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SMUHSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive a diploma from the San Mateo Union High School District, a student MUST:
1).  Pass required coursework (listed below).
2).  Earn at least 220 credits.
3).  Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

Social Science
 9th - Contemporary World Studies
10th - Modern World History 1-2
11th - US History 1-2
12th - Government & Economics
English
 4 years (40 credits) 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 CP/AS/H/AP
Math
 3 years (30 credits)
Any course below Algebra 1-2 does NOT meet the high school graduation requirement
Science
 2 years (20 credits)
1 year in a Biological Science and 1 year in a Physical Science
At least one must meet UC "d" requirement
Visual
&
Performing
Arts
 1 year
 
World
Language
 1 year by the end of 10th grade
 
Health
 1 Semester (9th grade)
 
Physical
Education
 2 years (20 credits). Completed in 9th & 10th grades
 
Electives
 50 credits to meet the credit requirement (220)
 
Tests
 CAHSEE
 
Credits
 220