Graduation Requirements

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

La Puente High School Graduation Requirements

World Studies - 1 year

U. S. History - 1 year

Civics/American Government - 1 semester

Economics - 1 semester

English - 4 years

Mathematics - 3 years

Biological Science - 1 year

Physical/Earth Science - 1 year

Science - 1 year

Fine Art/Foreign Language/Career Tech (CTE) - 2 years

Physical Education - 2 years

Electives - 60 credits

1 year = 2 semesters

1 semester = 5 credits

Total credits required to graduate = 230 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements: 

·      Computer Literacy

·      Algebra 1 (Math 1)

·      Laboratory Science (2 years)

A-G Requirements for

4 Year Colleges/Universities

A.  U. S. History/ Social Science - 2 years

B. English - 4 years

C. Mathematics - 3 years (4 years recommended)

D. Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 years recommended)

E. Language other than English - 2 years of the same language (3 years  recommended)            

F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year

G. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year

Private University requirements may vary depending on school.

All required courses must be College Preparatory, Honors, or Advanced Placement (AP) with a grade of “C” or better for admission to a 4-year college or university.