science:  Physical

    Additional Year Math/Science

    Fine Arts OR Foreign Language

    Physical Education

    Practical Arts **

    Health (State Requirement)

    Additional Elective Credits

  • # of Years

    4 Years

    4 Years

    2 Years

    1 Year

    1 Year

    1 Year

    1 Year

    2 Years

    1 Semester

    1 Semester

     

  • Credits

    40

    40

    20

    10

    10

    10

    10

    20

    5

    5

    50

  • Total Credits Required:  220

    *At least one mathematics course must meet or exceed the rigor of the content standards for Algebra I.

    **May be waived if the student passes an additional year of the same foreign language.