High School Diploma students under 21 need 200 credits to graduate. Students 21 and older need 160 credits to graduate.
Required Courses for High School Diploma include the following:
New students order their official transcripts from their former high schools. Please have the official transcripts delivered to our main office: 320 North J Street, Lompoc, CA 93436.
1. High School Diploma requirements all persons:
Subject
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Credits Required
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Under 21 Years Old
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21 & Older
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English (2 semesters of each: grade 9, 10, and 11)
|
30
|
30
|
World History/World Culture/Geography (2 semesters)
|
10
|
10
|
U.S. History (2 semesters)
|
10
|
10
|
Economics (1 semester)
|
5
|
5
|
U.S. Government (1 semester)
|
5
|
5
|
Mathematics including one year of Algebra* (2 semesters of Math AND 2 semesters of Algebra 1)
|
20
|
20
|
Science including Life and Physical Science (2 semesters of each)
|
20
|
20
|
Visual or Performing Arts or Foreign Language (2 semesters of Art OR 2 semesters of Language)
|
10
|
10
|
Electives**
|
90
|
50
|
Total
|
200
|
160
|
*In addition to the requirements listed above, in order to graduate, all students must meet the state’s graduation requirements, which include Algebra 1. Lompoc Unified School District Adopted: (6/97 7/99 5/11 5/16) 1/17)
**Students may apply for five elective credits to be issued for every six months of full-time work experience - up to (forty) 40 credits maximum. Only official documents such as tax returns may be submitted to receive work experience credits.